Hips and Makers
Kristin Hersh · 1994
50 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
Haunting melodies entwine with confessional lyrics, creating an intimate atmosphere of raw emotionality.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate atmosphere of raw emotion
- steady mid-tempo reflective pacing
- haunting melodies for quiet moments
- confessional lyrics invite deep listening
- for solo evening introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- wanting instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 24, 1994, 'Hips and Makers' is Kristin Hersh's debut solo album following her time with the influential band Throwing Muses. It marked a significant shift in her career as she explored more personal themes and stripped-down arrangements, diverging from the band's post-punk sound. This album laid the groundwork for Hersh's future solo endeavors and established her as a distinctive voice in alternative rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Liz Phair· Neko Case· Sharon Van Etten
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Your Ghost 3:16
- 2 Beestung 3:08
- 3 Teeth 4:10
- 4 Sundrops 4:02
- 5 Sparky 1:29
- 6 Houdini Blues 4:26
- 7 A Loon 4:18
- 8 Velvet Days 3:52
- 9 Close Your Eyes 5:27
- 10 Me and My Charms 4:16
- 11 Tuesday Night 3:03
- 12 The Letter 2:47
- 13 Lurch 0:36
- 14 The Cuckoo 2:12
- 15 Hips and Makers 3:19
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