Sun Racket

Sun Racket is a studio album by American alternative rock band Throwing Muses, released in 2020. It is their tenth studio album and the first since 2013's Purgatory/Paradise.

The album is characterized by its dense, complex arrangements and Kristin Hersh's signature idiosyncratic songwriting style. Musically, it is often described as experimental and challenging, incorporating elements of art rock, noise rock, and post-punk. The songs feature unconventional song structures, dissonant harmonies, and Hersh's stream-of-consciousness lyrical style.

Themes explored in Sun Racket include memory, identity, and the passage of time. The album has been noted for its introspective and often unsettling atmosphere, reflecting Hersh's personal experiences and observations.

The band Throwing Muses, fronted by Kristin Hersh, has been influential in the alternative rock scene since the 1980s. Sun Racket continues their tradition of creating unique and challenging music that defies easy categorization. The core lineup of the band on this album includes Kristin Hersh, David Narcizo, and Bernard Georges.