The Fat Skier is a mini-album by Throwing Muses, released on 6 July 1987 on the 4AD label in the UK and licensed to Sire Records in the US.Strong, Martin C. (2003) The Great Indie Discography, Canongate, , p. 546 It played at 33 ⅓ RPM on the A-side (the first six tracks) and at 45 RPM on the B-side (a new version of "Soul Soldier", a song which first appeared on their debut album). It reached number two in the Independent Albums Chart in the UK.Lazell, Barry (1998) Indie Hits 1980–1989, Cherry Red Books, , p. 233
Track listing All songs written by Kristin Hersh except where noted
"Garoux des Larmes" – 2:37 "Pools in Eyes" – 3:20 (Tanya Donelly) "A Feeling" – 3:09 "Soap and Water" – 2:26 "And a She-Wolf After the War" – 3:31 "You Cage" – 1:41 "Soul Soldier" – 8:48
Personnel Kristin Hersh – guitars, vocals Tanya Donelly – guitars, vocals Leslie Langston – bass David Narcizo – drums, percussion
Production Producer: Mark Van Hecke Engineer: Warren Bruleigh Mixing: Hideki Sunada for Mission Control Mastering: Greg Calbi
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