What makes Short Bus by Filter notable?

'Short Bus' gained significant attention for its lead single, 'Hey Man Nice Shot', which reached number 2 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album's success also helped define the industrial rock genre of the 1990s, influencing subsequent artists and earning a place in discussions about that era's alternative music scene. Filter's debut album, 'Short Bus', was released in 1995, marking the band's entry into the music scene following frontman Richard Patrick's departure from Nine Inch Nails. This album set the stage for Filter's unique sound, combining industrial rock with alternative influences and establishing their presence in a competitive grunge and post-industrial landscape.

Who is Short Bus for?

Short Bus works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, darkly introspective themes and catchy hooks and melodies.

How many songs are on Short Bus?

Short Bus has 11 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Short Bus

Filter · 1995

46 min · 11 tracks · industrial rock

Aggressive industrial rock infused with darkly introspective lyrics and catchy hooks that defined the mid-'90s era.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
darkly introspective themes
catchy hooks and melodies
immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context: Filter's debut album, 'Short Bus', was released in 1995, marking the band's entry into the music scene following frontman Richard Patrick's departure from Nine Inch Nails. This album set the stage for Filter's unique sound, combining industrial rock with alternative influences and establishing their presence in a competitive grunge and post-industrial landscape.
Stylistic neighbors: Nine Inch Nails· Ministry· Stabbing Westward

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Tracklist

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

1 Hey Man Nice Shot 5:14
2 Dose 3:53
3 Under 4:18
4 Spent 4:37
5 Take Another 4:23
6 Stuck in Here 3:34
7 It's Over 3:36
8 Gerbil 3:21
9 White Like That 4:17
10 Consider This 4:18
11 So Cool 4:26

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Title of Record

1999

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