Amazing Disgrace
The Posies · 1996
53 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
A raw exploration of emotional turmoil wrapped in jangly guitars and melodic hooks.
Why this album works
'Amazing Disgrace' received praise for its introspective songwriting and has been recognized as a key album in the alternative rock genre of the mid-90s. It solidified The Posies' reputation as influential songwriters, garnering attention from both fans and critics alike, and contributing to their legacy within the power pop and alternative scenes.
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Amazing Disgrace' was The Posies' fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record 'Frosting on the Beater'. At this stage, the band was navigating the challenges of maintaining relevance in a changing musical landscape while experimenting with darker lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Linkin Park· Green Day· Moby· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· R.E.M.· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Daily Mutilation 4:04
- 2 Ontario 2:38
- 3 Throwaway 3:53
- 4 Please Return It 3:31
- 5 Hate Song Standout 4:06
- 6 Precious Moments Standout 3:47
- 7 Fight It (If You Want) 3:04
- 8 Everybody Is a Fucking Liar Standout 3:15
- 9 World 3:57
- 10 Grant Hart 2:25
- 11 Broken Record 2:40
- 12 The Certainty 2:28
- 13 Song #1 5:38
- 14 ¿Will You Ever Ease Your Mind? 3:51
- 15 Terrorized 4:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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