Thin Red Line – The Cretones – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

The Cretones’ ‘Thin Red Line’ stands as a sparkling artifact from the Los Angeles new wave scene of the early 1980s. Fronted by the insightful Mark Goldenberg, the band merges sharp lyrical wit with infectious melodies, crafting songs that are both sophisticated and immediately memorable. This album is not just a product of its era—it helped define it, straddling the line between power pop and the clever, slightly quirky sensibilities that made LA’s music scene so vital at the time.

What makes ‘Thin Red Line’ particularly compelling is its balance of earnest songwriting and playful energy. Tracks like ‘Empty Heart’ and ‘Real Love’ bristle with emotional honesty, while the band’s tight musicianship gives every song a buoyant, timeless feel. It’s no wonder Linda Ronstadt later covered Cretones material—these songs are built to endure.

For collectors and enthusiasts, this album offers a window into a moment when pop and rock were effortlessly blending, setting the stage for later alternative sounds. Owning ‘Thin Red Line’ means holding a piece of art that’s simultaneously a document of its time and a reminder of how truly great songwriting never goes out of style.

Track List:
A1 – Real Love – 3:13
A2 – Everybody’s Mad At Katherine – 3:21
A3 – I Can’t Wait – 2:50
A4 – Justine – 4:05
A5 – Mad Love – 3:40
B1 – Cost Of Love – 2:55
B2 – Thin Red Line – 3:09
B3 – Ways Of The Heart – 3:59
B4 – Mrs Peel – 3:06
B5 – Here Comes The Wave – 3:52