Reviews (page 5 of 7)
Not my kind of music. I did like the song “Portia”
Maybe I judged you too harshly. Marked a 2/5 after my first listen but its been revised to a 3/5 after 2 more. It's definitely interesting, the soundscape is fun and the vocals are super energetic as well.
For a college rock band during the early 2000’s, it definitely holds its own inside the many other bands in this genre during that time. I enjoyed it.
Couldn't listen
Reading the wiki-page for this article, it really does sound like the bridge between Bauhaus and the Pixies. There is lots of alternative rock from this era to go around, so it's not very essential but a nice listen nonetheless. Female vocals is always nice for a change and the songs are fun to listen.
Not bad for the 80's Had a sameness to it.
Overall it was fine, very close to being my thing but not quite. I generally liked the vibe, but it all dragged on and blended in a bit much for me. It doesn't seem particularly influential or groundbreaking like many albums on this list are.
Not bad but didn’t get far… at least that is what I rmemeber
Rock album that is typical for early 2000s.
A pretty meh listen. No real standouts other than the last few mins of Flying (the last song). Not really deserving of a spot on this list. 2/5
sounds more like pixies than I would have guessed, but I soon found out why! A band I have heard of lots, as they show up on record store sites when searching for "Muse", but I had not listened to before
Trippy and psychedelic, the female vocal here is really awesome and the sudden changes the band makes mid song are fun and interesting. The album fits my taste, but sadly it's missing a banger or two, not really a lot here i would revisit, especially when the trademark psychedelic lyrics. also whats with Disc 2, am i supposed to listen to all the Cassete versions?
Seemed quite good from what I could find since it wasn't on Spotify. Sounded like early Riot Grrrl which is great. One of the best new finds so far. 9/10
Rating: 8/10 Great album with strong songwriting. Interesting song structures and great riffs and production made this a very enjoyable listen from start to finish.
i love when WOMEN yell. this would have hit so so so hard when i was scary depressed and probably would (will) hit so so so hard the next time i’m feeling really self-loathing and hopeless. that doesn’t sound like a particularly glowing review but it is COMING FROM ME. i like the pretty jangly guitar juxtaposed with the incisive brutal lyrics sung in her weirdo voice. music that makes your stomach hurt in a good way. fav tracks: call me; green; soul soldier
I enjoyed this but it didn’t really catch my attention so much. I remember really liking their 1995 album when I listened so I thought I’d like this more than I did, but I guess a decade makes quite a difference in their sound. I didn’t NOT like it, I just don’t really have any strong feelings about it, and also had to listen on Youtube because it’s not on Spotify so I don’t actually know the names of the songs I did like.
Favorite Track: Speed and Sleep
Pretty good. Always enjoy punk bands with a female lead vocalist.
Had to find this album on YouTube as it's unavailable on Spotify, but it was really good. Although it sounds similar to a lot of other things out there, they were the first to do it
Once I’d finally listened to the right album the experience was pretty good. Nice proto-grunge sound. It has merited a second spin. I enjoyed Soul Soldier.
Absence of cymbals gives it a distinctive vibe, vocals are a bit meh, overall too disjointed as an album.
I hadn't heard of this band at all. I didn't find the album particularly remarkable except that it seems to be quite ahead of its time: it sounds like a fairly average album from the 90s rather than from 1986.
There was one song I was particularly into. The rest of this passed me by a little bit... Some of it very samey and now cannot distinguish between..
I loved this. Really like finding new album I love through this. Right up my street. Reminded me of Sleater-Kinney. This was their eighth album after a 5 year break. Interesting to have a self-titled album after 7 albums already. Great stuff though.
This is legitimately an album you need to hear before you die. At first I was confused about the album, because the name and year refer to an album and the cover is from another album. I did some googling and discovered everything. It's a perfect post punk album that seems to mix the sounds of bands like Siousie and The Banshees, The Cure and The Smiths with light touches of pure originality! I loved!
It was okay
I need to go back and listen to this one. With it not being available on Spotify or Amazon Music, I had to listen to it on YouTube which is always an annoying experience. What I listened to was very unique and I definitely think I want to explore it further.
Not available on Spotify? Nice job Spotify. Still, if it’s like their early stuff, I give it a 👍🏻
Background music that does not offend. Not terribly engaging, but also not off-putting. If not for the louder sound of guitar, this would be much worse.
It's an interesting album, sometimes you have no idea which direction the beat/rhythm/melody is going to go. The vocals can be a little goat like but they generally work.
Really great.
Not a bad album, although it took forever to go through all of the songs, especially as there was a second Disc with "Doghouse Cassette Versions" of the songs. This album was a nice background listen, nothing too exciting but it was relatively enjoyable.
Really cool album. Standout songs: Call me Rabbits Dying Soul Soldier
it’s not on spotify and honestly i can’t be fkd tracking it down but i remember digging it and the one track i could find just now was good
Derivação tosca do Pretenders.
This simultaneously sounds of its time (i.e. the 80s post-punk scene), and like it could conceivably have been released today by one of the math rock-minded indie bands currently doing the rounds. It feels like something I should like, but there were only a few moments than piqued my interest (Green, Stand Up, Delicate Cutters) first time around. I suspect it’s a grower though, so I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt.
a mix of cool, kinda pre-riot grrrl songs and okay, annoying vocal songs. very eh overall. i wonder why it’s not on Spotify??
Mildly irritating music that occasionally comes up with some killer moments. Too much filler for the killer, though.
for as hard as i had to work to find a copy of this to download, it was not worth the listen
This is cool, but whatever
Had to go to YouTube for this so you won’t get my sparkling commentary throughout because I refuse to pay for ANOTHER subscription service. Now I sound like an old man. Let’s give another unheard of album a rip. Not another bad one please. Dude. This thing is IMMENSE. Huge surprise from the get go. The singing is insane in the best possible way and the lyrics are thought provoking and often tortured. The style changes are mostly fun albeit sometimes grating (I feel like some of it reminded me of “Let’s give ‘em something to talk about.” (Not a compliment)) HOWEVER, this album reeks of raw passion and soul and ends up coming across as a genuine expression of art rather than something to be reviewed well by music nerds. Not musically perfect, but emotionally poignant and ultimately impactful. 4 HIGHLIGHTS: Call Me, Green, Rabbits Dying, Stand Up
Je m’en fiche un peu de cet album, ca sonne tout pareil ces albums de proto-punk
Love the vocals and the music rocks. This is a solid, early 00s rock release with some decent sounds. Sounds similar to other music of its time, but still has some unique elements to set itself apart.
Garbage light.
Found on YouTube. Really good and fun album
This feels oddly like an album of Siouxsie and the Banshees trying to do folk influenced country tunes. Quite weird.
Hmmm
Quite liked it after a few listens, but not one I was excited to relisten to. Plus my favourite track from the Spotify link is not actually on the album (Cry Baby Cry).
It does go on a bit, does it not.
2.5/5
A mess of melancholy and experimental chords and riffs. It has very nice undertone and feeling, but just lacks real oomph, the lyrics feel a bit too much like background noise. In part however the instrumentals definitely feel like they could vibe with me if I felt a little bit down, but this album caught me on the wrong day I guess.
Had trouble finding this online but finally found a Youtube video of the full album (https://youtu.be/E1Xd2jY3zWQ?si=1c7VMVkPczQOT8kX) The only song I knew from them was Bright Yellow Gun which I always really liked. They defintely sound more raw and "garage-band" like on this debut but it is solid throughout. This is the fourth punk-ish female lead band I've listened to and all of them have been great. This is no exception.
