The Innocence Mission
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Biography
The Innocence Mission, formed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1986, is an American indie folk band led by Karen Peris (vocals, multi-instrumentalist), her husband Don Peris (guitar), and Mike Bitts (bass). The trio met in 1980 during a school production of Godspell. Their 1989 self-titled debut, produced by Larry Klein, marked their entry into the alternative rock scene, peaking at #167 on the Billboard charts. Follow-up albums Umbrella (1991) and Glow (1995) showcased Karen's evocative songwriting and earned critical acclaim, with "Bright as Yellow" becoming a Modern Rock hit.
Post-1999, the band embraced a simpler folk sound with Birds of My Neighborhood. Their independent releases include Christ Is My Hope (2000) and Befriended (2003). Recent albums, Sun on the Square (2018) and Midwinter Swimmers (2024), highlight their enduring appeal.
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Albums
Top Tracks
- Track Popularity
- Bright as Yellow
- Rhode Island
- The Leaves Lift High
- I Remember Me
- The Lakes of Canada 2019
- You Chase the Light
- Beginning The World
- Now In This Hush
- Someday Coming
- Flags
- Revolving Man
- All the Weather
- Joan
- My Waltzing Days Are Over/Minta's Waltz
- North American Field Song
- Shout for Joy
- Umbrella
- Spring
- Sorry And Glad Together
- Evensong
- Every Hour Here
- Our Harry
- Go
- Everything's Different Now
