So why is Le Butcherettes’ Don’t Bleed on this best 1,000 albums ever thing?
ObserWatching Le Butcherettes evolve over the years has been fascinating. I find myself loving each incarnation, and over time I’ve come to realize that they’ve easily become one of my most favorite current bands.
With Don’t Bleed – an exceptional seven song collection that skirts the line between EP and short full length album at seven-songs that runs just under 20 minutes – it’s easily the “mellowest” Le Butcherettes album to date, but it’s no less compelling than the band’s most raw and raucous punk rock albums.
By “mellowest,” I mean that on songs like “Out For You,” there’s a wonderful synth-y and pop element at play that’s deeply compelling and intriguing. But it’s also still plenty driving and rocking at the same time, all the stuff you look for in a Le Butcherettes track.
And then “Don’t Bleed, You’re in the Middle of the Forest” has as much in common with Thievery Corporation as with the ferocious punk rock and experimental art rock influences that are in the band’s DNA. Most importantly: it’s super good and completely works.
“Tunisia” is an upbeat dance track with some techno influences and I can’t believe I’m writing those words about a Le Butcherettes song, frankly! But again: it’s great! In fact, the more I listen to it, it’s becoming my favorite song on Don’t Bleed.
Overall, the way Don’t Bleed expands into new musical realms while still keeping the band’s core vibe intact is seriously impressive.
Some stats & info about Le Butcherettes – Don’t Bleed
- What kind of musical stylings does this album represent? Indie Rock, Rock Music, Punk Rock, Pop Punk
- Rolling Stone’s greatest 500 albums ranking – not ranked!
- All Music’s rating – 3.5 out of 5 stars
- When was Don’t Bleed released? 2020
- My ranking, the one you’re reading right now – #256 out of 1,000
Le Butcherettes’ Don’t Bleed on Spotify
A lyrical snippet from Le Butcherettes’ Don’t Bleed that’s evocative of the album in some way, maybe
Won’t admit you’ve lived this long riding on a useless train of thought.
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