BEEN HERE AND GONE

Thalia 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. Been Here and Gone, 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.
The more spacious and rich arrangements sprawl and whisper with powerful
vulnerability