Bloodyminded is an American industrial music band based in Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 1995, the band is led by vocalist and instrumentalist Mark Solotroff, who is its sole consistent member.[1] The band is known for its abrasive sound, confrontational live performances,[2][3] as well as provocative and transgressive lyrics.[3][4]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | New York, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | BloodLust! |
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| Website | bloodyminded |
History edit
Bloodyminded was formed by Mark Solotroff and Megan Emish in New York City in 1995, following the demise of the former's band, Intrinsic Action.[5][2] The band soon relocated to Chicago.[1] During its history, Bloodyminded has featured a revolving cast of collaborators, including Xavier Laradji,[6] Wierd Records founder Pieter Schoolwerth and vocalist Isidro Reyes,[7] Will Lindsay of Nachtmystium and Wolves in the Throne Room was recruited into the band in 2013.[4] The band also runs their own imprint, BloodLust![6]
In 2005 and 2006, the band released the records Gift Givers and Magnetism, respectively;[4] Solotroff has described the latter as his most personal work.[6] Gift Givers has featured vocal contributions from Mike IX Williams of Eyehategod, while Magnetism featured lyrics in English and Spanish, co-written by Reyes.[4] Magnetism was followed by 2013's Within the Walls,[8] which Grayson Currin of Pitchfork described as "a series of harrowing drones, feedback bursts, mutated screams, static blitzes, and circuit collapses."[7] Bloodyminded's 2019's self-titled record was considered by Solotroff as the "definitive work of their quarter century of existence."[9]
Discography edit
- Studio albums
- Trophy (1995)
- True Crime (2002)
- Gift Givers (2005)
- Magnetism (2006)
- Within the Walls (2013)
- Bloodyminded (2019)
- EPs
- West (1996)
- Live: Behind the Green Door (2005)
- Phases: One (2006)
- Bloodyminded (2006)
- Phases: Two (2007)
- Boston 2008 (2009)
- Phases: Three (2009)
- Boston 2009 (2010)
- The Struggle of Togetherness (2016)
- No Fun Fest 2005 (2018)
- No Fun Fest 2006 (2018)
- Singles
- "Mothercare" (2003)
- Live: "Behind The Green Door" / "Street Level At VG Kids" (2006)
- "Phases: Four" (2012)
- "Essential Humanity" (2019)
- "Bloodyminded" (2019)
References edit
- ^ a b "Preview: Bloodyminded/Empty Bottle". Newcity. December 30, 2009. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ a b Armstrong, Liz (December 13, 2001). "Bloodyminded". Chicago Reader. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ a b Hopper, Jessica (February 18, 2011). "Bringing back the roar of Chicago's 1990s sonic heyday". Chicago Reader. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Ludwig, Jamie (November 5, 2013). "Poetry and Power Electronics: Bloodyminded Discuss Their New Album". Vice. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ "Bloodyminded's Magnetism Revisited". antimusic.com. June 21, 2010. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ a b c Kendrick, Monica (November 25, 2010). "The List: November 25 - December 1, 2010". Chicago Reader. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ a b Currin, Grayson (December 6, 2013). "Bloodyminded - Within The Walls". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Nelson, J.R. (November 6, 2013). "Gossip Wolf: Bloodyminded drop their first album in seven years". Chicago Reader. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Pessaro, Fred (May 30, 2019). "Bloodyminded: Hear Heavy Electronic Noise Stalwarts' Devastating New Album". Revolver. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
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