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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immediate hooks and energy
  • short, punchy songs
  • engaging upbeat tempos

Where this album fits

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
The Breeders· L7· Hole

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Straight 2:32
  • 2 Volcano Girls 3:18
  • 3 Don’t Make Me Prove It 2:29
  • 4 Awesome 3:32
  • 5 One Last Time 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

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