Throwing Muses / Anthology

THROWING MUSES ANTHOLOGY

On the 25th anniversary of Throwing Muses debut album release, 4AD are issuing the first ever compilation of the bands work, simply entitled Anthology. Compiled by the band, the 21 track selection eschews most of the singles in favour of personal favourites, and enjoys a non-chronological sequence which makes for interesting juxtapositions and encourages a reassessment of the music. The initial, limited release comes in a hardback book with a bonus 22 track CD of B-sides and rarities.

Known for performing music with shifting tempos, creative chord progressions, unorthodox song structures, and surreal lyrics, Throwing Muses was set apart from other contemporary acts by Kristin Hersh’s stark, candid writing style, Tanya Donelly’s pop stylings and vocal harmonies, and David Narcizo’s unusual drumming techniques eschewing use of cymbals.
Let’s leave the band with the last word on this release...”It’s beautiful and substantial, thanks to awesome David Narcizo / Lakuna Design - a chunky, 28 page hardcover booklet and two CDs - one CD consisting of a hand-selected retrospective track-list by Kristin, David and Bernard, and on the other the collected b-sides, including the original Lonely is an Eyesore version of Fish, the long-lost Hillbilly and the original version of Back Road (Matter of Degrees). And yes, the release will be supported by Throwing Muses live dates.”

Track Listing:-

Garoux Des Larmes
Finished
A Feeling
Marriage Tree
Fish
Hate My Way
No Way In Hell
Colder
Tar Kissers
Mr. Bones
Limbo
Summer St.
Furious
Bright Yellow Gun
Pretty Or Not
Flying
You Cage
Two Step
Vicky’s Box
Mania
Cry Baby Cry