Released two EPs, Chains Changed and The Fat Skier

In 1987, Throwing Muses released two EPs , Chains Changed and The Fat Skier , released July 6. These were followed in 1988 by their second studio album , House Tornado , produced by Gary Smith and engineered by Paul Kolderie ; it was recorded at Fort Apache Studios in Cambridge, Massachusetts . The album was released internationally on the 4AD label, except in the United States, where it was released by Sire Records . Sire used a different album cover for its release, as the label was putting a strong promotional push behind the band, and label executives favored a picture of the band over the collage featured on the 4AD release. Both House Tornado and the Fat Skier were combined on a single CD in a later release. The band embarked on a tour of the UK, supported by the Pixies , to support House Tornado .