Throwing Muses (2003)
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Throwing Muses is the 2003 second self-titled record by the Throwing Muses
. The album was recorded over three weekends and released simultaneously with Kristin Hersh
's solo record The Grotto
on 17 March 2003. It features Bernard Georges
on bass and David Narcizo
on drums as well as original bandmate Tanya Donelly
on backing vocals.
.
Production
Throwing Muses
Throwing Muses is an alternative rock band formed in 1981 in Newport, Rhode Island, that toured and recorded extensively until 1997, when its members began concentrating more on other projects. The group was originally fronted by two lead singers, Kristin Hersh and Tanya Donelly, who both wrote the...
. The album was recorded over three weekends and released simultaneously with Kristin Hersh
Kristin Hersh
Kristin Hersh is an American singer/songwriter who performs solo acoustic concerts; she also continues to perform as lead singer and guitarist for alternative rock group Throwing Muses and the hardcore punk-influenced power trio 50 Foot Wave...
's solo record The Grotto
The Grotto (album)
The Grotto is the sixth solo album released by Kristin Hersh. It was released on the 17 March 2003 on 4AD records, simultaneously with the Throwing Muses record. It features Howe Gelb on piano and Andrew Bird on violin...
on 17 March 2003. It features Bernard Georges
Bernard Georges
Bernard Georges is best known for his bass guitar work in Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave.Beginning in 1992, he played bass for Throwing Muses on their album releases and in their concert appearances, having previously worked as roadie for the group...
on bass and David Narcizo
David Narcizo
David Narcizo, born May 6, 1966, in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, is primarily known for his work as the longtime drummer for Throwing Muses....
on drums as well as original bandmate Tanya Donelly
Tanya Donelly
Tanya Donelly is an American Grammy-nominated singer songwriter and guitarist based in New England who co-founded Throwing Muses with her stepsister Kristin Hersh. She then went on to work in The Breeders and Belly in the 1990s...
on backing vocals.
Track listing
All songs written by Kristin HershKristin Hersh
Kristin Hersh is an American singer/songwriter who performs solo acoustic concerts; she also continues to perform as lead singer and guitarist for alternative rock group Throwing Muses and the hardcore punk-influenced power trio 50 Foot Wave...
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- "Mercury" – 4:14
- "Pretty or Not" – 3:30
- "Civil Disobedience" – 3:13
- "Pandora's Box" – 5:20
- "Status Quo" – 4:19
- "Speed & Sleep" – 5:10
- "Portia" – 3:38
- "Solar Dip" – 3:33
- "Epiphany" – 3:16
- "Los Flamingoes" – 3:08
- "Half Blast" – 6:14
- "Flying" – 5:50
Personnel
- Kristin HershKristin HershKristin Hersh is an American singer/songwriter who performs solo acoustic concerts; she also continues to perform as lead singer and guitarist for alternative rock group Throwing Muses and the hardcore punk-influenced power trio 50 Foot Wave...
– vocals and guitars - Bernard GeorgesBernard GeorgesBernard Georges is best known for his bass guitar work in Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave.Beginning in 1992, he played bass for Throwing Muses on their album releases and in their concert appearances, having previously worked as roadie for the group...
– bass - David NarcizoDavid NarcizoDavid Narcizo, born May 6, 1966, in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, is primarily known for his work as the longtime drummer for Throwing Muses....
– drums and percussion - Tanya DonellyTanya DonellyTanya Donelly is an American Grammy-nominated singer songwriter and guitarist based in New England who co-founded Throwing Muses with her stepsister Kristin Hersh. She then went on to work in The Breeders and Belly in the 1990s...
– backing vocals
Production
- Producer: Throwing MusesThrowing MusesThrowing Muses is an alternative rock band formed in 1981 in Newport, Rhode Island, that toured and recorded extensively until 1997, when its members began concentrating more on other projects. The group was originally fronted by two lead singers, Kristin Hersh and Tanya Donelly, who both wrote the...
- Engineer: Steve Rizzo
- Mixed: Ethan Allen
- Design: Vaughan OliverVaughan OliverVaughan Oliver is a British graphic designer based in Epsom, South of London. Oliver is most noted for his work with graphic design studios 23 Envelope and v23...
and Chris Bigg - Artwork: Shinro Ohtake