House Tornado cover

House Tornado

Throwing Muses · 1988

39 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk

A jagged blend of melodic hooks and dissonant textures, reflecting the chaos of emotional turbulence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immersive, reflective listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 25, 1988, 'House Tornado' is Throwing Muses' third studio album, following their critically acclaimed self-titled debut and 'Hunkpapa'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the alternative rock scene, with Kristin Hersch's songwriting becoming increasingly introspective and experimental.
Stylistic neighbors
Pixies· Belly· The Breeders

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Colder 3:23
  • 2 Mexican Women 2:46
  • 3 The River 3:57
  • 4 Juno 1:59
  • 5 Marriage Tree 3:07
  • 6 Run Letter 5:05
  • 7 Saving Grace 2:44
  • 8 Drive 3:25
  • 9 Downtown 4:05
  • 10 Giant 3:54
  • 11 Walking in the Dark 4:42

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