Murder, Misery and Then Goodnight
Kristin Hersh · 1998
31 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
An intimate collection of haunting folk ballads steeped in melancholy and rich storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling through ballads
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- haunting melodies for quiet evenings
- short tracks inviting replay
- melancholic themes for somber moods
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer standalone energetic tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Murder, Misery and Then Goodnight' was released in 1998, Kristin Hersh had already established herself as a notable figure in alternative rock with her band Throwing Muses. This album came shortly after her solo debut, 'Hips and Makers,' and showcased her continued evolution as a songwriter, blending personal narratives with traditional folk influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Liz Phair· Neko Case· Sharon Van Etten
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Down in the Willow Garden 4:54
- 2 I Never Will Marry 2:31
- 3 Sweet Roseanne 3:02
- 4 Poor Ellen Smith 2:10
- 5 Pretty Polly 2:05
- 6 Little Birdy 2:13
- 7 Mama's Gonna Buy 2:19
- 8 Fly Around My Blue Eyed Girl 1:21
- 9 Banks of the Ohio 3:36
- 10 Three Nights Drunk 2:00
- 11 What'll We Do With the Baby-o 2:19
- 12 Whole Heap of Little Horses 2:49
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