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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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Blonde Redhead - 23
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Blonde Redhead- Messenger
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Blonde Redhead- Misery Is A Butterfly
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Kevmaster wrote:
his music the hipster garabe i've ever heard
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dreamofrevenge wrote:
Her voice reminds me a lot of Paatos' vocalist. Both bands are great, but I prefer Blonde's style.
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Elfga2658 wrote:
Why hasn't the album 23 been added to their page?
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Ixeel wrote:
pink love!!
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kosejuga wrote:
Amazing new find....
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psynumb wrote:
I LOVE everything about this band (EVERYTHING) :)....
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beatfanatic wrote:
ohh the things I would do to Kazu Makino
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Thomasj27 wrote:
No matter how hard I try I cant stop listening to 23!!
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roomfor2please wrote:
they met in italy i reckon
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WhoNeedsTears wrote:
Well, Quaratano, they are based out of New York, so yeah they are American. Just because they are Italian born, it does not mean they are Italian.
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Dorasgun wrote:
She has a amaziing voice <3
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"It was formed by Kazu Makino, Maki Takahashi and Milan born Italian twin brothers Simone Pace and Amedeo Pace." American band???
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Nordschein wrote:
Best american band by far (very far) ... unbelieveble good !
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Surrealite wrote:
j'adore this band...
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arturodepablo wrote:
fantasticos
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pajzd wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1W9GdGWdfc&feature=related hej i'm looking for some oldschool early blonde redhead video's from let's say around the time of La Mia Vita Violenta & blonde redhead they're awe-some ! be sure to check out early B R if you haven't ... on these albums kazu sing.screams a lot more with her hoarse voice, luv it ! . . . with a thousand kisses, every second i think of you . . .
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all3n wrote:
I am what I am And what I am is who I am
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paintedover wrote:
blonde redhead, my ears belong to you.
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CowardyCustard wrote:
I can't get enough of this band at the moment....
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marythebitch wrote:
23 <3
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"This video joins Simone Pace, best known as one-third of Blonde Redhead, on one of his vintage Italian motorcycles, from an East Village garage, across the Brooklyn bridge, to the band's recording studio. …
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