Frank Black
Black Francis · 1993
46 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · alternative country
A raw, eclectic blend of alternative rock infused with introspective lyrics and experimental instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky storytelling through eclectic sounds
- short bursts of playful energy
- introspective moments amidst raw instrumentation
- headphone detail exploration of nuances
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer polished, mainstream production
- seek lengthy, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 8, 1993, 'Frank Black' marked Black Francis's debut as a solo artist following the disbandment of the Pixies. This album showcased his shift towards more personal songwriting and a diverse musical palette, stepping away from the band's influential but fragmented sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pixies· Frank Black· Weezer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Los Angeles 4:07
- 2 I Heard Ramona Sing 3:40
- 3 Hang On to Your Ego 3:24
- 4 Fu Manchu 3:02
- 5 Places Named After Numbers 2:52
- 6 Czar 2:42
- 7 Old Black Dawning 2:02
- 8 Ten Percenter 3:28
- 9 Brackish Boy 1:35
- 10 Two Spaces 2:25
- 11 Tossed (instrumental version) 4:09
- 12 Parry the Wind High, Low 4:32
- 13 Adda Lee 2:00
- 14 Every Time I Go Around Here 3:31
- 15 Don’t Ya Rile ’Em 2:52
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