Description
Michelle T Clinton – Blood As A Bright Color – Cassette
Michelle T. Clinton is an American poet and performance artist known for her powerful explorations of race, gender, and sexuality. In 1993, she released Blood as a Bright Color, a spoken word album that delves into themes of systemic violence, personal trauma, and resilience.
Recorded at Madhouse Studio in Canoga Park, California, the album was produced by Harvey Robert Kubernik.
Clinton’s work is characterized by its raw honesty and confrontational style, addressing issues such as sexual abuse, racial discrimination, and the complexities of healing. Her performances are noted for their emotional intensity and linguistic innovation, often incorporating elements of Black vernacular speech and feminist theory.
SST Records
Track Listing
The Emergence Of Barren Women 2:13
Child Molestation Is A National Affair 2:50
History As Trash 3:08
Womanist Face Aches 3:45
Poem In Gratitude For San Kyu 3:52
Uterus Root 2:43
The Craft 3:17
Last Daze In Church In Mexico 6:25
Traditional Post Modern NeoHooDoo Afra-centric Sister In A Purple Head Rag Mourning Death & Cooking 3:09
Cubist Poem / Momma Read It Right 1:04
Blood Is A Bright Color & Tears Are Clear 4:55
Cats 1:55
Blood 1:56
How Boys Get Ruined By Growth 2:56
Dating The Dickheads 2:56
Two Black Skinned Love Losers Reconsider Gertrude Stein 5:40
Solitude Ain’t Loneliness 1:48
The Loneliness Of Healing 5:08
Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love 1:23
Manifesting The Girl Hero
