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Footage Missing

The Fauves · 2002

46 min · 13 tracks

A playful blend of alternative rock and melodic pop, laced with witty lyrics and infectious hooks.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Insert Your Life — Opening the album with an upbeat tempo and cheeky lyrics, this track sets the tone for the playful yet incisive commentary that characterizes the record.
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    LA '86 - In Free Fall — This track captures a sense of nostalgia while simultaneously critiquing societal norms, highlighting the band's ability to blend personal storytelling with broader cultural observations.
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    Right Wing Fags — Provocative and bold, this song showcases The Fauves' willingness to tackle controversial subjects head-on, making it a standout for its unapologetic stance and sharp wit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful anthems for group sing-alongs
  • short bursts of youthful energy
  • infectious hooks that invite movement
  • witty lyrics that spark laughter

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • seek serious, heavy themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, Footage Missing marked The Fauves' fifth studio album, showcasing their growth as songwriters following the critical success of their previous album, Animals at Night. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation within the Australian indie scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Whitlams· You Am I· Jebediah

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Good Times Coming

    The bridge shifts from a lighthearted tone to a more reflective stance on fleeting happiness.

    This transition adds depth to the song, contrasting carefree vibes with a poignant reminder of life's impermanence.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Insert Your Life 3:09
  • 2 Good Times Coming 3:51
  • 3 Yo-Yo Craze 4:12
  • 4 Ticket to the Big Time 3:03
  • 5 Unsafe at Any Speed 3:20
  • 6 One of the Girls 2:35
  • 7 LA '86 - In Free Fall 3:45
  • 8 Nairobi Nights 3:46
  • 9 Wendy 3:57
  • 10 The Finest Choice 4:00
  • 11 Phasing You In 4:10
  • 12 Chaos and Dance 2:34
  • 13 Right Wing Fags 4:14

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