Belly “Star” CD (1993)

Details: Belly’s debut album on CD (Sire/Reprise) in 1993.  Description: “The quartet's breakout hit ‘Feed The Tree’, propelled Tanya to Gap ad icon, Star to gold status, and Belly to double Grammy nominations. Belly was named after Tanya's favorite word – chosen because, as she said back then, "it's both pretty and ugly" (a paradox that her songs often explored) – but it was a band in the truest sense: the secret to their chemistry lay in the mix of personalities. First there was Tanya herself, a shy, pretty, self-confessed "art chick" with hotshot credentials – she'd already co-founded the legendary Throwing Muses with her step-sister Kristin Hersh, then helped Kim Deal launch The Breeders. Next up were the Gorman brothers, childhood skate-punk friends of Tanya's who'd both spent time in Newport hardcore bands. Lead guitarist Tom brought his brooding intensity and power-pop licks to the table, while younger sibling Chris was the surfer boy drummer with an art degree, contributing end