Throwing Muses is known for performing music with shifting tempos, creative chord progressions, unorthodox song structures, and surreal lyrics. The group was set apart from other contemporary acts by Hersh's stark, candid writing style; Donelly's pop stylings and vocal harmonies; and David Narcizo's unusual drumming techniques eschewing use of cymbals. Hallucinatory, febrile songs by Hersh occasionally touched on the subject of mental illness, more often drawing portraits of characters from daily life or addressing relationships.
Donelly left the band in 1991 and was a member of The Breeders and Belly, before starting to perform solo. She also contributed vocals to the Throwing Muses self-titled album in 2003. Hersh has also worked solo, and fronts the power trio 50 Foot Wave (which also includes Muses bassist Bernard Georges). Narcizo works in graphic design and has a musical project Lakuna.
In March 2003, Throwing Muses came back with their eighth album, Throwing Muses, which also saw the return of Tanya Donelly who provided backing vocals on the album. A greatest hits compilation titled Anthology was released in 2011. The band's ninth album, Purgatory / Paradise was released on October 29, 2013 in the UK and November 11 in the US. In early 2014, the band toured a few U.S. cities, with Donelly opening for the East Coast dates.
Vic
Throwing Muses Lyrics
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As the lyrics provided for the song "Vic" by Throwing Muses are non-existent, it is impossible to provide an interpretation. However, the instrumental aspect of the song can be analyzed. The absence of lyrics allows for the listener to focus on the mood and emotions conveyed through the instrumentation. The song begins with a quiet, contemplative guitar melody, which builds to include additional instruments, such as a drum kit and a bass guitar. As the song progresses, the instrumentation becomes increasingly layered and layered, creating a sense of intensity and urgency. The use of dissonant chords and atonal melodies adds an element of unpredictability and tension to the song. In all, the instrumental aspect of "Vic" is a powerful demonstration of Throwing Muses' musical prowess and their ability to convey emotion without the use of lyrics.
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Written by: KRISTIN HERSH
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