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For Sale

Fools Garden · 2000

60 min · 15 tracks · indie rock · Britpop

Melodic indie pop intertwines with reflective lyrics, creating a sound both uplifting and introspective.

Why this album works

Best for
uplifting reflections for introspection steady progression with emotional peaks for sunny afternoon drives
Context
Released in 2000, 'For Sale' is Fool's Garden's third studio album, following their successful 1995 record 'Dish of the Day'. At this point, the band was looking to expand their sound while maintaining the catchy hooks that defined their earlier work. This album marked a transition as they navigated fluctuating popularity and explored more mature themes.
If you like
indie rock, Britpop

For Sale is an album by Fools Garden, released in 2000. Melodic indie pop intertwines with reflective lyrics, creating a sound both uplifting and introspective. The album features the hit single 'Save Me', which gained significant airplay across European radio stations, helping to re-establish the band's presence after a period of lower visibility. Additionally, 'For Sale' solidified Fool's Garden's reputation for crafting infectious melodies within the indie rock and Britpop scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does For Sale sound like?

Melodic indie pop intertwines with reflective lyrics, creating a sound both uplifting and introspective. Rooted in indie rock and Britpop.

What makes For Sale by Fools Garden notable?

The album features the hit single 'Save Me', which gained significant airplay across European radio stations, helping to re-establish the band's presence after a period of lower visibility. Additionally, 'For Sale' solidified Fool's Garden's reputation for crafting infectious melodies within the indie rock and Britpop scenes. Released in 2000, 'For Sale' is Fool's Garden's third studio album, following their successful 1995 record 'Dish of the Day'. At this point, the band was looking to expand their sound while maintaining the catchy hooks that defined their earlier work. This album marked a transition as they navigated fluctuating popularity and explored more mature themes.

Who is For Sale for?

For Sale works well if you're into uplifting reflections for introspection, steady progression with emotional peaks and for sunny afternoon drives.

How many songs are on For Sale?

For Sale has 15 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·60:55

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

  • 1 Who Are You 4:36
  • 2 Allright Standout 3:48
  • 3 Suzy 5:55
  • 4 Missing Standout 4:29
  • 5 Save Me Standout 4:42
  • 6 She's So Happy to Be 4:35
  • 7 It Can Happen 3:29
  • 8 Interlude 0:51
  • 9 In the Name 4:18
  • 10 Still 3:47
  • 11 Pure 4:49
  • 12 Monday Morning Girl 4:14
  • 13 Noone's Song 6:12
  • 14 Happy 2:48
  • 15 Today 2:17

Release Date

January 1, 2000

Genre

Britpop, indie rock

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Artist Origin

Germany

Runtime

60 min 55 sec