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Shape

Frente! · 1996

48 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

Melodic alternative rock intertwines with introspective lyrics and catchy hooks, creating a sound that's both accessible and thought-provoking.

Why this album works

'Shape' received critical acclaim upon release and peaked at number 16 on the Australian ARIA charts. It helped cement Frente!'s place in the 90s alternative music landscape, influencing subsequent indie acts with its blend of catchy melodies and emotional depth.
Career context
Released in 1996, 'Shape' is Frente!'s second studio album, following their successful debut 'Marvin the Album.' At this juncture, the band was solidifying their identity within the Australian alternative rock scene, blending pop sensibilities with deeper lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Splean· Bi-2· Blur

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sit on My Hands Standout 4:01
  • 2 Horrible 1:52
  • 3 Goodbye Goodguy Standout 2:51
  • 4 Burning Girl Standout 2:35
  • 5 Clue 2:24
  • 6 Harm 3:54
  • 7 Air 4:23
  • 8 Jungle 3:05
  • 9 So Mad 2:28
  • 10 Safe From You 4:22
  • 11 The Destroyer 2:32
  • 12 What’s Come Over Me 4:52
  • 13 Calmly 8:59

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