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	\| members = Chuck Wagner (guitar); Brian McCafferty (bass); Dave Swanson (drums)		\| members = Chuck Wagner (guitar); Brian McCafferty (bass); Dave Swanson (drums)
			\| associated_acts = Beatnik Termites; Cobra Verde; New Salem Witch Hunters; Guided by Voices
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	'''The Reactions''' were a Cleveland, Ohio garage rock, jangle pop, and power pop trio active in the mid-1980s. The band released one ~~full~~-~~length~~ album on Homestead Records and ~~a series of~~ singles ~~through~~ the Cleveland ~~imprint~~ St. Valentine Records.
			'''The Reactions''' were a Cleveland, Ohio garage rock, jangle pop, and power pop trio active in the mid-1980s. The band released one mini-album on Homestead Records and two 7-inch singles on the Cleveland label St. Valentine Records, gaining attention in underground press for their guitar-driven, Byrds-influenced sound.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://wilfullyobscure.blogspot.com/2009/05/reactions-cracked-marbles-ep-1986.html\|title=The Reactions – ''Cracked Marbles'' ep (1986, Homestead)\|website=Wilfully Obscure\|date=2009-05-02\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://monocledalchemist.com/2024/05/20/best-garage-revival-singles/\|title=Best Garage Revival Singles\|website=The Monocled Alchemist\|date=2024-05-20\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
	The Reactions formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1983~~, consisting of~~ guitarist Chuck Wagner, bassist Brian McCafferty, and drummer Dave Swanson. The ~~group~~ became ~~associated with~~ the city’s independent rock circuit and ~~performed throughout~~ the ~~local club scene during~~ the ~~early to mid~~-~~1980s~~.		The Reactions formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1983 with guitarist [[Chuck Wagner]], bassist [[Brian McCafferty]], and drummer [[Dave Swanson]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://bandtoband.com/album/the-reactions/cracked-marbles\|title=The Reactions – ''Cracked Marbles''\|website=BandToBand.com\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref> The trio became part of the city’s independent rock circuit, playing garage- and power pop–oriented material at local clubs.

			In 1985 the band released its debut single, ''Tomorrow's Time Today / Blue Beyond'', on the Cleveland imprint St. Valentine Records.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/2479448-The-Reactions-Tomorrows-Time-Today-Blue-Beyond\|title=The Reactions – ''Tomorrow's Time Today / Blue Beyond''\|website=Discogs\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref> The record drew favorable notice in ''Maximum Rocknroll'', which highlighted the jangle-influenced guitars and rough garage production.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.maximumrocknroll.com/review/mrr-31/tomorrows-time-today-blue-beyond-7/\|title=The Reactions – ''Tomorrow’s Time Today / Blue Beyond'' 7″\|website=Maximum Rocknroll\|date=1985-12-01\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref>

			A follow-up single, ''I Want You / Frenzied'', again appeared on St. Valentine in 1986.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/2479460-The-Reactions-I-Want-You-Frenzied\|title=The Reactions – ''I Want You / Frenzied''\|website=Discogs\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref> ''Maximum Rocknroll'' described the A-side as folk-rock leaning but praised the surf- and garage-styled B-side “Frenzied.”<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.maximumrocknroll.com/review/mrr-41/i-want-you-frenzied-7/\|title=The Reactions – ''I Want You / Frenzied'' 7″\|website=Maximum Rocknroll\|date=1986-10-01\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref>

	~~In 1985 the band released its debut single~~, issued ~~by St. Valentine Records, followed by an additional single~~ the ~~following year. Their only studio~~ album, '''''Cracked Marbles'''''~~—released by~~ Homestead ~~Records in 1986—captured their blend of garage~~-~~influenced guitar work, melodic jangle textures, and power pop structure. After~~ the album’s release ~~and regional activity, the group disbanded later in 1986~~.		Later in 1986, Homestead Records issued the six-song mini-album ''Cracked Marbles'', which compiled new material alongside “I Want You.”<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/2286575-The-Reactions-Cracked-Marbles\|title=The Reactions – ''Cracked Marbles''\|website=Discogs\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref> Contemporary and retrospective reviews compared the band’s sound to acts such as the Feelies and the Smithereens, emphasizing its guitar-driven arrangements and melodic sensibilities.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://wilfullyobscure.blogspot.com/2009/05/reactions-cracked-marbles-ep-1986.html\|title=The Reactions – ''Cracked Marbles'' ep (1986, Homestead)\|website=Wilfully Obscure\|date=2009-05-02\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref> The group disbanded not long after the album’s release.

