Throwing Muses: C-o-D

I would fade "Two Step" into "Wave of Mutilation (UK Surf)

Haaaa. Nice.

Yeah, "Limbo" was the album of the year it came out for me. Such a swanky, slinky vibe all over it. David Narcizo is AMAZING, moreso in person.

thanks for the link Phil!

^^

I should probably say here that I still go and watch KH at any given op and her recent shows, where she's been mixing up readings from her Paradoxical Undressing/Rat Girl autobiog with acoustic solo/TM/50FW etc songs have been amazing.

The book, unlike most rock star penned tomes, is a fabulous and engaging read; all the more memorable for being able to deal with such emotive subject matter (manic depression, institutionalisation, childhood trauma) in a humble but sharp manner.

She = total hero.

She so is.

What means hallucinate?
What are we supposed to see?
What are they supposed to want - get a job?
You scare me

Fuck, I love this band. For the 330 messages discussing their varying highs and lows, nobody has really pointed out the obvious - that even their weakest moments tower over 90% of music. It's amazing how, musically, Throwing Muses manage to sound like manic depression if manic depression was an audible noise, even without Kristen's twisted lyrics and intense vocals.

cool interview w/ kristin hersh via the awl - http://www.mischiefandmayhembooks.com/an-interview-with-kristin-hersh/

i didnt know there was a new throwing muses album on the way!

Here's where they sound like "Manic Depression"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwOyCAqUzxM

Fuck, I love this band. For the 330 messages discussing their varying highs and lows, nobody has really pointed out the obvious - that even their weakest moments tower over 90% of music. It's amazing how, musically, Throwing Muses manage to sound like manic depression if manic depression was an audible noise, even without Kristen's twisted lyrics and intense vocals.

― o0o00h really? (boxedjoy), Friday, February 11, 2011 5:35 PM (5 days ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink

totes.

been really into acoustic kristin lately too.

NEW ALBUM!!!!!!!!!

i have this image - of a house, empty, and the wind

is moving through the house, the windows are open

the house is wood, and the back door is cracked, and there is a faint, ghostly music

i don't know why i have that image - but i always associate it with kristin, and certain types of music, and whiskey

Inspired by this thead, I went on a Hersh/Muses binge for the last few days. The 1986 self-titled is indeed golden.

i'm thoroughly convinced that every song on the real ramona is a winner. most of them have a subtle creep-under-your-skin quality as well.

^^^ Even trifles like "Graffiti" really stick with you. "Honeychain" = great predictor of what Belly was going to sound like.

oh yeah, i adore graffiti and its unique, almost magic-realist lyrics. i find it a really soothing song. so many strong songs towards the end of the album too -- honeychain being one of them.

Wax in your ears
Wax in miiiiiiiiiiiine!
heads roll and heads roll, heads roll and heads roll

The latest Season Sessions is up tody: http://www.kristinhersh.com/seasonsessions/

Track list:

Call Me
Carnival Wig
Catch
Ellen West
Fish
The Letter

Today, even.

best setlist ever

Damn I've just realised I downloaded those last 2 and still haven't listened to them yet, haha!

oh wow, I just downloaded all three of these. amazing!

She = total hero

OTM

Revive 'cos 4AD is releasing an anthology called (wait for it) "Anthology" which would not be super-interesting except the initial limited release has a BONUS DISC consisting of a bunch of B-SIDES and COMPILATION-ONLY TRACKS yahoo!

http://www.4ad.com/news/28/6/2011/throwingmusestoreleaseanthologyonseptember5th

Bonus disc tracklisting:

1. Hillbilly
2. Same Sun
3. Amazing Grace
4. Cottonmouth
5. Cry Baby Cry
6. Manic Depression
7. Snailhead
8. City Of The Dead
9. Jak
10. Ride Into The Sun
11. Handsome Woman
12. Like A Dog
13. Crayon Sun
14. Red Eyes
15. Tar Moochers
16. Serene Swing
17. Limbobo
18. If
19. Heel Toe
20. Take (Live)
21. Finished (Live)
22. Back Road (Matter Of Degrees)

Any words on the current tour? I am seeing them tonight - first time - and I am proper excited for it.

Saw them in Manchester last night - absolutely superb. I'm by no means a committed fan, but followed them until Ramona, and was looking fwd to it. Phenomenal musicianship (esp. Bernard Georges, that guy is incredible) and they made a real racket for a three-piece. Kristin seemed happy and focused, and the crowd was really into it; some sustained pogoing by a group of youngsters for about six songs, which made this old fool feel pretty nostalgic. I'd say you're in for a treat.

So fucking annoyed I couldn't go to that gig. I went to the Pixies/Muses Manchester International gig in 1988. A total game changer for me.

I find I go back to the "House Tornado/Soul Soldier" CD combo. So otherworldly - lots of bands tried to cop their style but none ever captured that sense of abject strangeness.

Is the Anthology a good way in for a newbie? My only exposure to the Muses world is "Hips & Makers"

Better choice would be the first self-titled album from 1986 or the Real Ramona.

If you can be bothered to look into which tracks on Anthology came from which album and then find the era that most appeals to you then it's not a bad place to start, but f.hazel is right, those are the two best and essential albums.

Show was awesome, Kristin really does have some set of lungs for screaming on her.

I'm a fan of well-chosen anthologies that showcase an artists entire career, and there's a second disc of b-sides and whatnot so I'd pick that up as it will never be redundant.

I enjoyed them last night although it was in this kinda converted churchy venue which didn't suit them sound-wise (feel like the promoter might have had Kristin solo in mind when booking it)

also it was sold out but the nature of the place means that that accomodates for all the pews round the side - most ppl stood up in the middle of the room to watch them, because indie rock - so it didn't really seem very busy

pretty crowdpleasing set - seems that Bright Yellow Gun is their best known song, not sure if I should be surprised by that?

D'oh! How did I miss the news of this tour :(

Monochrome production aside, University is a marvel, ain't it? Love Hersh's guitar throughout. "Flood" was meant for replay.

It is. "University" and "Limbo" are fantastic albums and "Red Heaven" is rather underrated (the duet with Bob Mould is !!!) as well though admittedly it's the live acoustic bonus disc that blew my mind.

'university' is my favorite. whenever i play it in the car i always end up listening to it two or three times in a row.

"Bright Yellow Gun" only gets a bit ehh when she hits that wah-wah pedal.

that's my favourite bit of that song!

yeah, holy shit "Flood", that's a great song. there's also something about it that makes me eerily -- though fondly --nostalgic for the 90's.

Teller's my personal fav

early radio performance, january 1985, they're like 18 years old

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Throwing_Muses/Live_on_Noise_from_Neville_1985/

yeah! very cool, just saw that, too...didn't know they were doing "not too soon" that early...

pretty crazy how deeply original they were right off the bat.

very true. I think they started off as very original and got progressively less so after the first few albums.

I'm a big fan of the first demo + album but could never get into anything after that

Killer stuff, ty e3

my pleasure

^ Was just going to post that link. Wow, this rules!

They're baaack!

Can't wait for this. New song sounds pretty good on firts listen, nice and jittery. Hersh sounding like herself.

http://www.throwingmuses.com/#