Misery cover

Misery

Soul Asylum · 1995

19 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock

A raw exploration of emotional turmoil wrapped in gritty alternative rock melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • brief bursts of emotional intensity
  • raw exploration of inner turmoil
  • front-loaded energy with peaks
  • quick reflections on personal struggles

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek polished, commercial sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1995, 'Misery' was Soul Asylum's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Grave Dancers Union' in 1992. The band was navigating the complexities of fame while trying to maintain artistic integrity and authenticity amidst commercial pressures.
Stylistic neighbors
Gin Blossoms· Counting Crows· Bush

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Misery 4:24
  • 2 Hope 2:06
  • 3 Fearless Leader 5:28
  • 4 You'll Live for Now 3:12
  • 5 Summer of Drugs 4:06

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