Blonde Redhead - Penny Sparkle

[GeezrRckr]

you were probably listening to the transcode...that's likely why.

[Pixiessp]

I've yet to listen to Penny Sparkle. I enjoyed 23 quite a bit. I think Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons is my favorite though.

I am eagerly awaiting this release.

[Boourns]

http://beggarsgroupusa.com/releases/penny-sparkle/

CD copies will be a limited Deluxe Edition - packaged in a flip top box with the CD inside a linen draw string printed purse and including a poster.

LPs will include a digital download coupon for MP3s of the entire album

Hmmm. I always get the vinyl, but it's tempting to try a CD when the packaging is unique and there's a poster. Decisions, decisions. Ah, fuck it. Both.

The opener for the later dates is Olof Arnalds, and Beggars Group lists a second show at the Fonda on the 17th, but it's not on ticketmaster. Maybe it's a mistake?

[sonofhal]

Ólöf Arnalds is supporting? You better take extra tissues.

[Boourns]

Found these on flickr...the deluxe CD packaging:

[Boourns]

$7.99 at target. I think the deluxe packaging is only for independent stores, but hey 7.99.

Any word on recent setlists?

[Boourns]

Lazers!
http://pitchfork.com/tv/#/musicvideo...ting-there-4ad

[Alchemy]

I was going to go to the listening party for this... but I got tied up with school...

[Boourns]

Recent setlist. As much as I <3 Blonde Redhead and the new album, I'm not really feeling this. Specifically the shortness (their Norva headlining show was pretty short as well) and the selection of non-Penny Sparkle material.

[GeezrRckr]

hmmm....dubious choices for the encore. and, agreed on it being too short. maybe that was a warmup?

[Alchemy]

I got Penny Sparkle finally. The songs are really good, but one after the other, they make a flat line. It's kind of boring... I don't agree with the comparisons to 23. I loved 23 a lot. I also loved Misery is a Butterfly, of course. I think those two are my top favorites in the Blonde Redhead world. Anyway, "Spain" is a brilliant song.

[Boourns]

new and improved setlist

[Pixiessp]

Love or Prison is such a wonderful song. I can't wait to hear it live.

[chiapet]

Wow. That setlist is really, really not good for me

[Alchemy]

That setlists pretty solid for me, though I would have loved "Misery is a Butterfly" or "Elephant Woman" or "Pink Love" to be on it. "Dr. Strangeluv" -> "Spring And By Summer Fall" is wonderful. "Melody of a Certain Three" and "Falling Man." Excellent!

[yeahfontaine]

I'm really looking forward to this show, no matter what the setlist. Especially since they announced a show down the street from me for $15, so now I can sell the tix I bought for the Vancouver show for $40 and saunter downtown to see them instead of waiting in those goddamn border line-ups. Yes!

[chiapet]

That setlists pretty solid for me

Really???
I do not think Penny Sparkle is a very good album -- not solid enough for their set to include 9 of the 10 songs on the album.

Of the set list posted, 9 songs are from Penny Sparkle, 4 are from 23, 2 are from Misery, and 2 are from Melody. I reaaaally don't want to hear that much from Penny Sparkle. And damn, no songs at all from the 90s.

[Boourns]

It is a great album, actually.

I would like another song from misery and melody, though. Dying to see them do misery is a butterfly and hated because of great thoughts. Surely they will tour again next year?

[Pixiessp]

I was hoping for more of their older stuff too, Heidi. I'm just glad I am going to get a chance to see them in a nonfestival environment. I was way too far back at Coachella.

[chiapet]

Yea, I suppose. I've seen them many times in non-festival settings. I am getting to the point where they aggravate me with how heavily they push the latest album. I understand playing primarily newer material, but come on! Do their new fans not like the older albums or something?

[Boourns]

They liked the old stuff better when it was called Sonic Youth.

[Alchemy]

To be honest, I kind of ignore the pre-melody stuff. While I would love more non-Penny Sparkle songs in their setlist, I do think that Penny Sparkle is a great album. It's not as great as the prevous three, but I think those three albums are perfect, so... I actually wish they'd take out "Penny Sparkle" and play "Spain" instead though. And yeah, more Misery and Melody songs would always be cool, but I like the tracks for those albums that they are playing a lot.

[GeezrRckr]

last night's show at the Fillmore was superb! it was my first time seeing them and i had no idea they would be so fantastic live. everything from the stage set to their musicianship was so solid...they just ooze "professional."

Heidi/Geno....thanks again for turning me on to these guys. i kept thinking during the show "why the fuck did i not know about these guys before?!" i'm glad you'll get another chance to see them in April.

EDIT: deleted out what you guys know so CoS doesn't pinch it.

[TallGuyCM]

but, i did get the chance to chat it up with their tour manager and he said "yes" when i asked about them playing Coachella.

Good lookin' out! Although they'll most likely be a lot earlier in the day, they're not that big.

[chiapet]

Good lookin' out! Although they'll most likely be a lot earlier in the day, they're not that big.

Huh? They played after dark on the Outdoor Stage, 3 years ago. Why would they play earlier?

[GeezrRckr]

yeah, huh. shame...would be such a fantastic production/set to end the day on.

EDIT: but wait, if Fever Ray got that slot, why is it out of the realm for BR to do the same. they've got a larger following and many more albums. i'm not counting this out, my friend. i just hope it's not up against ...oh, you missed it.

[TallGuyCM]

Huh? They played after dark on the Outdoor Stage, 3 years ago. Why would they play earlier?

Oh. Wasn't aware. Carry on.

[GeezrRckr]

oh yeah...can't post the set list as i am not familiar enough with their library to name them (plus, i suck at that shit anyway). but, i forgot to mention that they came out for a 2nd encore totally spontaneously. the house lights had come on and i was already at coat check waiting for my date to come out of the bathroom. then, all of a sudden, i hear music. i'm not a fan of the trite encore tradition, but this time it was rad.

[chiapet]

I did but I am SO NOT A FAN.

[Boourns]

oh yeah...can't post the set list as i am not familiar enough with their library to name them (plus, i suck at that shit anyway). but, i forgot to mention that they came out for a 2nd encore totally spontaneously. the house lights had come on and i was already at coat check waiting for my date to come out of the bathroom. then, all of a sudden, i hear music. i'm not a fan of the trite encore tradition, but this time it was rad.

ps - hopefully someone saw the other lineup hint i threw up.

PM me, plz, I was crapping my guts out and missed it.

Really want to see them because I wasn't able to catch any of the shows this year.

And speaking of Fever Ray elements, the video for "Not Getting There" has the mask at 2:12. And there are lazers.