Throwing Muses

One of the most strikingly original bands of the college rock era and beyond, Throwing Muses unite post-punk, folk, and country in cathartic and intuitive ways. On the group's stunning 1986 debut, Throwing Muses Kristin Hersh's mercurial voice and lyrics drove their songs' sudden yet organic shifts in mood and tempo, while Tanya Donelly's vocals and guitar added fleeting hints of pop sweetness. Later, the band added more hooks and structure to their music, and songs such as "Dizzy" (from 1989's Hunkpapa), "Counting Backwards" (from 1991's The Real Ramona), and "Bright Yellow G...