Black Fingernails, Red Wine
Eskimo Joe · 2006
42 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of alternative rock and catchy melodies capturing the essence of youthful angst and nostalgia.
Why this album works
'Black Fingernails, Red Wine' peaked at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and received multiple nominations at the ARIA Music Awards, including Album of the Year. Its lead single, 'Black Fingernails, Red Wine,' became a defining track for the band and solidified their place in the Australian alternative rock landscape.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments youthful angst and nostalgia for evening drives
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Black Fingernails, Red Wine' was Eskimo Joe's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'A Song Is a City' in 2004. The album marked a significant moment in their career as they transitioned from indie darlings to mainstream recognition within the Australian music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Powderfinger· Pendulum· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· Midnight Oil· The Church· Tame Impala· Birds of Tokyo· Crowded House
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Comfort You Standout 3:20
- 2 New York Standout 3:52
- 3 Black Fingernails, Red Wine Standout 4:09
- 4 Breaking Up 3:23
- 5 Setting Sun 3:52
- 6 London Bombs 3:51
- 7 Sarah 3:29
- 8 This Is Pressure 4:09
- 9 Beating Like a Drum 3:03
- 10 Reprise 1:59
- 11 Suicide Girl 3:04
- 12 How Does It Feel 4:29
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