All the Pain Money Can Buy
Fastball · 1998
42 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A melodic blend of alternative rock and pop sensibilities infused with storytelling lyricism and catchy hooks.
Why this album works
'All the Pain Money Can Buy' reached No. 24 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA. Its lead single 'The Way' became a top ten hit, gaining critical acclaim and solidifying Fastball’s place in the late '90s alternative rock scene.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 1998, 'All the Pain Money Can Buy' was Fastball's second studio album, following their debut 'Make Your Mama Proud' in 1996. This album marked a significant breakthrough for the band, propelled by the hit single 'The Way', which brought them mainstream attention and commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Beck· Moby· Green Day· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Way Standout 4:17
- 2 Fire Escape Standout 3:21
- 3 Better Than It Was 2:47
- 4 Which Way to the Top? 3:49
- 5 Sooner or Later 2:39
- 6 Warm Fuzzy Feeling 1:55
- 7 Slow Drag 3:37
- 8 G.O.D. (Good Old Days) Standout 3:30
- 9 Charlie, the Methadone Man 3:17
- 10 Out of My Head 2:33
- 11 Damaged Goods 3:01
- 12 Nowhere Road 3:24
- 13 Sweetwater, Texas 3:52
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