Dream All Day: The Best of the Posies
The Posies · 2000
76 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic harmonies and jangly guitars capture the essence of 90s alternative rock nostalgia.
Why this album works
This compilation not only highlights The Posies' influential sound but also reflects their impact on the power pop genre, influencing bands like Fountains of Wayne and Death Cab for Cutie. 'Dream All Day' received positive reviews, with critics praising its cohesive selection of tracks that encapsulate the band's legacy during a time when nostalgia for 90s alt-rock was resurging.
- Best for
- nostalgic melodies for reflection dynamic journey with peaks for road trip vibes
- Context
- By the release of 'Dream All Day: The Best of the Posies' in 2000, The Posies had established themselves as key players in the alternative rock scene, following their critically acclaimed album 'Amazing Disgrace' (1996). This compilation album features tracks spanning their career, showcasing their evolution from power pop roots to more experimental sounds. It served as a retrospective before they took a hiatus, marking a significant moment for fans and newcomers alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Linkin Park· Green Day· Moby· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· R.E.M.· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Big Mouth 2:27
- 2 Golden Blunders Standout 4:28
- 3 Any Other Way 4:08
- 4 Suddenly Mary 4:12
- 5 Spite and Malice 2:59
- 6 I Am the Cosmos Standout 4:13
- 7 King Midas in Reverse 5:28
- 8 Dream All Day 3:04
- 9 Solar Sister 3:20
- 10 Flavor of the Month Standout 2:36
- 11 Definite Door 4:03
- 12 Coming Right Along 6:20
- 13 Going, Going, Gone 3:31
- 14 Ontario 2:39
- 15 Throwaway 3:52
- 16 Please Return It 3:29
- 17 Sad to Be Aware 4:15
- 18 Everybody Is a Fucking Liar 3:15
- 19 Flood of Sunshine 8:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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