description Redd Kross - Born Innocent Overview
Born Innocent is the 1982 debut studio album by Redd Kross, a rock band formed in the Los Angeles area by brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald. Recorded while the brothers were still teenagers, it combines the direct attack of Southern California punk with references to cult figures, exploitation culture, and mass media. The album is intended for listeners interested in early Los Angeles punk and the roots of the band's later power-pop sound.
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Was Born Innocent the first Redd Kross album?
Yes. Born Innocent is the 1982 debut studio album by Redd Kross, the band formed by brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald in the Los Angeles area. The brothers were still teenagers when it was recorded.
What scene did Redd Kross come out of in Los Angeles?
Redd Kross emerged from the Southern California punk scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s, overlapping with bands associated with the hardcore and SST Records circles. Their early sound mixed that direct punk attack with pop and cult-cultural references.
What label released Born Innocent?
Born Innocent was released in 1982, and the record is associated with the independent Southern California punk labels of that era. Its distribution helped establish Redd Kross within the underground scene before their later major-label moves.
Does Born Innocent include references to cult films or pop culture?
Yes. The album is known for folding references to cult figures, B-movies, and youth pop culture into its punk songs. This blend of punk energy with pop-fixated subject matter became a Redd Kross signature.
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