This is the mid-80's version of Siouxsie and the Banshees, though I prefer that band more. For some reason, the lead singer of Throwing Muses has a voice that can tend to grate after repeated listenings. The rawness of Throwing Muses's sound is a good thing and can be a bad thing as well. I think I would like to listen to the rest of their catalog to get a better read on them as a band. I do believe Throwing Muses has a place in this book. Some of the tracks I enjoyed the most were: Call Me Green Hate My Way Rabbits Dying Delicate Cutters Not a bad album, though it is hard to find.
I was throwing my mind out the window...
A pretty badass pair of step sisters. Loved the angst. Loved the lyrics. It's got 70s punk roots, 90s punk vibes, but was released in the 80s. Great album.
Decent for sure.
Had to check it out on YouTube (throwing muses full album). The above album cover and title are incorrect. I wasn't very impressed during my first listen, I think because I was a little distracted. On a second playthrough I felt the brunt of it's quality! Easy 4/5
Best Song: Vicky's Box. In an album full of great lyrics and vocals, this track still stands above the rest. Worst Song: Rabbits Dying. Too upbeat of a hoe-down rhythm for me. Overall: The type of beautifully raw punk that I like. Lyrically interesting, great vocals, and a production that isn't too egregiously noisy nor clean. A decent listen.
Really great discovery from this project. Throwing Muses have always been on my periphery, but sitting down to listen to this record was a totally different experience to what I was expecting. It's not too different to the Gun Club, but fed through Dolly Parton, and its fraught with tense lyrical insights that are so candid as to be uneasy at points. They would go on to do a more polished rendition of this sound for the rest of the career, and while it brought them a bit more success I think this record is something much more unique. Very strong album that will go into heavy rotation on my turntable from now on.
I got about halfway through the 2003 album “Throwing Muses” before I discovered I should have been listening to the 1986 album “Throwing Muses”. I guess it’s easy to get them confused. The earlier version isn’t available on streaming, so I had to hack together the track listing on YouTube. I’m not sure why I should care about an artist that obviously doesn’t care to have their releases done properly on streaming services, or take the time to give their albums meaningful (or even different) titles. All that aside, the music was awful. No musicianship, could not connect with it at all. Worst album so far on this list (170 albums in).
I want to like it better than I do, cause it’s cool, it’s original, and the singer has a really cool style. However, the songs just don’t do it for me. Green and Rabbits Dying are the highlights for me.
Hmmm, didn't really do it for me I'm afraid
Started ok then went downhill. Way downhill! Just enough good sounds to avoid 1- star, but that lead vocal becomes irritating by song 3.
This is such a powerhouse of an album, and it sounds a bit like if Siouxsie and the Banshees moved to the US and inadvertently started a new music genre.
My first impression of Throwing Muses is that they are a poor woman’s version of No Doubt but I think that’s unfair especially since I listened to their 2nd self titled album and not one released when Gwen Stefani was probably 10 years old. Apple doesn’t have the album but I think it’d be good 6.0/10
I was really excited to listen to this based on the wikipedia description and the cover, and it did not disappoint. I liked the vocals. They go from frantic, haunted and shrieking to whispered and soft. The bass was another standout for me. Favorites: "Call Me", "Green", "Hate My Way", "Rabbits Dying", "Stand Up", "Delicate Cutters"
This album is not on Spotify so I listened to a live set from KEXP. They are good and I'll listen to more later.
I liked it
I like female punk music, I never knew this!! The vibrance and energy is amazing. Favourite song: Call me is a great tune. Least favourite: All songs are good but they do get a bit repetative after a while. Album artwork: Cool cover
Fav: Call Me Least Fav: Fear My favourite part was how whenever it sounded like it was gonna decrease in quality they just completely changed it up. Only issue was the vocals sometimes not being fantastic
Didn't blow me away tbh
What absolute drivel. Listen before you die? Id have been happy to miss out. A crappy Siousxie tribute band playing folk rock trying to pass themselves off as post punk. Quite close to the worst album I've ever heard.
Punkrock, das geht geradeaus ins Glück. Einige Umwege, rebellische Zwischenstationen und an der Endstation die gute Laune mit dem Gefühl des Glücks
Goated
272 albums in and I’ve only so far have had selected a handful of previously unknown albums/artists which have truly been a revelation. Whilst this album is not quite a revelation it is a fair effort. I liked the sometimes weirdness of a track which after a key or time change morphed into a lovely melodic passage. Would seem to be a Throwing Muses thing to have these constant direction changes in songs which I like and shows their talents. Will listen again and take interest in their other stuff. 2.6/5 1/10/24
always meant to check these out because they are Pixies-adjacent. i have now checked them out. they were alright.
4.0
Surprisingly interesting throughout - a kind of punk Kate Bush or an American Siouxsie and the Banshees - each track is rather memorable. Hersh’ vocals get a bit repetitive at times but the songs are good so she’s forgiven. Enjoyed it.
This was not really my jam either.
I can see why this is relevant and important in music history, and there are definitely also some good songs on here, but I did not enjoy it as much as other post punk/pre grunge albums.
Being from New England, I've vaguely known Throwing Muses but never given them a thoughtful listen. Should have done it earlier, like this a lot. It feels to me like it's well before its time - sounds like it could be a mid-late 90's album.
Some reviewer on this website described this as "1001 albums the authors listened to" and I'm never going to forget that. This falls into that bucket. Nothing new or interesting here, it's ok. Also super hard to track down the album as a whole but I really don't want to. 2*
I quite like some of the music here, it's reminiscent of the early 90s grunge I'm fond of. I don't like the vocal sound at all though. This isn't a direct insult to the singer, it's probably more of a 'me' thing. I'm not a fan of female vocalists at all, and in this case her voice doesn't seem to coalesce with the music at all.
Grew on me a little
The first indication to me that Throwing Muses were more than just alt-rock landfill came partway through album opener “Call Me”. Following several nihilistic, toxic opening verses, there’s an inspired 180-switch into wistful, yearning waltz-time pity, as if suggesting a sudden moment of clarity, or an out-of-body experience, or a flashback. “I’m lonely at night, time on my hands, I feel sad in the day” sings Kristin Hersh, before the plaintive plea of “Call me”. It’s the first of many similar about-turns on the record: later, “Rabbits Dying” begins softly before launching into an out-of-control rockabilly-influenced jam (with delirious cowbell). And “Vicky’s Box” begins with a third-person tale of blow-jobs in cars, then accelerates into a self-destructive spiral with a snarl of “I only love pieces of things that I use”. It’s all traced back to “Call Me”, the first sign of a proudly messy, shambolic album and a gifted lyricist. As the front-woman and songwriter of Throwing Muses, Hersh has struggled repeatedly with bipolar disorder and other mental health afflictions, and makes them the subject of many of the songs here. Her vocal presence is searing and honest, and her lyrics cut right to the bone with stark simplicity and the fewest possible words. “Hate My Way” is genuinely affecting, a slow-burning ballad which takes its time to truly settle under the listener’s skin. “My pillow screams too… I have a gun in my head, I’m invisible, I can’t find the ice”. A masterclass in disassociated imagery. On the lighter side is “America (She Can’t Say No)” with an infectious groove built around vocal tics, the very David Byrne-esque “Fear”, and unlikely single “Soul Soldier”. I’m very upset to report that “Finished” is just a lowly bonus track, because it was my favourite here: like Paul Simon’s “Graceland” gone to hell. “Throwing Muses” is a challenging listen, and musically I didn’t love it back to front, but I really enjoyed the lyrics here and think the band deserve a lot more respect than they get for ushering in a new phase of alternative rock.
