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Michael Knott is the main force behind Blonde Vinyl records. His solo work has tended to be very diverse. The two albums recorded for Blonde Vinyl/Siren records do show some similarities in style. Screaming Brittle Siren shows heavy Echo & the Bunnymen and Jane’s Addiction influences. Fluid shows many similar influences, but is overall a little more focused in musical direction and utilizes an Echo & the Bunnymen influence more.
Knott probably had something to do with every release on Blonde Vinyl, but was often not credited with any specific roles on some albums. He is still recording music as a solo artist and as well as keeping the Lifesavers and L.S. Underground names going. He has also started other bands since his Blonde Vinyl days, such as The Aunt Bettys, The Strung Gurus, Cush, Struck Last May, and The Rovers Three.
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Pre-Blonde Vinyl Career
Part of the pioneering new wave/punk band The Lifesavors. When Michael took over, their name was changed to
Lifesavers, and they recorded one album for Blonde Vinyl.
Blonde Vinyl Releases
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Screaming Brittle Siren
BVCD3432 (1992)
Produced by Michael Knott
Michael Knott – guitars, vocals, string arrangements
Chuck Cummings – pearl drums
Bob Wohler – bass
Melisa Hasin – Cello
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| 01) |
Miles From Shame |
4:18 |
Knott |
| 02) |
Crash and Burn |
2:43 |
Knott |
| 03) |
Apocalypse Lips |
3:20 |
Knott |
| 04) |
Brittle Body |
5:06 |
Knott |
| 05) |
Blood on My Hands |
3:49 |
Knott |
| 06) |
Liar |
3:52 |
Knott |
| 07) |
Hang Me High |
3:18 |
Knott |
| 08) |
Draw the Line |
1:21 |
Knott |
| 09) |
Gold Silver Soup and Silk |
0:52 |
Knott |
| 10) |
I Am No Christ |
5:22 |
Knott |
| 11) |
What You Know Now |
4:39 |
Knott |
| 12) |
Barnacle |
2:38 |
Knott |
| 13) |
Shine a Light + Bonus G.S.S.S. |
13:00 |
Knott |
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Siren Records Recordings
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Fluid
Recorded for Siren records, but released by Alaram Records in 1995.
Produced by Michael Knott
Michael Knott – guitar, vocals, art direction and layout
Brian Doidge – bass
Chuck Cummings – Drums
Andrew Carter – guitar solos on “Crash,” “Over,” “Stars,” and “The Sky”
Bridget Alford – vocals on “The Sky”, taken from her original composition
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| 01) |
Crash |
4:09 |
Knott |
| 02) |
Cool |
4:37 |
Knott |
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Over |
3:45 |
Knott |
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Stars |
4:38 |
Knott, Cummings, Howard Knott |
| 05) |
Drive |
2:43 |
Knott, Doidge |
| 06) |
Tonight |
1:53 |
Knott |
| 07) |
Away |
3:30 |
Knott |
| 08) |
Somewhere |
2:27 |
Knott |
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Thru |
4:19 |
Knott |
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The Sky |
5:04 |
Knott |
| 11) |
The Sky (extended) |
3:31 |
Knott, Alford |
Other Information:
This album was recorded as a rock opera – all of the songs come together to tell a story.
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Blonde Vinyl Compilation Appearances
Post-Blonde Vinyl Career
Michael has also been a part of several bands, including Aunt Bettys, Strung Gurus, and Struck Last May – as well as recording several more solo discs. See the main
Michael Knott discography for more details..
