http://www.surrealistic.org/reddkross/images/records/side/tt_cd_tater.jpg
Actually, I can't remember how much of it is live, really. I'll check when I get home. I know it's got their appearance at an LA Beatle Convention, where they got Jennifer Schwartz from the Love Dolls to sing "Don't Worry Kyoko" with them and were booed off the stage. Now that's CLASSIC!!!
― Arthur (Arthur), Thursday, 12 December 2002 00:08 (twenty-one years ago) link
― electric sound of jim (electricsound), Thursday, 12 December 2002 00:33 (twenty-one years ago) link
― gygax!, Thursday, 12 December 2002 00:39 (twenty-one years ago) link
― Peter M, Thursday, 12 December 2002 01:26 (twenty-one years ago) link
As for them glorious Tater Totz:
http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/dre200/e291/e29119kdbe4.jpg
Great album, I sez. How can you go wrong with an album where you get to hear Michael Quercio say during a cover of "Tomorrow Never Knows" "This is a song about control — my control!"
― Ned Raggett (Ned), Thursday, 12 December 2002 04:08 (twenty-one years ago) link
― d, Thursday, 12 December 2002 22:50 (twenty-one years ago) link
― Arthur (Arthur), Thursday, 12 December 2002 23:00 (twenty-one years ago) link
― duane, Friday, 13 December 2002 02:02 (twenty-one years ago) link
― Piers (piers), Thursday, 28 October 2004 05:39 (nineteen years ago) link
Redd Kross will be performing July 1st at the Red Cat Theater in LosAngeles, CA.
The Red Cat only holds about 200 people and tickets are NOT for saleyet.
― Brigadier Lethbridge-Pfunkboy (Kerr), Wednesday, 24 May 2006 00:09 (seventeen years ago) link
― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 24 May 2006 00:15 (seventeen years ago) link
― Brigadier Lethbridge-Pfunkboy (Kerr), Wednesday, 24 May 2006 00:49 (seventeen years ago) link
Which is why they had such a loyal cult of similarly aged trash culture fans. To that small group, they were more than a band--more like a state of mind.
'do i have to mention DESPERATE TEENAGE LOVEDOLLS?!?!? and TEENAGE LOVEDOLL SUPERSTAR?!?!? '
Don't forget Spirit of '76 with Keith Partridge himself.
― Carlos Keith (Buck_Wilde), Wednesday, 24 May 2006 01:44 (seventeen years ago) link
― nude s*ock, Wednesday, 24 May 2006 01:47 (seventeen years ago) link
"Now back in the studio, Redd Kross are working on a new release for 2006, and we are looking forward to it as much as you are."
http://www.myspace.com/reddkross
Really hoping for a tour if this is true.
― cdwill (cdwill), Wednesday, 24 May 2006 03:54 (seventeen years ago) link
http://redcat.org/season/0506/mus/knock3.php
Don't Knock The Rock!http://dontknocktherock.com/
Roberts back!!
― Brigadier Lethbridge-Pfunkboy (Kerr), Wednesday, 14 June 2006 12:55 (seventeen years ago) link
― M. Agony Von Bontee (M. Agony Von Bontee), Wednesday, 14 June 2006 19:14 (seventeen years ago) link
― Pete Scholtes (Pete Scholtes), Wednesday, 14 June 2006 21:12 (seventeen years ago) link
So this is like the greatest thing ever:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGPMa6k4mFk
As is the too brief bit of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sIBgP0PLYk
― Ned Raggett, Saturday, 3 May 2008 18:47 (fifteen years ago) link
Oh shit. Need to here 'Annette's Got The Hits' and don't have it to hand. Might go to pub.Do you think it will be on the dukey?
― Fer Ark, Saturday, 3 May 2008 19:36 (fifteen years ago) link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjD5Nm75JfQ&feature=related
― Sundar, Saturday, 3 May 2008 20:19 (fifteen years ago) link
Neurotica is one of the best albums of the 80s. And was the start of 4 classic albums
"Start" of 4 classic albums????
― xhuxk, Saturday, 3 May 2008 21:26 (fifteen years ago) link
Just let it go, dude.
― bamcquern, Saturday, 3 May 2008 21:31 (fifteen years ago) link
So is that first EP available ANYWHERE? What about the song "Rich Brat" from one of those "Life Is...So Why Not..." comp LPs?
― sleeve, Saturday, 3 May 2008 21:55 (fifteen years ago) link
"Kill Someone You Hate" === Greatest Song EVAR
Smashing windows with a baseball bat
― SecondBassman, Monday, 5 May 2008 20:16 (fifteen years ago) link
OK I see Rich Brat is on some newish collector scum 7" EP of 79-82 stuff. But that first EP starts at $70 on GEMM, fuck. Can't they just change the name? Who has the rights to Posh Boy these days?