Couldn’t listen to it as it is not on Apple Music but I have listened to some of there other stuff.
This was fantastic!
good album! it saddens me that its average is so below oasis' album, its gap definitely isnt that big. 3.5 rounded up as well
I actually liked disc 2 better with the vocals front and centre of the mix. Bronze-y enough vibes with some great angry girl screaming which I loved. several standout songs including Doghouse. When it wasn't that good it turned into standard alt noise but I definitely enjoyed listening overall and glad I stuck it out to the casette mixes
"Throwing Muses" is the debut album by American alternative rock band Throwing Muses. The genres listed are post punk and alternative rock. Yep, perfect. Another really good description of the music is "a collision of punk energy, folksy melodicism and guitarist/lead vocalist Kristin Hersh's mercurial voice and lyrics." All of the songs were written by Hersh except "Green" which written by Hersh's step-sister Tanya Donelly, also a guitarist/vocalist. The other two members of the band were Leslie Langston (bass) and David Narcizo (drums). The producer was Gil Norton and the band was first American band signed to British label 4AD. Layered guitars and drums kick off "Call Me." This is very dark and post punk. Hersh sounds like a dead ringer for Siousie Sioux. Donelly harmonizes and they get a soft-loud-soft dynamic going. This is a break-up song. A beating percussion opens "Green." The song then goes melodic and back to creepy. It's still dark and appears to be about being in love with someone while while the person you're living with is jealous. "Hate My Way" brings a start-stop-start dynamic. Very dramatic with emotional vocals by Hersh. Vicious lyrics such as "gun to the head" "why do I want to die." "Soul Soldier" begins slow with a prominent and hypnotic bass. It the then goes really fast with the guitar and beat. I really liked the tempo change. "Delicate Cutters" closes the album. An acoustic guitar keeps the music soft but Hersh's vocals go from soft to screaming as she sings about mental illness. I had a tough time interpreting this album and band until it hit me; if you drew a line from the goth, post punk band Siousie and the Banshees to the late 90's alternative band Sleater-Kinney at the intersection would be this version of Throwing Muses. Their music is post punk, hard and at times country punk/alt country. Hersh's vocals are anxious, emotional and range from whispering to screaming reminding me a lot of Sleater-Kinney's Corin Tucker. The lyrics are very dark, and cyptic...bad relationships, sex and mental illness. The rhythm section drives a lot of these songs. It took a few listens before I really got into this album but I did. I'd say if you're a post punk or a Sleater-Kinney fan, chances are, you'll like this album too.
Yeah this was pretty ok but again nothing to rave about. Been a few of those of late.
Biiiiig fan of this one! Love the sound of her voice and the use of both guitar and drums in their songs. Favorite Songs: Rabbits Dying, Call Me, Green
This was good. Not necessarily good enough for me to seek out more of their work though.
Moody, gritty and intense. Small grace notes make this record – like the tone/tempo shift on the opener and the very good "Hate My Way." Similarly, "Soul Soldier" starts liltingly, almost tenderly, before toughening up briefly – each shift adds depth and import, even if the song woulda worked well keeping to the general direction of balladry. Vocals get a bit raw and screamy at times. The songs display a command of the various flavors of indie rock circa '86 (e.g., hook-laden post-punk spikiness; slow-burning brooders; quasi-country/rockabilly romps that in some ways predicted psych folk). One saw them and remember their live show very much delivering – and exceeding – the intensity and grit of the records. They did themselves no favors by titling their 2003 album the same as this one. The other early records are also quite strong (particularly the excellent but unfortunately titled Hunkpapa) and built on the template here, with a bit more subtlety and range (plus generally cleaner production) but one cant really argue with featuring the initial effort here.
Turns out this album is considered to be untitled, and it seems to be only available as the first 10 tracks of the compilation "In A Doghouse". This is a great post-punk/alt-pop album in a similar vein to the Pixies and The Breeders.
Because of the difficulty of listening to the 1986 album I listened to the 2003 album posted on the comments and it's excellent. Soaring guitar with Dave Grohl style drums and creative songwriting. I liked the whole album, but the standouts were Speed and Sleep and Epiphany. I realize that I'm reviewing the wrong album, oh well. The 80s are getting an undeserved bump in my decade rankings
Emotional vocals and diverse instrumentation. Like a rocking wailing goth. In *checks notes* 1986??!!
Alt rock, lacking. This kind of thing is not my bag, baby.
not a fan of any songs on this album 2/5 not completely unbearable so can't really give it a 1.
Honestly, after the last three albums my group got, I'm just happy to have one where I know I'm not gonna spend so much time reading, writing or thinking about it. (Seriously—way too much preliminary reading for FIRE OF LOVE of all things. Goodness.) This is a solid up-the-middle "it's fiiiiine" 3. Nothing great about it, but just enough that I wouldn't spin it down to a 2. I mean, honestly, it was nice to hear some good, punk female vocals. The abrasive kind, too, that for sure is gonna offend some people's sensitivities. It kind of reminded me of Yoko Ono's experimental warblings (which I mean in a positive way, I feel like I hafta point, 'cuz I know how some people would read that). All the same, however, I don't think it's a voice I'd regularly come back to. And besides the voice—unless I missed some stand-out lyrics, of course—there's just nothing else here I find terribly interesting. So, yeah, a generous weak 3 from me. I can applaud the fact that they apparently made all of this as teen-agers, which, goodness, I could never. But I can only hope they found some more interesting material on future albums.
This album is fine, but there's not much to say since its just some decent 80's alternative. 3.5 down to 3.
It’s a 3. I don’t know what to say, really – that sure was an album. Decent vocals, if a bit shaky at times. Pretty fun instrumentals, if a little repetitive in energy and style over the course of the album. Some strange lyricism, but sometimes it’s pretty good. I’ve really got nothing super special to say about it, but I don’t have any negatives either. That’s 37 minutes of solid rock music that never really hits *that* high of a high, but it’s a solid listen. A few tracks get a little boring at points, but the tempo switches do a good job of keeping things from getting too stale. It’s a rock album from 1986 that sometimes sounds like it’s from 1990 at certain points. It has some good tracks, some mediocre tracks, but not really any bad tracks. It… sure exists. Not sure why it had to be on the list, but I’m not complaining that much. It’s the extreme definition of a 3.
Nja, tycker det mesta låter likadant.
Fresh
Album 503 of 1001 Throwing Muses - Throwing Muses (1986) Rating : 3.25 / 5 Some good post-punk. A little confusion in the album as hey released another self-titled album almost 10 years after this one. AllMusic calls the album a "powerful debut" whose "startling collision of punk energy, folky melodicism, and Kristin Hersh's mercurial voice and lyrics...puts the work of most self-consciously 'tortured' artists to shame." The review praises the record's "fluid, effortless emotional shifts"—also described as "violent, vibrant mood swings".
Brilliant!
honestly pretty solid and im sad its not on spotify
Confused. The album shown here looks like 1988, but the description says 1986 debut album, which is different. This is my impression of the 1986 album. It's good and punky... but equally perplexing screaming fits.
Love this. Singer's voice is great with the buzzy hard alt rock edge. Even the songs that are a bit challenging at first grow on me and i like the energy and noise delivered. Really enjoyed Epiphany and Portia, but good all the way through.
