Painting the Corners: The Best of Fastball
Fastball · 2002
50 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock
Catchy melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, showcasing Fastball's distinctive blend of alternative rock and pop sensibilities.
Why this album works
This compilation includes Fastball's biggest hits, notably 'The Way,' which reached No. 1 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart and solidified their presence in the late '90s alternative scene. It serves as both a celebration of their success and a means to introduce newer audiences to their work, ensuring their legacy within the genre.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs introspective lyrics with catchy melodies for casual gatherings
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Painting the Corners' is a compilation album that captures Fastball's peak period following their breakout success with 1998's 'All the Pain Money Can Buy.' At this point in their career, they were transitioning from mainstream recognition to a more retrospective phase, highlighting their earlier hits while exploring new musical directions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Beck· Moby· Green Day· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Make Your Mama Proud 2:10
- 2 Emotional 2:20
- 3 Out of My Head 2:33
- 4 Fire Escape Standout 3:21
- 5 The Way Standout 4:16
- 6 Slow Drag 3:37
- 7 Are You Ready for the Fallout? 3:11
- 8 Dark Street 3:27
- 9 You’re An Ocean 3:18
- 10 Vampires 3:11
- 11 Human Torch 2:41
- 12 Sooner or Later 2:39
- 13 Love Is Expensive and Free 3:03
- 14 She Comes ’Round 3:27
- 15 Black Rain 2:55
- 16 Funny How It Fades Away 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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