Kristin Hersh - The Grotto (2003)

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.

In 2003, she released The Grotto, an acoustic solo album of song sketches with personal lyrics set in Providence, RI, with Andrew Bird on violin and Howe Gelb on piano. On the same date a self-titled album by Throwing Muses was also released, the first since Limbo. Both were recorded at Steve Rizzo's studio in Rhode Island. When Narcizo was unable to tour on a full-time basis due to other commitments, Hersh formed her power rock trio 50FootWave. Her touring appearances and recording efforts in 2004 and 2005 centered around both 50 Foot Wave and her solo career.

Track List:
01. Sno Cat 03:37
02. Deep Wilson 04:18
03. Snake Oil 03:53
04. Vanishing Twin 03:35
05. SRB 04:50
06. Silver Sun 05:32
07. Vitamins V 06:33
08. Arnica Montana 05:36
09. Milk Street 05:56
10. Ether 05:39