Yeah, Kristin Hersh surely is a one-of-a-kind vocal performer. Her stream-of-consciousness lyrics, haunted ad-libs and literally "possessed" artistry as a lead singer often leave a lasting impression, not exactly as a purveyor of memorable hooks, but as a creator of evocative "moods" at least. And yes, with its somber hues, this 1986 debut album is certainly more impressive than the ones that saw Throwing Muses later reach a somewhat honourable recognition as they jumped on the guitar-laden alt-rock bandwagon during the nineties. In all fairness they had quite anonymously helped kickstart this trend a few years before, through their connection with Pixies, Breeders, and the Boston indie scene. So I guess you can't blame them for reaping what they had sowed. Yet this is here, through this first eponymous album (later compiled in the *In A Doghouse* 2CD boxset) that I find them the most striking and original. Which took a long time coming given that I've been aware of that band for decades now, and that I had yet to discover this particular record. The thing is, the music itself on this LP is rarely as exciting as the vocal performance in it. It's either very linear, with repeated riffs and flourishes whose quality do not always justify their lengthy runtime, or it's sometimes plagued by sudden jarring twists that don't make a lot of sense on a compositional level. And more crucially, the sound palette and styles chosen don't always fit those vocals anyway. It seems to me that the barebones folk aesthetics of Hersh's later first solo LP *Hips And Makers* are actually a better fit, to the point that this other LP could make it to my own list. There, in that ascetic environment evoking haunted woods and the derelict cabins found in them, Kristin's voice makes more than an "impression": it literally inhabits those strange whereabouts, and therefore yields truly memorable moments. Not that the Throwing Muses debut never pulls off such feat for a small bunch of standout tracks, here played in an admittedly very different genre. It was 1986, which means that the British post-punk phase was still fresh in everyone's mind. And with lively, knotty cuts such as "Call Me" and "Fear", the Muses surely sounded like a thrilling American response to the crazy antics of Siouxsie And The Banshees across the pond. Add the ominous "goth" leanings of a couple of other songs such as "Hate My Way" (not so much within the music, but through the hallucinated lyrics), and this explains why 4AD founder Ivo Watts-Russel was bond to fall in love with the band given what his label was releasing at the time. Here is the missing link that explains how that same label would soon sign American acts such as Pixies, who actually played stuff that didn't have many common points with coldwave, new-wave or even post-punk. An unforeseen development, but one which only reinforced 4AD's overall legacy decades later... I wasn't aware of the exact nature of this missing link before, and I think that if one single album could stand for it, it would be *this one* (I mean, it's pretty obvious when you listen to its contents and the stylistic curves they make). So thanks, Dimery and co. On the other hand, and given what the record is and how it sounds like almost 40 years later, I'm not exactly sure that selecting such missing link for a finite list of "1001 albums you *must* listen to" is gonna suit anyone except eighties and nineties indie-music nerds. I consider myself one of those, but let's be realistic for one second: this is an admittedly interesting and even at times very cool little LP, yet nothing that screams "essential" either, at least if you're not aware of the overall context behind the record's creation. I don't want to end up "in a doghouse" myself, you see, just because I was tempted to select this particular bone in my immediate backyard. There are probably lots of better-sounding ones a little further, as this app has already proved to me then and again. Woof. 3/5 for the purposes of this list of essential albums 8/10 for more general purposes (5+3) Number of albums left to review: 102 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 387 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 226 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 285 (including this one)
Wow, another hidden gem. Great songwriting that still holds up. I like how some songs change mid-song - speeding up or slowing down, or just change mood. (Hint: search for the full album on YouTube.)
Indiozinho legal! Vocal feminino! Gostei!!!
So there's nothing really bad about this, I even like the singer's kind of wild voice, adds a little flavour to it. But it's just the songwriting has to be the most bland thing i've heard in a while, not a single interesting moment across the entire album. Felt my attention constantly floating in and out.
Technically impressive, and well executed. Ideally I would prefer some deviation from the norm and some variety in the style would be welcome. Just not memorable.
Couldn't find this album on spotify so listened to their follow up. It was pretty decent. Female vocalist, punk with folk elements
This is actually pretty cool. Had never heard of them before, so was pleasantly surprised: a great blend of edgy guitar, punchy drums and quite bonkers vocals! Good. Reminded me of Siouxsie and the Banshees in places, and in other places just their own totally unique sound. A great live experience, I am thinking. Lots to like here. I suppose my only criticism is that it all started to sound a bit samey. However, it is difficult to fully appreciate any album on just one listen. Unless it's total rubbish. Or totally brilliant. Green stood out, for me.
I bought 'The Real Ramona' on tape, it was OK. I preferred 'Star' by Belly which I bought a few years later. I always associated them with The Pixies even though they are very different. This is obviously much earlier. It's not great but I like the changes of pace and texture, and I always like the drumming on their tracks, especially that thing he does with the sticks, like on 'Green'. I like the edgy near madness of them too. 'Hate my Way' is getting better with multiple listens. The whole thing could grow on me with more listens and maybe in a week it would get another star.
Just more jamming style stuff.
Guitar was decent in places but the lyrics and vocal style didn’t do it for me.
I didn't like this album. It's just ordinary punk without anything new. There were a very few decent tracks. You'll always get a dodgy album after a while. To those looking for this album on YouTube, it's called "In a Doghouse", not "Throwing Muses". 2 stars for "Self Titled".
Vintage indie rock – gritty, tough and melodic – of a distinctive style that would prove pretty influential and is still a substantive and enjoyable listen today. One can make a case that the next few albums were every bit as good as this one. Caveat: don't listen to the self-titled record of the early aughts that pales compared to this.
Meh didn’t do much for me.
Not my thing at all.
I'm on board with the music, and after the first track I expected this would probably be a 3/5, but the lead vocals are tough to get past, and the melodies or the lyrics aren't strong enough to help offset it.
Reminds me of Siouxsie and the Banshees and Kate Bush. Not something I'd ever realistically listen to again.
I have missed it in its days, regrettably so. A blissful collection of energy, emotion, and most of all rawish punky well crafted songs. Really love it. Thanks!
I had never heard this band before. Very cool stuff. More similar to goth bands like Siouxsie and the Banshees than I had expected. I did get a bit tired of the vocal style after awhile though.
Iv given this one a few tries but yeah just can’t see why this should be on the list, didn’t seem to click with me at all.
6/10. I thought it was good but not really my thing.
This was just fine. Instrumentals sound find but I find her voice to be kind of grating, almost witchy. I wanted to enjoy this more but part of me just wanted it to be over. 4/10.
My DSP doesn't have this album, unfortunately. I listened to their 1988 release (House Tornado) instead. Initial thoughts are a Natalie Merchant meets Souixie vibe. Superlative 80's alt sound. More the latter, as I hear more tracks. I like the dissonant vocals and appreciate that the instrumentation does vary song-by-song. I'm going to listen to their 2020 release out of curiosity next!
nice to meet you
Not a band I paid much attention to back in the day. And I'll say for 1986 this album sounds waaay ahead of its time. Duly impressed. Started out as a 4 for me but began to unravel a little bit over the second half.
Throwing Muses' self-titled debut album is a distinct entry in the alternative rock scene, characterised by its raw and often dissonant sound. Kristin Hersh's intense vocals and complex guitar work create a challenging listening experience that stands out from mainstream rock. The band's willingness to experiment with tempo and dynamics adds a layer of unpredictability to the album. While the album is noteworthy for its innovation, I find Tanya Donelly's later work with Belly more appealing. Her songwriting and vocal style in Belly's Star are more polished and accessible. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 5 STAND OUT TRACK - Rabbits Dying
I've had a string of unknown, and crappy albums lately. When I saw this band, another that I've never heard of, and found I had to listen on YouTube in order to get the right record - I groaned. But this was awesome! I'm surprised this band never got bigger. Sounds way ahead of it's time for 1986. Reminds me in part of Black Country New Road which are one of the most beloved modern alternative/indie bands of late. Happy to be acquainted!
