Misery Is a Butterfly
Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters".
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.[1] 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.[2]
Kazu Makino's Horse Accident Influenced the Album
Much of the album's emotional and lyrical content reflects Makino's 2003 horseback accident, which required facial reconstructive surgery and months of rehabilitation including relearning how to sing. Tracks like “Elephant Woman” and “Equus” make direct lyrical and rhythmic references to this event
Third Album to Feature Orchestral Arrangements
Continuing the sonic evolution that began with 2000's Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons, the album integrates lush string arrangements (viola, violin, cello) and clavichords, giving it a cinematic, chamber-pop feel. Contributors include Eyvind Kang and Jane Scarpantoni
Critical reception
Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Music ratings
CMJ ranked Misery Is a Butterfly as the 18th best album of 2004.[3]
Track listing
Script error: No such module "Track listing".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[4]
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
<templatestyles src="Div col/styles.css"/>
- Eyvind Kang – viola, violin, string arrangements
- Jane Scarpantoni – cello
- Skúli Sverrisson – bass
Production
<templatestyles src="Div col/styles.css"/>
- 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
<templatestyles src="Div col/styles.css"/>
- 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
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|
References
<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
External links
Script error: No such module "Navbox".