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Sine Sierra

The Faint · 1995

28 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A frenetic blend of post-punk rhythms and synth-driven melodies that capture a sense of youthful urgency.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • youthful urgency in every track
  • brief bursts of frenetic energy
  • playful interludes that surprise
  • for short attention spans

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive experiences
  • dislike abrupt track transitions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Sine Sierra' was The Faint's debut album, marking their introduction to the indie rock scene. At this time, the band was still establishing its identity, experimenting with a mix of electronic elements and punk influences that would define their sound in subsequent releases.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Prelude to a Bailer 2:28
  • 2 Willow Wood 2:50
  • 3 Open House 3:15
  • 4 Ginger Washington and Her Amazing Orchestra of Spies 1:40
  • 5 Gun Smoke 3:09
  • 6 Capture the Flag 0:24
  • 7 40 Years Above Rockafeller Plaza 1:39
  • 8 Grab Your Lips with Boss Interlude in the Key of G Maj 3:35
  • 9 Coffin Races 1:50
  • 10 You Ate the Sandbox 3:30
  • 11 She's a Palm Reader 1:42
  • 12 XXX XOXOX 2:55

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