Concrete Blonde

Concrete Blonde
Formed: 1982 in Los Angeles, CA
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Disbanded: 1995
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, College Rock
Group Members: James Mankey, Johnette Napolitano, Harry Rushakoff, Paul Thompson
Biography: Concrete Blonde grew out of the Los Angeles post-punk club circuit that produced bands like X, Wall of Voodoo, and the Go-Go's, but it wasn't until 1987 that the band even recorded its first album. The group was founded by singer/songwriter/bassist Johnette Napolitano and guitarist Jim Mankey, who initially ...Read full biography
Bloodletting
Released: 1990
Label: EMI
Critics' Rating:
Though the sudden embrace of the trappings of goth culture via Anne Rice was a bit odd, given Napolitano's long-standing fascination with both Catholic and Mexican imagery (and the elements of sex and ...Read full review
Mexican Moon
Released: 1993
Label: Capitol USA (catalog)
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After the demise of their original label, I.R.S., Concrete Blonde released Mexican Moon on Capitol in the fall of 1993. The band, once again, produced themselves with Sean Freehill, and Paul Thompson returned ...Read full review
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