Misery Is a Butterfly explained

Misery Is a Butterfly
Type:	studio
Artist:	Blonde Redhead
Cover:	Miseryisabutterfly.jpg
Recorded:	March 16 – April 6, 2003
Studio:	Long View Farm (North Brookfield, Massachusetts)
Label:	4AD
Prev Title:	Mélodie Citronique
Prev Year:	2000
Next Title:	The Secret Society of Butterflies
Next Year:	2005

Misery Is a Butterfly is the sixth studio album by American alternative rock band Blonde Redhead. The album was released on March 15, 2004, by 4AD.^[1] Much of the visual and lyrical imagery of the album is reflective of an accident in which lead singer Kazu Makino was trampled by a horse.^[2]

Critical reception

CMJ ranked Misery Is a Butterfly as the 18th best album of 2004.^[3]

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.^[4]

Blonde Redhead

• Kazu Makino – vocals, clavinet, guitar, programming, string arrangements
• Amedeo Pace – vocals, guitar, baritone guitar, programming, string arrangements
• Simone Pace – drums, percussion, electronics, programming, string arrangements

Additional musicians

• Eyvind Kang – viola, violin, string arrangements
• Jane Scarpantoni – cello
• Skúli Sverrisson – bass

Production

• Greg Calbi – mastering
• Chris Evans – engineering (assistant)
• Juan Garcia – engineering (assistant)
• John Goodmanson – mixing, additional engineering
• Ryan Hadlock – recording, additional production
• Guy Picciotto – production

Design

• Chris Bigg – artwork guidance
• Blonde Redhead – art direction, design
• Jun Koike – initial artwork assistance
• Carlo Mollino – front cover photography
• Keiko Uenishi – initial artwork assistance

Notes and References

1. Web site: Blonde Redhead: 'Misery Is A Butterfly'. 4AD. March 8, 2021.
2. Web site: Blonde Redhead Albums From Worst To Best. Stereogum. July 12, 2013. November 11, 2021. Lobenfeld. Claire.
3. 20 for 04 – 18. Blonde Redhead: Misery Is a Butterfly. CMJ New Music Monthly. 129. 2004. March 8, 2021. 30.
4. Misery Is a Butterfly. Blonde Redhead. 4AD. 2004. CAD 2409CD. liner notes.