The Help Machine
Fastball · 2019
35 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic alternative rock intertwines introspective lyrics with catchy hooks, evoking both nostalgia and contemplation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- nostalgic melodies for introspection
- catchy hooks that invite replay
- for afternoon drives
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy experiences
- prefer longer immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 31, 2019, 'The Help Machine' is Fastball's fifth studio album, following their 2017 album 'Step into Light'. At this stage in their career, the band sought to refine their sound while exploring more personal themes, marking a continued evolution since their breakthrough hit 'The Way' in the late 90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Rembrandts· Fountains of Wayne· Semisonic
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Friend or Foe 3:56
- 2 White Collar 3:31
- 3 Holding the Devil's Hand 3:12
- 4 Redeemed 3:04
- 5 All Gone Fuzzy 3:17
- 6 The Help Machine 4:14
- 7 Surprise Surprise 3:32
- 8 The Girl You Pretended to Be 2:18
- 9 I Go South 2:31
- 10 Doesn't It Make You Feel Small 2:56
- 11 Never Say Never 3:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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