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From a sound that was initially reminiscent of Sonic Youth, Blonde Redhead have grown and mellowed to produce a style which the LA Times called “art music and heart music”. Most of all, it is the high fragile vocals of Kazu Makino which identify them most clearly. They have built a loyal and growing fanbase with little in the way of media support.

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  • Audio CD (September 4, 1995)
  • Original Release Date: September 4, 1995
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Smells Like Records
  • ASIN: B00005Y7KP
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #92,281 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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On their sophomore album, Blonde Redhead streamline the beautiful ballast of their debut into a feral flow as focused as it is furious. An upgrade in production values this time around doesn't stifle the energy, and greatly enhances the increasingly sophisticated interplay between intstruments and voices. If the debut announced their arrival, La Mia Vita Violenta cemented their (rightful) place at the table.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Blonde Redhead aren't blonde at all, November 29, 2000
By K. Hernandez "kyle88" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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I don't remember why I got this album. Like most great finds I think I heard a track on the college radio and went to purchase it immediately. They have been known to rock on this one like Dirty-era Sonic Youth. "I Still Get My Rocks Off" and "I am There While You Choke On Me" absolutely kick. The quieter stuff is hypnotic. I added "Young Neil" for a friend's compilation tape just for one amazing chord change deep into the song. If you're reading this you're most likely a fan of experimental guitar rock. This album does not disappoint! PS- The songs sound even better live.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dissonant, meditative, July 14, 2003
By Jason Fraser (San Francisco, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This album is brilliant. If you enjoyed Loveless from My Bloody Valentine or Goo or Dirty from Sonic youth, you'll probably like La Mia Vita Violenta. It has a great balance of slow dreamy numbers and ear drum popping rockers. I saw Blonde Redhead a couple of weeks ago in San Francisco and they blew me away. The songs that they performed form this album were particularly good. For three skinny little people, they sure know how to make a lot of noise.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great album from Blonde Redhead, July 1, 1999
By Justin Oser (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews
I got their self-titled debut a little while ago, and it completely blew me away--it had power, beauty, screaming, great male and female vocals and unconventionally played guitars. I just had to get some of their other albums. This album, their second, continues the winning streak (and so does their third album, "Fake Can Be Just As Good."). This one is different because there's a lot more beauty to it, mixed in with the chaos and power. Just wish they would put on a concert in my area.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Another slightly greater introduction
Ultimately a better produced expansion to their debut, I would have liked to have seen these first two albums compiled onto one release to make a stronger debut since they both... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved Despite Great Faults
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5.0 out of 5 stars the beauty...
this band, and especially kazu's vocals, carry an exquisite beauty that is indescribable in the english language. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars A Sound Purchase
Some albums seduce with their sound (produced by a combination of playing, mixing, and mastering). This is one of those. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for people that appreciate true expression
When I first heard the name Blonde Redhead I was reading the flyer for a fugazi show I was going to attend (they almost never come to the west coast). Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars kazu screams exquisitely
the vocals the guitars wow blonde redhead rather subtly knocked me out when i first heard this...i was like Yo that's decent and then i just. couldn't. get. enough.
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