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The Men Who Loved Music

The Young Fresh Fellows · 1987

54 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock

A quirky blend of alternative rock and pop sensibilities filled with humorous storytelling and catchy melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quirky storytelling with humor
  • short bursts of playful energy
  • for casual gatherings
  • lighthearted tunes for road trips
  • varied pacing keeps attention

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, serious compositions
  • seek deep emotional introspection

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1987, The Men Who Loved Music was The Young Fresh Fellows' debut album, establishing them within the burgeoning alternative rock scene. This album came shortly after their formation in Seattle, a city that would soon be pivotal for grunge and indie music.
Stylistic neighbors
The Minus 5· The Posies· They Might Be Giants

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Just Sit 2:44
  • 2 TV Dream 2:12
  • 3 Get Outta My Cave 3:24
  • 4 Why I Oughta 1:18
  • 5 Unimaginable Zero Summer 2:53
  • 6 When the Girls Get Here 2:40
  • 7 Amy Grant 2:59
  • 8 Hank, Karen and Elvis 1:59
  • 9 My Friend Ringo 4:03
  • 10 Two Brothers 1:49
  • 11 I Got My Mojo Working (and I Thought You’d Like to Know) 2:16
  • 12 I Don’t Let the Little Things Get Me Down 1:54
  • 13 Ant Farm 2:13
  • 14 Where the Hell Did They Go? 2:13
  • 15 Happy Death Theme 2:06
  • 16 Beer Money 2:13
  • 17 Aurora Bridge 2:49
  • 18 Broken Basket 1:45
  • 19 Three Sides to This Story 2:25
  • 20 Young Fresh Fellows Update Theme 3:55
  • 21 Back Room of the Bar 3:26
  • 22 Do the Fonzie 1:20

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