Belly

The Profile

Belly is an American alternative rock band formed by Tanya Donelly in Boston in 1992. Their debut album Star (1993) was released on Sire/Reprise and contains several tracks frequently highlighted by reviewers. King followed and has been described by some reviewers as an underrated major album of the period.

Tanya Donelly had previously been a member of Throwing Muses and the Breeders. Star was released in 1993 on Sire/Reprise. King followed in the 1990s; the band disbanded soon after that release and later reunited, returning with new material including Dove.

Belly, formed by Tanya Donelly in Boston in 1992, earned praise for songwriting and several standout tracks on Star. King is regarded by some reviewers as an underrated high point. Reviews note strong melodies and occasional formulaic moments, with Star called catchy but a bit long.