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In an Expression of the Inexpressible

 
Album Review: In an Expression of the Inexpressible

  • Artist: Blonde Redhead
  • Rating: StarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: September 08, 1998
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: Rock

Review

The oft-used comparison to Sonic Youth doesn't really hold a lot of water, as Blonde Redhead's music has always been a bit less swirling, more spontaneous, and rougher around the edges. Further differentiating them from Sonic Youth is their bass-less approach. In an Expression of the Inexpressible, their fourth release, is as uncompromising as Fake Can Be Just as Good and La Mia Vita Violenta, but this time Blonde Redhead wanted to be produced by someone outside the band. The sound is fuller and more polished, and in the capable hands of producers John Goodmanson and Guy Picciotto (of Fugazi fame), they've never sounded quite as good. Still, Kazu Makino's high-pitched, Björk-ish vocals can get irritating at times, and the two guitars never quite reach a compelling level of interplay. Blonde Redhead, who sometimes are too clever for their own good, could, in fact, learn a great deal from Sonic Youth, since most of the tracks never come across with much urgency. [A Japanese reissue of the CD contains bonus tracks.] ~ Matthew Hilburn, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Luv Machine Blonde Redhead Blonde Redhead (3:39)
10 Blonde Redhead Blonde Redhead (3:59)
Distilled Blonde Redhead Blonde Redhead (3:29)
Missile Blonde Redhead Blonde Redhead (3:13)
Futurism Vs. Passéism, Pt. 2 Blonde Redhead Blonde Redhead (4:04)
Speed X Distance = Time Blonde Redhead Blonde Redhead (3:54)
In an Expression of the Inexpressible Blonde Redhead Blonde Redhead (6:09)
Suimasen Blonde Redhead Blonde Redhead (3:14)
Led Zep Blonde Redhead Blonde Redhead (5:15)
This for Me and I Know Everyone Knows Blonde Redhead Blonde Redhead (2:59)
Justin Joyous Blonde Redhead Blonde Redhead (2:53)

Credits

John Goodmanson (Producer), Howie Weinberg (Mastering), Guy Picciotto (Voices), John Goodmanson (Engineer), Kazu Makino (Vocals), Kazu Makino (Guitar), Blonde Redhead (Liner Notes), Simone Pace (Keyboards), Amedeo Pace (Guitar), Guy Picciotto (Engineer), Amedeo Pace (Vocals), Blonde Redhead (Group), Simone Pace (Drums), Guy Picciotto (Producer)
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In an Expression of the Inexpressible
Studio album by Blonde Redhead
Released September 8, 1998 (1998-09-08)
Genre Rock
Length 42:55 (US)
50:38 (JP)
Label Touch and Go Records
Producer Guy Picciotto, John Goodmanson
Professional reviews
Blonde Redhead chronology
Fake Can Be Just as Good
(1997)
In an Expression of the Inexpressible
(1998)
Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons
(2000)

In an Expression of the Inexpressible is the fourth studio album by Blonde Redhead, released in 1998.

Track listing

  1. "Luv Machine" – 3:39
  2. "10" – 3:59
  3. "Distilled"– 3:29
  4. "Missile ++" – 3:13
  5. "Futurism vs. Passéism Part 2" – 4:04
  6. "Speed x Distance = Time" – 3:54
  7. "In an Expression of the Inexpressible" – 6:09
  8. "Suimasen" – 3:14
  9. "Led Zep" – 5:15
  10. "This Is for Me and I Know Everyone Knows" – 2:59
  11. "Justin Joyous" – 2:53

Japanese import

  1. "Slogan" – 3:54
  2. "Limited Conversation" – 3:49

Personnel

  • Amedeo Pace - Guitar, Vocals
  • Kazu Makino - Guitar, Vocals
  • Simone Pace - Drums, Keyboard
  • Guy Picciotto – Vocals on “Futurism vs. Passeism Part 2”

 
 

 

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