Released 32 years ago this June
Strings
Kristin Hersh · 1994
30 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock
Haunting melodies intertwine with orchestral strings, creating a lush, introspective soundscape that defines Hersh's artistry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lush soundscapes for introspection
- steady pacing for focused listening
- haunting melodies that linger
- for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Strings' is Kristin Hersh's first solo project after her tenure with Throwing Muses. This album followed her acclaimed debut solo album 'Hips and Makers', showcasing her evolution as a songwriter and artist. At this point, Hersh was transitioning into a more experimental phase of her career, exploring the fusion of alternative rock with classical elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Liz Phair· Neko Case· Sharon Van Etten
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beestung 3:10
- 2 A Loon (string version) 4:24
- 3 Sundrops (string version) 4:10
- 4 Me and My Charms (string version) 4:30
- 5 Velvet Days (string version) 3:43
- 6 The Key 3:36
- 7 Uncle June and Aunt Kiyoti 2:33
- 8 When the Levee Breaks 4:34
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