In a Doghouse
Throwing Muses · 1998
101 min · 29 tracks · alternative rock
A raw blend of jagged guitars and introspective lyrics that echo the complexities of relationships and identity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hate My Way — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its driving rhythm and emotionally charged lyrics that explore themes of frustration and resilience.
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Vicky’s Box — With its complex structure and haunting vocals, this song stands out as an introspective reflection on personal struggles and societal expectations.
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America — Offering a critical lens on American culture, this track's biting lyrics and energetic instrumentation provide a sharp contrast that defines the album's thematic depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experience
- introspective late-night reflections
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In a Doghouse marked Throwing Muses' fifth studio album, arriving after their 1995 release, University. The band was navigating lineup changes, with guitarist Tanya Donelly having left to pursue her own projects, shifting the band's dynamic. This album came during a transitional phase as they sought to redefine their sound while maintaining their distinctive alternative rock roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pixies· Belly· The Breeders
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Call Me 3:58
- 2 Green 3:04
- 3 Hate My Way 4:06
- 4 Vicky’s Box 5:08
- 5 Rabbits Dying 3:48
- 6 America 2:46
- 7 Fear 2:44
- 8 Stand Up 2:56
- 9 Soul Soldier 5:10
- 10 Delicate Cutters 3:54
- 11 Finished 3:50
- 12 Reel 2:47
- 13 Snail Head 2:37
- 14 Cry Baby Cry 4:23
Disc 2
- 1 Call Me 4:06
- 2 Sinkhole 2:33
- 3 Green 3:22
- 4 Hate My Way 3:53
- 5 Vicky’s Box 5:11
- 6 America (She Can’t Say No) 2:44
- 7 Fear 3:03
- 8 Raise the Roses 3:45
- 9 And a She Wolf After the War 3:15
- 10 Fish 4:43
- 11 Catch 3:03
- 12 Lizzie Sage 3:26
- 13 Clear and Great 2:47
- 14 Doghouse 1:32
- 15 People 2:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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