The Grotto (album)

The Grotto
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 17, 2003
RecordedJune–December 2002
GenreIndie rock, folk
Length49:29
Label4AD
ProducerKristin Hersh
Kristin Hersh chronology
Sunny Border Blue
(2001)
The Grotto
(2003)
Learn to Sing Like a Star
(2007)

The Grotto is the sixth solo album released by Kristin Hersh. It was released on 17 March 2003 on 4AD records, simultaneously with the self-titled album from Hersh's band, Throwing Muses. 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.