I'm really sorry I slept on this everybody. It's either flooding or hotter than a - (insert something really super hot and then add a habanero and a ghost chili salsa) in my computer nook and writing has not been a priority. Miss me? (::crickets::::crickets::) Although I've not been actively blogging for quite some time - I think Redd Kross definitely deserve a mention. So I'm back to post some righteous information for you.
Merge Records will release the new Redd Kross album Beyond the Door on August 23. Steven said this album is the most collaborative Redd Kross album since Born Innocent. My promo email said a bunch of promo person stuff that, although their time is appreciated, is left on the cutting room floor for our purposes. I am sure this album will be nothing less than stellar and likely one of the best albums released in the last 7 years ( when their last album Researching the Blues was released). I'm hoping we can look forward to some great melodies, some truth, a bit of kitsch, and I say in all earnest sincerity - a bit of rocking our collective asses off. The track listing is:
| Track/Song Title | Duration | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Party | 2:09 | |||
| Fighting | 2:25 | |||
| Beyond the Door | 2:32 | |||
| There's No One Like You | 2:49 | |||
| Ice Cream (Strange and Pleasing) | 3:43 | |||
| Fantástico Roberto | 3:54 | |||
| The Party Underground | 3:10 | |||
| What's a Boy to Do? | 3:22 | |||
| Punk II | 1:41 | |||
| Jone Hoople | 3:17 | |||
| When Do I Get to Sing "My Way" 4:02 |
CD: Housed in a 4-panel digipak. Includes 12-page booklet with lyrics and photos. LP: Includes lyrics printed on inner sleeve plus digital download. Peak Vinyl: Limited-edition pressing on opaque purple vinyl. Same packaging as standard LP including download. Also, check out the specially priced bundle which includes the album on both CD and Peak Vinyl plus an exclusive t-shirt with the Redd Kross logo in gold on a purple unisex Royal Apparel tee.
Redd Kross Mailing List Subscribers or Thisismyhappeningblogspot.com readers who ask me via facebook message receive 10% off at the MERGE online store www.mergerecords.com/beyond-the-door! Merge purchases will ship to arrive on or around the release date August 23 & include FREE SHIPPING within the U.S.
As you may know Redd Kross are one of my favorite bands, but which Redd Kross? Well that's the thing - they have been at different times and sometimes simultaneously Punk, Power Pop, Melodic 60s and 70s harmony influenced and/ or straight up Rock. But for quite some time now they have been providing those who care to pay attention with well crafted - call it whatever you want to call it - music that stands the test of time. Music that made me proud to mount some of their album art among the few pieces I've placed in my home. Like Kiss, they have an "army" of devoted fans who stick with them through decades, styles, and solo albums (*cough* better than any Kiss effort *cough*). I personally loved taking their tour of the bubblegum factory on Third Eye as much as their (should have been arena filling) Phaseshifter album and their last release Rehearsing the Blues. What category? Who cares? I can tell you they aren't pan flute. I'm sure I'm going to love Beyond the Door too, and don't mind waiting for quality. I also look forward to seeing them on the road with Melvins and Shit Kid.
As you may know Steven McDonald will be doing double duty as he continues to fool Father Time by bassing (yeah I said bassing) for both Melvins and Redd Kross on the summer 2019 tour.
MELVINS / REDD KROSS / SHIT KID https://www.facebook.com/shitkidmusic/
US TOUR 2019
25 Jul Atlanta, GA The EARL 26 Jul Asheville, NC The Grey Eagle - ALL AGES SHOW! 27 Jul Carrboro, NC MRG30 @ Cat's Cradle SOLD OUT! 03 Sep San Diego, CA Casbah 04 Sep Santa Ana, CA Observatory 05 Sep Los Angeles, CA Troubadour 07 Sep Sacramento, CA Holy Diver 08 Sep Berkeley, CA Cornerstone 09 Sep Eugene, OR Wow Hall 11 Sep Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge 13 Sep Seattle, WA Neumo’s 14 Sep Seattle, WA Neumo’s 15 Sep Spokane, WA The Big Dipper 16 Sep Missoula, M Top Hat Lounge 17 Sep Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge 19 Sep Ft. Collins, CO Aggie Theatre 20 Sep Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre 22 Sep Kansas City, MO The Record Bar 23 Sep Omaha, NE The Waiting Room 24 Sep Minneapolis, MN First Avenue 25 Sep Madison, WI High Noon Saloon 26 Sep Chicago, IL Metro 27 Sep St. Louis, MO The Ready Room 28 Sep LOUSIVILLE, KY HIGHLAND FESTIVAL GROUNDS AT KY EXPO CENTER 30 Sep Indianapolis, IN The Vogue 01 Oct Grand Rapids, MI Pyramid Scheme 02 Oct Cleveland, OH Grog Shop 03 Oct Detroit, MI El Club 04 Oct Columbus, OH A&R Music Bar 05 Oct Pittsburgh, PA Rex Theatre 07 Oct Syracuse, NY Wescott Theatre 08 Oct Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club 09 Oct Hamden, CT Space Ballroom 10 Oct Brooklyn, NY Warsaw 11 Oct Asbury Park, NJ Stone Pony 12 Oct Philadelphia, PA Underground Arts 13 Oct Baltimore, MD Otto Bar 15 Oct Richmond, VA The Broadberry 16 Oct Carrboro, NC Cat’s Cradle 17 Oct Charlotte, NC Visulite Theatre 18 Oct Athens, GA 40 Watt Club 19 Oct Birmingham, AL Saturn 21 Oct Orlando, FL The Social 22 Oct Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room 23 Oct Tampa, FL The Orpheum 25 Oct Pensacola, FL Vinyl Music Hall 26 Oct New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jacks 27 Oct Baton Rouge, LA Spanish Moon 28 Oct Houston, TX Warehouse Live Studio 29 Oct San Antonio, TX Paper Tiger 30 Oct Austin, TX Mohawk 31 Oct Dallas, TX Trees 03 Nov Tucson, AZ Club Congress 04 Nov Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom 05 Nov Las Vegas, NV The Bunkhouse Saloon
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