Phaseshifter

• Artist: Redd Kross
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• Release Date: October 05, 1993
• Total Time: 44:13
• Genre: Rock

Review

On Phaseshifter, Redd Kross has stripped away many of the '60s and '70s pop-culture trappings that figured prominently on earlier recordings (covers of Brady Bunch and Charles Manson songs, for instance). As a result, the band (basically brothers Jeffrey and Steven McDonald) have brought their strong melodic sense, psychedelic punk/metal mix, and fine harmonies to the fore on standout tracks like "Lady in the Front Row" and "Monolith." The brothers' '70s-TV obsession certainly hasn't disappeared, though, as evidenced by songs like "After School Special" and the Partridge Family-inspired cut "Dumb Angel" (Susan Dey being replaced here by keyboardist Gere Fennelly); but they seem more bent on cutting straightforward and driving, power pop/rock anthems than going in for their '80s-style, HR Pufnstuf form of garage psychedelia, and even the paisley is conspicuously missing, replaced by t-shirts and jeans. Is the shift due in part to the pervasive influence of grunge and Nirvana? Maybe. But one should remember that, as early as 1980, Redd Kross was incorporating the same Black Flag, hardcore stylings that Cobain and company were admittedly inspired by. It doesn't really matter, though, since this album stands on it own just fine, especially considering the inclusion of one of the band's best rockers ("Crazy World") and most rewarding pop tunes ("Pay for Love"). For some great Redd Kross music, get both Phaseshifter and the band's 1997 release, Show World. ~ Stephen Cook, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Jimmy's Fantasy (Lyrics)	Bill Bartell, Eddie Kurdziel, Jeff McDonald, Steve McDonald	Redd Kross	(3:45)
Lady in the Front Row (Lyrics)	Eddie Kurdziel, Jeff McDonald, Steve McDonald	Redd Kross	(3:20)
Monolith	Jeff McDonald, Steve McDonald	Redd Kross	(4:12)
Crazy World	D. Chirazi	Redd Kross	(4:30)
Dumb Angel	Bill Bartell, Jeff McDonald, Steve McDonald, Roger Manning	Redd Kross	(2:57)
Huge Wonder (Lyrics)	Jeff McDonald, Steve McDonald	Redd Kross	(5:02)
Visionary (Lyrics)	Jeff McDonald, Steve McDonald	Redd Kross	(4:04)
Pay for Love	Charlotte Caffey, Gere Fennelly, Jeff McDonald, Steve McDonald	Redd Kross	(4:13)
Ms. Lady Evans	Jeff McDonald, Steve McDonald	Redd Kross	(2:47)
Only a Girl	Jeff McDonald, Steve McDonald	Redd Kross	(3:43)
Saragon (Lyrics)	Jeff McDonald, Steve McDonald	Redd Kross	(2:46)
After School Special (Lyrics)	Gere Fennelly, Jeff McDonald, Steve McDonald	Redd Kross	(2:54)

Credits

Redd Kross (Arranger), Redd Kross (Producer), Redd Kross (Main Performer), Ken Perry (Mastering), John Agnello (Engineer), John Agnello (Mixing), Bill Bartell (Composer), Charlotte Caffey (Composer), Thomas Caffey (Composer), D. Chirazi (Composer), Gere Fennelly (Organ), Gere Fennelly (Piano), Gere Fennelly (Composer), Gere Fennelly (Mellotron), Mark Guilbeault (Engineer), Mark Guilbeault (Mixing), Bill Inglot (Mastering), Eddie Kurdziel (Guitar), Eddie Kurdziel (Composer), R. Manning (Composer), Jeff McDonald (Guitar), Jeff McDonald (Composer), Jeff McDonald (Vocals), Jeff McDonald (Photography), Steve McDonald (Bass), Steve McDonald (Composer), Steve McDonald (Vocals), Wade Norton (Engineer), Wade Norton (Assistant Engineer), Brian Reitzell (Percussion), Brian Reitzell (Drums), Barrie Goshko (Art Direction), Vicki Berndt (Photography), Steve Housden (Photography), Bob Cantu (Photography)

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