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Belly - Star

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Star is the debut studio album by Belly, released in 1993 after singer and guitarist Tanya Donelly formed the band following her work with Throwing Muses and the Breeders. The album combines alternative rock with melodic indie pop, using layered guitars, shifting textures, and Donelly's oblique lyrical imagery. It includes the song "Feed the Tree" and represents the band's commercially prominent early period within 1990s American alternative music.

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What bands was Tanya Donelly in before forming Belly?

Tanya Donelly was a founding member of Throwing Muses alongside Kristin Hersh and later joined the Breeders with Kim Deal. She left the Breeders after their 1990 debut album Pod to form Belly as her own project.

What was Belly's biggest single from Star?

'Feed the Tree' was the breakout single from Star, reaching number one on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart in 1993. The song's heavy MTV rotation helped drive Star to commercial success during the alternative rock boom of the early 1990s.

Did Belly release any albums after Star?

Yes, Belly released a second and final studio album called King in 1995 before disbanding. Tanya Donelly then launched a solo career, beginning with her 1997 debut Lovesongs for Underdogs.

Was Star nominated for a Grammy?

Star was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 1994 Grammy Awards. The nomination reflected the album's critical and commercial impact during the peak of the alternative rock movement.

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