Strings cover

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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