The Grotto (album)
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The Grotto is the sixth solo album released by Kristin Hersh
. It was released on the 17 March 2003 on 4AD
records, simultaneously with the Throwing Muses (2003)
record. It features Howe Gelb
on piano and Andrew Bird
on violin. Kristin Hersh
produced the album as well as playing all other instruments.
Kristin Hersh
Kristin Hersh is an American singer/songwriter who performs solo acoustic concerts; she also continues to perform as lead singer and guitarist for alternative rock group Throwing Muses and the hardcore punk-influenced power trio 50 Foot Wave...
. It was released on the 17 March 2003 on 4AD
4AD
4AD is a British independent record label that was started in 1979 by Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent, funded by Beggars Banquet Records, and is still active today...
records, simultaneously with the Throwing Muses (2003)
Throwing Muses (2003)
Throwing Muses is the 2003 second self-titled record by the Throwing Muses. The album was recorded over three weekends and released simultaneously with Kristin Hersh's solo record The Grotto on 17 March 2003...
record. It features Howe Gelb
Howe Gelb
Howe Gelb is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer based in Tucson, Arizona.-Projects:Gelb's approach to music is collaborative and he has recorded with a number of side projects...
on piano and Andrew Bird
Andrew Bird
Andrew Bird is an American musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.- Early life and the Bowl of Fire :...
on violin. Kristin Hersh
Kristin Hersh
Kristin Hersh is an American singer/songwriter who performs solo acoustic concerts; she also continues to perform as lead singer and guitarist for alternative rock group Throwing Muses and the hardcore punk-influenced power trio 50 Foot Wave...
produced the album as well as playing all other instruments.
Track listing
- "Sno Cat"
- "Deep Wilson"
- "Snake Oil"
- "Vanishing Twin"
- "SRB"
- "Silver Sun"
- "Vitamins V"
- "Arnica Montana"
- "Milk Street"
- "Ether"