― sleeve, Monday, 5 May 2008 21:14 (fifteen years ago) link
TAKE ME TO YOUR COUCH BABE RECITE SOME SIGMUND FREUD
― Sundar, Monday, 5 May 2008 22:23 (fifteen years ago) link
goddamm fucking bootlegggers. I bought that 7" through the mail and it basically says right on the back "sorry about the skip in 'Rich Brat' LOL".
buyer beware.
― sleeve, Thursday, 15 May 2008 23:20 (fifteen years ago) link
Me + Toronto + Redd Kross = last Saturday night!
I've seen them many times before but not, obviously, this millenium. All their albums were represented (only Bubblegum Factory from 3rd Eye though) plus some stuff I didn't recognise which may well be new material but was also some obscure early stuff judging by certain crowd members' reaction. I missed Gerri on the keyboards but the huge bonus was Robert Hecker back on guitar. Jeez, this guy is a rock'n'roll guitar genius, even if he looks like a jazz nut with his white suit, silk tie and weird little orange guitar slung right under his chin. From power chords to manic shreds he ruled the show, and importantly prevented it from being a "McDonald Bros + yr granny = Redd Kross" type affair.
The brothers look older but not old. Steve's still only 41 and I guess Jeff's probably 44 now but it was just like the old days with sweat-soaked hair flying all over the place, synchronised headbanging and all the usual routines. It was a great, tight set - just a bit over an hour but they played tons of songs. None of those eternal endings or jammed-out Beatles covers. Then just to ram home the fact that they haven't changed, they closed the show with "Good Times" theme with Hecker taking the lead vocal.
This was the most jumping around I've done at a show in years.
― everything, Tuesday, 17 June 2008 00:56 (fifteen years ago) link
Awesome. Would love to see them again. I would imagine the older songs were from the red cross ep?
― Herman G. Neuname, Tuesday, 17 June 2008 00:58 (fifteen years ago) link
I reckon so. They must've played about 6 real short songs that I couldn't place. I'm ashamed to say that I've got (a bootleg of) that ep, plus Born Innocent but probably only played them a couple of times each. My Redd Kross doesn't really begin until Teen Babes.
― everything, Tuesday, 17 June 2008 01:02 (fifteen years ago) link
theres rehearsal footage where they play those songs last year on youtube.
― Herman G. Neuname, Tuesday, 17 June 2008 01:05 (fifteen years ago) link
the ep is great. born innocent not so.
Those old numbers sounded fantastic. Really sharp. I admit I was getting a little bit impatient when they played Crazy World and Pretty Please Me. I was thinking "fuck it's been 10 years, now I've got 75 minutes with you guys, why are you wasting playing these corny covers when you could be playing Monolith or Shonen Knife." Of course then they would launch into Switchblade Sister or something equally awesome.
― everything, Tuesday, 17 June 2008 02:59 (fifteen years ago) link
Just found the first EP on the Killed by Death site. What an awesome six-songs-in-six-minutes that is. Don't think they were ever better.
― ithappens, Tuesday, 9 November 2010 15:40 (thirteen years ago) link
^
― naked human hands and a foam rubber head (contenderizer), Tuesday, 9 November 2010 18:39 (thirteen years ago) link
― Herman G. Neuname, Monday, June 16, 2008 9:05 PM
wrong
― jabbascript (am0n), Tuesday, 9 November 2010 18:50 (thirteen years ago) link
born innocent is solid good, not great, not a patch on the EP
― naked human hands and a foam rubber head (contenderizer), Tuesday, 9 November 2010 19:04 (thirteen years ago) link
Not listened to Born Innocent in years. Only one I can remember is Linda Blair.
