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Encyclopedia > Bedhead

Bedhead was a Texas-based indie rock band active in the 1990s (1991-1998). Their first album, WhatFunLifeWas, is often cited on critic's lists as one of the best indie albums of the 1990's. Bedhead's music was generally subdued, with a polyphonic sound based on the interlocking of single-line melodies played by three electric guitars and one electric bass guitar (often played with a capo), nearly always using clean (undistorted) tones. The group's vocals were often delivered in such a low key manner that they were quite difficult to decipher. This unusual sound was dubbed by some critics as "slo-core," referring to the slow tempos of many of the band's songs, a label to which band members objected in interviews. In reality, many of the group's songs do not remain slow and quiet throughout, instead beginning very slowly and quietly and gradually building in intensity and volume. Bedhead also experimented with unusual time signatures, with some songs in 6/8 or 3/4 meter. Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music often used to refer to bands that are on small independent record labels or that arent on labels at all. ... The term indie is short for independent and refers to artistic creations outside the commercial mainstream, without the support of a major record label, major movie studio, or other source of a large budget. ... Sadcore is a sub genre of rock and roll that developed from the downbeat melodies and slower tempos of late 1980s indie-rock. ...


Near the end of Bedhead's existence, however, the group had veered away from their earlier sound in favor of a faster, louder, and more distorted (i.e. more typical rock and roll) sound.


In 1999, a year after the breakup of Bedhead, Matt and Bubba Kadane went on to form a band called The New Year, whose style is quite similar to that of Bedhead. 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The New Year is a rock band, formed in 1999, a year after the demise of the band Bedhead. ...

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Band personnel

  • Matt Kadane (electric guitar, vocals)
  • Bubba Kadane (electric guitar, vocals)
  • Tench Coxe (electric guitar)
  • Kris Wheat (electric bass guitar)
  • Trini Martinez (drum set)

Discography

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Alternative meaning

Bedhead also refers to a range of haircare products sold by TIGI Haircare, as well as a 1991 short film made by director Robert Rodriguez. Hair care is a catchall term for parts of hygiene and cosmetology involving the hair. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Robert Rodriguez (born June 20, 1968) is a Mexican-American film director. ...


External link

  • Bedhead official site

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