Red Heaven is a studio album by the American band Throwing Muses, released in 1992.[2][3] It peaked at number 13 on the UK Albums Chart.[4] Throwing Muses promoted the album by touring with the Flaming Lips.[5] "Firepile" was released as a single.[6]
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| Released | 1992 | |||
| Recorded | January–May 1992 | |||
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| Genre | Alternative rock[1] | |||
| Length | 39:56 | |||
| Label | 4AD, Sire, Warner Bros. | |||
| Producer | Throwing Muses, Steve Boyer | |||
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Production
editThe album was produced by Throwing Muses and Steve Boyer.[7] It was the band's first album after the departure of Tanya Donelly.[8] Bob Mould sings a duet with Kristin Hersh on "Dio".[9] Hersh played a Kramer guitar on many of the songs.[10]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [11] |
| Calgary Herald | C[12] |
| Chicago Tribune | [8] |
| The Indianapolis Star | [13] |
The Calgary Herald opined that "Kristin Hersh's angry and powerful lyrics are silenced by sterile and emotionless music."[12] The Orlando Sentinel noted that "the slow, creepy 'Carnival Wig' is an eerie cross between John Lurie's soundtrack work and Nick Cave-style blues."[14] The Indianapolis Star wrote: "Despair, loneliness and anger seep through these songs, but catching a precise meaning in Hersh's opaque lyrics is like trying to snatch up a tadpole in a muddy creek."[13]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Kristin Hersh
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Furious" | 3:52 |
| 2. | "Firepile" | 3:11 |
| 3. | "Dio" | 2:51 |
| 4. | "Dirty Water" | 3:37 |
| 5. | "Stroll" | 0:58 |
| 6. | "Pearl" | 5:36 |
| 7. | "Summer St." | 2:16 |
| 8. | "Vic" | 1:08 |
| 9. | "Backroad" | 3:48 |
| 10. | "The Visit" | 3:48 |
| 11. | "Dovey" | 0:55 |
| 12. | "Rosetta Stone" | 3:31 |
| 13. | "Carnival Wig" | 4:11 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Juno" | 2:48 |
| 2. | "Marriage Tree" | 2:51 |
| 3. | "Pearl" | 4:01 |
| 4. | "Stand Up / Dovey / Mexican Women" | 3:40 |
| 5. | "Run Letter" | 3:14 |
| 6. | "Soap & Water" | 2:28 |
| 7. | "Rabbits Dying" | 3:55 |
| 8. | "Cry Baby Cry" | 3:16 |
| 9. | "Counting Backwards / Handsome Woman" | 4:25 |
| 10. | "Take" | 4:58 |
| 11. | "Soul Soldier" | 3:13 |
| 12. | "Bea" | 4:09 |
| 13. | "Delicate Cutters" | 4:41 |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from liner notes.
- Kristin Hersh – guitars, vocals
- David Narcizo – drums, backing vocals
Additional musicians
- Leslie Langston – bass guitar
- Bob Mould – vocals on "Dio"
Technical personnel
- Throwing Muses – production
- Steve Boyer – production, engineering
- Paul Q. Kolderie – production assistance
- Artie Smith – production assistance
- Victor Deyglio – engineering assistance
- Howie Weinberg – mastering
- Christine Cano – package design, front cover artwork
- Kristin Hersh – front cover artwork
- David Narcizo – handwritten lyrics
- Michael Lavine – band photography
Charts
edit| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[4] | 13 |
References
edit- ^ Sullivan, Jim (14 Dec 1992). "Muses hit the mark with mix of rage and reflection". Living. The Boston Globe. p. 38.
- ^ Boehm, Mike (13 Aug 1992). "Down Two But Tougher Than Ever". OC Live. Los Angeles Times. p. 8.
- ^ "The week ahead". Features. The Guardian. 3 Sep 1992.
- ^ a b "Throwing Muses". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ Condran, Ed (24 Oct 1992). "Throwing Muses: More Would Have Been More". The Morning Call. p. A72.
- ^ Robins, Wayne (10 Dec 1992). "The Secret Heart of Kristin Hersh". Part II. Newsday. p. 86.
- ^ "Red Heaven by Throwing Muses". Billboard. Vol. 104, no. 37. Sep 12, 1992. p. 48.
- ^ a b Caro, Mark (8 Oct 1992). "Throwing Muses Red Heaven". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
- ^ "Overthrown Muses; Zippy Flaming Lips". The Washington Post. 23 Oct 1992. p. N16.
- ^ Ransom, Kevin (Jan 1993). "Throwing Muses". Guitar Player. 27 (1): 15.
- ^ Phares, Heather. "Red Heaven - Throwing Muses". AllMusic. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ a b Alberts, Sheldon (16 Aug 1992). "Recent Releases". Calgary Herald. p. C2.
- ^ a b Hall, Steve (30 Oct 1992). "Throwing Muses Red Heaven". The Indianapolis Star. p. D5.
- ^ Gettelman, Parry (4 Sep 1992). "Throwing Muses". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. p. 6.
- ^ "Albums And Tracks Of The Year: 1992". NME. October 10, 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
External links
edit- Red Heaven at Discogs (list of releases)
- Red Heaven at MusicBrainz (list of releases)