Damn this is a good one! Hate My Way is powerful song of teenage angst. Top tier there. This is a solid 4/5 album, to me. I was really surprised.
2.75
Watch out for the Andrew Tate review on YouTube
On their debut album, Throwing Muses sound like a mix of Pixies and Siouxsie and the Banshees. It’s an interesting bridge between new wave and indie rock, which the Pixies themselves also function as. I don’t think Throwing Muses reach that level, but they’re an interesting group.
Superchulo. Es de una de Belly y The Breeders.
oeps listened to in a doghouse instead of throwing muses. Tag is wrong but the music was still fun. The throwing muses album is better tho. Pleasantly surprised I loved the punky vibe
I really didn't like that the link to spotify didn't work, so it made me not like the music quite as much.
I liked this. I wish it was on spotify so I could listen to it again, but I am probably not going to go through the effort to seek it out.
Really cool sound, ahead of their time. Wish there was a memorable song or two to wrap my arms around.
3.5
This was a more enjoyable version of what the Yeah Yeah Yeahs were going for. I appreciate the early grunge vibes. Not amazing but enjoyable enough
Awful vocals
This album must've been removed from most streaming platforms but I was able to find it on YT. I enjoyed it.
Look, we are getting to the end of this list and I’m getting really tired of British albums on here. That’s number one, number two is when iTunes doesn’t even have this album, but maybe they do and it’s from 2003? I don’t know and honestly I’m at the point of not caring. I can’t take many more like this.
Not on Apple Music, so I listened on youtube, and while it's certainly better than that Dagmar Krause album, this might be the second on the list where I won't be saving any songs. Well, I mean I would, but the one song I liked isn't streaming, and I don't think I like it enough to justify the time and energy to download and add it to my library. If we weren't 950+ albums in I probably would, but we're in the eleventh hour here, give us the good shit please. This one's exactly what that Nation's Saving Grace album wasn't - punk that devolves into fuzz and background noise. Moving on. Favorite tracks: Rabbits Dying. Album art: This doesn't seem like the correct album cover, it says "In a Doghouse." That said, the actual cover for this album kinda sucks, it's this weird, blocky wall of text. This "doghouse" cover is kind of neat though, it's like a kindergartener's drawing of an alien dog or something. 2/5
How the hell did this pass me by? It’s like it was made for me. A fantastic bit of post punk. Brilliant
Very pleasantly surprised
It’s a bummer this isn’t on Spotify because there were quite a few songs I’d revisit if I didn’t have to go on YouTube for them and it was a fun album in general. Turned out to be a blend of sleater Kinney type 90s alt rock and country that I enjoyed enough to not get pissy that I had to waste time on YouTube for it. Rabbits dying and fear were my top songs.
Throwing Muses continues a really meh run. It's neither good nor remarkable nor memorable, it's too indie and too pitchy, I've maybe been spoiled by much better female-fronted punk and/or rock, this doesn't do it for me. 2.
Another underwhelming album, we've had miles better female-fronted punky rock or rocky punk, will never deliberately listen to this again. Inoffensive enough for a 2.
Not bad
what a fucking find! absolutely hauntingly beautiful. not gonna lie, the first half of the album was a lot better than the second, but once you get into delicate cutters again it almost brought me to tears. very fresh and an amazing precursor to a lot of 90s shit. i agree with the other comments about the goats though. still, i WILL be downloading this shit onto my apple music. I think it's a 4.5 but i'm gonna round down. 1.) hate my way 2.) green 3.) call me
Okay album, felt it fell away with the final songs.
Some good spunky music let down by some grating vocals. Overall I give it a pass but it could have been higher if they had a proper singer.
Unremarkable. Nothing terrible,but nothing stood out.
Very cool hearing the obvious influence these guys had on music I'm more familiar with.
I quite enjoyed it actually. Not my favourite but pretty cool considering the year. I think this album is one of the first post punk albums, but it is pretty cool
What an unexpected masterpiece. Never heard of Throwing Muses before, and this album isn't on spotify. It isn't even on youtube, for one song only a bad sounding live recording exists. But still, this album is fantastic. I can hear its influence in multiple bands I've listened to. And what a voice the singer has too
This is another band that I've heard of, but never listened to until now. It's easy to see why they were so influential, they have a sound that is both of the time, and years ahead of their time, if that makes sense. They sound like some sort of missing link between Patti Smith and Sleater Kinney, but also very like R.E.M.'s early albums. I can hear similarities to bands that came much later as well, like Sunny Day Real Estate, American Football, and even BCNR. I haven't gotten my head around the lyrics yet, but I'll definitely be listening to this again. Borderline 5 star for me, 8/10
Nope.
The album was boding well after a pretty good opening song, but later it turned into a boring and uneventful 30 minutes of rather uninteresting music. I'm not the fan of the band or album, but it also wasn't the worst showing I've heard from this list last week.
4.5 Nice. Never heard of them before. Gives me Siouxsie vibes in many places.
Great! Woman rock band, a bit punk but not too much.
Might be good but man that voice is annoying
Pretty interesting. Started of really good, faded a bit. Not a huge fan of the vocalist, but only a little distracting. Interesting that this is not on Spotify. Also wasn’t released in US until 12 years later, on a different label. So this gets high marks on the obscurity meter. At times I was leaning 4, but over the course of the album, I edged down to a solid 3.
A very cool, unique sound, but maybe not as polished as I'd like. Understandable for a debut album, but I like some of their later stuff a lot better like "The Real Ramona". This one tends to wander at points.
Slightly darker than usual leaning for 90s grunge-pop sound, and overall enjoyable. Must listen before you die? Nah.
This was fine... from what I was able to find and listen to on Youtube. But, not that special, if I'm being completely honest.
Whiny female 90s alternative just ain't my bag baby
Twas okay
Found on YouTube and therefore sound quality was a bit lacking.. seemed fairly stripped down and clean, I enjoy female-led alt/punk rock so I’m keen on this. Accessibility hurts this one a bit, 3.5/5 rounding down
Das Album (es heißt übrigens “In a Doghouse”) der amerikanischen Indie Band ist eine Mischung aus Folk und Punk mit ordentlichen (“Hate My Way”, “Rabbits Dying”) aber auch mal anstrengenden Songs (“Vicky’s Box”, “America”). Ein bisschen klingt es wie die B 52’s. Am besten gefiel mir “Green”. Insgesamt ist da Album etwas zu unrund aber es wäre schade es trotz der anstrengenden Songs nicht mehr zu hören.
Punk made by people who can actually play and write… Pretty cool indeed!
I'm running out of things to say about mediocre punk music
Not as good as I was expecting.
This was a fun listen, there’s much better post punk albums though. Still pretty good though.
Quite good and ahead of its time, too bad it isn't on Spotify 3.9
p standard album, got a more tired of it the more I listened.
Pretty darn good! Her voice was slightly abrasive at times, but I mostly enjoyed the edginess and the pathos. 7.5/10
6/10 - This album was too hard to find. It was pretty decent some of the time and strange some of the time. I feel like either most artists front-stack albums or my opinion on the style of music changes as the album is going on but usually the front half of an album is more enjoyable than the back half, and the same is true here.
It's a shame this is so hard to find. There are some good parts on here, but some other not so good parts.
Well, that was a little much. Whiny falsetto to the max! Nothing was unlistenable, but some really dragged on. Some were ok. I'm sure there was something important and topical being said, but it's lost on me.
Not one for me.
