Scared Famous/FF»
Ariel Pink · 2001
2 min · 25 tracks · indie rock
A surreal blend of lo-fi pop and experimental rock that captures a dreamlike essence of suburban ennui.
Why this album works
The album has gained a cult following over the years, significantly impacting the rise of the indie pop and lo-fi genres. Its release contributed to the resurgence of interest in home-recorded music, influencing numerous artists in the underground scene and earning critical acclaim for its unconventional approach.
- Best for
- fragmented moments of surrealism dreamlike suburban reflections quirky explorations of ennui
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Scared Famous' is Ariel Pink's debut studio album, marking a significant step in his artistic evolution after several cassette releases. At this point, he was beginning to establish his unique sound, which would later influence the indie rock landscape and the lo-fi aesthetic of the 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Beck· Linkin Park· Green Day· Ariana Grande· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro/Where Does The Mind Go?
- 2 Politely Declined
- 3 The Kitchen Club
- 4 Are You Gonna Look After My Boys?
- 5 Beverly Kills Standout
- 6 Girl In A Tree
- 7 Why Can’t I Be Me? Standout
- 8 Talking All Of The Time
- 9 Passing The Petal To You
- 10 Beefbud
- 11 Privacy
- 12 22 Eyes
- 13 Scared Famous
- 14 The Lament Of Edward Boggles
- 15 Baby Comes Around
- 16 Jesus Christ Came To Me In A Dream Standout
- 17 Birds In My Tree
- 18 An Appeal From Heaven 2:11
- 19 Inmates Of Heartache
- 20 The List
- 21 May The Music Never Die
- 22 Howling At The Moon
- 23 In A Tomb All Your Own
- 24 Deathcrush 99
- 25 Gopacapulco
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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