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
In Particular
Blonde Redhead Lyrics
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Felt unsure & catastrophic.
Had to tell myself it's only music.
It blows my mind, but it's like that.
Is anyone there?
What could you tell me?
Afraid of what?
Everyone else is really boring.
Anyone else wouldn't be good enough.
Some place safe I would imagine.
Someone new would be so cruel.
Incurable paranoiac.
Hysterical depression.
Alex I'm your only friend.
Alex your love will sing for you
The lyrics of Blonde Redhead's song In Particular suggest the singer's feelings of insecurity and paranoia. The first few lines describe the singer lying on their back and hearing music, which seems to have a profound impact on them. However, the next line reveals that the singer feels unsure and catastrophic, indicating a sense of anxiety and insecurity. The following line, "Had to tell myself it's only music," suggests the singer is trying to rationalize their emotional response to the music. Despite this, the singer admits that the music "blows [their] mind," suggesting a deep emotional connection to it.
The following lines seem to address another person, asking if they are there and what they could tell the singer. The singer then admits to feeling afraid, although it is unclear what they are afraid of. The next line, "Everyone else is really boring," suggests that the singer feels disconnected from other people or perhaps finds them uninteresting. The final lines of the first stanza, "Anyone else wouldn't be good enough," further suggest the singer's sense of detachment from others.
The second stanza continues the themes of insecurity and paranoia, with lines like "Some place safe I would imagine" and "Incurable paranoiac." The final lines of the stanza, "Alex I'm your only friend. Alex your love will sing for you," suggest that the singer has found some sense of comfort or refuge in this person named Alex.
Overall, the lyrics of In Particular paint a picture of a person who feels isolated and alienated from others, and who struggles with feelings of anxiety and paranoia. The music seems to be a source of solace and emotional connection for the singer, but it is unclear whether this is enough to overcome their other emotional struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying on my back. I heard music.
I was lying on my back when I heard some music.
Felt unsure & catastrophic.
I felt uncertain and overwhelmed by an unpleasant situation.
Had to tell myself it's only music.
I had to remind myself that the music I was hearing was just a harmless sound.
It blows my mind, but it's like that.
The music was so amazing that it was mind-blowing, but that's just how it is.
Is anyone there?
I wondered if anyone was around to talk to.
What could you tell me?
I wanted to know what someone could advise me in my current situation.
Afraid of what?
I was scared of something, but I wasn't sure what it was.
Would you ever know?
I wondered if anyone would ever truly understand me.
Everyone else is really boring.
I found everyone else to be uninteresting.
Anyone else wouldn't be good enough.
I wouldn't want just anyone else in my life because they wouldn't meet my expectations.
Some place safe I would imagine.
I longed for a secure and protected place.
Someone new would be so cruel.
I feared that someone new in my life would be harsh and unkind to me.
Incurable paranoiac.
I suffered from an unrelenting sense of paranoia that couldn't be cured.
Hysterical depression.
I was experiencing intense sadness and emotional distress.
Alex I'm your only friend.
I addressed my only friend, Alex.
Alex your love will sing for you
I encouraged Alex to embrace music, which has the power to express love and emotions.
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lazy
on For the Damaged Coda
pretty good