Hips and Makers by Kristin Hersh - VitaMusik

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Kristin Hersh dug into her backlog of compositions for material of an intensely personal nature that she felt wouldn't be suitable for her band on her solo debut, Hips and Makers. In stark contrast to her work with Throwing Muses, Hips and Makers is almost entirely acoustic. Hersh embellishes her waifish voice and acoustic guitar with touches of cello and piano on this album, which offers a despairing and introspective tone that fails to submerge her considerable inner strength and fortitude. Recorded in a mere two weeks, this collection of haunting and confessional songs was produced by ex-Patti Smith Group guitarist Lenny Kaye, who has also produced Suzanne Vega. Hersh's voice and lyrical tone, however, are considerably more brittle and coarser than Vega's. The opening track, "Your Ghost," features a duet with R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe.
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10. Me and My Charms

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Performer: Kristin Hersh
Jane Scarpantoni; Performer
Composer: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Other

13. Lurch

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Performer: Kristin Hersh
Jane Scarpantoni; Performer
Composer: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Other

11. Tuesday Night

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Performer: Kristin Hersh
Jane Scarpantoni; Performer
Composer: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Other

7. A Loon

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Performer: Kristin Hersh
Jane Scarpantoni; Performer
Composer: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Other

14. The Cuckoo

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Arranger: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Performer: Kristin Hersh
Jane Scarpantoni; Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

5. Sparky

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Performer: Kristin Hersh
Jane Scarpantoni; Performer
Composer: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Other

9. Close Your Eyes

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Performer: Kristin Hersh
Jane Scarpantoni; Performer
Composer: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Other

8. Velvet Days

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Performer: Kristin Hersh
Jane Scarpantoni; Performer
Composer: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Other

12. The Letter

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Performer: Kristin Hersh
Jane Scarpantoni; Performer
Composer: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Other

4. Sundrops

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Performer: Kristin Hersh
Jane Scarpantoni; Performer
Composer: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Other

6. Houdini Blues

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Performer: Jane Scarpantoni
Kristin Hersh; Performer
Composer: W.j. Hersh
Kristin Hersh; Composer
Lyricist: Kristin Hersh
W.j. Hersh; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kristin Hersh
W.j. Hersh; Other

2. Beestung

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Performer: Kristin Hersh
Jane Scarpantoni; Performer
Composer: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Other

15. Hips and Makers

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Performer: Kristin Hersh
Jane Scarpantoni; Performer
Composer: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Other

3. Teeth

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Performer: Kristin Hersh
Jane Scarpantoni; Performer
Composer: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Other

1. Your Ghost

by Kristin Hersh

Primary Artist: Kristin Hersh; Main Performer
Performer: Michael Stipe
Kristin Hersh
Jane Scarpantoni; Performer
Composer: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kristin Hersh; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 23 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 4000x4000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

13/15 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/15 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Folk, Americana, Alternative, Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Adult Alternative, Indie, Singer-Songwriter

Label

4AD

Music Distribution Service

Beggars Group Digital LTD

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 31, 1994

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5014436400223