Redd Kross - Show World

21 Feb 1997 — 1 min read

Redd Kross have always been a cool band to be into, inspiring the likes of Pavement, REM and Faith No More. Formed back in 1978, they’ve somehow always managed to remain just on the edge of the mainstream it doesn’t help when the average age of your band is about twelve and your parents won’t let you tour. For once it seems that their own brand of LA-punk-pop seems set to fit in with current trends and tastes, where it’s okay to be melodic and even cheesy. Yep, ‘Show World’ is just a pleasure to listen to. An irresistible combination of four way harmonies, guitar mayhem and the odd inspired turn of phrase. There’s ‘Mess Around’, a Siouxsie and the Banshees-esque ballad (‘Can’t you see/ Monogamy’s so hard for me). ‘Pretty Please Me’ is a chaotic pop romp with a wondrous chorus (‘It’s so easy/Pretty please me’). And the recent single ‘Get Out of Myself’ is surely destined to be the theme tune to some quirky American sitcom. Sugar-coated guitar pop at it’s best. (8)

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