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THE REVIEW
"Melody Of Certain Damaged Lemons" was my favorite album during the winter season of 2000/2001.
In the cassette version, I added two tracks drawn from this mini, released in 2000.
The first, "Chi é e non é", is a song sung in Italian, with acoustic tones, vaguely psychedelic. Here, Amedeo's voice seems to recall Battisti. Delightful is the addition of piano notes towards the end.
The second is "Slogan". A cover of a song by the Gainsbourg/Birkin duo. The piece is sweet, sharp, and melancholic, dark and less lively than the original. Obviously, instead of Jane, here there's Kazu, who manages well with the French. A rereading with psycho Dub flavors in the finale, which adds that extra touch to the interpretation. Here in a less pronounced way, you can find sounds that will end up on the subsequent "Misery Is A Butterfly".
Practically the whole album is a reinterpretation. "En Particular" already in English on the LP, is here in French. The same happens with "Odiata per le sue virtù". Sung by a Kazu who seems drunk.
The only track in English is "Four Damaged Lemons". Which couldn't be sadder. Awesome!
F.Mariani
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The review praises Blonde Redhead's mini album Mélodie Citronique for its psychedelic and acoustic tones, multilingual tracks, and notable cover of Gainsbourg's 'Slogan.' The album is seen as a reinterpretation featuring haunting vocals and hints of sounds that later appear on 'Misery Is A Butterfly.' The overall impression is that of a delicate and emotionally rich work.Tracklist Videos
Blonde Redhead
Blonde Redhead are a New York-based trio described in the reviews as consisting of Japanese singer/guitarist Kazu Makino and twin brothers Amedeo and Simone Pace. Reviews depict their early years as Sonic Youth-influenced noise-rock, followed by a shift toward more melodic, ethereal indie-pop/dream-pop with increased use of keyboards and refined arrangements.21 Reviews
