Hq sound available to buy on cd on the platinum collection and the japanese reissued strawberry. Produced with the aid of several musicians in several studios, the album features songs written for the fabled second strawberry switchblade album. Ben graham talks to the strawberry switchblade member and current 93psychic tv collaborator about the reissue of her cut with the cake. Includes songs written for the neverreleased sophomore strawberry switchblade lp.
Looking like the brides of robert smith, strawberry switchblade made a brief splash on the u. Strawberry switchblade strawberry switchblade amazon. Strawberry switchblade by strawberry switchblade album. Record label incorrectly lists cut with the cake knife as track b1. Trees and flowers go away, a single by strawberry switchblade. Its, without a doubt, one of the best synthpop albums i ever happened to put my hands on. Along with jill bryson, in 1981 she formed the new wave band strawberry switchblade history.
With rose mcdowall s instantly recognizable lead vocal dovetailing with brysons harmonies and lead guitar, its the first glimpse at an alternative history of strawberry switchblade. The tape is damaged towards the end, hey at least it exists. Rose mcdowall is enshrined in the popular imagination the one that stretches back to the mid80s at any rate as the. Rose mcdowall is a scottish new wave musician born 1959, and one of the exmembers of gothpop duo strawberry switchblade. Extracts from the forthcoming album strawberry switchblade wea uk. Rose mcdowall is the former lead singer of the highly successful strawberry switchblade. Strawberry switchblade let her go high quality with no. Browse 10 lyrics and 34 strawberry switchblade albums. In addition to being one half of the popular gothpop duo strawberry switchblade, mcdowall is perhaps bestknown as a guest vocalist or floating member of several different alternative bands, particularly neofolk.
The duo of rose mcdowall and jill bryson first met in. Formed in 1980 in glasgow by jill bryson and rose mcdowall, the pairs eyecatching lookgothic geisha in polka dot dresses and black lace gloves. Rose mcdowall and jill bryson gave the impression of two girls exploring the dressingup box and the pretty side of pop. Music profile for rose mcdowall, born 21 october 1959. Strawberry switchblades rose mcdowall unveils longlost. From the ominous shadows of goth suddenly appeared two young girls in polkadot dresses, flaming red lipstick, and hair ribbons. By 1982 the band had been reduced to the duo of jill bryson and rose mcdowall, though aztec cameras roddy frame and thenfuture cure drummer boris williams both appeared on some songs. The strawberry switchblade debut album was highly regarded around the time of release and their music was supported and played by the popular djs of the time.
But im rose mcdowall, and anyway, im not going to think of a better name than strawberry switchblade. Small, frail, yet visually striking, the apparent prettiness of their songs belies the harsh reality of the lyrics. By any other name beyond strawberry switchblade with rose. Strawberry switchblade were a scottish new wavepop duo formed in glasgow in 1981 by jill bryson and rose mcdowall, best known for their song since yesterday from 1985, and their flamboyant.
Oct 12, 2009 i have always been a big fan of the beautiful vocals of rose mcdowall. Strawberry switchblade were a scottish new wavepop duo formed in glasgow in 1981 by jill bryson and rose mcdowall, best known for their song since. Her first venture into music was in the poems, an artpunk trio formed in 1978 with her thenhusband drew mcdowall. Although she has released her own albums and eps, shes mostly known as. Strawberry switchblade are two girls, jill bryson and rose mcdowall. Get strawberry switchblade setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other strawberry switchblade fans for free on. Just close your eyes and then remember the thoughts youve locked away when tomorrow comes youll wish you had today and as we sit here alone looking for a reason.
Strawberry switchblade since yesterday lyrics genius. Siouxsie sioux susan janet ballion, 27 may 1957, london, england, although she also uses susan dallion was part of the notorious bromley contingent, including her then boyfriend steve severin b. Strawberry switchblade were a glasgowian synthpop duo that consisted of rose mcdowall and jill bryson. While rose mcdowall is best known for her work with early 80s crossover indie pop act strawberry switchblade, shes made many cult solo recordings over the years. July 20 jill bryson has been working on some new music.
Since yesterday by strawberry switchblade sampled jean sibeliuss symphony no. More importantly, perhaps, it showcases the honest, direct and lifeaffirming songs of one of the greatest unsung songwriters of the modern pop era at a tumultuous. Rose mcdowall biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Strawberry switchblade was jill bryson and rose mcdowall two girls from the opposite ends of the city of glasgow. Rose mcdowall cut with the cake knife was recorded by rose mcdowall in 1988 and 1989 following the break up of her group strawberry switchblade. Mcdowall formed strawberry switchblade in glasgow, scotland, in 1981. Rose mcdowall since yesterday strawberry switchblade st. Trees and flowers go away by strawberry switchblade single. Strawberry switchblade trees and flowers 1983, vinyl. Fans of her band from the 1990s, sorrow, will rejoice as a. Strawberry switchblade alchetron, the free social encyclopedia strawberry switchblade see more.