	== Members ~~/ Projects~~ ==		Following the breakup, members went on to other projects: McCafferty later appeared in Beatnik Termites, while Swanson performed with bands including Cobra Verde, New Salem Witch Hunters, and Guided by Voices.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://bandtoband.com/album/the-reactions/cracked-marbles\|title=The Reactions – ''Cracked Marbles''\|website=BandToBand.com\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/384447-Dave-Swanson\|title=Dave Swanson – Credits\|website=Discogs\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref>
	* [[Chuck Wagner]] – guitar
	* [[Brian McCafferty]] – bass		== Members ==
	* [[Dave Swanson]] – drums		* [[Chuck Wagner]] – guitar, vocals<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/323886-The-Reactions\|title=The Reactions – Discography and Credits\|website=Discogs\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref>
			* [[Brian McCafferty]] – bass, vocals<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/323886-The-Reactions\|title=The Reactions – Discography and Credits\|website=Discogs\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref>
			* [[Dave Swanson]] – drums<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/323886-The-Reactions\|title=The Reactions – Discography and Credits\|website=Discogs\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref>

	== Discography ==		== Discography ==

	=== Albums ===		=== Albums ===
	* ''[[Cracked Marbles]]'' (1986, Homestead Records)		* ''[[Cracked Marbles]]'' (1986, Homestead Records)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/2286575-The-Reactions-Cracked-Marbles\|title=The Reactions – ''Cracked Marbles''\|website=Discogs\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref>

	=== Singles ===		=== Singles ===
	* [[Tomorrow's Time Today / Blue Beyond]] (1985, St. Valentine Records)		* ''[[Tomorrow's Time Today / Blue Beyond]]'' (1985, St. Valentine Records)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/2479448-The-Reactions-Tomorrows-Time-Today-Blue-Beyond\|title=The Reactions – ''Tomorrow's Time Today / Blue Beyond''\|website=Discogs\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.maximumrocknroll.com/review/mrr-31/tomorrows-time-today-blue-beyond-7/\|title=The Reactions – ''Tomorrow’s Time Today / Blue Beyond'' 7″\|website=Maximum Rocknroll\|date=1985-12-01\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref>
	* I Want You / Frenzied (1986, St. Valentine Records)		* ''I Want You / Frenzied'' (1986, St. Valentine Records)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/2479460-The-Reactions-I-Want-You-Frenzied\|title=The Reactions – ''I Want You / Frenzied''\|website=Discogs\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.maximumrocknroll.com/review/mrr-41/i-want-you-frenzied-7/\|title=The Reactions – ''I Want You / Frenzied'' 7″\|website=Maximum Rocknroll\|date=1986-10-01\|access-date=2025-12-07}}</ref>

	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/~~551739~~-The-Reactions-2 The Reactions at Discogs]		* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/323886-The-Reactions The Reactions at Discogs]
			* [https://wilfullyobscure.blogspot.com/2009/05/reactions-cracked-marbles-ep-1986.html ''Cracked Marbles'' feature at Wilfully Obscure]
			* [https://www.maximumrocknroll.com/review/mrr-31/tomorrows-time-today-blue-beyond-7/ ''Tomorrow’s Time Today / Blue Beyond'' review at Maximum Rocknroll]
			* [https://www.maximumrocknroll.com/review/mrr-41/i-want-you-frenzied-7/ ''I Want You / Frenzied'' review at Maximum Rocknroll]

	== References ==		== References ==
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	== Members / Projects ==		== Members / Projects ==
	* ~~'''~~Chuck Wagner~~'''~~ – guitar		* [[Chuck Wagner]] – guitar
	* ~~'''~~Brian McCafferty~~'''~~ – bass		* [[Brian McCafferty]] – bass
	* ~~'''~~Dave Swanson~~'''~~ – drums		* [[Dave Swanson]] – drums

	== Discography ==		== Discography ==

	=== Albums ===		=== Albums ===
	* ''~~'''~~Cracked Marbles~~'''~~'' (1986, Homestead Records)		* ''[[Cracked Marbles]]'' (1986, Homestead Records)

