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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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pedrovalenca wrote:
@modifiedbear: yeah,likely.
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modifiedbear wrote:
and your post-blonde redhead life is sure to just blow everyone away
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notanexit wrote:
new music!
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ecqkch wrote:
dream dream dreammm hehe
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Pink love, pink love (8)
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<3
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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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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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allow me to show you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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SW is amazing.
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violent life and astroboy are brilliant
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pedrovalenca wrote:
puta?oi?quien?
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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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