Redd Kross – Researching The Blues

Released in 2012, "Researching the Blues" by Redd Kross contains 10 songs in just under 32 minutes and is by far the band's favorite record. Steve says, "It has the most unique artistic vision of any record we've ever made. It's just 10 really fucking awesome songs that can move you in a lot of different ways."

Formed in Los Angeles during the first wave of LA punk rock by brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald (who were 15 and 11 years old at the time), they earned their first spurs supporting BLACK FLAG at a school dance. Their first releases brought them to the attention of legendary radio DJ Rodney Bingenheimer, who became a fan and regularly played REDD KROSS records.

The following releases were still in the punk vein, while the band became more experimental. Their first chart hit was the single "Annie's Gone" followed by tours with SONIC YOUTH, THE GO-GOS, THE POSIES, THE LEMONHEADS and more. After the 1997 album "Show World" and the tour of the same name, the band took a well-deserved break. Whether the band would return was once again written in the stars when long-time guitarist Eddie Kurdziel died in 1999.

in 2006, the reunion took place with the line-up of the classic album "Neurotica" with guitarist Robert Hecker (IT'S OK) and drummer Roy McDonald (The Muffs). This was followed by sold-out shows and festivals such as Coachella and All Tomorow's Parties.

Reviews

"On 'Researching The Blues', Redd Kross (not only) give free rein to their catchy melodies." (stereoplay, December 2012)

"Ten power pop smash hits - no more, no less." (Rolling Stone, November 2012)