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Blank-Wave Arcade

The Faint · 1999

25 min · 9 tracks · indie rock

A frenetic blend of post-punk rhythms and synth-driven melodies that captures late '90s underground energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fast-paced bursts of energy
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • playful yet edgy atmosphere
  • for late-night parties

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, drawn-out pieces
  • need slow and soothing sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Blank-Wave Arcade' was The Faint's debut album, introducing their distinctive sound during a time when the indie rock scene was thriving. This album set the stage for their future work and marked their emergence in the Nebraska music scene, showcasing a new wave of electronic influences.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sex Is Personal 3:37
  • 2 Call Call 2:26
  • 3 Worked Up So Sexual 2:40
  • 4 Cars Pass in Cold Blood 2:40
  • 5 Casual Sex 3:15
  • 6 Victim Convenience 2:55
  • 7 Sealed Human 3:06
  • 8 In Concert 2:19
  • 9 The Passives 2:41

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