I See Red (EP) explained

I See Red
Type:Extended Play
Genre:Electropop, indie rock[1]
Artist:Uh Huh Her
Cover:I See Red (EP).jpg
Released:July 24, 2007
Recorded:2007
Label:Plaid Records
Next Title:Common Reaction
Next Year:2008

I See Red is the debut extended play by indie band Uh Huh Her. I See Red was released on July 24. 2007, on Plaid Records.[2]

Background

Leisha Hailey, having been absent from the music industry since the dissolution of her former band The Murmurs, ran into Camila Grey, who was a member of Mellowdrone, at a paintball game in 2006 and had decided to form a band.[3] Alicia Warrington had originally been the third member but left the group early on.[4]

Two tracks on I See Red were later re-released on their debut album Common Reaction; "Say So", first recorded with Hailey as the lead vocalist and the only recording with Alicia Warrington,[4] and "Explode".

Critical reception

In a mixed review, Popmatters states "...The bright and sunny electropop on their debut EP I See Red reminds of Kosheen, though it’s not as radio-single-ready...... single “Say So”, here in two versions, doesn’t show the group’s full potential, though: catchy enough for a TV theme or commercial, it’s lacking the irresistible hook of a chorus that would make the group a household name..."[5]

Track listing

  1. "Explode" - 2:55
  2. "Run" - 4:12
  3. "I See Red" - 4:18
  4. "Say So" 3:24
  5. "Say So" (Thom Russo mix) - 3:46
  6. "Mystery Lights" (bonus track) - 4:15

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uh Huh Her - I See Red. Discogs. 25 December 2021.
  2. Web site: I See Red - EP by Uh Huh Her. 24 July 2007. 25 December 2021. Apple Music.
  3. Web site: Uh Huh Her: I'm a night owl. I tend to come alive at night and that is where I am the most creative. I am a very nocturnal person.. Jerry. Nunn. ChicagoPride.com. 25 December 2021.
  4. Web site: Performer profile on Uh Huh Her - AXS . 2018-02-18 . 2018-07-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180705092519/https://www.axs.com/performer-profile-on-uh-huh-her-59484 . dead .
  5. Web site: Uh Huh Her: I See Red - PopMatters . 2018-08-03 . 2018-08-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180803230935/https://www.popmatters.com/uh-huh-her-i-see-red-2496214036.html . dead .