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
Young Neil
Blonde Redhead Lyrics
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You're still the only one
I cried when I saw you
Don't cry
I can find you when I can
I cried when I found you
[?]
Almost dead
In Blonde Redhead's song "Young Neil," the lyrics describe a possible reunion between two old friends who haven't seen each other in twelve years. The lines "After twelve long slow years gone by, you're still the only one" indicate a strong emotional connection, perhaps even romantic, that has withstood the test of time. The singer cries upon seeing the person again, emphasizing the depth of their feelings. However, despite this happy reunion, there is a sense of sadness in the lines "Almost dead, half-dead," suggesting that the two friends have been through difficult times during their separation.
The rest of the lyrics are intentionally vague, leaving room for interpretation by the listener. The line "Don't cry, I can find you when I can" could be seen as a promise to keep in touch and not lose contact again, while "I cried when I found you" could be seen as a release of pent-up emotions upon reconnecting. The unfinished line "[?]" also adds to the sense of ambiguity and mystery within the song, leaving the listener to fill in the blank with their own interpretation.
Overall, "Young Neil" is a beautifully melancholic song that touches on themes of nostalgia, loss, and the enduring power of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
After twelve long slow years gone by
Time has passed, and it has been twelve years since we last saw each other.
You're still the only one
Despite the passage of time, you are still the most important person to me.
I cried when I saw you
Seeing you again after so long brought tears to my eyes.
Don't cry
I don't want you to be upset, everything will be okay.
I can find you when I can
I promise to find you when I am able to.
I cried when I found you
Finding you again after being apart for so long was an emotional moment for me.
[?]
This line is not clear enough to provide a meaningful rewording.
Almost dead
The artist is in a state of vulnerability, possibly due to their emotional state.
Half-dead
The artist is extremely worn out, possibly from the toll of being apart from the addressed person for so long.
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@brianbaratheon
This song is actually Young Neil. This is track #8 on the original La Mia Vita Violenta CD, which is listed as Young Neil on the back of the album. I know that if you go to the Blonde Redhead YouTube channel, or look at WIkipedia, it will tell you that it's really "Jewel", but that is a mistake-- probably made by the label when they set it up, because I don't believe the band's social media is run by them directly.
There are 3 naming errors for this album online:
Young Neil was turned into Jewel
Jewel was turned into 10 Feet High
10 Feet High was turned into Young Neil
@pink_jjs
y"know I had this labelled as Young Neil years ago and that previous comment made me change it. I looked at the sources you mentioned and it had them switched so I just went with it. I checked discogs and it looks like you're right. Thanks for letting me know. Fixed! <3
@davidochoa2567
That's right! Glad to know somebody else noticed that
@brianbaratheon
I just woke up from a strange dream with this song stuck in my head. I didn't know what it was, not could I make out the lyrics... but I knew it must have been Blonde Redhead. I haven't heard this song in years. Like since the mid 2000s at least!
@viridianagarcia5420
This is jewel not young niel
@pink_jjs
Check the pinned comment and thread
@teradex124
This is Jewel, not Young Neil!
@brianbaratheon
Actually, this is Young Neil.
@teradex124
@@brianbaratheon 3 years ago I didn't know Discogs existed. Now that I've checked the physical editions' tracklists, yep, I was wrong! Thanks. The distributors really messed this up..