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the true fountainhead from which flows 90's alternative, indie, and college rock. a Rhode Island band so far out of its element that one time they played Providence and the marquee said "From England, Throwing Muses". they looked like children on stage and they played and sang like demons. "Hate My Way" is simultaneously one of the most vicious and loving songs ever written. "Vicky's Box" is really only about a box. they set the bar so high that we got Pixies as a ... read more
Complex biochemical influences manifest in the minds of creative individuals, who then tap into a slice of reality unavailable to most, yet it is no less real to those affected. Sometimes those creative sorts obtain further stimulation through the ingestion of exotic pharmaceuticals. Some express their enhanced stimulus with a brush, pen, or blob of clay. Others write songs—record records. The informed recognize that there is an organic vs. an inorganic conundrum. Battles between biotic ... read more
Throwing Muses is my dad's favourite band, and in my 23 years of life I'm ashamed to say I've never set aside the time to properly listen to them, despite being passively exposed to them throughout my childhood and seeing Kristin Hersh live multiple times with my dad. Today, I'm finally rectifying that. Working chronologically as per my dad's suggestion, I definitely enjoyed this debut album. The band have a frantic energy that's instantly engaging, glued together ... read more
There's some really great tunes on here like Rabbits Dying, but the record mostly feels like a glimpse into feminist indie in the 1980s. If post-punk is your thing, specifically the kind where it drones for a bit and the vocalist is mostly talk-singing, you might enjoy this more than I. Another entry into the alternative rock scene of a Boston that no longer exists.
I have never heard of Throwing Muses before, but they seem to be somewhat of an influential band on the author of the 1001 albums to hear before you die list as they are included not once, but twice on the list. This band's discography for the most part is very easy to find with the exception of their self titled debut album which I had to do some digging for, but once it was uncovered again I was pleasantly surprised with what it had to offer in full. I found their Folk Punk sound a bit ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Call Me 3:59 | 80 |
| 2 | Green 3:04 | 80 |
| 3 | Hate My Way 4:06 | 79 |
| 4 | Vicky's Box 5:09 | 80 |
| 5 | Rabbits Dying 3:49 | 82 |
| 6 | America (She Can't Say No) 2:47 | 78 |
| 7 | Fear 2:45 | 76 |
| 8 | Stand Up 2:56 | 79 |
| 9 | Soul Soldier 5:10 | 76 |
| 10 | Delicate Cutters 3:53 | 76 |
Total Length: 37 minutes
