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Because We Hate You

The Young Fresh Fellows · 2001

87 min · 26 tracks · alternative rock

A raucous blend of garage rock energy and quirky, tongue-in-cheek lyrics that captures youthful rebellion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quirky humor with youthful rebellion
  • dynamic journey with playful twists
  • short bursts of energetic fun
  • for spontaneous gatherings
  • wave-like pacing keeps it engaging

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek polished, serious compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Because We Hate You' was The Young Fresh Fellows' fifth studio album, following their 1997 record 'Tolerate'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound while maintaining a loyal fanbase nurtured by their energetic live performances and distinctive songwriting style.
Stylistic neighbors
The Minus 5· The Posies· They Might Be Giants

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Barky’s Spiritual Store 1:42
  • 2 Lonely Spartanburg Flower Store 3:19
  • 3 I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonite 2:50
  • 4 For the Love of a Girl 2:54
  • 5 Fuselage 3:16
  • 6 My Drum Set 1:48
  • 7 Worthless 4:04
  • 8 She’s a Book 1:17
  • 9 Good Times Rock ’n’ Roll 3:12
  • 10 Little Bell 2:36
  • 11 Summerland 3:03
  • 12 Mamie Dunn, Employee of the Month 2:25
  • 13 Your Truth, Our Lies 3:41
  • 14 The Ballad of Only You and the Can Prevent Forest Fires 4:42

Disc 2

  • 1 Great News Around You 4:24
  • 2 Got You 3:50
  • 3 Ghost Tarts of Stockholm 3:30
  • 4 The Rifleman 3:52
  • 5 You Don’t Mean It 3:14
  • 6 A Thousand Years Away 3:06
  • 7 The Amazing Dolphin Boy 2:41
  • 8 Thirsty Bird 2:18
  • 9 One Bar at a Time 2:58
  • 10 John Barleycorn Must Live 4:46
  • 11 Desperate for Someone 4:38
  • 12 Your Day Will Come (Parts 1 & 2) 7:10

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