Blonde Redhead & Joan Didion? - "Sit Down To Dinner" album review

You know, I'm working on the upload and just realized that this album could be considered to be about Covid in the same way that Didion's "Year of Magical Thinking" could be considered to be about 9/11. You know, they are both personal expressions of grief which manage to echo national and societal grief. Should have said that in the video, but its too late now.
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[@benbunyip]

Good review. Blonde Redhead have given me a sanctuary in bleak times. They are, you got it right, melancholy, not sentimental. Tonight I saw them live in Melbourne. They sounded great.

[@andrewshieh0712]

Hi Professor Skye, thank you for your analysis! I got into Blonde redhead through its lush beautiful soundscape of Misery is a Butterfly. That album is dark, existential, and feels like you're hanging on the edge of a cliff but on the contrary, it is presented with beautiful orchestration that sounds like you are trapped in a dusty music box a century ago. Sit down for dinner to me sound calm and feel they have gone full circle. It feels like the soundtrack to the peacefulness after a tragic thunderstorm. Sad but calming. I hope someday you will give Misery is a Butterfly and 23 a chance and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

[@cynamonowacma]

I've heard of Blonde Redhead for years but Misery is a Butterfly definitely made me get into them for real. I'd also reccomend checking out the cover of this song by Ex:Re (the band Daughter singer's solo project) a beautiful tribute.

[@literaticrux8292]

I was listening to Elephant Woman tonight driving on a dark, twisty road. It is a hypnotic song that never stops coming at you. Melancholic for sure, but I had a feeling of something skulking me as I gazed discomfited at its gauzy beauty.

[@benbunyip]

I first heard them with Misery is a Butterfly too. But later I fell in love with their earlier guitar based albums.

[@Ben-mr6rt]

Glad you’re covering this one!

[@Mindyours1999]

I have started really looking forward to the Professor’s album reviews. I always learn so much. I think I’ll pick up this book.

[@marcofirrincieli8150]

Thanks for the review. Huge fan of BRH here from Italy* here. Linking them with literature reminds me of their first record La Mia Vita Violenta hints at Pasolini’s book with the same title. *BRH is a three-person band: Kazu Makino and twin brothers Amedeo and Simone Pace from Italy.

[@MrDecksels]

I just read an interview with Kazu Makino, the female singer of Blonde Redhead and ex-partner of Amadeo Pace, the male singer of the band. Apparently she was done with the band, even made a solo-album a couple of years ago, until Amadeo got sick. Her realising she still felt an emotional connection with him was the spark that resulted in this album, their first in nine years. That's probably the reason Joan Didion got quoted.

[@professorskye]

Thanks for this comment

[@facundob.f8606]

so how did you know amedeo is his ex? in no interview talk about that

[@MrDecksels]

@@facundob.f8606 The interview can be found on the band's facebookpage, posted on september the 22nd. I've tried posting a link, but it seems to get removed each time.

[@arthurvalaer5306]

I've been a huge BR fan since Misery...and I thought it was assumed or a widely accepted rumor. I went to a photography exhibition with a piece they were in and they looked like they were courting. Some event was happening on an NYC street and Kazu was smiling, running towards it while holding Amedeo's hand. I wish I remember the photographer. Was at Mori Art Museum sometime in the late 00's to early 10's.

[@abalem]

She just said on KEXP she read the book after her horse died during COVID. Where did you read that interview ?

[@cocteautwinn]

I just happened upon your channel looking for reviews for this record. I’m probably close to your age & have been a huge fan of indie/shoegaze/4AD & how I’ve missed this band all these years is so puzzling to me! Please, though I completely understand the juxtaposition of Didion’s book, please, more commentary on the music:))))

[@joaquinbaume1291]

i loved this band but i'm not surprised because they are one of my favourite bands

[@cynamonowacma]

Would love if you reviewed Elsiane's brand new self-titled album! They've got such a eclectic sound and are back better than ever.

[@madelynmartin3413]

The man is Italian twins

[@liquidpebbles7475]

Avaa . We need more videos about literature...i know im not saying anything new here but most people dont read but your audience just might since they really like dissecting lyrics they're just a step away from enjoying poetry, pls profe 🥺

[@factor_hm]

anyone know if dr skye has any intention of covering the sprain record? an hr and 40 min of music for an hr and 40 min review

[@blowingoff]

wow what an incredibly great and qualified review

[@blowingoff]

also to me blonde redhead is the best band ever, i really love all their works.

[@Up-rp1ky]

I think it's time to break the tension 😎 #tension #kylie

[@ethanlammar5554]

Day 188 of Asking you to Review Achilles Come Down by Gang of Youth

[@nullvoid2001]

Is this album even that good to go to these lengths?

[@ethanlammar5554]

@nullvoid2001 Achilles Come Down by Gang of Youth is the height of music

[@nullvoid2001]

@@ethanlammar5554 I'm going to check this based on your ceaseless effort. This shit better bang.

[@ethanlammar5554]

@nullvoid2001 Sick, i hope you like it.

[@sabrielmoon]

I'm mad because I'm a little mermaid fan

[@JonathanKandell]

The review starts 11 minutes in. Jeez.