{"product_id":"sugar-on-blackstone","title":"Kristin Hersh - Sugar On Blackstone [CD]","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKristin Hersh - Sugar On Blackstone [CD]\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSugar On Blackstone\u003c\/em\u003e is a darker yet delicately rendered work from Kristin Hersh, standing as an essential entry in her acclaimed and ever-evolving body of work. This deeply personal and emotionally expansive album explores profound themes including life and death, enrichment and poverty, and the defining moments of childhood that echo into adult life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum Themes and Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe record reflects on the lasting bonds between musicians, family, and friends, and how specific sounds, places, and memories can vividly bring someone back into focus. Rooted in Providence, Rhode Island, the album draws heavily from Hersh’s reflections on home, displacement, and memory, tracing the emotional weight of returning to familiar places shaped by grief, survival, and resilience. The title references Blackstone Boulevard and Hope Street in Providence, symbolizing both loss and endurance. Written in the aftermath of personal tragedy and against a backdrop of constant travel and wildfires, the album carries an unsettled atmosphere, yet finds moments of tenderness and connection within the darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollaborators\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded at Stable Sound Studios, Hersh is joined by longtime collaborators Rob Ahlers (50FOOTWAVE) on drums and cellist Pete Harvey (Throwing Muses). The resulting collection balances fragility with force, and intimacy with tension, creating a stark yet warm sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA poignant and expansive rock album radiating strength in vulnerability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplores themes of memory, displacement, and resilience rooted in Providence, Rhode Island.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures longtime collaborators Rob Ahlers and Pete Harvey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePresented in the English language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSugar On Blackstone\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful statement that radiates strength through vulnerability, making it a crucial addition for fans of Kristin Hersh's evolving musical journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kristin Hersh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57640656896382,"sku":"B0H37S91Z9","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/81Ti6Mw91ML_bbe71b71-41ac-4f38-a5f9-050431f98e1e.jpg?v=1783116173","url":"https:\/\/ca.yachew.com\/fr\/products\/sugar-on-blackstone","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}