Released 20 years ago
Fast Man Raider Man
Black Francis · 2006
94 min · 27 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of rustic melodies and introspective storytelling, marked by an undercurrent of melancholic energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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If Your Poison Gets You — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy hooks and vivid imagery, encapsulating the album's exploration of personal struggles.
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Wanderlust — A standout example of Francis's storytelling prowess, this track delves into themes of longing and exploration with a haunting melody.
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When the Paint Grows Darker Still — The song features an evocative structure that builds tension through its lyrical progression, highlighting Francis's ability to convey emotional weight.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective storytelling with surrealism
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- melancholic themes of longing
- varied pacing keeps engagement
- for contemplative road trips
Maybe skip if you
- seeks high-energy dance tracks
- prefers long, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- After disbanding the Pixies in the early 90s, Black Francis had been exploring diverse solo projects. 'Fast Man Raider Man,' released in 2006, is his third solo album, following 'Show Me Your Tears' and showcasing a more reflective songwriting style that hints at his artistic maturation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pixies· Frank Black· Weezer
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Wanderlust
The narrative shifts from introspection to a broader commentary on life’s transient nature.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 If Your Poison Gets You 2:56
- 2 Johnny Barleycorn 4:50
- 3 Fast Man 4:12
- 4 You Can’t Crucify Yourself 3:23
- 5 Dirty Old Town 3:03
- 6 Wanderlust 3:27
- 7 Seven Days 4:11
- 8 Raider Man 3:04
- 9 The End of the Summer 3:53
- 10 Dog Sleep 3:48
- 11 When the Paint Grows Darker Still 3:33
- 12 I’m Not Dead (I’m in Pittsburgh) 3:41
- 13 Golden Shore 3:17
Disc 2
- 1 In the Time of My Ruin 4:21
- 2 Down to You 2:17
- 3 Highway to Lowdown 2:35
- 4 Kiss My Ring 2:29
- 5 My Terrible Ways 3:36
- 6 Fitzgerald 3:12
- 7 Elijah 3:16
- 8 It’s Just Not Your Moment 5:32
- 9 The Real El Rey 3:20
- 10 Where the Wind Is Going 3:32
- 11 Holland Town 2:32
- 12 Sad Old World 4:57
- 13 Don’t Cry That Way 2:25
- 14 Fare Thee Well 3:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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