Melody Certain Damaged Lemons

by Blonde Redhead

Overview

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. ~ Yancey Strickler

Product Details

Release Date:	01/20/2004
Label:	Touch & Go
UPC:	0036172091614
Rank:	29393

Tracks

1. Equally Damaged
2. In Particular
3. Melody of Certain Three
4. Hated Because of Great Qualities
5. Love Despite of Great Faults
6. Ballad of Lemons
7. This Is Not
8. A Cure
9. For the Damaged
10. Mother

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Blonde Redhead   Primary Artist
Toby Christensen   Piano

Technical Credits

Blonde Redhead   Composer
Ryan Hadlock   Engineer,Producer
Howie Weinberg   Mastering
Guy Picciotto   Producer
Brad Zeffren   Engineer