Teen Babes from Monsanto is an EP of cover songs released by American rock band Redd Kross.
Release Teen Babes from Monsanto was released in 1984 on Gasatanka Records and Filmworks, on 12-inch vinyl discGasatanka #E-1110. Marketed by Enigma Records. and Compact Cassette.
It was their first release after changing their name from Red Cross to Redd Kross due to a threatened lawsuit from the International Red Cross.
Critical reception AllMusic critic John Dougan said of the album, "The title says it all. Speedy, sloppy pop loaded with fuzzed-up guitars and whiny vocals. Mostly covers (Stooges, Kiss, Bowie), it's a great little statement of purpose from these '70s hard-rock babes-turned-adults."Dougan, John. "Teen Babes from Monsanto: AllMusic Review by John Dougan". AllMusic. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
Reissues All seven songs were included on the Insipid Vinyl label compilation CD Trance: Australian Tour 1992, released in 1992.
In June 2015, the record was reissued as a full-length LP under the title Teen Babes from Monsanto: Versión Especial, a numbered limited edition of 250 copies, self-released by the band to commemorate the record's 31st anniversary, featuring three bonus cover versions and alternate double-fronted cover art designed by Jonathan Krop.Teen Babes: Special 31st Anniversary Full Length Edition! • Engraved on Virgin Black Vinyl • Limited Pressing of 250. The Official Redd Kross Website. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
Track listing
2015: Versión Especial
Personnel Jeff McDonald – guitars, lead vocals Steven McDonald – fuzz bass and lead bass, backing vocals Dave Peterson – drums, piano Bruce Duff – Guitar solo on "Deuce" Sid Griffin – Harmonica on "Blow You a Kiss in the Wind"
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References
External links Teen Babes from Monsanto. Discogs. Teen Babes from Monsanto. Bandcamp