― ithappens, Wednesday, 10 November 2010 10:32 (thirteen years ago) link
And out of nowhere:
Redd Kross is back and delivering their signature brand of genuine rock 'n' roll with a vengeance. On August 7, Merge Records will release Researching the Blues, the first new album from Redd Kross in 15 years. Researching the Blues features 10 new songs clocking in at just under 32 minutes. With songs written by Jeff and produced and mixed by Steven, the album is by far the band’s favorite record. Steve says, “It has the most singular artistic vision of any record we’ve done. It’s just 10 really fucking awesome songs that have the ability to move you in many different ways.” Founded 34 years ago in Los Angeles during the first wave of LA punk rock by brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald (then respectively 15 and 11 years old), Redd Kross cut their teeth opening for Black Flag at a middle school graduation party. Their debut recordings caught the attention of Rodney Bingenheimer, who quickly became a fan as he spun their Ramones-inspired songs like “Annette's Got The Hits” and "I Hate My School" on the world-famous KROQ. In 2006, Jeff and Steven announced their reunion with the “classic Neurotica” line-up, joined once again by guitarist Robert Hecker (IT’S OK) and drummer Roy McDonald (The Muffs). Redd Kross have been playing to enthusiastic audiences at sold-out select shows and festivals such as the Azkena Festival; Coachella; The HooDoo Gurus’ Invitational, "Dig It Up”; All Tomorrow's Parties; and Pop Montréal. More Redd Kross tour dates to come this year! image description Track List:1. Researching the Blues2. Stay Away From Downtown3. Uglier4. Dracula’s Daughters5. Meet Frankenstein6. One of the Good Ones7. The Nu Temptations8. Choose to Play9. Winter Blues10. Hazel Eyes Redd Kross is:Jeff McDonald – Vocals, GuitarsSteven McDonald – Bass, VocalsRoy McDonald – DrumsRobert Hecker – Guitars
Researching the Blues features 10 new songs clocking in at just under 32 minutes. With songs written by Jeff and produced and mixed by Steven, the album is by far the band’s favorite record. Steve says, “It has the most singular artistic vision of any record we’ve done. It’s just 10 really fucking awesome songs that have the ability to move you in many different ways.”
Founded 34 years ago in Los Angeles during the first wave of LA punk rock by brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald (then respectively 15 and 11 years old), Redd Kross cut their teeth opening for Black Flag at a middle school graduation party. Their debut recordings caught the attention of Rodney Bingenheimer, who quickly became a fan as he spun their Ramones-inspired songs like “Annette's Got The Hits” and "I Hate My School" on the world-famous KROQ.
In 2006, Jeff and Steven announced their reunion with the “classic Neurotica” line-up, joined once again by guitarist Robert Hecker (IT’S OK) and drummer Roy McDonald (The Muffs). Redd Kross have been playing to enthusiastic audiences at sold-out select shows and festivals such as the Azkena Festival; Coachella; The HooDoo Gurus’ Invitational, "Dig It Up”; All Tomorrow's Parties; and Pop Montréal. More Redd Kross tour dates to come this year!
image description
Track List:
1. Researching the Blues
2. Stay Away From Downtown
3. Uglier
4. Dracula’s Daughters
5. Meet Frankenstein
6. One of the Good Ones
7. The Nu Temptations
8. Choose to Play
9. Winter Blues
10. Hazel Eyes
Redd Kross is:
Jeff McDonald – Vocals, Guitars
Steven McDonald – Bass, Vocals
Roy McDonald – Drums
Robert Hecker – Guitars
― Ned Raggett, Monday, 7 May 2012 15:20 (eleven years ago) link
I came here to post the press release Ned did... Can this possibly be good?
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Monday, 7 May 2012 19:38 (eleven years ago) link
Jeff McDonald is saying it's the greatest album they've ever made.
― Poliopolice, Monday, 7 May 2012 19:48 (eleven years ago) link
i mean, what's his motivation to lie about it???
haha
― Algerian Goalkeeper, Monday, 7 May 2012 19:50 (eleven years ago) link
i just hope they haven't forgotten how to rock
i dread it being an album of ballads with lots of strings
― Algerian Goalkeeper, Monday, 7 May 2012 19:51 (eleven years ago) link
if they do that, it will be an ironic nod to the carpenters or some shit
― Poliopolice, Monday, 7 May 2012 19:54 (eleven years ago) link
Saw the band last night in Philly, so much fun! Dale Crover on drums too.Did the entire Teen Babes From Monsanto album for half the set!
http://scontent.fewr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18199083_10158625392125597_2311391739190061665_n.jpg?oh=58a21f106147139eed88908c945905bd&oe=59BC595E
http://scontent.fewr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18341870_10158625383925597_8873527940837437052_n.jpg?oh=2170080d2096a8244c1b494df36b4c6f&oe=59C09FD4
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Thursday, 4 May 2017 16:25 (six years ago) link
They've got an album of rarities/unreleased stuff called Hot Issue out at the moment. It's pretty good for odds & sods.
― Colonel Poo, Thursday, 4 May 2017 16:43 (six years ago) link
I knew I should have seen them in DC the other night. Oh well.