The first Throwing Muses album I bought was Hunkpapa, (their third album) and though it was okay, I was underwhelmed and felt the production dulled it too much. My next purchase was the 2-CD compilation, In A Doghouse, (bought well over 20 years ago) that included the debut, an EP and The Doghouse cassette (on disc 2) that originally preceded the debut, which was basically the demo versions (then re-recorded for the debut). I was disappointed by the debut, but I much preferred the demo versions, as the sound was rawer, more energy. Listening again now with fresh and older ears, I enjoy the record more, maybe because I listened to more TM's music and have come to the conclusion their early albums are their best. I'm upping what I would have graded it back in the day by a star. Worth a listen and if you can find the compilation discs, buy it.
A good album, never heard of this artist before. I liked Pretty Or Not and Half Blast.
Nicht meine Richtung
Album was not available on streaming services.
I definitely will listen to this again. I really enjoyed strong female singers.
Jo aso isch nöd so miis. Het es paar cooli moment.
call me tönt hert noch 90er ich gseh was alli meined mit da isch influential und so. green macht sie funny stimme. schlagzüg sehr cool. hate my way chan öppis irgendwie? sehr alternative, aber es isch halt 86 wie?? und denn singeds mehrstimmig uiii nice. vickys box isch ehner meh whiny. nai wiso sterbed häsli?? egal geile song. ich gseh die direkt linie vo throwing muses zu pixies zu nirvana. macht sinn irgendwie. america (she cant say no) isch sehr cool, chli smiths. stand up isch en cleane shuffle seehr cool. wird herter findi riichtig geil. soul soldier macht afoch en zweite song zmitzt drin. immer wenn höchi zweiti stimm hani gern. uuuund slide gitarre uuund s wird wieder schneller jaaa delicate cutters isch bitz yoko ono AaaAIauaUAIAIAUah. holy es isch meega auahauuauaaiaiaiiaiiiiaaauaa aber gitarre seehr schön. reel funny und snail head etz gad au. cry baby cry letste song. weiss gad nöd obi froh bin dases verbigoht s album oder obi wür wölle meh vo ihne ghöre. ich gseh mega wiso dass kei akla g gfunde het aber ich gseh au wies mega influential gsi isch. cry baby cry isch zum bispil super, würs zwor nöd afoch vo mir us lose aber s isch unbeschwert vode musig her und het weirdi sounds wo spass mached zum lose.
oke de ahfang sehrsehr cool NERVIGI STIMM AH green sehr coole vibe und überrascht immer wieder de part naxh I hate my way sehr geil mite 1/16 vicky's box herte klangteppichmoment ja es het sich für mich sehr gleit, es passiert nümme so vill spannends, knapp es 3
Wow, I didn't expect to like this but I do. It's interesting, quirky and is the epitome of Indie in my view. Some folk hate it but that only goes to prove how different we all are.......I'm giving this top marks to spite them.
It’s a bummer that I had to go to YouTube for this, the sound quality wasn’t the greatest - a little muddy, but I have nothing to compare it to, so maybe the album was just a little murky to begin with, who knows. That small qualm aside, “In a Doghouse” (which is mostly just Throwing Muses debut album and some re-recorded early demos) is impressive. It isn’t overwhelmingly sentimental or depressing like a lot of Throwing Muses’ British label mates on the 4AD label at the time. It has bite and aggression, with some truly beautiful guitar and bass arrangements that end up elevating the songs into more ethereal territory, without causing the songs to lose any force. The influence this record might have had on a band like Sleater Kinney is tangible. It is an excellent record and I feel it’s worth pointing out that the state of Rhode Island, between Throwing Muses and Lightning Bolt, is very well represented on this list.
Pleasant listen, although a bit forgettable.
Really dig this, softer more melodic punk
Good, not great, 80's punk.
Idk. Kind of annoying. Wasn’t on Spotify so negative 1 star.
annoying
Idc 2.5
Coming to this album cold, my initial impressions were of a spiky, post-punk record with a strong Siouxie and the Banshees influence. I then read that the band were actually from Georgia, USA and started noticing equal amounts of REM and even a bit of B52s going on. This was interesting rather than essential for me.
I was more familiar with their recent work and this was a good discovery. They were really more post-punk at the time, I also see a Siouxsie feeling in this album and it was overall nice to listen too. I prefer their most recent work (I love Purgatory/Paradise!) but this is first-class music anyway
Listened Before? N Unavailable on Spotify. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: N/A
So I thought the “Throwing Muses” debut album was incredibly interesting to say the least… I enjoyed the musical compositions, and there was a pretty good diversity of sound throughout the album… The most puzzling aspect, were the vocals – and the singer has a pretty nice voice or this type of music, and there were stretches where I really enjoyed what she was doing… There was however, this issue of her trying to sing differently during different portions of songs, and not every now and then, or only on particular songs – nope, she felt the need to do it multiple times, with multiple “styles”, over the course of a 3 or 4 minutes song… From my perspective, those vocal changes worked about 1/3 of the time for me, so when it worked – it really enhanced the song, but for 2/3’s of the time, it was just an incredible distraction from the song… I kept asking my self how this would have sounded if she had toned it down a bit, or saved those vocal gyrations for specific moments, but c’est la vie… Glad I listened, and like I said – it was very interesting no doubt, but at the end of the day, it’s just a 2 for me…
I liked the style of this one a lot. It wasn't the best thing I've ever heard but I dig this genre. I think I need to listen to it again to better evaluate because I didn't listen in the best listening environment
Not terrible enough for a 1, but not enjoyable enough for a 3. What do post punk artists have against good vocals?
Wasnt terrible but I found this boring, an album I just had to endure.
was below par, won't be coming back to this
Female led punk is pretty good. Great mixing of genres and styles, I like these guys. Listened up to Delicate Cutters as that’s where the original release ended.
Technically speaking Throwing Muses have two self-titled albums, one of which wasn't intentionally titled at all. This is that one. When one thinks about, when it comes to the trajectory of the label it was released on, this record set off a domino effect that is still felt to this day. Whether in the doghouse or not, Throwing Muses knew exactly what was needed to deliver a stellar record; poise, power and emotional volatility that would wound up spearheading a small yet vital revolution in the years ahead. https://youtu.be/E1Xd2jY3zWQ?si=T4ZJ8C_Yau1xyAVX Favorites: Call Me, Green, Hate My Way, Vicky's Box, Rabbits Dying, America (She Can't Say No), Delicate Cutters.
8/10 Just enough punk, just enough grit and best of all I've never listened to this album before this. Great discovery and it shames me that I haven't heard it sooner 5-9-2024
Way ahead of it's time. I've got some of their later work, as well as solo work by Donelly and Hersh, as well as Belly and The Breeders. This is still raw but you can see how much influence this had on later projects. Never going to be famous with this sort of genre but I don't think that mattered to them, just running in their own world.
Pretty good
Such a grating voice this sucks ass
Not bad but kinda boring and just couldn't connect with the vocal performance at all.
Quite nice post punk guitar / drums but it’s very forgettable. Bet they were a good band to see live though.
This isn't available to listen to in the US! I could only listen to part of it on YouTube!
Wait a minute... I felt like there was something a bit fishy about today's link. Double checked and it turned out YT had pitched me a record from 2003, which I didn't enjoy much. But let's rewind and see how we get on with the intended debut from 1986... nope, couldn't really engage with that on a very meaningful level either. Weird, as my expectation was that I'd like it. Oh well. Can't win em all.
Musically quite good, but the vocals fall short of expectations, the voice is too thin. After a few songs, everything becomes repetitive, no variety, not very inspiring.
had to dig through youtube to find some of these songs. an 80s punk band with strong female musicians? 5/5 right up my alley.
really can’t tell what i felt about this. probably between here and a 3 could i write poetry to this? n
Impressive that this was 1986. So many 90s bands copied this sound.
