The Grotto (album)

The Grotto
Studio album by Kristin Hersh
Released	March 17, 2003
Recorded	June 2002
Genre	Indie rock / Folk
Length	49:29
Label	4AD
Producer	Kristin Hersh
Kristin Hersh chronology
Sunny Border Blue (2001) The Grotto (2003) Learn to Sing Like a Star (2007)

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The Grotto is the sixth solo album released by Kristin Hersh. It was released on 17 March 2003 on 4AD records, simultaneously with the Throwing Muses (2003) record. It features Howe Gelb on piano and Andrew Bird on violin. Kristin Hersh produced the album as well as playing all other instruments. The album peaked at #39 on the US's Billboard Top Independent Albums Chart.

Track listing

1. "Sno Cat"
2. "Deep Wilson"
3. "Snake Oil"
4. "Vanishing Twin"
5. "SRB"
6. "Silver Sun"
7. "Vitamins V"
8. "Arnica Montana"
9. "Milk Street"
10. "Ether"

External links

• The Grotto at 4AD
• The Grotto at the official online store
• Three free songs at the artists site