Concrete Blonde

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Los Angeles, United States (1986 – 1995, 2001 – present)

Concrete Blonde is an alternative rock band dating from the early 1980s to the early 1990s (and re-formed again in the 2000s). They are best known for the poignant songwriting and vocals of Johnette Napolitano.

Singer / songwriter / bassist Napolitano formed the band Dream 6 with guitarist James Mankey in Los Angeles in 1982, releasing an eponymous EP in France on the Happy Hermit label in 1983. When they signed with IRS in 1986, labelmate Michael Stipe suggested the name Concrete Blonde, describing the contrast between their hard rock music and introspective lyrics. They were joined by drummer Harry Rushakoff on their eponymous debut album. Roxy Music drummer Paul Thompson replaced Rushakoff on Bloodletting and several tracks on Mexican Moon, while Rushakoff was in treatment for drug addiction. Rushakoff was kicked out of the band in 2002 for failing to show up for several rehearsals and shows. He was replaced by Gabriel Ramirez.

Their most popular album was 1990’s Bloodletting. The band broke up in 1995, but reunited in 2001, releasing Group Therapy in 2002 and Mojave in 2004.

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6	Mexican Moon full track	118
7	Still In Hollywood full track	96
8	God Is A Bullet full track	94
9	Darkening Of The Light full track	85
10	Days And Days full track	83
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chertele wrote:
Thursday afternoon

Johnette's voice makes me crazy

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dsnkchrmr wrote:
last month

the title track from "walking in london" is like pure sex. if this song doesn't turn you on, you may want to check your pulse and make sure you're not dead!

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piratespank wrote:
December 2009

Ahh, the good old days for righteous music. Suck my blood, too! It's everlasting.

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Sykotika wrote:
November 2009

Free was an album I grew up on. Just rediscovered these guys.

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Tabletter wrote:
October 2009

Listening to these guys has an incredibly comforting effect on me... Their lyrics are so human and..true, to quote themselves.

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Fflor wrote:
October 2009

Sempre atual! *)

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mickeyglitter wrote:
September 2009

lovelovelovelovelove

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Saje3D wrote:
August 2009

Quite possibly my absolute favorite band of all time.

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YesMother wrote:
August 2009

I found out about them through my mother, funny enough.

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sandroroxer wrote:
July 2009

Heal it up é um clássico!

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Otaku-Ilusion wrote:
July 2009

Great Band...so cool men...me llega la rola "I dont need a hero"...Chido...sin mas ke decir SEE YOU xD

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YControl755 wrote:
July 2009

Johnette's lyrics and delivery speak to anyone who's ever gotten a shit deal in life. Very therapeutic

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crownanchor wrote:
May 2009

Best band of that period :):)....love Johnette :)

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francoisk777 wrote:
May 2009

Has to be the most underrated band in the world. They're been in my top three for about 15 years, and will probably still be there the day that I die.

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puig_77 wrote:
May 2009

"The ship Song" is awesome!

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VoodooDahl wrote:
May 2009

Great band!! One of Los Angeles best!

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luckyrio21 wrote:
May 2009

one of my fav songs so me!!!!!!!!!

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PenMarked wrote:
April 2009

I've always loved Concrete Blonde as a band. Their music has a power from the composition and the lyrics. This is my exposure to "Mexican Moon" and once again I am far from disappointed.

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crownanchor wrote:
March 2009

One of my fave bands :)

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haggard666 wrote:
March 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyw6V7AOQVU Check out The Pukers and their badass cover of Bloodletting.

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