Biography
Gestating for years in the mind of singer/ guitarist/ songwriter Chris Baratono, Narc Out the Reds finally took shape in the spring of 2008. The self-described “progressive pop” of the band is full of twists and turns, with the music being dark, cathartic, and frantic but always melodic and catchy. Joined by guitarist Ben Southwell, bassist Terry Pearson, and drummer John Miller, Narc Out the Reds boasts an intense live show and a compelling catalog of music, tied together by Baratono’s angelic-one minute-demonic-the-next vocals. Following the 2010 debut EP …Are on the Run (which featured contributions from members of The Hat Madder), Narc Out the Reds released the “Pawnmower/ Leak in the Disease” 7-inch single, recorded by Michigan music legend Jim Diamond, in July 2011. In January 2012 bassist Terry Pearson departed the band with Josh Siwek, longtime bassist for Lansing band The Playback, taking his place.
Audio
“As Hipsters Do” from …Are on the Run
“Freedom of Choice” from Explosions: Lansing Salutes Devo
Links:
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Discography:
“Pawnmower/ Leak in the Disease”(GTG) 7-inch single, released 7/2011
“… Are on the Run” (GTG/ Big Gig) EP/CD, released 4/2010
Compilations:
Secret Identities: Lansing Covers Lansing (GTG/ LMTV) features cover of “You Haven’t Seen My Love” by The Ones
3-Way Singles Club Volume 3 (ITAV) features exclusive “Death of a Summer”
Explosions: Lansing Salutes Devo (GTG) features cover of “Freedom of Choice” by Devo
No More Tomorrow Baby! A Tribute to KISS (GTG) features cover of “King of the Nighttime World” by KISS
No F@%king Egos, This is Lansing (Silver Maple Kill) features early version of “One Dolar Embrace”
