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History for Sale

Blue October · 2003

55 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · art rock

An exploration of vulnerability and resilience, blending raw emotion with melodic alternative rock textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • contemplative late-night vibes
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 8, 2003, 'History for Sale' was Blue October's third studio album, following their previous release 'Consent to Treatment' in 2000. At this point in their career, the band was beginning to gain traction in the alternative rock scene, honing their sound and lyrical introspection that would define their later work.
Stylistic neighbors
Anberlin· The Fray· Lifehouse

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ugly Side 4:21
  • 2 Clumsy Card House 3:20
  • 3 Razorblade 3:19
  • 4 Calling You 4:18
  • 5 Chameleon Boy 5:48
  • 6 Sexual Powertrip (One Big Lie) Bla Bla 3:04
  • 7 A Quiet Mind 4:09
  • 8 3 Weeks, She Sleeps 1:48
  • 9 Inner Glow 4:25
  • 10 Somebody 3:26
  • 11 Come in Closer 5:25
  • 12 Amazing 7:36
  • 13 Calling You 4:28

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