BEAUTIFUL!| FIRST TIME HEARING Indigo Girls - Closer To Fine REACTION

Heck yeah! This classic album notably included contributions from all four members of fellow Georgians, R.E.M.. The Indigo Girls were considered Folk-Rock/Americana and had a large audience with Alternative and College radio, alongside contemporaries like Tracey Chapman, Suzanne Vega and 10,000 Maniacs (another wonderful female-led band with multiple hits you guys still need to dive into). And as one of the first openly lesbian act of the 1980s (k.d. lang, Melissa Etheridge, and Sophie B. Hawkins didn't come out until the 1990s), The Indigo Girls were like The Beatles for ladies who love ladies. I saw a few of their shows in the 1990s, and their largely female audiences would go ABSOLUTELY BONKERS, screaming and throwing their underwear. It was awesome as heck. As far as the "flute", that was actually an Irish tin whistle, so it fits the St. Paddy's day vibe pretty nicely. You should check out "Galileo" and "Shame on You" next. And to circle back to fellow Folk-Rock/College Rock act (and friends of R.E.M.) 10, 000 Maniacs, you should check out their singles. Natalie Merchant imbues their songs with warmth, but also a strong social responsibility, through their justice-minded, topical lyrics. Listen to "Like the Weather" (about mental illness), "What's the Matter Here?" (about child abuse), "Eat for Two" (about teen pregnancy), "Trouble Me" (about caring for the aging), 'These Are Days" (about the bitter pang of nostalgia), "Candy Everybody Wants" (about capitalism and the media landscape), and their live/unplugged cover of Patti Smith Group's "Because the Night" (okay, this one's just about sex, LOL), which was written by Bruce Springsteen. They have other great covers, too. They covered "Peace Train" by Cat Stevens, "Everyday Is Like Sunday" by Morrissey (you still need to check out the original!), and "More Than This" by Roxy Music (with a new lead singer, after Natalie Merchant went solo in the mid-90s).

They are actually a folk-pop group. HUGELY into the Native American rights movement. I've seen the live twice, once full acoustic, once full electric. Both were AWESOME!! Next please react to my favorite rune of theirs, "Blood and Fire".

You can listen to this a million times and not get tired of it.

Thank you so much! I was one of the people who recommended this, and I'm so psyched to see that you love it! They haven't done many videos, but you'll find all their audio online, and you owe it to yourselves to listen to it all! They're still going strong. They fill every venue they tour and had a new album during the COVID shutdown. I have tickets for them NEXT TUESDAY in Madison, WI!!! 🙂🙂🙂 Amy and Emily are both incredible poets and musicians, and their harmonies can't be beat. They are Grammy winners, amazing and fearless activists for many urgent causes, and committed supporters of new musicians. We'd be a much sadder country without them for the last 35+ years. Keep listening!

This song came out when I was about to graduate college. "I spent four years prostrate to the higher mind, got my paper and I was free". Hope you guys go farther down the rabbit hole. Lots of great songs and lyrics and those harmonies!.

Kudos to whomever sent in this suggestion. Such a talented pair of musicians and lyricists!

I'm an 80s kid, graduated from college in 91. This was a big deal back in the day.

Y’ALL. The Indigo Girls are incredible, and I can sing every single word of this song. Thank you for listening to them!

These women are so so talented. I have had their song "Hammer and a Nail" in most every playlist I have ever had. Please check it out.

I’m so surprised you picked the Indigo Girls, but I am THRILLED. I saw them in Chicago in the 90s when I was in high school. They are one of my all-time faves. Their deep, meaningful lyrics never disappont and their harmonies are masterful…not to mention they were one of the reasons I started to play guitar. So if you like bangers, here are a few: “Land of Canaan” is a raucous, very upbeat rocker. If you liked Closer to Fine, then you’ll love “Least Complicated” is one of my favorites…such a sunny song! Another absolute banger is “Shame on You” which includes banjo, slide guitar, and harmonica. If you want to explore something a little slower and still with deep lyrics “Love’s Recovery” and “The Power of Two” will melt both your hearts. Love you guys and your reactions! 🙌🏻💜

This was beautiful. Watching Amber wrap her brain around this one made me extra happy. Thanks, ya'll.

YES!!! I knew you'd love this one. One of the best songs of the late 80s, one of the best songs period. Amy and Emilie have been rockin' it for almost 40 years, and this is widely regarded as their biggest song. If you dive further down this rabbit hole, "Galileo" is a great song, as is "Hammer and Nail", "Least Complicated" and, if you're feeling adventurous, do their collaboration with P!nk, "Dear. Mr. President".

Their Swamp Ophelia album is one of my favorite albums, start to finish… I recommend ANY song! ❤

I went to an R.E.M. concert and the Indigo Girls were the opening act. They totally blew me away. One of my favorite songs of theirs is Galileo, but there are really so many good ones. I’m glad you’ve discovered them—enjoy the journey! 🙂

You both fulfilled your mission today by listening to this song. It put such a big smile on my face. You'll like their song Power of Two, also. Give it a chance Jay.

Been waiting for this reaction! Love this song. You should also check out “Galileo” by them. Jordan, they’re more Folk Rock. I think they’re both great songwriters but I lean more towards Emily’s songs (the blonde one, who wrote this song). Amber, can you please get back to more Brandi Carlile “The Story” 🙏🏼

Wow. This takes me back. I saw them live many times when I was in college at UGA. Michael Stipe sings on another song ("Kid Fears") on this album and occasionally joined the girls on stage, unannounced. The '80s were a great time to be a college kid in Athens, Georgia.

Yes! Thank you for checking them out. I Love Indigo Girls! Such amazing songwriters, as well as musicians and vocalists. They care deeply about so many social issues. They have an endless list of incredible songs with a range of sound, thought, and emotion... this one is definitely a classic. I can't get enough of their harmonies. 🥰

Indigo Girls are one of my favorite groups. They are a folk duo who challenge you, they don't do 'pop', almost all of their lyrics make you think and reflect, something I find very refreshing in a world of 'let's party' music. Their self titled album is my favorite. Every track is a keeper, I especially like 'Secure Yourself' and 'Kid Fears'. Their vocals and harmonizing is also top notch.

I was a 17 yr old metalhead in 1989 when this came out, and I loved this song then, and still do. You know artists are great when they can get the attention of teenage boys rocking out, and turn their ears to another genre. They're still touring. Seen them twice in the past decade.