There’s a Blonde Redhead concert tonight. I was going to head to Toronto to see it with Darren and we would have made it a weekend together, but the wedding rehearsal has taken priority. I’ve been going through 23 since it came out last month, and it still feels a little foreign. The songs don’t hit you in the gut or give you the same sense of lysergic bliss like ones from Misery is a Butterfly, but overall it’s a decent album. Ironically, the latter album is what I listen to cheer myself up, but now it only serves as a reminder of what I’m missing. I would have given anything to be there.
My heart is in Toronto today.
Misery is a Butterfly is probably my favorite Blonde Redhead album, but I think 23 might come in a firm second. It’s a shame to miss the show, because they’re great live, I wish they were coming to my town.
Woo, you’re the Guy. This is a furn blogt o read.
@beth — I wish they were coming to my town too. I agree that 23 is a close second. My cousin’s favourite is In An Expression of the Inexpressible, but I still think that they’ve only gotten better with time.
@Reno — Had a bit to drink, have we? :D
Ironically, after posting that, they added a Cleveland date at the House of Blues. Not my favorite venue, but guaranteed great sound.
Also, another date in Toronto for September! Unfortunately it’s a group concert; most likely they’ll only be playing two songs, so I have to decide if it’s worth it.