Blonde Redhead / Misery is a Butterfly

Misery Is a Butterfly is the sixth studio album by American alternative rock band Blonde Redhead. The album was released on March 15, 2004, by 4AD. A lot of the album's lyrics and imagery reflects on Makino's 2003 horseback accident, which required facial reconstructive surgery and months of rehabilitation, including re-learning how to sing. The tracks “Elephant Woman” and “Equus” make direct lyrical and rhythmic references to this event.

Continuing the sonic evolution that began with their previous album Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons, the album integrates lush string arrangements (viola, violin, cello) and clavichords, giving it a cinematic, chamber-pop feel.