Porcelain cover

Porcelain

Fuel · 1996

25 min · 7 tracks · hard rock · alternative metal · post-grunge

Melodic hard rock anthems blend heartfelt lyrics with gritty instrumentation, defining the post-grunge era.

Why this album works

'Porcelain' helped Fuel carve out a niche within the burgeoning post-grunge movement, featuring tracks that resonated on radio playlists. The standout single, 'Shimmer,' received significant airplay, contributing to the band's rising popularity and setting the foundation for their eventual commercial peak.
Best for
steady mid-tempo enjoyment heartfelt lyrics for reflection short bursts of melodic energy
Context
Released in 1996, 'Porcelain' was Fuel's debut EP, marking their entrance into the post-grunge scene. It came at a time when alternative metal was gaining traction, following the commercial success of similar acts like Bush and Stone Temple Pilots. This release helped set the stage for their later full-length album, 'Something Like Human,' which would bring them mainstream recognition.
Stylistic neighbors
Shinedown· Godsmack· Skillet

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ozone Baby (Sucker) Standout 3:48
  • 2 Song for You 3:39
  • 3 Shimmer Standout 3:12
  • 4 Nothing Standout 3:19
  • 5 Sunday Girl 3:20
  • 6 Mary Pretends 3:25
  • 7 Hideaway 4:16

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