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. The album's lyrics and imagery reflect on a horseback accident Makino suffered in 2003, which required facial reconstructive surgery and months of rehabilitation, and caused her mental distress. The tracks "Elephant Woman" and "Equus" are more directly about the incident.

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 musical aesthetic that critics described as a cinematic, chamber-pop feel. The string arrangements were written and performed by Eyvind Kang and Jane Scarpantoni.