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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- introspective lyrics with catchy melodies
- for casual gatherings
- lighthearted tunes for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer experimental soundscapes
- seek heavy emotional intensity
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- The Rembrandts· Fountains of Wayne· Semisonic
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 3:21
- 5 The Way 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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