COVER IMAGE
LP released: Nov 27, 2020

Tracklisting:
1. Red Telephone
2. Evil Twin
3. Chain Exchange
4. Groovy Goes Blank
5. On The Bridge
6. Radiation Breeze Part 1
7. Radiation Breeze Part 2

"When new projects are discussed, I sometimes hear a disclaimer
along the lines of, 'this band isn't reinventing the wheel,' to which I
want to know what's everyone's so apologetic about. The wheel was
a pretty good invention-good luck getting anywhere without one.
So let's consider a redefinition, instead. Los Angeles based quintet
Richard Rose may or may not feature prominent players from bands
including but not limited to Ex-Cult, G GGS, OBN III's, Snooty
Garbagemen, Bad Sports, Hooveriii and Stress Group.but as
much as said bands were amongst the best and brightest on offer in
Memphis, Houston and Austin, this new amalgamation is a bolder
proposition.
"Without question, there's echoes of their past work-the
malevolent vocal presence of Laurence Richard and guitar virtuosity
of Thomas Rose in particular-but Richard Rose's first full-length
thoroughly ups the ante on the band's 2019 debut In The Red EP. The
wheels in question have plowed thtough the respective discographies
of Michigan / Australian bands you know and love, sure, but these
guys have found their own voice in a shockingly brief matter of time.
Simply put, they've fashioned an instant rock classic.there might
be a handful of bands in America with this kind of confidence, but
in most other instances it's unwarranted. They don't possess Richard
Rose's intellect, instrumental prowess, musical range or sense of
purpose.
"Finally, I will not insult your intelligence by claiming Richard
Rose scale these lofty heights without artifice. That they insist on
performing under dubious pseudonyms (Laurence and Thomas are
joined by bassist Bag Mantrellis, drummer Jerry Leymar and
saxophonist Gravy McKay) might give traditionalists pause, but it's
worth remembering our legal system would not function properly
without a witness protection program. The modern histories of music
and art would also not have unfolded so spectacularly if practioners
weren't brave enough to redefine themselves, and we're beyond
fortune to bear witness to this furious five making the music of their
lives." - Gerard Cosloy