On this day February 28 1989 Indigo Girls released their second studio album, Indigo Girls, which became their breakthrough record. The album reached number 22 on the US Billboard 200, introducing the folk-rock duo to a wider audience and earning them critical acclaim.
Featuring the hit Closer to Fine, the album showcased Amy Ray and Emily Saliers' signature harmonies and introspective songwriting. Closer to Fine became their most recognizable song, receiving major radio airplay and cementing its place as an anthem of the late 80s folk-rock revival. Other standout tracks included Kid Fears featuring backing vocals from Michael Stipe of R.E.M., and Secure Yourself, which highlighted their deeply personal and poetic lyricism.
The album’s success helped Indigo Girls win the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1990, solidifying them as one of the most influential folk duos of their generation. Over the years, the album has remained a fan favorite, with its themes of self-discovery and resilience continuing to resonate.
Fun fact: Closer to Fine became a staple of Indigo Girls' live performances and has been covered by various artists, including Brandi Carlile, who frequently performs it with them on stage.
Trivia question: The Indigo Girls won a Grammy for their self-titled album, but can you name the city where Amy Ray and Emily Saliers first met and formed the duo?
Featuring the hit Closer to Fine, the album showcased Amy Ray and Emily Saliers' signature harmonies and introspective songwriting. Closer to Fine became their most recognizable song, receiving major radio airplay and cementing its place as an anthem of the late 80s folk-rock revival. Other standout tracks included Kid Fears featuring backing vocals from Michael Stipe of R.E.M., and Secure Yourself, which highlighted their deeply personal and poetic lyricism.
The album’s success helped Indigo Girls win the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1990, solidifying them as one of the most influential folk duos of their generation. Over the years, the album has remained a fan favorite, with its themes of self-discovery and resilience continuing to resonate.
Fun fact: Closer to Fine became a staple of Indigo Girls' live performances and has been covered by various artists, including Brandi Carlile, who frequently performs it with them on stage.
Trivia question: The Indigo Girls won a Grammy for their self-titled album, but can you name the city where Amy Ray and Emily Saliers first met and formed the duo?
