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Liz Phair

Figurehead for the indie singer/songwriter movement whose confrontational and controversial subject matter proved highly influential.
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Album Highlights

  • Funstyle
    Liz Phair
    Funstyle
  • Somebody's Miracle
    Liz Phair
    Somebody's Miracle
  • Girly-Sound to Guyville
    Liz Phair
    Girly-Sound to Guyville
  • Soberish
    Liz Phair
    Soberish
  • whitechocolatespaceegg
    Liz Phair
    whitechocolatespaceegg
  • Liz Phair
    Liz Phair
    Liz Phair
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Artists Moods

  • Gutsy
  • Ironic
  • Literate
  • Provocative
  • Sexual
  • Bittersweet
  • Confident
  • Confrontational
  • Cynical/Sarcastic
  • Freewheeling
  • Humorous
  • Quirky
  • Reflective
  • Rousing
  • Sexy
  • Stylish
  • Witty
  • Wry
  • Brash
  • Melancholy
  • Playful
  • Poignant
  • Refined
  • Snide
  • Summery
  • Theatrical
  • Acerbic
  • Bravado
  • Cathartic
  • Celebratory
  • Detached
  • Irreverent
  • Sophisticated
  • Sprawling
  • Intimate

Artists Themes

  • Breakup
  • Jealousy
  • Empowerment
  • Girls Night Out
  • Reflection

Liz Phair
photo credit: Elizabeth Weinberg

Liz Phair - Artist Details

Active

1990s - 2020s

Born

April 17, 1967 in New Haven, CT

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Adult Alternative Pop/Rock Alternative Pop/Rock Alternative/Indie Rock Indie Rock Lo-Fi Alternative Singer/Songwriter

Also Known As

Elizabeth Clark Phair
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