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Good As Gold / Schizophrenic Circus

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When CHINA first came out I was hooked!Fantastic song!I was a young kid then,never had any money,so I bought the 45.I played it like crazy and read about them in Cream magazine.They said they started as a punk band and the angry "b"side of the 45 VOICE OF AMERICA attested to that ethic.Well,many years later I'm an adult and can afford albums(CDs,in this case)and was delighted when I saw this sitting there.This CD has both their big label LPs,and are both excellent new wave pop rock that will have you humming.Someday I hope to hear their punk records.A great band!

This CD compiles both of the group's mid-80s releases in their entirety. Aside from "China," which was a minor hit on some hipper radio stations of the period, Red Rockers were largely and unjustly ingnored by radio and left undiscovered by the general public. The first CD, "Good As Gold," features sparely produced power-pop with ringing guitars and briskly rhythmic tempos. Their second, "Schizophrenic Circus," is an entirely different beast altogether, going more for big anthemic rockers with a titanic drum sound...somewhat reminiscent of Big Country or a less-pretentious U2 of the same period.

Both CDs are equally enjoyable in their own right, each with their share of standout tracks. Good As Gold has the aforementioned "China," while Schizophrenic Circus boasts "Just Like You" and "Blood From A Stone." But there's really not a clinker on either CD...both are solid and hold up nicely to repeated listenings. The songs sound undated and truly timeless.

Worth discovering (or re-discovering) if you enjoy first-rate rock with a thinking-man's twist.

As someone lucky enough to be old enough to remember seeing these guys live in the 80's, I can vouch for this CD's quality. Unfortunately, their only hit was China, minor as it was, but every track is a nugget to be cherished. In New Orleans, even the "new rock" stations occasionally dust this one off... And by all means, keep NEW WAVE alive!

"China" is one of the great lost pop songs of the '80's. I can't make heads or tails of the lyrics, but those ringing guitars sure are pretty.

The Red Rockers music was simple and hit to the heart. Not trying to be the "hair bands" of the era, Their sound was unique and refreshing. The lyrics of their own songs may seem depressing but mark the time they were written and are always memorable. The cover songs they did are incredible and in my opinion much better than the originals

Anyone who loves the song China can find a new, very easily understood, version of it on Cowboy Mouth's new cd Easy. John Thomas Griffith is the guitarist in this band and is also the one who sings it for the Red Rockers. It is great and bring about all those memories of 80's music. Love it!

Well, I don't know how could I explain; first my english is very poor i'm writing from Peru(South America).Here there are people likes Red Rockers too,but we are small gang.I play guitar with my pals and I have a band, like amateur.I wish to get China's lyrics so I tried to get along the years but nothing.... I hope someone around the net wish to share with me .Thanks guys .Excuses about my grammar and English knowledge.

Anyone who is a fan of China should buy the new Cowboy Mouth cd-Easy. It has a new version of this 80's classic and is performed by the same artist of the Red Rockers, John Thomas Griffith. It is very easily understood and also has the lyrics included. Buy it! It's a hit!

I had the pleasure of playing with these guys in Boston a few times. Popping in the cd's makes me 20 again. Very Heady Days !!!