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RED KROSS
Red Cross E.P.
2020 U.S. reissue
Special Edition [expanded]

How insane is it that the MacDonald brothers were only 12 and 16 years old when they did this?!

6 really scrappy (but very tuneful) punk rock songs. It’s incredible to think that Neurotica is just six short years away.

In 1981, Red Kross were alongside some legendary California bands; Black Flag, Desendents, Minutemen. And listening to these songs, you become very aware of the importance of RK’s contributions to that early scene.

The bonus tracks here are excellent too, including a live take of “Fun With Connie”; recorded at The Church in Hermosa Beach, birthplace of Black Flag.

I will always prefer the latter Red Kross; excellent records like Phaseshifter, Neurotica, Third Eye, and Show World. However, listening to THIS (and their first two official records) is a fascinating A to B history lesson.

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THE SQUIRES
The Sultan
1963 Canada 7” single

So, THIS is probably the most sought after Canadian 45 ever.

My good friend (& former guitar player) is the owner of my local shop. He’s been in business for 40 years, and has seen a lot of shit. But he had never seen THIS.
Until now.

THIS is the very first issued recording that Neil Young EVER wrote and played on. It’s also the first song of his that Neil ever heard on the radio.

It has yet to be cleaned, but it is in VERY good shape, and is worth THOUSANDS of dollars.
Very special thanks to Steve for allowing me to take a picture of it to show you guys.

Musically, this is pure instrumental surf rock. The story is that the band decided to go singer-less because they hated Neil’s voice.

It’s a fabulous piece of history, and point ZERO of a remarkable, historical career.

Whoever buys it is truly getting a RARE gem.

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