What makes Failure by The Posies notable?

'Failure' garnered positive reviews upon its release, helping to establish The Posies as key figures in the alternative rock movement of the late 80s. The album's melodic sensibility and lyrical depth resonated with listeners, leading to a cult following that would influence later artists in the genre. Released in January 1988, 'Failure' was The Posies' debut album, introducing their distinctive sound that fused power pop and alternative rock. At this point, the band was still establishing its identity, having formed just two years earlier, and they were eager to carve out a space within the burgeoning indie scene.

Failure works well if you're into bittersweet introspection and reflection, wave-like pacing with peaks and melodic harmonies for headphone listening.

How many songs are on Failure?

Failure has 20 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

Failure

The Posies · 1988

69 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock

Melodic harmonies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a bittersweet tapestry of alternative rock.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

bittersweet introspection and reflection
wave-like pacing with peaks
melodic harmonies for headphone listening
engaging storytelling through varied tracks

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
avoid long experimental pieces

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 1988, 'Failure' was The Posies' debut album, introducing their distinctive sound that fused power pop and alternative rock. At this point, the band was still establishing its identity, having formed just two years earlier, and they were eager to carve out a space within the burgeoning indie scene.
Stylistic neighbors: The Jayhawks· Big Star· Matthew Sweet

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Tracklist

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

1 Blind Eyes Open 3:54
2 The Longest Line 3:13
3 Under Easy 3:27
4 Like Me Too 3:38
5 I May Hate You Sometimes 3:22
6 Ironing Tuesdays 2:58
7 Paint Me 4:08
8 Believe in Something Other (Than Yourself) 4:11
9 Compliment? 3:27
10 At Least for Now 3:36
11 Uncombined 4:03
12 What Little Remains 2:53
13 I May Hate You Sometimes (demo) 3:15
14 Paint Me (demo) 3:11
15 Like Me Too (demo) 3:31
16 Alison Hubbard (instrumental) 2:59
17 After Many a Summer Dies the Swan (instrumental) 1:12
18 Blind Eyes Open (instrumental demo) 2:38
19 I May Hate You Sometimes (alternate version) 3:27
20 Compliment? (alternate version) 6:06

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