Electric Bird Digest cover

Electric Bird Digest

The Young Fresh Fellows · 1991

42 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A playful blend of jangly guitars and witty lyrics that captures the essence of early '90s alternative rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful wit in lyrics
  • steady mid-tempo enjoyment
  • short tracks for quick listens
  • for casual gatherings
  • easy sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek heavy emotional intensity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Electric Bird Digest' is The Young Fresh Fellows' third studio album, following their 1989 album 'Topsy-Turvy'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the alternative rock scene, known for their quirky sound and humorous approach to songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
The Minus 5· The Posies· They Might Be Giants

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Telephone Tree 2:30
  • 2 Sittin' on a Pitchfork 2:35
  • 3 Looking Around 2:58
  • 4 Hillbilly Drummer Girl 3:04
  • 5 Whirlpool 3:50
  • 6 Once in a While 3:36
  • 7 The Teen Thing 0:44
  • 8 Thirsty 2:20
  • 9 Fear Bitterness and Hatred 2:43
  • 10 Hard to Mention 3:22
  • 11 Tomorrow's Gone (And So Are You) 2:25
  • 12 Evening 3:40
  • 13 There's a Love 4:41
  • 14 Swiftly But Gently 3:34

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