Pleasure EP cover

Pleasure EP

Semisonic · 1995

26 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant collection of alternative rock anthems infused with catchy melodies and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of vibrant energy
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • playful interludes throughout listening
  • quick hits for busy moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • long, immersive listening preference
  • seeking deep narrative experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1995, 'Pleasure EP' marked Semisonic's debut project, providing a foundation for their subsequent rise in the alternative rock scene. At this point, they were establishing their sound after forming in 1995 and before their breakthrough album 'Feeling Strangely Fine' in 1998.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Prize 3:54
  • 2 Brand New Baby 3:31
  • 3 In the Veins 3:48
  • 4 Wishing Well 4:40
  • 5 Star 3:43
  • 6 Sculpture Garden 2:49
  • 7 Drum Lesson 0:20
  • 8 The Gift 2:37
  • 9 Shuffle Fragment 0:09
  • 10 Shuffle Fragment 0:09
  • 11 Shuffle Fragment 0:17
  • 12 Shuffle Fragment 0:22
  • 13 Shuffle Fragment 0:04
  • 14 Shuffle Fragment 0:24

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