Comments on: Recent Blonde Redhead stuff is good - what else?

Question: Recent Blonde Redhead stuff is good - what else?

oxala — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:00:10 -0800

I like Blonde Redhead's last two albums, but none of their earlier stuff, what other music should I listen to?

I like the vocals (male and female)...I love the drumming...and the floatiness is good. I approach them as a fan of Cocteau Twins and the like, rather than the Sonic Youth side of the spectrum. I do like the fact their music is quite guitar-y though. Any recommendations? Cheers.

By: soi-disant

soi-disant — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:07:11 -0800

slowdive.

my bloody valentine.

By: soi-disant

soi-disant — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:08:53 -0800

mahogany.

By: cubby

cubby — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:39:27 -0800

sia.

rilo kiley.

By: softlord

softlord — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:21:46 -0800

aw hell. Imogen Heap, Frou Frou, Ladytron

By: kaseijin

kaseijin — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:34:54 -0800

Maybe the Swirlies, but they might be just a tad too discordant.

Seconding MBV. Maybe Cranes or Swans.

By: numinous

numinous — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:20:58 -0800

i surprised that so many are recommending MBV, as they most certainly are more similar to blonde redhead's earlier stuff (the discordance, cacophony, etc.).

i'll happily suggest:
midnight movies* (they just finished up a tour with blonde redhead)
giant drag*
unwound

and since you're a fan of the cocteau twins, i'd suggest that you check out lush.

* disclaimer: i am friends with the members of both bands.

By: chillmost

chillmost — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:17:21 -0800

Bang Gang

By: meech

meech — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:19:22 -0800

Definitely Slowdive - also try working your way through these two recent posts.

By: klangklangston

klangklangston — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:18:28 -0800

Enon, who share members with Blonde Redhead, and whose last couple albums have been decidedly more BR in sound.