A Portable Model Of...
Joan of Arc · 1997
41 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A fragmented exploration of intimacy, blending lo-fi indie rock with experimental soundscapes and unconventional song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Love a Woman (Who Loves Me) — Opening the album, this track sets a tone of vulnerability and emotional transparency, encapsulating the band's ethos of honesty in relationships.
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Count to a Thousand — At over eight minutes long, this track delves into introspective themes with its sprawling arrangement, demonstrating the band's willingness to challenge conventional song lengths and structures.
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Post Coitus Rock — This track stands out for its clever juxtaposition of light-heartedness with weighty subject matter, encapsulating Joan of Arc's ability to blend humor with deeper reflections on intimacy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented exploration of intimacy
- brief bursts of playful energy
- quirky tracks for curious minds
- headphone detail hunting required
- eclectic rhythms and structures
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song formats
- seek consistent pacing throughout
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1997, A Portable Model Of... was Joan of Arc's debut studio album following their formation from the ashes of Chicago's influential band Cap'n Jazz. At this point in their career, the band was still defining their identity amidst the burgeoning emo and indie scenes, showcasing a distinct shift towards more avant-garde compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Sea and Cake· Tortoise· Battles
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Count to a Thousand
The verse shifts between abstract imagery and direct confessional lines, creating a tension that mirrors emotional complexity.
The use of contrasting styles within the same verse highlights the struggle between vulnerability and self-protection, embodying the album's overarching themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Love a Woman (Who Loves Me) 1:59
- 2 The Hands 2:44
- 3 Anne Aviary 5:24
- 4 Let's Wrestle 2:40
- 5 Romulans!Romulans! 1:27
- 6 Post Coitus Rock 3:20
- 7 Count to a Thousand 8:15
- 8 How Wheeling Feels 4:08
- 9 In Pompeii 1:37
- 10 Caliban 3:05
- 11 In Pamplona 1:52
- 12 I Was Born 1:08
- 13 (I Love a Woman) Who Loves Me 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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