Recent Blonde Redhead stuff is good - what else?

October 31, 2007 5:00 PM

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.

posted by oxala to Media & Arts (9 answers total)

slowdive.

my bloody valentine.
posted by soi-disant at 5:07 PM on October 31, 2007

mahogany.
posted by soi-disant at 5:08 PM on October 31, 2007

sia.

rilo kiley.
posted by cubby at 7:39 PM on October 31, 2007

aw hell. Imogen Heap, Frou Frou, Ladytron
posted by softlord at 8:21 PM on October 31, 2007

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

Seconding MBV. Maybe Cranes or Swans.
posted by kaseijin at 8:34 PM on October 31, 2007

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.
posted by numinous at 9:20 PM on October 31, 2007

Bang Gang
posted by chillmost at 3:17 AM on November 1, 2007

Definitely Slowdive - also try working your way through these two recent posts.
posted by meech at 4:19 AM on November 1, 2007

Enon, who share members with Blonde Redhead, and whose last couple albums have been decidedly more BR in sound.
posted by klangklangston at 11:18 AM on November 1, 2007