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{{OHMS musical group
{{Infobox OHMS musical group
| name            = The Reactions
| image        = The Reactions.jpg
| image          = The_Reactions.jpeg
| 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 =  
| associated_acts = Beatnik Termites; Cobra Verde; New Salem Witch Hunters; Guided by Voices
| website         =  
| website     =  
}}
}}


'''The Reactions''' were a vintage garage, jangle, and power pop band from Cleveland, Ohio.
{{OhioArtistVerified}}
 
'''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 ==
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>
 
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.
 
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>


== Members ==
== Members ==
* **Chuck Wagner** – guitar
* [[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
* [[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
* [[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/323886-The-Reactions 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]


[[Category:Musical groups from Ohio]]
== References ==
[[Category:Musicians from Cleveland, Ohio]]
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[[Category:Verified musical groups from Ohio]]
[[Category:Verified 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]]

Latest revision as of 05:40, 4 April 2026


The Reactions

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Origin Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genres Garage rock; jangle pop; power pop
Years active 1983–1986
Labels Homestead Records; St. Valentine Records
Members Chuck Wagner (guitar); Brian McCafferty (bass); Dave Swanson (drums)
Associated acts Beatnik Termites; Cobra Verde; New Salem Witch Hunters; Guided by Voices
Website

★ Ohio Artist Verified ★
This artist has been verified as part of the Ohio music scene by the OHMS Archive Foundation.

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> The Reactions – Cracked Marbles ep (1986, Homestead), Wilfully Obscure. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref><ref> Best Garage Revival Singles, The Monocled Alchemist. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref>

History

The Reactions formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1983 with guitarist Chuck Wagner, bassist Brian McCafferty, and drummer Dave Swanson.<ref> The Reactions – Cracked Marbles, BandToBand.com. Retrieved 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> The Reactions – Tomorrow's Time Today / Blue Beyond, Discogs. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref> The record drew favorable notice in Maximum Rocknroll, which highlighted the jangle-influenced guitars and rough garage production.<ref> The Reactions – Tomorrow’s Time Today / Blue Beyond 7″, Maximum Rocknroll. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref>

A follow-up single, I Want You / Frenzied, again appeared on St. Valentine in 1986.<ref> The Reactions – I Want You / Frenzied, Discogs. Retrieved 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> The Reactions – I Want You / Frenzied 7″, Maximum Rocknroll. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref>

Later in 1986, Homestead Records issued the six-song mini-album Cracked Marbles, which compiled new material alongside “I Want You.”<ref> The Reactions – Cracked Marbles, Discogs. Retrieved 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> The Reactions – Cracked Marbles ep (1986, Homestead), Wilfully Obscure. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref> The group disbanded not long after the album’s release.

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> The Reactions – Cracked Marbles, BandToBand.com. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref><ref> Dave Swanson – Credits, Discogs. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref>

Members

The Reactions – Discography and Credits, Discogs. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref>

The Reactions – Discography and Credits, Discogs. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref>

The Reactions – Discography and Credits, Discogs. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref>

Discography

Albums

The Reactions – Cracked Marbles, Discogs. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref>

Singles

The Reactions – Tomorrow's Time Today / Blue Beyond, Discogs. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref><ref> The Reactions – Tomorrow’s Time Today / Blue Beyond 7″, Maximum Rocknroll. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref>

  • I Want You / Frenzied (1986, St. Valentine Records)<ref>

The Reactions – I Want You / Frenzied, Discogs. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref><ref> The Reactions – I Want You / Frenzied 7″, Maximum Rocknroll. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

</ref>

References

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