Rose mcdowall dont fear the reaper 1988, vinyl discogs. The album features songs written for the fabled second strawberry switchblade album. She formed strawberry switchblade in 1981 with jill bryson. Strawberry switchblade were a scottish female new wave duo formed in glasgow in 1981 by jill bryson and rose mcdowall best known for their song since yester see lene lovich pictures, photo shoots, and listen online to the latest music.
Demo by 4piece band, mid 1982 earliest studio recording when the band were still a 4piece. Mar 24, 2015 the former strawberry switchblade frontwoman looks to future projects. Starting out as a standup drummer in glasgow protoavantgarde punk trio the poems taking a leaf out of moe tuckers velvet book she went on to enjoy. Rose mcdowall s solo debut on vinyl for the first time. Our image was colourful, but our minds were dark, says mcdowall on the phone from her home in. Fantastic pop record from rose mcdowall, member of strawberry switchblade and collaborator with artists like felt, current 93, and death in june. Rose mcdowall cut with the cake knife full album with. They debuted on album with strawberry switchblade korova, 1985 that also contains the new singles let her go and who knows what love is. A year later, strawberry switchblade s lineup was reduced to mcdowall and guitarist jill bryson. Rose was from the deprived working class side of the city where violence was endemic. Written by rose mcdowall and shawn pinchbeck with help from rose s exhusband and former bandmate, robert lee, this is classic rose. The duo were known for their colorful appearance with tons of bows and polkadots, and upbeat songs which masked dark lyrics.
Featuring rose mcdowall guitar, vocals, harmony vocals and jill bryson guitar, vocals, harmony vocals, strawberry switchblade sound like two little girls enraptured and enraged by their first crushes. If switchblade symphony was a distored mirror, strawberry switchblade would be the twisted reflection. Since disbanding amid major record label acrimony and personal differences in 1986, the alreadycult band have since grown in stature and legend. Rose mcdowall has a long history in music, beginning in postpunk group the poems before finding chart success with strawberry switchblade. Rose mcdowall cut with the cake knife 2015, cd discogs. Rose mcdowall switches strawberry for sorrow sunderland echo.
Not sure that she wanted to be part of the music industry she despised, yet not willing to give up on making music, she kept recording songs between 1986 and 1988. Depending on what mood the listener is in, the lightweight pop of strawberry switchblade s selftitled debut album can be sickeningly coy or irresistibly charming. Bonded during the glasgow punk scene of the late 1970s, first as friends, then as bandmates. Strawberry switchblade rose mcdowall, jill bryson, the best girl band of the 80s. Strawberry switchblade biography, albums, streaming links. Rose mcdowall since yesterday strawberry switchblade st pancras old church. Bit of a holy grail for postpunks, new wave pop fiends and goths alike 1982 4piece demo is the first official, fullylicensed and unreleased material to be released under the name strawberry switchblade in 30 years. Strawberry switchblade were a scottish new wavepop duo formed in glasgow in 1981 by jill bryson and rose mcdowall, best known for their song since yesterday from 1985, and their flamboyant clothing with bows and polkadots. Jill was at art school with ambitions to be a painter. Rose mcdowall 10 photos taken by gilbert blecken in 1989 rose mcdowall 1 rose mcdowall 2 rose mcdowall 3 rose mcdowall 4 rose mcdowall 5 rose mcdowall 6 rose mcdowall 7 rose mcdowall 8 rose mcdowal. As her band strawberry switchblade began to fall apart in 1985, rose mcdowall was left in limbo. I was almost murdered two or three times, says rose mcdowall, formerly one half of strawberry switchblade, spell and sorrow, as well as a recurrent singer with current 93, coil, death in june and psychic tv, and solo performer.
Half of the polkadotted pop duo strawberry switchblade, then collaborator with bands like current 93, coil, and felt, the singer led an interesting career to say the least. But there was more to strawberry switchblade than met the eye their name was a clue. You can purchase original artwork or high quality prints directly from jill bryson in the artwork page. Strawberry switchblades rose mcdowall unveils longlost new wave gem listen to cut with the cake knife, a track meant for the second s. Brysons art school background and mcdowalls history in avantpunk group the poets meant strawberry switchblade was a band pitted against many established norms. Strawberry switchblade strawberry switchblade 1997. The platinum collection strawberry switchblade songs. Her father had once been hit in the head with an axe in a case of. Bryson and mcdowalls growing friendship, having met some years earlier on the punk scene, became a creative partnership.
Strawberry switchblade, as the name may suggest, are a walking contradiction. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. Crystal nights rose mcdowall cut with the cake knife. Strawberry switchblade concert setlists sign in to get statistics for your attended concerts. She then formed strawberry switchblade in 1981 with jill bryson. Performances for two radio deejays generated interest from record labels. She loved music and dreamt of maybe one day being a singer in a band. Rose mcdowall born 21 october 1959, in glasgow, scotland, uk is a scottish musician, most notably as a vocalist in the synthpop band strawberry switchblade. In the intervening time their cult reputation has only grown, making the appearance of these early recordings particularly tantalising. By any other name beyond strawberry switchblade with. Not sure that she wanted to be part of the music industry she despised, yet not willing to give up on making music, she kept recording songs between and some were meant for a second strawberry switchblade album that never appeared, some were solo efforts, but none of them crystal nights rose mcdowall cut with the cake knife released at the. Jan 19, 2017 while rose mcdowall is best known for her work with early 80s crossover indie pop act strawberry switchblade, shes made many cult solo recordings over the years. Like macbeths weird sisters the two seem to have sprung from the dark mists of celtic faery.
