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Blonde Redhead
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New York, United States (1993 – present)
Blonde Redhead is an alternative rock band. It was formed by Kazu Makino, Maki Takahashi and Milan-born Italian twin brothers Simone Pace and Amedeo Pace. They take their name from a song by DNA, a 70s and 80s no-wave band from New York. Blonde Redhead caught the attention of Sonic Youth’s drummer, Steve Shelley, who produced their first self titled album in 1993. Shortly afterwards Maki Takahashi left the band and the remaining band members continued as a trio. On their third album, Fake Can Be Just As Good, they were joined by Vern Rumsey of Unwound as a guest bassist. After this they continued without a bass player for the release of the remainder of their albums. On their fourth album, In an Expression of the Inexpressible, Guy Picciotto of Fugazi was hired as producer, as well as contributing to singing on the song “Futurism vs. Passeism Part 2”. Guy Picciotto has produced their latest two records as well, Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons and Misery is a Butterfly.
Blonde Redhead has gradually increased in popularity in the underground music scene. Their early music has been described as emulative of Sonic Youth, but their more recent releases have begun to stray from this generalization. Kazu Makino is noted for her high, eerie voice, which hovers over melodic guitar riffs and rhythmic drum beats.
The large span of time between Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons and Misery is a Butterfly is attributed to Makino’s recovery time after being trampled by a horse. Much of Misery Is A Butterfly’s imagery and illustration is equestrian or reflective of the accident. In the liner notes, Makino thanks her doctors “and her friends who fed her and cheered her up when she couldn’t do much on her own.”
Blonde Redhead has gradually increased in popularity in the underground music scene. Their early music has been described as emulative of Sonic Youth, but their more recent releases have begun to stray from this generalization. Kazu Makino is noted for her high, eerie voice, which hovers over melodic guitar riffs and rhythmic drum beats.
The large span of time between Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons and Misery is a Butterfly is attributed to Makino’s recovery time after being trampled by a horse. Much of Misery Is A Butterfly’s imagery and illustration is equestrian or reflective of the accident. In the liner notes, Makino thanks her doctors “and her friends who fed her and cheered her up when she couldn’t do much on her own.”
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La Mia Vita Violenta
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muguetmer wrote:
kırmızı kafamız
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Chrisgovea wrote:
damn when are we gonna get an update on that new album guys?
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Chrisgovea wrote:
Not Surprisingly Good
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w_1_7 wrote:
This band is an acquired taste, having said that I love the fact that I have acquired the taste. Yummy!
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Lord_Krichian wrote:
nice
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teddyhall wrote:
La Mia Vita Violenta is my favorite
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Spaceboy_ wrote:
newalbumplz
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Eonry wrote:
i love makino!
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pedrovalenca wrote:
my pre-Blonde Redhead life is definitely less deep than it is now.
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MrDaniel_UK wrote:
Surprisingly good.
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eatyourbeets wrote:
SW is amazing.
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redy_ohad wrote:
violent life and astroboy are brilliant
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pedrovalenca wrote:
puta?oi?quien?
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KouFa wrote:
lovelovelove
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Pollo-man wrote:
puta!
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pedrovalenca wrote:
I think they'll release a new album next year,let's just wait and cross our fingers.
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TouchdowNxBoY wrote:
"Friends, Sorry we've been a bit out of touch. We've been really busy, locked away writing for our new album. We're really excited about what we've been doing! At the end of April however, we're coming out for one quick show in Virginia. If you're able, we hope some of you can make it." They posted this in March on their website, but there haven't been any more updates since then. I hope they have finished recording and are mixing or something, I NEED a new album : (
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Enviouz wrote:
who knows, I dearly hope so. Google isn't always so friendly after all!
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Hi Friends,
We’d be thrilled if you could join us for one of our shows this weekend.
Friday night we are playing Celebrate Brooklyn at Prospect Park Bandshell.
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