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Average: 4.5 (150 ratings)
- Date Released: June 6, 2000
- Genre: Alternative/Punk
- Style: Alternative Experimental, Indie Rock
- Label: Touch And Go
Accessible, addictive, amazing.
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We Say...
The only reason Blonde Redhead don't rule the world is a simple lack of self-importance. Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons is a remarkable record — accessible, addictive, amazing — and yet it never seems particularly insistent on stressing that fact. Captivating melodies float by without fanfare; one fantastic song turns into another and another; they create the stark "For the Damaged" and don't demand their rightful due of public parades and medals. They are just happy being the band that they are — no more, no less. Start with "In Particular," "Melody of Certain Three," "Hated Because..." Err, do yourself a favor and make that a "Download All."
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They Say...
For a record produced by Guy Picciotto (Fugazi, Rites of Spring), Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons is a surprisingly quiet affair. Rarely do the cuts on Blonde Redhead's 2000 release get much louder than an electric guitar. With their fifth record, Blonde Redhead finally emerges from the shadows of Sonic Youth's post-punk legacy by avoiding the expected detunings, distortions, and shrillness of the genre. The three-piece manages to create a record that is subtle, tuneful, and sublime. On "Loved Despite of Great Faults," instrumentation mainly consists of acoustic guitar, piano, and percussion rather than an assault of power chords, yet the mood of the song is just as effective. While the record may be quieter, it still manages to move in several different directions. "This Is Not" tips its hat to Ric Ocasek with a new wave-inspired piece while the opening cut, "Equally Damaged," and "Ballad of Lemons" suggest an influence from Danny Elfman. Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons may not accurately reflect the full body of Blonde Redhead's work, yet it presents an easy place to start.
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| 01. |
Equally Damaged |
0:40 |  |
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| 02. |  |
In Particular |
6:05 | |
| 03. | |
Melody Of Certain Three |
3:53 | |
| 04. | |
Hated Because Of Great Qualities |
4:42 | |
| 05. | |
Loved Despite Of Great Faults |
4:12 | |
| 06. | |
Ballad Of Lemons |
1:54 | |
| 07. | |
This Is Not |
4:50 | |
| 08. | |
A Cure |
5:23 | |
| 09. | |
For The Damaged |
3:02 | |
| 10. | |
Mother |
2:08 | |
| 11. | |
For the Damaged Coda |
2:37 | |
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Credits
- Howie Weinberg - Mastering // Guy Picciotto - Producer // Blonde Redhead - Main Performer // Amedeo Pace - ? // Kazu Makino - ? // Simone Pace - ? // Ryan Hadlock - Producer // Ryan Hadlock - Engineer // Brad Zeffren - Engineer
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