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Inches

Les Savy Fav · 2004

70 min · 18 tracks · art rock

A chaotic blend of jagged guitar riffs and frenetic vocals that captures the essence of early 2000s art rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • chaotic energy for active listening
  • for late-night exploration
  • engaging live performance vibe

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, linear albums
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 20, 2004, 'Inches' marked Les Savy Fav's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Go Forth' in 2001. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the post-punk revival, embracing a more experimental approach with their sound and performance style.
Stylistic neighbors
The Velvet Underground· Kate Bush· Lou Reed

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Meet Me in the Dollar Bin 4:21
  • 2 Hold On to Your Genre 5:16
  • 3 We'll Make a Lover of You 3:43
  • 4 Fading Vibes 3:58
  • 5 The Sweat Descends 4:15
  • 6 Knowing How the World Works 4:49
  • 7 Hello Halo, Goodbye Glands 3:53
  • 8 Obsessed With the Excess 4:05
  • 9 One Way Window 3:18
  • 10 Yawn, Yawn, Yawn 2:56
  • 11 No Sleeves 4:14
  • 12 Reprobate's Resumé 3:23
  • 13 Reformat (live) 6:10
  • 14 Reformat (dramatic reading) 2:55
  • 15 Bringing Us Down 3:04
  • 16 Our Coastal Hymn 4:20
  • 17 Blackouts on Thursday 3:27
  • 18 Rodeo 2:20

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