We recently uncovered the forgotten folk legend Kline Redback, thanks to a mix of strange sources—old radio tapes, moldy album covers, brittle newspaper clippings, and one talkative drunk troll.
Turns out, Kline was a down-on-his-luck musician from the 1950s and ’60s who found a monster friend right when he needed one most. That friendship rekindled his spark and led to his signing with BLAPPO® Records in 1965 for the cult album I’m a Monster Too.
The songs celebrate monster friendship, the Monster Rangers, and the secret world of Monstru. After legal channels proved … unproductive, we “acquired” the master tapes from the BLAPPO vaults ourselves. This compact disc edition is fully faithful to the original stereo mix—though unlike the infamous first pressing, it is not made of black licorice.
Facts
Artist: Kline Redback
Title: I’m a Monster Too
Release Date: 1965
Length: 7 songs / ≈ 30 minutes
Medium: Compact Disc (non-edible)
Label: BLAPPO® Records
Status: Redback disappeared in a tragic auto accident (1968)
Track List
Clocktalker
Plugugly Thugs
My Name Is Scout
Jasper
I’m a Monster Too
Fishing with My Monster Friend
Take Me to Monstru
Critical Response (1965 Press Clippings)
Liquorice Magazine: “This Kline Redback is a crazy cat! I dunno what the songs are all about, but man … tastes great! I’m a Monster Too! 9/12 stars.”
Beats Circus Magazine: “Redback’s folk album has a lot of heart—fun, good-natured, and confusing. Does Kline Redback believe in monsters? I do now!”
Pork Reader News: “My dog kept barking at the record until I played it. After the third spin, I was hooked. Then the licorice warped and the dog ate it. Please send another.”
Human Reviews:
Jenn
★★★★★
A+
Fabulous! A fun album for those of us who appreciate monsters.