Clearly a very influential album in gothic and post-punk. It's been really interesting listening to the kind of band who would have inspired Sonic Youth, Pixies, or Nirvana. The music is dark and creeping, with often quite strange changes in key. Kristin Hersh's vocals vary between shrieks and whispers, and her lyrics are these striking tangled poems. I liked it a lot. Best Track: Rabbits Dying Worst Track: Soul Soldier
This album was an absolute treat to listen to to. I’ll have to check out their career highlights 3.7
Pleasantly surprised nice listening!
Super good
I can no longer breathe. I can no longer be still. Throwing Muses' first album is absolutely the kind of record for which this list exists. An American band on an small British label from the mid-80's this was not well-know on release, and has been lost to time for most people. That ain't right! For those of us who did buy and treasure the record, it was a game-changer. From the opening riffs of "Call Me", it grabs hold and won't let go. A unique and compelling collection of songs, with Kristin Hersh's haunting voice, tangential lyrics, and shifting rhythms. It is just the right kind of "difficult" album. Your face appears I keep forgetting your name. It bums me out that the album still isn't on spotify, but glad some others have found it on youtube for the exposure and experience. Check out their track "Fish" from the 4AD compilation Lonely is an Eyesore - that's the next best thing. Neither the "other" (2003) self-titled Throwing Muses album nor Real Ramona, House Tornado, etc. come anywhere close to the 4AD debut's wild energy. Why don't you do to my insight What you do to my insides? Other bands like Pixies and Sonic Youth were branching indi rock in simlar directions, and ultimately enjoyed more success and staying power. But this album remains, to me, at the top of that pyramid. Solid 10/10. Favorite tracks: Call Me, Hate My Way, Rabbit's Dying, Soul Soldier
First album from an artist I haven’t heard of. Decent listen. Combined nuwave and early 90s rock.
This band should be in jail for releasing two self-titled albums
I liked a lot of this album. I think the tracks would have been better served in a different order. And the singer's singing didn't have enough variability. But those issues aside, this was a welcome quick jaunt into post punk that was a great start to my day.
A bit 'yell-y' for my liking. Musically it's solid, but the singer just isn't my fav.
1986? Very cool Throwing Muses. A super interesting mix of punk and protogrunge here. Mixing things like Suzy and the Banshees, Kate Bush, B52s and to create something unique that feels half way between the 70s and 90s in the best possible way. I really like Belly who Tanya would go on to form years later. Stuck between a 4 and a 5, as I like the idea but none of the actual songs have really stuck with me. I’ll go 5 stars and try and find time to listen to more in the future.
A big theme for Gen X is being a slacker and just generally not giving a fuck. But there’s a big difference between a band that appears to not give a fuck but is actually an extremely talented group of people, and this album, which genuinely sounds like the members did not give a fuck about learning their instruments or music in general.
Nothing here to make it stand out.
Good music but not exciting.
can't rate - no access to album on spotify
You really don’t get more in between two genres than this album does with punk and grunge. A little early on the grunge and post punk styles create this interesting yet raw album. Overall it was okay, I can see how this was a cool thing to listen to if you’re in your 20s in the late 80s. It’s significantly different than all the popular music of the 80s which does make this cool because it easily feels like it could be an album from 90-93. There were shades of punk in there that drew me away from some of the songs but it was pretty decent. 6.2/10
Overall pretty decent, but a bit samey for me
Couldn't access on Spotify so will give it a 3 star
Tough to find this album, but the individual tracks were on YouTube. I didn't really care for this but I'm always happy to see more representation for female artists. At times, this reminded me a little bit of Jewel, but edgy.
A surprisingly very good debut from a band I had never even heard of. Sounds forward thinking in its sound for the time it was released.
Worth the search for it on YouTube. The sound is well before its time! But gotta be real, I'm never drawn to discordant sound and there was a bit too much of it for my taste.
I like the sound, especially the voice, but none of the Melodie’s really hooked me. Among all albums, I’d give it a 3. I don’t see why it’s on this list though, so I give it a 2.
послушал около дебютный (там запутанная история с изданиями) альбом группы фруинг музес. до этого я вообще не знал про них, да и если бы узнал, что есть такая то женская инди панк рок группа 80х, я бы вряд ли сразу пошёл слушать. а тут почитал пару статеек, узнал лор группы, и вот ознакомился с их стильком. что это собсна такое. это такой индюшный диковинный рок с очень необычной структурой. по версии Кристин Хирш живая музыка должна быть грязной, здесь она и пыталась этому соответствовать. и базару нет, звучит реально очень живо, хотя иногда вот эта грань между живостью и грязью заносится влево. мне очень понравились Green и Stand Up, как раз таки где их не сильно заносит, и они при всей живости сохраняют хорошее качество. музыкально мне альбом понравился полностью, всё таки чтобы сделать такое профессиональное дурачество в инструментале, нужно очень хорошо владеть музыкой. местами они прям заходят на территорию ещё на зародившихся радиохед с этими сменами ритма и в целом очень сложными ритмическими рисунками. а вот насчёт вокала спорно. мне нравится харизма вокалисток, конкретно Кристин очень вайбует меня на Хлою Прайс, что несомненно круто, но вот то, как она голосом управляет как будто бы оставляет желать лучшего. причём мне кажется это тоже задумка, потому что у неё есть конкретный тембр и регистр, в котором она чувствует себя очень хорошо (два полюбившихся мне трека как раз в нём преимущественно и исполнялись), но ей постоянно хочется выдать какую то странную игру голосом, которая аудиально ну очень странно воспринимается. где то мисс вайб с музыкой, где то не в тональность, где то просто ушкам больно. задумка или нет, но реализация мне кажется не особо удачной конкретно на этом альбоме. но в целом это очень даже хорошо, думаю это действительно достаточно значимый альбом для панк и инди сцены, ну и просто как творческий вызов это слушать интересно. хотя желания ознакомиться со всей дискографией у меня не возникло, это реально интересный такой альбом на подумать над музыкой оценка - 8/10
It was ok.
I'm tired of more punk.
Firstly I have to say I hate the singers constant sheep like bleating. Apart from that I really liked the music. It has a frenetic energy and coming from the mid 80's was way ahead of its time. I'm not sure how much influence this had on later 90's acts (I had certainly never heard it before), but it's easy to draw that conclusion.
Rating: 7/10 Best songs: Call me, Green, Fear
Oh yeah, this is squarely in my wheel house. I found this album on YouTube and am eager to dive into their catalogue because this tickled that part of me that considers Sleater-Kinney (up to The Woods) to be the best American rock band. I loved it and I want more of it.
Hueuueheueheueheuhe is the only thing I heard after a while.
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A bit uncertain about this one. Generally speaking, I liked it. The singer's voice is a bit unnerving, but somehow it fits. It was difficult to focus on the music after about half the record.
Admittedly pre-judged this one by the album art and band name, but a pleasant surprise. Very '90s for an '80s album
I can’t properly listen to this entire album because I can only find it on last.fm and not all the songs are available. That being said, I loved The Real Ramona back in the day and I love Tanya Donnelly. I liked the early songs I heard here too! Call me, Hate my Way, are great. Wish I could listen to it regularly.
I wasn’t a big fan of random compilation albums on this list (The Hives, Husker Du, Big Brother and the Holding Company) to begin with, but at least I knew something about them and liked some of their songs. This? All I know is that these folks paved a path to a record contract for The Pixies. While I’m grateful, I don’t think it’s a reason I should listen to this.
