Comfort
Failure · 1992
37 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · art rock · space rock
A sprawling blend of heavy guitars and atmospheric textures that envelops the listener in a haunting sonic landscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on September 15, 1992, 'Comfort' was Failure's debut album, marking their entry into the alternative rock scene. At this point, they were establishing their sound after forming in 1990 and prior to achieving wider recognition with their later works.
- If you like
- alternative rock, art rock, space rock
Comfort is an album by Failure, released in 1992. A sprawling blend of heavy guitars and atmospheric textures that envelops the listener in a haunting sonic landscape. 'Comfort' was influential in shaping the alternative rock genre of the early '90s, receiving positive reviews and gaining a cult following. It helped pave the way for the band's subsequent success and is often cited as a precursor to the heavier sounds that would characterize later grunge and post-rock music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Comfort sound like?
A sprawling blend of heavy guitars and atmospheric textures that envelops the listener in a haunting sonic landscape. Rooted in alternative rock and art rock.
What makes Comfort by Failure notable?
'Comfort' was influential in shaping the alternative rock genre of the early '90s, receiving positive reviews and gaining a cult following. It helped pave the way for the band's subsequent success and is often cited as a precursor to the heavier sounds that would characterize later grunge and post-rock music. Released on September 15, 1992, 'Comfort' was Failure's debut album, marking their entry into the alternative rock scene. At this point, they were establishing their sound after forming in 1990 and prior to achieving wider recognition with their later works.
Who is Comfort for?
Comfort works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Comfort?
Comfort has 10 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Submission Standout 3:23
- 2 Macaque Standout 4:59
- 3 Something 2:53
- 4 Screen Man 6:15
- 5 Swallow 2:31
- 6 Muffled Snaps 3:55
- 7 Kindred 2:21
- 8 Pro‐Catastrophe 3:09
- 9 Princess 1:21
- 10 Salt Wound Standout 6:34
Release Date
September 15, 1992
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
37 min 22 sec
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