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Hunkpapa

Throwing Muses · 1989

42 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk

A swirling tapestry of jagged guitars, haunting melodies, and introspective lyrics that encapsulate the tumult of late '80s alternative rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • introspective late-night reflections
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immersive track flow

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 23, 1989, 'Hunkpapa' is Throwing Muses' third studio album and follows their critically acclaimed self-titled debut and 'House Tornado'. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the burgeoning alternative rock scene, experimenting with polyrhythms and lyrical complexity.
Stylistic neighbors
Pixies· Belly· The Breeders

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Devil’s Roof 3:39
  • 2 Bea 4:18
  • 3 Dizzy 3:41
  • 4 No Parachutes 3:17
  • 5 Dragonhead 4:04
  • 6 Say Goodbye 0:37
  • 7 Fall Down 3:40
  • 8 I’m Alive 2:49
  • 9 Angel 3:24
  • 10 Mania 3:02
  • 11 The Burrow 1:20
  • 12 Take 4:57
  • 13 Santa Claus 3:47

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