This is not my type of music but I like Kristins strong attitude. Still I stopped the listening session midway through and didn’t find my way into the record even later that day.
Awful singer she was really bad. Like angry vibes but just no emotion in her voice 💀
Some decent songs. 2.8.
Given my love for punk and 80s alt it's remarkable I've never heard of this band before. Where have they been all my life? Kind of cool the drums don't really use cymbals. Personal enjoyment: 5/5 Relevance to this list: 4/5
This sounded way more modern than it's age, only the singing really ties it to the 80s. The indie punk sound would fit in decades later. Generally thought it was great, probably missing any obvious stand out tracks but most of the album was well above average. I would listen again but I'm not sure if ever be a really big fan, so it's probably somewhere between 3.5 and 4.
Not for me this.
Never heard of throwing muses before but I enjoyed this. Do like a female lead in punky type music. Think I preferred disk 2 better with the alternate versions. Think my favourites were Vicky's box and America 3.5
Ah yes, double albums used to be a thing. 1hr 41mins is too long! I really liked some of the tracks on this, a good edit would make this a great album.
⚠️⚠️ THE TOP REVIEW IS WRONG!! THAT'S NOT THE CORRECT ALBUM!! YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO LISTEN TO THE FIRST 10 SONGS OF "IN A DOGHOUSE"!! https://open.spotify.com/album/6NDHvXHJTWPMhUqiuwosH9?si=vC3nRiM5Ra-lCJ_TQF7dlA ⚠️⚠️ Yeah, cool artistic choice to make your debut album (which is also your most famous, highest-rated one) be only accessible by listening to some random compilation, then releasing another album with the same name as your debut album. Shit sucks, because this is actually a really solid post-punk record, and I'm sure more people would have given it a fair shot if they knew what the hell they were even supposed to be listening to. Very reminiscent of Sleater-Kinney, but darker and messier. Almost Sonic Youth-y at times. Your mileage may vary on the singer's goat impression. Also apparently an influence on the Pixies. This really feels like reading some lost chapter in the history of music. I really enjoyed it.
pretty sure the last song has a goat on it
Not a huge fan of this.
Definite bar band vibes. - Status Quo has a bit of a Law of Nature flavor--slightly harder rock, not quite as crazy about the singer's voice and melody - Los Flamingos a little more punk
"Throwing Muses" by Throwing Muses is a raw and compelling debut album that showcases the band's unique blend of alternative rock and post-punk. Released in 1986, the album is characterized by its jagged guitar riffs, intricate song structures, and Kristin Hersh's haunting vocals. One of the standout tracks on the album is "Fish," a brooding and atmospheric song that highlights Hersh's evocative lyricism. Other highlights include the frenetic "Green" and the dreamy "Hate My Way," both of which demonstrate the band's ability to seamlessly blend melody and dissonance. While some tracks can be challenging upon first listen, "Throwing Muses" rewards repeated listens with its depth and complexity. Overall, it's a strong debut that laid the foundation for Throwing Muses' influential career in alternative music.
There are some pretty cool moments in here that were clearly very influential on some of my favorite works...but the pitchy screams are just so difficult for me to accept in music. It makes me lose a lot of interest in most cases. Favorite track: Soul Soldier
My first time hearing of this band or hearing any of this music. Pretty solid. I know it's from 1986 but I can imagine Sleater-Kinney were into Throwing Muses for a while. An interesting sonic departure at the end of the album, but I don't dislike it.
4/5. Female-driven punk is sweet. There actually feels like something she has to be angry about and although I didn't super pay attention the lyrics, I didn't really need to. The instrumentation was actually enjoyable which is rare to find in punk. Sure, just a simple drum and 4 chord structure usually but even still, was nice to listen to and fronted by a woman. It still went hard and would probably replay again in the future.
understated. Good punk with good vocals and tunes, doesn't hugely stand out though 3.4
Nice hidden gem for me to discover through this list. Great opener, great performance. Every song kept me on my toes and had some kind of surprise. Be it the silly horns in fear or the parody of country in America. Great collection of songs but could've been more focused
Caught me by surprise it was a great listen
Just not my sort of music
Ok this was great. Embarrassed to say I had never previously listened to Throwing Muses but they are right in my wheelhouse and I was into this from start to finish. Kristin Hersh is such an engaging lead, the band is great but Hersh is the game changer on this album. The influence of Siouxsie and the Banshees is apparent but there’s a snarky playfulness that is worked in here and it’s infectious. What a fun album. 4 stars
Not really my type of music but definitely not bad.
Lighter and more accessible than I expected for something punk adjacent. Hate My Way has a proto indie rock sound to it, to me. Nice intro riff on Vicky's Box. At times it leans more folk. Listening on YouTube so harder to pick out individual tracks, but not enjoying the second half as much. Last track is my least favorite.
Interesting band I had never heard of. Enjoyed this.
Not interesting I'm my opinion, the hooks were mediocre, the production was unengaging, and there isn't really much to say. I wonder if a more focused second listen would massively impact my opinion.
I really enjoyed this, actually. Definitely worth another listen.
I liked this a lot! And the album made me finally check out Liz phair who I now love.
Doesn’t really appeal. Having said that it wasn’t unlistenable. Probably a somewhat harsh 2*
Pretty good.
Wasn’t available on my music service.
Bit of a confusing one on the list here. No song with over 80,000 plays on Spotify so I don't quite understand the inclusion here. Sounds like a band that's playing in the background of a bar you're at. Occasionally you find yourself nodding along, but not really. 4/10 (2/5)
Thoughts before listening: One of those 80s/90s college rock bands that I've heard of and read about for years but never actually listened to them. In general I do like this style of music so I'm excited to try this out...if I can find it. It's not on Spotify and the YouTube links appear to be dead as well. Review: This is okay. It has a cool punk vibe that I'm enjoying, but it's also a compilation of the band's early demos so it has an unproduced quality to it. Not uncommon in 80s indie rock so it sounds very much of the time. The songs are all pretty good with Kristin Hersh's yelp standing out as the star of the show. From reading music magazines in the 90s, she was a huge deal in certain music circles, but I don't really know much about her. I'd give this 3-stars, but I did listen to their later output that's actually on Spotify....and it's really good so I'll bump them up to 4-stars.
Didnt listen to the whole thing! I like where it was heading.
Punky varied and pretty fun
Interesting, female punk type music. It was pretty good. Reminded me a bit of Blondie or Heart, but different.
Throwing Muses was a pretty decent album. It was one that was pretty hard to find since Spotify does not have it and you have to rely on fan made videos on YouTube to listen to it (if you don't own the album physically). The album did manage to be pretty good though with some good music and rhythms and the singer's voice was pretty good too even if at points she sounded like a sheep. Its not the most memorable album i have heard but still a pretty good one nonetheless. Best Song: America (She Can't Say No) Worst Song: Vicky's Box
I won't be revisiting it again most likely but it wasn't complete tripe. 2.5.
Another wonderful 'bridge' gem. Kristin Hersh and Tanya Donelly seem like children of Janis Joplin and Grace Slick. Then seeing they're involved in the Breeders, the Pixies, 50 Foot Wave, etc, it's obvious they're an epicenter of 90s rock. Like there is no Sleater-Kinney without Throwing Muses. Once again, grateful to this project for discoveries like this 🙂🙏
One of those names I've heard a million times that I couldn't have named one of their songs. I really enjoyed this album. It really feels fresh and ahead of it's time for 1986.
Punk and upbeat
Instrumentalt är det ganska coolt men rösten får det att låta som något alt-tjejband från Falun, svår lyssning…