Kristin Hersh - Crooked [Indie Exclusive, Orange]

A defining figure in feminist indie rock, Kristin Hersh has built a career on fearless honesty and idiosyncratic songcraft, and Crooked stands as one of her most intimate works. The album traces a period of profound change in Hersh’s life, from the physical and emotional impact of acupuncture therapy that helped cure a serious illness, to the shadow of loss that looms over songs like “Flooding,” later understood as a quiet premonition of the sudden death of her close friend Vic Chesnutt.

Musically sparse yet emotionally overwhelming, Crooked highlights Hersh’s raw vocals, jagged acoustic guitar work, and a lyrical style that is poetic, provocative, and often unsettling. The album unfolds like a private journal set to music, rewarding close listening with moments of stark beauty and emotional clarity.

This Record Store Day 2019 Indie Exclusive pressing on orange vinyl brings renewed attention to a singular album that bridges literature, music, and lived experience. Limited to just 1,000 copies in the U.S., it is an essential release for longtime fans of Kristin Hersh, admirers of uncompromising indie songwriting, and collectors seeking meaningful, deeply human records.