Return of the Frog Queen

by Jeremy Enigk

Return of the Frog Queen cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 23 July 1996
  • Label: Sub Pop
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 47:23
  • Community rating: 3.73/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following the sudden disbandment of Sunny Day Real Estate, frontman Jeremy Enigk debuted with a lush, heavily orchestrated solo record. 'Return of the Frog Queen' contrasts delicate acoustic balladry with sweeping string arrangements, exploring deeply spiritual and existential themes.

Genres

Descriptors: existential, christian, atmospheric, orchestral, chamber

Tracklist

  1. Abegail Anne (3:01)
  2. Return of the Frog Queen (3:30)
  3. Lewis Hollow (1:58)
  4. Lizard (3:14)
  5. Carnival (4:03)
  6. Call Me Steam (2:48)
  7. Explain (3:29)
  8. Shade and the Black Hat (4:58)
  9. Fallen Heart (2:23)
  10. Abegail Anne - The End Sessions (3:04)
  11. Return of the Frog Queen - The End Sessions (3:25)
  12. Lizard - The End Sessions (3:22)
  13. Carnival - The End Sessions (3:52)
  14. Explain - The End Sessions (4:11)

Credits

  • Fred Hawkinson - bass trombone
  • Christine Gunn - cello
  • Joe Bichsel - cello
  • Joe LeBlanc - clarinet
  • Anna Doak - double bass [upright bass]
  • Laura Sperling - flute, piccolo flute
  • Roberta Newland - flute, piccolo flute
  • Bruce Dorcy - french horn

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