The young creative first started making music with two other friends in a rap group, which became her first introduction to beat-making. Enticed by its creative possibilities, French eventually began teaching herself to use Garageband and MIDI software such as Logic which ultimately led French to branch off from the rap trio and explore a solo career as Negative Gemini. It wasn't long after that that Lindsey began to put out independent releases under the new moniker, including a single on The Richmond Tape Club, Vol. 1 called, "Ghost World" as well as her first solo album, Forget Your Future - both of which came out in 2013.
Frustrated with the dwindling and somewhat absent electronic scene in Virginia, French decamped to Brooklyn, NY in the fall of 2014. Having begun to establish a mold for the sound that would encapsulate Negative Gemini -- a style that spanned a number of genres, from '90s techno and rave to modern electronica and pop -- French decided to take the next step to move the project along, and began accepting offers to perform at numerous venues across New York City.
French had already been hard at work preparing a new and more refined body of work before her arrival in NYC, and after a few months of testing it out live in her new scene, Lindsey was ready to unveil, Real Virtual Unison - an EP which was released on Bandcamp in March of 2015 and went on to earn a spot on FACT’s list of favorite BandCamp releases in 2015 in addition to critical response from numerous online media outlets including Gorilla vs Bear, Pigeons and Planes, and KEXP among others.
Soon after it's release, Lindsey, along with her partner and fellow electronic producer, George Clanton, formed their own independent vinyl-and-digital-only label, 100% Electronica. Her sound began to generate attention, with many critics noting that despite a lot of other contemporary electronic music, her personality remained at the center of her sound and style, ever-burgeoning with the young producer’s unique visual aesthetic. Her often reverb-drenched vocals also garnered comparison to singers such as Bilinda Butcher and Miki Berenyi.
By late 2015, after the release Real Virtual Unison earlier in the year, Lindsey began teasing her upcoming sophomore LP, Body Work with the release of numerous singles beginning with, "You Never Knew", which was among the Best Songs of 2015 as listed by Gorilla vs Bear and Pigeons and Planes.
Ahead of her performance with Charli XCX in March at the 2016 Hype Machine presented Gorilla vs Bear SXSW Showcase, Negative Gemini unveiled another single, "Body Work" which was covered by NYLON, The 405, EARMILK, as well as many others. NPR's Otis Hart subsequently added the track to NPR's "Songs We Love" playlist and tweeted that "'Body Work' is 1 of the best things I've heard this year."
In June of 2016, Negative Gemini formally announced her upcoming sophomore album, Body Work with yet another single, "Don't Worry Bout The Fuck I'm Doing", an empowering summer anthem which was covered by everyone from PAPER to The FADER and Nasty Gal.
The new album from Negative Gemini, Body Work will be out on Friday September 23rd 2016 via 100% Electronica Records. 300 limited edition copies of the album are available now for pre-order through the label site. In the words of Gorilla vs Bear's Chris Cantalini, "French is creating emotional, unmistakably modern electronic pop music that is elevated by a timeless sensibility and uncanny grasp of pop songcraft that seems increasingly rare these days."
Body Work
Negative Gemini Lyrics
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When you gave me all of yours
And maybe you could
Close your eyes
Just take a minute
We can slow things down
Just take a second
Tell me
I've had
Need you, baby
Baby, it's haunting me
Baby, need you, baby
Need you, baby
Baby
I've been
I've been
I've been
I've been
That girl
When you
Hold me
Yeah
The lyrics to "Body Work" by Negative Gemini seem to be a lament about a past relationship that was too good to last. The singer reflects on the time when they had everything in the world that they wanted, but it wasn't enough to save the relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer's partner gave everything they had, but it was still not enough to keep the love alive. The singer is asking their partner to close their eyes and take a minute to slow things down, to see if their love is worth the effort. The haunting refrain of "I've been that girl when you hold me" suggests that the singer has played a specific role in the relationship, one that she can't seem to let go of.
Perhaps the most powerful section of the song is the repeated use of the phrase "need you, baby." This simple phrase conveys so much of the singer's longing and desire for something that is lost. It's a reminder of how important it is to have someone to love and be loved by, and how empty life can be without it. The use of repetition creates a hypnotic effect that brings the listener into the same emotional space as the singer.
Overall, the song is a powerful exploration of the complexities of love and loss. It captures the feeling of wanting something so desperately that it haunts you, even after it's gone.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had all of the world
I've experienced all the pleasures that life can offer.
When you gave me all of yours
I felt fulfilled when you gave me your full attention, love, and care.
And maybe you could
Perhaps you're capable of doing something I desire or need.
Close your eyes
Let go of the distractions around you and focus on me.
Just take a minute
Pause for a moment and take a breath.
We can slow things down
We can take things at an unhurried and comfortable pace.
Just take a second
Give me a brief moment of your time.
Am I worth it now?
Do I matter enough to you now?
Tell me
Please give me an honest answer.
I've had
I've been fortunate enough to have experienced.
Need you, baby
I require your presence, love, and attention.
Baby, it's haunting me
Your absence is causing me emotional distress.
Baby, need you, baby
Baby, I require your love and attention.
Need you, baby
I can't do without you and your love.
Baby
An affectionate term of endearment.
I've been
I've had experience in being.
I've been
I've had experience in being.
I've been
I've had experience in being.
I've been
I've had experience in being.
That girl
The female character/persona that I reveal in certain moments.
When you
When I'm with you or because of your actions.
Hold me
Physically and emotionally embrace me.
Yeah
An expression of affirmation or agreement.
Writer(s): Lindsey Elise French
Contributed by Keira E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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01. No Rum 00:00
02. Rollercoaster 03:42
03. Break 07:09
04. Body Work 09:13
05. You Never Knew 13:19
06. Don't Worry Bout the Fuck I'm Doing 17:22
07. Nu Hope 20:40
08. Real Virtual Unison (Fake edit) 23:18
09. Infinity 26:30
10. Ego Death 29:13
11. Hold U (Break Your Face edit) 31:12
12. You Only Hate the Ones You Love 35:55
xX_Sanic_da_Heg_Hoge_Xx
01. No Rum 00:00
02. Rollercoaster 03:42
03. Break 07:09
04. Body Work 09:13
05. You Never Knew 13:19
06. Don't Worry Bout the Fuck I'm Doing 17:22
07. Nu Hope 20:40
08. Real Virtual Unison (Fake edit) 23:18
09. Infinity 26:30
10. Ego Death 29:13
11. Hold U (Break Your Face edit) 31:12
12. You Only Hate the Ones You Love 35:55
CheapSushi
Very ethereal, yet bumping, often makes me feel like I'm at some slick underground 90s club like in Hackers while being low key very well composed overall with balanced songs (they don't drag out, have good direction, etc). Great to listen to at night.
edit: Don't Worry Bout the Fuck I'm Doing sounds sooo similar to something and it's driving me nuts trying to remember what song flows just like it.
K H
Reminds me of So Unreal by LA Vampires, but definitely smoothed out with some Clanton influence as junker154 points out.
junker154
I presume that the song is very much inspired from George Clantons work such as Esprit. Both collaborated quite a bit.
Leadpipejustice
Amen brotha!
MaxxC
They opened for Kero Kero Bonito when I saw them in Montreal. What a discovery!
Al Syafiq
omg thats so cool
Joseph R.
que hermoso álbum...
Nebulous Fumes
im very new to this artist but i assume this album was super inspired by the 90s rave era? It really sounds like this would be an album that came out in the 90s (of course with a modern touch but u know what i mean) if you ask me, either way this album blew me away and i absolutely love it!
Robert Smith
Louder you play this, the better it sounds