"Bloodletting" is the acclaimed 1990 album by alternative rock band Concrete Blonde, now available in CD format. This record features their biggest hit, "Joey," a haunting ballad that reached the top of charts worldwide and remains an iconic anthem of heartbreak and resilience. The album blends gothic rock influences with poetic lyrics and powerful vocals from lead singer Johnette Napolitano, creating a dark yet melodic soundscape that has captivated listeners for decades. Concrete Blonde formed in Los Angeles in the early 1980s and quickly gained recognition for their raw energy and emotional depth; "Bloodletting" stands as their most successful release to date, earning gold certification and critical praise. Released under Capitol Records?a legendary label known for nurturing groundbreaking artists like The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead?this edition ensures high-quality production standards befitting such a classic.
On the face of it, Bloodletting,the third album from on-again/off-again L.A.combo Concrete Blonde, doesn't seem like the kind of record that could fin...
Andrew Gilstrap - 30/Jul/2010
Back when I was young and snarky, I tended to dismiss Concrete Blonde. When I heard their cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Everybody Knows” and considered th...
Jamie O'Meara - 08/Jul/2010
One could quite legitimately question the necessity of a re-release of L.A.-based alt-pop-rock band Concrete Blonde's "breakthrough" third album, Bloo...