''I See Red'' is the debut extended play by indie band
Uh Huh Her. ''I See Red'' was released on July 24. 2007, on Plaid Records.
Background
Leisha Hailey, having been absent from the music industry since the dissolution of her former band
The Murmurs
The Murmurs were an American alternative pop music duo composed of singer-songwriters Leisha Hailey and Heather Grody. Some time after the duo went their separate ways, Hailey became one half of Uh Huh Her and Grody became a founding member of R ...
, ran into Camila Grey, who was a member of
Mellowdrone
Mellowdrone is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1999.
Biography
Mellowdrone originated as Jonathan Bates' solo project, but expanded to a full band with Tony DeMatteo (guitar and keyboards), Scott Ellis (drums) and Greg Griffi ...
, at a paintball game in 2006 and had decided to form a band. Alicia Warrington had originally been the third member but left the group early on.
Two tracks on ''I See Red'' were later re-released on their debut album ''
Common Reaction
''Common Reaction'' is the debut album from Uh Huh Her, which was released on August 19, 2008, in the United States. This is an elextro/pop album that features Camila Grey's voice and Leisha Hailey's abilities on guitar and keyboard.
The track ...
''; "Say So", first recorded with Hailey as the lead vocalist and the only recording with Alicia Warrington,
and "Explode".
Critical reception
In a mixed review, Popmatters states "...The bright and sunny electropop on their debut EP I See Red reminds of Kosheen, though it’s not as radio-single-ready...... single “Say So”, here in two versions, doesn’t show the group’s full potential, though: catchy enough for a TV theme or commercial, it’s lacking the irresistible hook of a chorus that would make the group a household name..."
Track listing
# "Explode" - 2:55
# "Run" - 4:12
# "I See Red" - 4:18
# "Say So" 3:24
# "Say So" (Thom Russo mix) - 3:46
# "Mystery Lights" (bonus track) - 4:15
References
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2007 debut EPs
Uh Huh Her (band) albums