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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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Misery Is a Butterfly
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La Mia Vita Violenta
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Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons
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nard061 wrote:
I really really wish to meet Kazu Makino someday... how i wish...
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Doctor_Rain wrote:
BR is a great funky sounding band.
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PaprikaPikaChu wrote:
can anyone point me in the direction of some nice BRH t shirts D:
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sckendal wrote:
BRH RULEZ!"
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casadivetro wrote:
some infos on the new album?
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anyboy wrote:
the most honest rock band ever
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Strangeluv_ wrote:
my favorite album: "In an Expression of the Inexpressible"
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Strangeluv_ wrote:
BRH! come to pomona again!
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tetcato wrote:
23.............aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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JAMESisCreepy wrote:
hey, dr. strangeluv.
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shortwavemusic wrote:
love 23
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szpinaczek wrote:
Don't really enjoy somewhat chipmunk-like vocals of the lady, but I love the weird voice of that guy. :-)
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MouseTecVision wrote:
Respect
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anna_molly__ wrote:
The best I've ever heard! The whole year they're in my iPod!
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madhatt3r111 wrote:
*reviews top tracks for 6 months...* hey now, Spring by Summer should be tops ;) they're all fucking amazing, though. Please come back to San Francisco soon!
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nard061 wrote:
I care,Last_August. [2] Many things can be influenced just for a shit indie tag. and yes, i'm serious.
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porcelaingoo wrote:
new album please!
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Diminuendo_ wrote:
i think Fake Can Be Just as Good is the best album
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Yanduo wrote:
like
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pedrovalenca wrote:
I care,Last_August.
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