Sister Kinderhook cover

Released 16 years ago this June

Sister Kinderhook

Rasputina · 2010

51 min · 14 tracks · gothic rock

A haunting blend of gothic rock and baroque influences envelops listeners in a melancholic, atmospheric journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melancholic atmospheric explorations
  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • evocative storytelling through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Sister Kinderhook' was released in 2010, Rasputina had established themselves as a unique force in the gothic rock scene with previous albums like 'Oh Perilous World' in 2004. This album marked their return after a six-year hiatus, showcasing their continued evolution in sound and thematic depth. The band's use of cello and dark lyrical content remained central to their identity as they navigated changes in the music landscape.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sweet Sister Temperance 4:48
  • 2 Holocaust of Giants 3:00
  • 3 The 2 Miss Leavens 3:43
  • 4 My Night Sky 4:21
  • 5 Olde Dance 2:01
  • 6 Humankind, as the Sailor 2:38
  • 7 Calico Indians 5:56
  • 8 Snow-Hen of Austerlitz 3:51
  • 9 Dark February 3:53
  • 10 Utopian Society 1:29
  • 11 Afternoon of the Faun 3:20
  • 12 Kinderhook Hoopskirt Works 4:20
  • 13 Meant to Be Dutch 4:31
  • 14 This, My Porcelain Life 3:23

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