― curmudgeon, Friday, 5 May 2017 14:45 (six years ago) link
They brought the whole Ron Jeremy aesthetic into rock 'n' roll videos. T
gross/lol/otm
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Sunday, 30 December 2018 20:03 (five years ago) link
minus the Twhoops
For me, a whole album of variations on “Zira” would be the greatest glam-metal album ever
― Master of Treacle, Sunday, 30 December 2018 21:24 (five years ago) link
Yeah, I love that one.
― Locked in silent monologue, in silent scream (Sund4r), Sunday, 30 December 2018 21:26 (five years ago) link
Yall know about these reissues right? And Dec. tour:https://reddkross.com/merge-reissuing-two-redd-kross-albums-in-december/
― dow, Monday, 31 December 2018 02:29 (five years ago) link
That’s pretty much what inspired the revive. The streaming version thereof at least
― Spirit of the Voice of the Beehive (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 31 December 2018 02:50 (five years ago) link
Saw them open for Sonic Youth once. Didn't know much about them, but was blown away how they stood and rocked out like gods.
I think they inspired SY to rock out more themselves. Like they couldn't just come out and noodle around for 90 minutes after that.
― nicky lo-fi, Monday, 31 December 2018 17:19 (five years ago) link
I saw them on the tour for Annie's Gone in downtown Ontario, where iirc they were opening for Jellyfish? They were great, loved their headbanging-in-tandem schtick.
― Οὖτις, Monday, 31 December 2018 17:24 (five years ago) link
er Third Eye, that is
Worth noting that the MacDonalds are 10 years younger than Sonic Youth despite emerging at the same time. Steve just turned 50. They are just as lively now as the were when Third Eye was released and if anything they are a tighter band. Currently Dale from the Melvin's is on drums. This is not a "Steve & Jeff and yr granny on bongos" thing. You have to be really good to be in this band.
― everything, Monday, 31 December 2018 20:38 (five years ago) link
don't underestimate yr granny
still that's interesting. didn't know they were so young!
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Monday, 31 December 2018 20:42 (five years ago) link
Perhaps one reason they've so frequently referenced David Cassidy, Linda Blair, Cowsills etc is because being in the late 70s LA punk scene and signed to a label age 12 and 14 gave them a similar perspective as these child stars. Steve has touched on not having a normal childhood in interviews.
― everything, Monday, 31 December 2018 20:57 (five years ago) link
Iirc, they were about 13 when they made Born Innocent? (Kim Gordon was almost 30 when Confusion Is Sex was released.) xp!
― Locked in silent monologue, in silent scream (Sund4r), Monday, 31 December 2018 20:58 (five years ago) link
Everything is probably right.
― Locked in silent monologue, in silent scream (Sund4r), Monday, 31 December 2018 21:03 (five years ago) link
Is that for this thread?
― Spirit of the Voice of the Beehive (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 31 December 2018 21:47 (five years ago) link
those reissues have been issued previously thru the mailing list but they deserve a wider pressing
― Oor Neechy, Tuesday, 1 January 2019 00:31 (five years ago) link
At the concert it was wonderful to see every album laid out on the merch table, like a huge family reunion. Even as a long time fan there were some I'd never seen on vinyl before.
― everything, Tuesday, 1 January 2019 01:34 (five years ago) link
they're playing twice today. friend called last night with a extra tik to echoplex benefit show that took a long time to get announced. they're headlining early and then i guess going across the street to another benefit (that looks potentially awesome as well) https://reddkross.com/never seen 'em before and am quite psyched
― The immortal Hydra Viridisimma (outdoor_miner), Sunday, 24 March 2019 14:32 (five years ago) link
fun!! i wanna see redd kross! what is the benefit for?
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Sunday, 24 March 2019 15:08 (five years ago) link
echoplex show is benefit for original drummer (Janet) that has cancer. my friend donated to a gofundme in August, hence was given tix to this. the show @ the echo is a autism benefit w/ a pretty impressive lineup -Elliot Easton, guys from the dB's, Steve Wynn, Baseball Project, etc.
― The immortal Hydra Viridisimma (outdoor_miner), Sunday, 24 March 2019 15:19 (five years ago) link
:( poor janet hope she recovers!!
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Sunday, 24 March 2019 15:28 (five years ago) link
New album in August!
― Thus Spoke Darraghustra (Oor Neechy), Thursday, 30 May 2019 21:49 (four years ago) link
O_O
― All along there is the sound of feedback (Sund4r), Friday, 31 May 2019 00:11 (four years ago) link
classic
― unknown or illegal user (doo rag), Wednesday, 23 March 2022 04:54 (two years ago) link
I was supposed to be seeing them in a week but they pulled the whole tour :(
― even the birds in the trees seemed to whisper "get fucked" (bovarism), Wednesday, 23 March 2022 10:20 (two years ago) link