Blonde Redhead
Blonde Redhead is an alternative rock band originating from New York City in the early 1990s. 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 70's and 80's 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. Read Full BioBlonde Redhead is an alternative rock band originating from New York City in the early 1990s. 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 70's and 80's 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."
The band's 7th album is called "23" and was released in April 2007.
Their 8th album, "Penny Sparkle" was released in September 14, 2010.
Website links:
Band Website: http://blonde-redhead.com
Promotional site for the album '23': http://www.blonderedhead23.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/blonderedhead
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."
The band's 7th album is called "23" and was released in April 2007.
Their 8th album, "Penny Sparkle" was released in September 14, 2010.
Website links:
Band Website: http://blonde-redhead.com
Promotional site for the album '23': http://www.blonderedhead23.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/blonderedhead
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23
by Blonde Redhead
23
23 seconds, all things we love will die
23 magic, if you can change your life
Your tainted heart, my tainted love, repent now
How many times ?
As long as you live, how many times ?
The world will go around
He was a friend of mine, he was a son of god ... he was a son of a gun
23 seconds, in you I see a chance
23 magic, if you change the name of love
Your crazy heart, my crazy love, repent now
How many times ? As long as you wish
How many times ? The world will go around
How many times ? As long as you want
How many times ? The world will go around
He was a friend of mine, he was a son of a gun ... he was a son of god
23
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL WUERDIG, PAUL NEUMANN, MISCHKE, MAREK POMPETZKI, ANIS FERCHICHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
by Blonde Redhead
23
23 seconds, all things we love will die
23 magic, if you can change your life
Your tainted heart, my tainted love, repent now
How many times ?
As long as you live, how many times ?
The world will go around
He was a friend of mine, he was a son of god ... he was a son of a gun
23 seconds, in you I see a chance
23 magic, if you change the name of love
Your crazy heart, my crazy love, repent now
How many times ? As long as you wish
How many times ? The world will go around
How many times ? As long as you want
How many times ? The world will go around
He was a friend of mine, he was a son of a gun ... he was a son of god
23
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL WUERDIG, PAUL NEUMANN, MISCHKE, MAREK POMPETZKI, ANIS FERCHICHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Manuel Ocampo
This song is so good, sounds very nostalgic and beautiful. I don't understand why it doesn't have more views
Terminal Bungus
It has 2.4 million views; not bad for a song that predates YouTube's rise to popularity.
fatcatbuzz
Lush, My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins, Slowdive, Curve, Mazzy Star, Asobi Seksu, Pale Saints, His Name is Alive, Sonic Youth, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Ride, Chapterhouse and basically any band that fit in with the shoegazing sound in the 90s.
Justin Simmons
@Z Z Melodys echo chamber is a relatively new project, she wasn't involved in the scene in the 90's.
Z Z
Melody's echo chamber too
Saint Martins
Search youtube for a hidden shoegazing gem. A Canadian band called Rose Chronicles from Vancouver. During the 90's they released only 3 albums.
1. Dead & Gone To Heaven (1993) ep
2. Shiver (1994) lp
3. Happily Ever After (1996) lp
Video > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9YjtIN9a-M
michael801
Bowery Electric!
MrERLoner
Swervedriver and Whirr
Manuel Nestero
i just discovered blonde redhead today , and omg , the music is so beautiful , her voice takes me to an other dimension
avedic
Man...this song is
just aboutperfect. As a songwriter myself, it kinda kills me that I didn't write this....it's just one of those super rare songs that come around every now and then that are just transcendent and timeless. I love the mix of the steady EDM-ish break-beat along with the shoe-gaze guitars. And the chord progressions throughout this song....gah, they're just gorgeous. It's such a simple chord progression, but through the incredibly tasteful and intelligent use of inverted chords and descending chromatic bass-lines...those otherwise simple chord progressions sound undeniably rich and complex. Ok...enough ranting about how much I love this song; I could easily go on for hours about how perfect this one song is...but it's better to just smoke a bowl, let the sound wash out of the speakers, and bliss-out.... :)