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The Red Krayola was a psychedelic, avant-garde rock band from Houston, Texas, formed by art students at the University of St. Thomas (Texas) in 1966. The band was led by singer/guitarist and visual artist Mayo Thompson, along with drummer Rick Barthelme. Their work predated punk and the no wave scene in 1970s New York City.
Thompson has continued using the name, in its legally-required permutation The Red Krayola, for his musical projects since.
They make noise rock, psychedelia and occasionally folk/country songs and instrumentals in a DIY-punk fashion, an approach that presaged the lo-fi aesthetic of many 1990s US indie rock groups. Negative reviews have come often during The Red Krayola’s history. A critic once wrote, “It’s a band that has no idea how to play its instruments. In fact, they don’t even know what instruments are, or if the guitarist has the ability to remain conscious long enough to play whatever it is a ‘note’ might be.” He added, “This is a band that was paid ten dollars to stop a performance in Berkeley. If Berkeley’s not having it, you know you’re in for rough sledding.”
Thompson has continued using the name, in its legally-required permutation The Red Krayola, for his musical projects since.
They make noise rock, psychedelia and occasionally folk/country songs and instrumentals in a DIY-punk fashion, an approach that presaged the lo-fi aesthetic of many 1990s US indie rock groups. Negative reviews have come often during The Red Krayola’s history. A critic once wrote, “It’s a band that has no idea how to play its instruments. In fact, they don’t even know what instruments are, or if the guitarist has the ability to remain conscious long enough to play whatever it is a ‘note’ might be.” He added, “This is a band that was paid ten dollars to stop a performance in Berkeley. If Berkeley’s not having it, you know you’re in for rough sledding.”
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Argamocrypt wrote:
Soldier Talk is fucking incredible. Anyone who hasn't listened to that one, uh... do it. Now.
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sls wrote:
Red Krayola got 79 of my plays in the past twelve months! HOW?! More plays than the esteemed Devin the Dude... wow....
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misterjonesin wrote:
Check out my blog Today's Track: http://2daystrack.blogspot.com
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francisbrands wrote:
Today I received the autographed albums ("God Bless the Red Krayola and All Who Sail With It " and "Parable of Arable Land") that I bought a few days ago. :)
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JackPat123 wrote:
Mayo Thompson is my hero. The other night I had a dream where I got to see The Red Krayola perform live... when I woke up I was pretty pissed.
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tokyochorus wrote:
I’m currently designing a website focused on psychedelic music of all kinds. From the classic 60’s stuff to the modern psych that’s floating around there. The idea is to have one huge community which shares a common interest in psychedelic music. This will include forums for the community to talk about new bands they’ve found and a blog-like atmosphere where new psychedelic bands/albums will be recommended. Keep in mind this is only a work in progress so if anyone is willing to help or is even interested in a website devoted solely to discovering new psychedelic gems, then message me. [2] Hey! me too!
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thackerstacker wrote:
after listening to "Introduction" and "Red Krayola", which apparently are not even the best albums this band has put out, i have fallen in love with this band.
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sover345 wrote:
I’m currently designing a website focused on psychedelic music of all kinds. From the classic 60’s stuff to the modern psych that’s floating around there. The idea is to have one huge community which shares a common interest in psychedelic music. This will include forums for the community to talk about new bands they’ve found and a blog-like atmosphere where new psychedelic bands/albums will be recommended. Keep in mind this is only a work in progress so if anyone is willing to help or is even interested in a website devoted solely to discovering new psychedelic gems, then message me.
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megajosh2 wrote:
Why can't I find Soldier Talk?
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jmawson94 wrote:
literally just discovered this band, i think they are amazing already
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Oidualc wrote:
Parable of Arable Land (1967), God Bless The Red Krayola... (1968) and Corky's Debt to His Father (1970) http://opachuco.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20Red%20Krayola
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blebbio wrote:
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ZosoGravity wrote:
@ Seppoku: STALKER!
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noyourenot wrote:
wooola
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cherrycherry_ wrote:
I love this :3
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Myles_Dunhill wrote:
If anyone wants to dive into their album with Art & Language called Sighs Trapped by Liars, it's available for download on my blog, http://gunkthemusicblog.blogspot.com
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sophteonal wrote:
Roger: It seems that The Red Krayola, along with Pere Ubu, have sadly fallen into the category of "bands/artists who have released unusually diverse, consistently good music over a multi-decade career who most people only listen to the first two albums by"...and I think that needs to change. I think Hazel is my favorite album by them. Soldier-Talk is also great and sadly overlooked, if you like things edgy and post-punky.
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RonanPoint wrote:
Adolf, a carrot?
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ZosoGravity wrote:
Wish they had more songs..
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ketchup-chips wrote:
Listening to their first two albums, they are a lot more than just a run of the mill "psychedelic rock" band.
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