The 6ths
The 6ths was a band created by Stephin Merritt in 1993. The band featured
different artists singing each track on their albums. Their debut album, Wasps'
Nests, was released in 1995 and included notable indie-rockers such as Barbara
Manning, Mary Timony, and Dean Wareham. The second studio album, Hyacinths and
Thistles, came out in 2000 with collaborations from Bob Mould, Sally Timms, and
Gary Numan. The single, "Falling Out of Love (With You)" from Wasps' Nests was
featured on the children's show The Adventures of Pete and Pete. The band's name
and album titles were chosen for t...
