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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.
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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Joey
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Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)
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Everybody Knows
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Caroline
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Tomorrow, Wendy
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God Is A Bullet
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Mexican Moon
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Still In Hollywood
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Heal It Up
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The Sky Is A Poisonous Garden
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Happy Birthday
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Days And Days
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Darkening Of The Light
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I Don't Need A Hero
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Lullabye
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Shoutbox
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piratespank wrote:
Ahh, the good old days for righteous music. Suck my blood, too! It's everlasting.
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Sykotika wrote:
Free was an album I grew up on. Just rediscovered these guys.
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Tabletter wrote:
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:
Sempre atual! *)
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mickeyglitter wrote:
lovelovelovelovelove
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Saje3D wrote:
Quite possibly my absolute favorite band of all time.
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YesMother wrote:
I found out about them through my mother, funny enough.
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sandroroxer wrote:
Heal it up é um clássico!
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Otaku-Ilusion wrote:
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:
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:
Best band of that period :):)....love Johnette :)
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francoisk777 wrote:
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:
"The ship Song" is awesome!
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VoodooDahl wrote:
Great band!! One of Los Angeles best!
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luckyrio21 wrote:
one of my fav songs so me!!!!!!!!!
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PenMarked wrote:
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:
One of my fave bands :)
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haggard666 wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyw6V7AOQVU Check out The Pukers and their badass cover of Bloodletting.
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kalazacom wrote:
CABOOOOOOOOM ... OMG .... WTF .... i just met a VAMPIRE band Awesome
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onlyvoya wrote:
subdued power of cb is unmistakeable
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