Green on Red

Green on Red are an American rock band from Tucson, Arizona, who emerged from the local punk scene and became associated with the Paisley Underground in the early 1980s. Reviews and discography highlight core figures such as vocalist/guitarist Dan Stuart, guitarist Chuck Prophet (who joined later), and keyboardist Chris Cacavas. Their sound evolved from psychedelic/garage roots toward country, blues and roots rock across albums like Gravity Talks, Gas Food Lodging and The Killer Inside Me.

Origin: Tucson, Arizona. Associated with the Paisley Underground movement. Debut LP: Gravity Talks (1983). Gas Food Lodging (1985) is frequently cited in reviews. The Killer Inside Me was produced with involvement of Jim Dickinson (per reviews). Line-up changes included Chuck Prophet joining and Chris Cacavas as a prominent keyboardist.

DeBaser's reviews trace Green on Red from Tucson punk roots and Paisley Underground beginnings to a more country/blues, desert-soaked sound. Key albums frequently discussed are Gravity Talks (debut), Gas Food Lodging, No Free Lunch, The Killer Inside Me and Scapegoats. Reviewers praise songwriting, atmosphere and performances while noting stylistic shifts and mixed receptions for some later records.

For:Fans of Paisley Underground, roots rock, alternative country, Americana and 1980s/90s indie rock