At Least, at Last
The Posies · 2000
236 min · 66 tracks · alternative rock
A collection of raw, introspective demos and live performances that capture the Posies' melodic essence with an unfiltered edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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Flood of Sunshine — This track exemplifies the Posies' knack for infectious melodies paired with introspective lyrics, showcasing their characteristic sound during an era of musical experimentation.
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Dream All Day — A quintessential Posies anthem, this song captures their ability to blend catchy hooks with thoughtful songwriting, making it a standout among their catalog.
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Suddenly Mary — With its lush harmonies and emotive delivery, this track encapsulates the essence of the band's melodic style and remains a fan favorite throughout their career.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate moments of raw emotion
- dynamic exploration with varied pacing
- reflective listening during quiet times
- live tracks capturing spontaneous energy
- demos revealing creative vulnerability
Maybe skip if you
- seeking polished studio production
- prefer short, radio-friendly songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, At Least, at Last arrives during a transitional period for The Posies following their 1998 album, Amazing Disgrace. This compilation showcases their evolution as songwriters while providing fans with a glimpse into the creative process behind their earlier work. The album compiles various demos and live recordings, emphasizing the band's alternative rock roots as they navigated through changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Jayhawks· Big Star· Matthew Sweet
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Believe in Something Other (live) 4:37
- 2 I Don’t Want to Talk to You (demo) 3:19
- 3 Help Yourself (demo) 3:54
- 4 Thinking Outloud (demo) 4:57
- 5 Apology (Ken’s demo) 3:19
- 6 I May Hate You Sometimes (live) 3:00
- 7 Keep Me Guessing 3:39
- 8 Diary of an Insecure Girl (demo) 4:34
- 9 Now They Want Your Head (demo) 3:34
- 10 What Am I Supposed to Do 3:36
- 11 Any Other Way (demo) 3:43
- 12 Suddenly Mary (demo) 3:35
- 13 Apology (Jon’s demo) 5:17
- 14 Beck’s Bolero 2:49
- 15 21 3:03
- 16 This One’s Taken 3:23
- 17 Magnifying Mirror 3:28
- 18 Ramblin’ Rose (live) 2:39
- 19 Spite and Malice (intro) 0:27
Disc 2
- 1 Flood of Sunshine 10:12
- 2 Dream All Day 3:15
- 3 Will You Ever Ease Your Mind 3:31
- 4 Ever Since I Was Alone 3:00
- 5 Going Going Gone 3:31
- 6 Forrest Recovery 2:50
- 7 Sullen Waistcoat 4:19
- 8 Depression Child 3:45
- 9 Solar Sister 3:24
- 10 Finally See It Right 3:13
- 11 Earlier Than Expected 3:42
- 12 Ladies and Gentlemen 3:19
- 13 When Mute Tongues Can Speak 3:52
- 14 Lights Out 4:25
- 15 How She Lied by Living 4:43
- 16 Fete Le Muzz 3:35
- 17 Velvet Monkey Theme 2:47
Disc 3
- 1 Trace My Falls (demo) 4:16
- 2 Burn & Shine (French radio 1993) 3:34
- 3 Dreaming (2 Meter Sessies, Dutch radio/TV 11.1.93) 3:10
- 4 Wiggly World (outtake) 2:45
- 5 Come Along and Dance (demo) 2:40
- 6 Revelation to Follow (demo) 2:51
- 7 Daily Mutilation (demo) 3:22
- 8 You’re the Beautiful One (demo) 5:19
- 9 World (demo) 3:51
- 10 Pay You Back in Time (demo) 4:27
- 11 Throwaway (demo) 3:59
- 12 Sad to Be Aware (demo) 3:22
- 13 Everybody Is a Fucking Liar (demo) 3:34
- 14 Somehow Everything (demo) 3:12
- 15 Fight It (If You Want) (demo) 2:37
- 16 Oh Michael (demo) 3:34
Disc 4
- 1 Hate Song 3:14
- 2 Broken Record 2:14
- 3 Terrorized 4:11
- 4 The Star Spangled Banner 1:17
- 5 Surrender 4:23
- 6 What’s Going Ahn 3:23
- 7 Grant Hart 2:03
- 8 Ontario 2:46
- 9 Oceanic Exploration 2:39
- 10 Start a Life 5:42
- 11 Flavor of the Month 2:56
- 12 Solar Sister 4:39
- 13 Golden Blunders 2:55
- 14 Suddenly Mary 3:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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