Misery Is a Butterfly
2004 studio album by Blonde Redhead
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Studio album by Blonde Redhead | ||||
Released | March 15, 2004 (2004-03-15) | |||
Recorded | March 16 – April 6, 2003 | |||
Studio | Long View Farm (North Brookfield, Massachusetts) | |||
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Length | 44:54 | |||
Label | 4AD | |||
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Misery Is a Butterfly is the sixth studio album by American alternative rock band Blonde Redhead. The album was released on March 15, 2004, by 4AD.[8] Much of the visual and lyrical imagery of the album is reflective of an accident in which lead singer Kazu Makino was trampled by a horse.[9]
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 78/100[10] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Entertainment Weekly | B−[13] |
Mojo | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Now | 4/5[15] |
Pitchfork | 7.9/10[16] |
Q | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Rolling Stone | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Spin | B[18] |
Uncut | 9/10[19] |
CMJ ranked Misery Is a Butterfly as the 18th best album of 2004.[20]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Blonde Redhead (Kazu Makino, Amedeo Pace and Simone Pace)
No. | Title | Lead vocals | Length |
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1. | "Elephant Woman" | Makino | 4:49 |
2. | "Messenger" | A. Pace | 3:21 |
3. | "Melody" | Makino | 4:36 |
4. | "Doll Is Mine" | A. Pace | 3:06 |
5. | "Misery Is a Butterfly" | Makino | 5:07 |
6. | "Falling Man" | A. Pace | 3:26 |
7. | "Anticipation" | Makino | 4:04 |
8. | "Maddening Cloud" | A. Pace | 3:20 |
9. | "Magic Mountain" | Makino | 3:02 |
10. | "Pink Love" |
| 6:13 |
11. | "Equus" | Makino | 3:50 |
Total length: | 44:54 |
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[21]
Blonde Redhead
- Kazu Makino – vocals, clavinet, guitar, programming, string arrangements
- Amedeo Pace – vocals, guitar, baritone guitar, programming, string arrangements
- Simone Pace – drums, percussion, electronics, programming, string arrangements
Additional musicians
- Eyvind Kang – viola, violin, string arrangements
- Jane Scarpantoni – cello
- Skúli Sverrisson – bass
Production
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Chris Evans – engineering (assistant)
- Juan Garcia – engineering (assistant)
- John Goodmanson – mixing, additional engineering
- Ryan Hadlock – recording, additional production
- Guy Picciotto – production
Design
- Chris Bigg – artwork guidance
- Blonde Redhead – art direction, design
- Jun Koike – initial artwork assistance
- Carlo Mollino – front cover photography
- Keiko Uenishi – initial artwork assistance
Charts
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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French Albums (SNEP)[22] | 77 |
Italian Albums (FIMI)[23] | 50 |
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[24] | 41 |
US Billboard 200[25] | 180 |
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[26] | 10 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[27] | 11 |
References
- ^ Edwards, Robin. "Blonde Redhead | Hungry Ghost". The Stranger. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ a b Tate, David (March 18, 2014). "Fenster – The Pink Caves". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ "The 25 Best Dream Pop Albums of All Time". Paste. August 24, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ a b Hunter, James (May 5, 2004). "Blonde Redhead: Misery Is a Butterfly". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 6, 2008. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Blonde Redhead: 'Elephant Woman'". 4AD. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ "Elephant Woman – EP by Blonde Redhead". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ "Watch the video for Equus". 4AD. May 14, 2004. Archived from the original on June 10, 2004. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Blonde Redhead: 'Misery Is A Butterfly'". 4AD. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ Lobenfeld, Claire (July 12, 2013). "Blonde Redhead Albums From Worst To Best". Stereogum. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Misery Is A Butterfly by Blonde Redhead Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ Phares, Heather. "Misery Is a Butterfly – Blonde Redhead". AllMusic. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
- ^ Skruck, Jeff (April 9–15, 2004). "Blonde Redhead: Misery Is a Butterfly (4AD/Beggars Group)". The Boston Phoenix. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Vincentelli, Elisabeth (March 19, 2004). "Misery Is a Butterfly". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 10, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ Chick, Stevie (May 2004). "Blonde Redhead: Misery Is a Butterfly". Mojo. No. 126. p. 106.
- ^ Young, Dylan (April 1, 2004). "Blonde Redhead". Now. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ Carr, Eric (April 12, 2004). "Blonde Redhead: Misery Is a Butterfly". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
- ^ "Blonde Redhead: Misery Is a Butterfly". Q. No. 214. May 2004. p. 98.
- ^ Day, Adrienne; Ganz, Caryn; Hermes, Will; Richardson, Sean; Ryan, Chris (June 2004). "Breakdown". Spin. Vol. 20, no. 6. p. 108. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
- ^ Pinnock, Tom (October 2016). "How to Buy... Blonde Redhead". Uncut. No. 233. p. 49.
- ^ "20 for 04 – 18. Blonde Redhead: Misery Is a Butterfly". CMJ New Music Monthly. No. 129. 2004. p. 30. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ Misery Is a Butterfly (liner notes). Blonde Redhead. 4AD. 2004. CAD 2409CD.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Lescharts.com – Blonde Redhead – Misery Is a Butterfly". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "Italiancharts.com – Blonde Redhead – Misery Is a Butterfly". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ^ "Blonde Redhead Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
- ^ "Blonde Redhead Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
- ^ "Blonde Redhead Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
External links
- Misery Is a Butterfly at Discogs (list of releases)
- Misery Is a Butterfly at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
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