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.
Why this album works
'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.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels darkly introspective themes catchy hooks and melodies
- 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
- Moby· Beck· Green Day· Lana Del Rey· Foo Fighters· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· Ariana Grande
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hey Man Nice Shot Standout 5:14
- 2 Dose Standout 3:53
- 3 Under Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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