Hang Time
Soul Asylum · 1988
43 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A raw blend of gritty alternative rock infused with introspective lyrics and melodic hooks.
Why this album works
'Hang Time' is significant for its critical reception, showcasing the band's evolving sound and lyrical depth that would influence the burgeoning alternative rock movement. The album helped solidify their place within the genre, paving the way for their later commercial breakthrough with 'Grave Dancers Union.'
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout introspective lyrics for reflection melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'Hang Time' was Soul Asylum's second studio album, following their debut 'Say What You Will...' from 1984. At this point, the band was gaining traction in the alternative rock scene, establishing their sound that would later lead to mainstream success during the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Beck· Linkin Park· Green Day· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Down on Up to Me Standout 2:47
- 2 Little Too Clean Standout 3:16
- 3 Sometime to Return 3:30
- 4 Cartoon 3:53
- 5 Beggers and Choosers 2:58
- 6 Endless Farewell 4:25
- 7 Standing in the Doorway Standout 3:05
- 8 Marionette 3:24
- 9 Ode 2:19
- 10 Jack of All Trades 2:53
- 11 Twiddly Dee 3:01
- 12 Heavy Rotation 4:15
- 13 (Special Bone-Us Track) 3:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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