Album Review: Redd Kross - Researching the Blues

Maybe Ponce de León should’ve stopped by Merge Records to find the Fountain of Youth. With Redd Kross’ Researching the Blues — the band’s first record in 15 years — Merge has once again helped to revitalize a band nearly forgotten.

Researching the Blues is a blast. Redd Kross blow through 10 songs in 30 minutes and it never once sounds forced. If the band felt any pressure to make a successful

New music from Redd Kross - "Researching the Blues"

Photo by Jon Krop

We told you a few weeks ago that Merge Records will be releasing Red Cross' first new album in 15 years on August 7 title Researching the Blues. Now we have some music from the album to share with you.

Stream blistering title track from Researching the Blues below or head to Soundcloud to download it.

There are still no tour dates to share with you yet, but Merge bands tend

Redd Kross sign to Merge Records, new album out this summer

Veteran California power pop/rock band Redd Kross returned to the stage in 2006 after almost a decade-long hiatus, and this year, the band will return with their first new album in fifteen years.

The album is titled Researching the Blues and will be released by Durham's own Merge Records on August 7. Check out the track list below.

The band only have a few festival dates scheduled this spring,