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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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