Easy Come Easy Go 1994–2000 cover

Easy Come Easy Go 1994–2000

Starflyer 59 · 2000

125 min · 35 tracks · alternative rock

A melodic blend of dream pop and lo-fi rock, infused with introspective lyrics and shimmering guitar tones.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Blue Collar Love — This track opens the album with its jangly guitars and relatable narrative about love in everyday life, establishing the band's signature sound.
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    Duel Overhead Cam — Featuring ethereal melodies and layered instrumentation, this song represents the band's ability to merge introspective themes with catchy hooks, showcasing their artistic range.
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    I Drive a Lot — As one of the most recognizable tracks from their catalog, it encapsulates the band's blend of personal storytelling with a laid-back musical style that resonates with listeners.
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    Fell in Love at 22 — The nostalgic reflection on young love and its complexities captures the essence of youth, making it a memorable highlight of the compilation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • laid-back introspection with melodies
  • dynamic journey through varied pacing
  • for reflective afternoon drives
  • home listening for quiet moments
  • captivating storytelling in each track

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking high-energy party vibes
  • wanting instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 5, 2000, 'Easy Come Easy Go 1994–2000' serves as a compilation album for Starflyer 59, gathering tracks from their earlier works while presenting a transitional phase in their career. This album comes after their fourth studio album 'Learning to Breathe' and captures the essence of their evolution in sound during the late 90s.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Blue Collar Love 4:04
  • 2 Monterey 3:00
  • 3 Hazelwould 2:54
  • 4 A Housewife Love Song 4:12
  • 5 Duel Overhead Cam 4:38
  • 6 You’re Mean 2:05
  • 7 The Voyager 4:37
  • 8 The Hearttaker 4:06
  • 9 Harmony 4:21
  • 10 I Drive a Lot 3:14
  • 11 We’re the Ordinary 4:13
  • 12 Fell in Love at 22 2:32
  • 13 Play the “C” Chord 4:15
  • 14 No New Kinda Story 3:49
  • 15 20 Dollar Bills 2:15

Disc 2

  • 1 I Was 17 3:53
  • 2 All Done Wrong 3:26
  • 3 Elijah the Prophet 4:22
  • 4 When No One Calls 3:17
  • 5 Next Time Around 5:19
  • 6 Goodbyes Are Sad 3:50
  • 7 She Was My Sweetheart 3:46
  • 8 Everyone but Me (demo) 2:39
  • 9 Wherever You Go (First Space Song) 3:51
  • 10 Shedding the Mortal Coil 1:33
  • 11 Samson 2:27
  • 12 Prepare to Detour 3:30
  • 13 I Drive a Lot (live) 2:50
  • 14 Traffic Jam (live) 3:36
  • 15 Play the “C” Chord (live) 3:53
  • 16 Help Me When You’re Gone (live) 4:52
  • 17 Card Games and Old Friends (live) 3:12
  • 18 Shut Your Mouth (live) 2:48
  • 19 No New Kinda Story (live) 3:34
  • 20 When You Feel the Mess (live) 4:43

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