	=== Singles ===		=== Singles ===

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	=== Singles ===		=== Singles ===
	* “'~~'Tomorrow’s~~ Time Today'' / ''Blue Beyond~~''”~~ (1985, St. Valentine Records)		* [[Tomorrow's Time Today / Blue Beyond]] (1985, St. Valentine Records)
	* ~~“''~~I Want You'' / ''Frenzied~~''”~~ (1986, St. Valentine Records)		* I Want You / Frenzied (1986, St. Valentine Records)

	== External links ==		== External links ==

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	== References ==		== References ==
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			{{OhioArtistVerified}}
	'''The Reactions''' were a Cleveland, Ohio garage rock, jangle pop, and power pop trio active in the mid-1980s. The band released one full-length album on Homestead Records and a series of singles through the Cleveland imprint St. Valentine Records.		'''The Reactions''' were a Cleveland, Ohio garage rock, jangle pop, and power pop trio active in the mid-1980s. The band released one full-length album on Homestead Records and a series of singles through the Cleveland imprint St. Valentine Records.

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	{{Infobox OHMS musical group		{{Infobox OHMS musical group
	\| ~~name~~ = ~~The Reactions~~		\| image =
	\| ~~image~~ = ~~The_Reactions.jpg~~		\| caption =
	\| ~~caption~~ = The Reactions		\| name = The Reactions
	\| origin = Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.		\| origin = Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
	\| genre = Garage rock; jangle pop; power pop		\| genre = Garage rock; jangle pop; power pop
	\| years_active = 1983–1986		\| years_active = 1983–1986
	\| label = Homestead Records; St. Valentine Records		\| label = Homestead Records; St. Valentine Records
	\| members = Chuck Wagner (guitar); Brian McCafferty (bass); Dave Swanson (drums)		\| members = Chuck Wagner (guitar); Brian McCafferty (bass); Dave Swanson (drums)
	~~\| associated_acts =~~
	~~\| website =~~
	}}		}}

	'''The Reactions''' were a ~~vintage~~ garage, jangle, and power pop band ~~from~~ Cleveland, Ohio.		'''The Reactions''' were a Cleveland, Ohio garage rock, jangle pop, and power pop trio active in the mid-1980s. The band released one full-length album on Homestead Records and a series of singles through the Cleveland imprint St. Valentine Records.

			== History ==
			The Reactions formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1983, consisting of guitarist Chuck Wagner, bassist Brian McCafferty, and drummer Dave Swanson. The group became associated with the city’s independent rock circuit and performed throughout the local club scene during the early to mid-1980s.

			In 1985 the band released its debut single, issued by St. Valentine Records, followed by an additional single the following year. Their only studio album, '''''Cracked Marbles'''''—released by Homestead Records in 1986—captured their blend of garage-influenced guitar work, melodic jangle textures, and power pop structure. After the album’s release and regional activity, the group disbanded later in 1986.

	== Members ==		== Members / Projects ==
	* [[Chuck Wagner]] – guitar		* '''Chuck Wagner''' – guitar
	* [[Brian McCafferty]] – bass		* '''Brian McCafferty''' – bass
	* [[Dave Swanson]] – drums		* '''Dave Swanson''' – drums

	== Discography ==		== Discography ==

	=== Albums ===		=== Albums ===
	* [[Cracked Marbles]] (1986, [[Homestead Records]])		* '''''Cracked Marbles''''' (1986, Homestead Records)

	=== Singles ===		=== Singles ===
	* ~~[[Tomorrow~~'s Time Today / Blue Beyond]] (1985, [[St. Valentine Records]])		* “''Tomorrow’s Time Today'' / ''Blue Beyond''” (1985, St. Valentine Records)
	* [[I Want You / Frenzied]] (1986, [[St. Valentine Records]])		* “''I Want You'' / ''Frenzied''” (1986, St. Valentine Records)

	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/~~323886~~-The-Reactions The Reactions at Discogs]		* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/551739-The-Reactions-2 The Reactions at Discogs]

			== References ==
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	[[Category:Musical groups from Cleveland, Ohio]]		[[Category:Musical groups from Cleveland, Ohio]]
			[[Category:Garage rock groups]]
			[[Category:Jangle pop groups]]
	[[Category:American power pop groups]]		[[Category:American power pop groups]]
	~~[[Category:Jangle pop groups]]~~
	~~[[Category:Garage rock groups]]~~
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