Initially consisting of four members, mcdowall named the band after a fanzine devoted to postcard records. Feb 04, 2016 you can see muriel gray walking over to them at the end. I assume she interviewed them but i dont have that part. Rose and jill were a years ahead of switchblade symphony, but they shared the same musical ideas in an odd, different, and twisted way. There are now three strawberry switchblade photo galleries in the strawberry switchblade section. Strawberry switchblades rose mcdowall unveils longlost new. Virginia astley, together with rose mcdowalls filthy glaswegian vowels almost makes the.
Strawberry switchblade is the name of the debut album, and sadly only album, of the band of the same name created by rose mcdowall, that was released in 1985 for the korova label. Rose mcdowall switches strawberry for sorrow the scotsman. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from strawberry switchblade at the discogs. Strawberry switchblade was jill bryson and rose mcdowalltwo girls from the opposite ends of the city of glasgow. With jill bryson and rose mcdowall s gothic lolita thing going on, and the sheer energy of some of the songwriting here there is a lot to love. Gem is the first track to be released from the forthcoming soundtrack, far from the apple tree. While symphonys music was dark and harrowing in a sinister way, strawberry s was bright and beautiful with dark undertowings. Strawberry switchblade strawberry switchblade album. In 1982 the duo recorded the single trees and flowers happy customers, that was followed in 1984 by since yesterday korova. With their distinctive style garish colours, polkadots and a slight geisha influence already intact they formed strawberry switchblade named after a neverreleased orange juice song. Strawberry switchblade strawberry switchblade 1985, vinyl. Cut with the cake knife was recorded by rose mcdowall in 1988 and 1989 following the break up of her group strawberry switchblade. Strawberry switchblade music, videos, stats, and photos. Strawberry switchblade were a beautiful sugarsweet indiepop band from the 80s.
Strawberry switchblade by strawberry switchblade on amazon. Strawberry switchblade performing let her go on the saturday superstore 16th march 1985. Strawberry switchblade rose mcdowall appreciation thread. Strawberry switchblade strawberry switchblade 1984. Find rose mcdowall discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Strawberry switchblade demo by 4piece band 1982 youtube. Along with jill bryson, in 1981 she formed the new wave band strawberry switchblade. Recorded in a studio in a squatted tenement building in glasgow. Strawberry switchblade jolene bliss, 6th sept 85 youtube. Night school at the top of their game with firstever issue of rose mcdowell and jill bryson, a. The duo of rose mcdowall and jill bryson projected an image that was deceptively bright, all pretty bows and polkadots, but their minds were. Strawberry switchblade albums, songs, and news pitchfork. Strawberry switchblade and their one and only album are worth checking out, especially for fans of 80s pop as music like this couldnt have been produced in any other era. Albums include discriminate 81 97, cut with the cake knife, and dont fear the reaper crystal days. Jul 17, 2003 your turn to run fuzzbox x x sex cosmopolitans how to keep your husband happy lolitas il sen fout anna palm in need nancy sinatra these boots are made for walking strawberry switchblade since yesterday anne clark abuse band lineup. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Rose mcdowall from the scottish female new wave duo strawberry switchblade covered the song in 1988. Apr 14, 2015 but there was more to strawberry switchblade than met the eye their name was a clue.
The complete session recorded by strawberry switchblade on 5 february 1985 for the john peel show on bbc radio 1 and broadcast on 15 april 1985. Originally rushreleased in 1988 by a collaborator and without her consent, reaper quickly vanished and has become a highly sought. Strawberry switchblade strawberry switchblade songs. Strawberry switchblade let her go into the popvoid. Rose mcdowall and jill bryson, who described themselves as scabby witches from glasgow had released their first single, trees and flowers, on indie label 92 happy customers in the summer of 1983. Apr 06, 2018 featuring rose mcdowall guitar, vocals and harmony vocals and jill bryson guitar, vocals and harmony vocals, strawberry switchblade sound like two little girls enraptured and enraged by their first crushes. Strawberry switchblade was a new wave duo from glasgow, scotland, uk, formed in 1981 by rose mcdowall and jill bryson. Rose mcdowall would later appear on countless experimental and industrial. Mcdowall s first venture into music was in the poems, an artpunk trio formed in 1978 with her husband drew mcdowall. Strawberry switchblade let her go saturday superstore. Dont fear the reaper was her first aborted solo release following the break up of strawberry switchblade. New wave, synthpop, lofi, indie pop web strawberry.
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