Eight Arms to Hold You
Veruca Salt · 1997
53 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and raw energy, channeling the angst of 90s alternative rock.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its commercial performance, reaching No. 26 on the Billboard 200 chart and showcasing the band's ability to craft infectious melodies while addressing complex emotions. The lead single 'Volcano Girls' received significant airplay, solidifying Veruca Salt's place in the 90s alternative rock scene and influencing subsequent female-fronted bands.
- Career context
- By the time 'Eight Arms to Hold You' was released in February 1997, Veruca Salt had already achieved critical acclaim with their debut album 'American Thighs'. This sophomore effort came after a successful tour and marked a moment of increased visibility for the band, as they navigated the pressures of mainstream success while maintaining their distinctive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Green Day· Beck· Moby· R.E.M.· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Straight 2:32
- 2 Volcano Girls Standout 3:18
- 3 Don’t Make Me Prove It 2:29
- 4 Awesome Standout 3:32
- 5 One Last Time Standout 4:45
- 6 With David Bowie 2:25
- 7 Benjamin 4:05
- 8 Shutterbug 4:16
- 9 The Morning Sad 3:09
- 10 Sound of the Bell 3:59
- 11 Loneliness Is Worse 5:00
- 12 Stoneface 2:44
- 13 Venus Man Trap 3:29
- 14 Earthcrosser 5:28
- 15 Good Disaster 2:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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