Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons
Blonde Redhead
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Equally Damaged | Blonde Redhead | 0:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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In Particular | Blonde Redhead | 6:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Melody of Certain Three | Blonde Redhead | 3:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Hated Because of Great Qualities | Blonde Redhead | 4:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Loved Despite of Great Faults | Blonde Redhead | 4:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Ballad of Lemons | Blonde Redhead | 1:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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This Is Not | Blonde Redhead | 4:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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A Cure | Blonde Redhead | 5:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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For the Damaged | Blonde Redhead | 3:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mother | Blonde Redhead | 2:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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For the Damaged Coda (Extra Track) | Blonde Redhead | 2:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
Album Review
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.
Customer Reviews
Orgasmic?
I think so..
IMHO, Their Best Album...
To me, this album is where Blonde Redhead peaked. They finally transcended their influences and created a unique balance of melodic and dissonant music that is really accessible. Highlights for me are "In Particular", "Hated Because of Great Qualities", and "For the Damaged Coda". I was a little disappointed by their follow-up album "Misery is a Butterfly" because many of the songs began to feel too heavey (too many layers of strings, synths, and guitars) and they also seemed to have lost their edge a bit. On this album, however, I feel like the balance is perfect.
Another great album
At first, when I saw the title of the album, I was like what the heck, but the songs are really good. My favorites are For the Damaged, For the Damaged Coda (get this one even if you're down to your last 99 cents), A Cure, In Particular, and This is Not.
Biography
Formed: 1993 in NY
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s
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- $9.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, Indie Rock, Prog-Rock/Art Rock, Adult Alternative
- Released: Jun 06, 2000
- ℗ 2000 Touch and Go Records
