To Mother is the first EP by the rock band Babes in Toyland, released July 1, 1991 by Twin/Tone Records. It consists of outtakes from their previous release, Spanking Machine, which were re-recorded and produced by John Loder in London in 1990.
It was a commercial success in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number 1 on the UK Indie Chart, remaining in the number 1 position for ten weeks. The material on To Mother was recorded in 1990 by engineer and producer John Loder at his private home studio (Southern Studios) in the Wood Green area of London.
A childhood photograph of Kat Bjelland‘s mother, Lynne Irene Higginbotham, appears on the album’s cover. Bjelland‘s mother died of pancreatic cancer at the time of the EP’s recording, which influenced the decision of both the artwork and the title.
Tracklist:
- Catatonic
- Mad Pilot
- Primus
- Laugh My Head Off
- Spit to See the Shine
- Ripe
- The Quiet Room (instrumental)
Credits:
Babes in Toyland
Kat Bjelland: vocals, guitar
Michelle Leon: bass
Lori Barbero: drums, vocals
