Horrid Red is a rock band formed in 2010 in San Francisco, California. It features German vocalist Bunker Wolf, as well as instrumentalists Edmund Xavier and Clay Ruby.[1] The band has released four studio albums: Celestial Joy (2011),[2] Nightly Wreaths (2012),[3] Gold of Days (2014),[4] and Radiant Life (2020).[5]

Horrid Red
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2010 (2010) –present
LabelsTerrible
Members
  • Bunker Wolf
  • Edmund Xavier
  • Clay Ruby

Described as a post-punk[1] and dark wave band,[6] Horrid Red "mixes dark new-wave with a pop sensibility,"[3] incorporating a "noirish krautrock and fuzz-wreathed songcraft."[7] The band cites Cabaret Voltaire, Savage Republic, The Fall, Public Image Ltd. and Can as influences.[8] The band's lyrics are sung in German.[1]

Members

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  • Bunker Wolf - vocals
  • Edmund Xavier - instruments
  • Clay Ruby - instruments

Discography

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Studio albums
  • Celestial Joy (2011)
  • Nightly Wreaths (2012)
  • Gold of Days (2014)
  • Radiant Life (2020)
EPs
  • Empty Lungs (2010)
  • Pink Flowers (2011)
  • Silent Party (2011)
  • Banquet in Blue (2012)
  • Who Made the World (2013)

References

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  1. ^ a b c Morpurgo, Joseph (February 15, 2012). "Horrid Red: Celestial Joy". Fact. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  2. ^ Fitzmaurice, Larry (February 6, 2012). "Horrid Red - "Nothing in My Heart"". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  3. ^ a b Coble, Gorban (September 13, 2012). "Horrid Red – "I'm Terribly Hurt"". Stereogum. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  4. ^ Horrid Red - Gold Of Days, retrieved 2022-12-09
  5. ^ Horrid Red - Radiant Life, retrieved 2022-12-09
  6. ^ Stosuy, Brandon (March 24, 2011). "18 Dark Bands To Watch In 2011". Stereogum. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  7. ^ "Horrid Red: Celestial Joy". Fact. September 14, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  8. ^ Litowitz, Drew (January 17, 2012). "Horrid Red – Celestial Joy". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
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