{"title":"Thalia Zedek","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThalia Zedek, born in 1961, is a highly influential artist who has made significant contributions to the music scene since the early 80's. Starting her career in Boston, MA, she played with various bands such as \"White Women\" and \"Dangerous Birds\". Seeking a more intense sound, she formed \"Uzi\" in the mid-80's but unfortunately faced internal conflicts leading to their dissolution in 1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing this setback, Thalia joined the renowned NYC band 'Live Skull' as their new front-woman until their split in 1989. Returning to Boston, she then formed the band \"Come\", which remained active for about a decade and released four LPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Come disbanded officially in 2001, Thalia embarked on a solo career under her own name. Her unique style and powerful vocals have garnered her recognition among similar artists such as *Thalia Zedek Band*, *Come*, *Kristin Hersh*, and many others. With an impressive musical journey spanning several decades, Thalia Zedek continues to captivate audiences with her emotive performances.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"perfect-vision","title":"Perfect Vision","description":"\u003cp\u003eThalia Zedek is an artist of immutable stature and unceasing vitality. The legendary songwriter’s fiery voice and frank lyricism give her songs emotional potency and stark beauty. Zedek is able to distill complex events into simple, clear, and at times monumentally weighty moments with a singular grace. Through ballads or bluster, Zedek imbues her music with unguarded honesty. \u003ci\u003ePerfect Vision\u003c\/i\u003e examines the anxiety and pain of rising divisions between people both physical and ideological. Zedek transmutes fervor and resilience into sobering laments, while her lush arrangements wrap the listener in an often complex emotional message. \u003ci\u003ePerfect Vision\u003c\/i\u003e follows the 2018 \u003ci\u003eFighting Season\u003c\/i\u003e, created in the midst of growing tensions across the U.S. On\u003ci\u003e Fighting Season\u003c\/i\u003e Zedek sought resistance, where on \u003ci\u003ePerfect Vision\u003c\/i\u003e she searches for clarity during a time of exponential isolation and doubt. Every challenge and sadness Zedek forces us to see is met in equal measure by her defiant guitar and dissenting voice, a torch illuminating a path for the listener to navigate through the darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thrill Jockey","offers":[{"title":"Clear | LP","offer_id":50443254956363,"sku":"1123271","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50443253940555,"sku":"1123269","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50443254563147,"sku":"1123270","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5e604df3-0781-4b64-aea5-ae356bd8f5de_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727011465"},{"product_id":"been-here-and-gone","title":"Been Here and Gone","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of legendary singer \/ guitarist Thalia Zedek’s \u003ci\u003eBeen Here and Gone\u003c\/i\u003e, Thrill Jockey is proud to present the album unlike it has ever been heard before: on vinyl for the very first time and re-mastered by Sarah Register. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThalia Zedek has been one of the most enduring rock musicians of the past four decades. From her auspicious beginnings in bands Uzi, Live Skull, and Dangerous Birds to her wider recognition in Come, Zedek established herself as a singular voice accruing accolades from critics and contemporaries including J. Mascis, Kurt Cobain, and Bob Mould. \u003ci\u003eBeen Here and Gone\u003c\/i\u003e, her debut solo release originally released on Matador in 2001 on CD, marked a turning point in Zedek’s music. As Come was coming to a close, Zedek began exploring writing and performing as a solo artist, eventually backed by violist David Curry, pianist Mel Lederman (both of which went on to perform with Zedek for two decades), as well as former Come bandmates Chris Brokaw and Daniel Coughlin. The idiosyncrasies of her voice were laid bare for the first time, revealing an even greater depth to her unique songwriting. 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