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Released 25 years ago this June

The Pleasure and the Greed

Big Wreck · 2001

66 min · 16 tracks · hard rock

A dynamic blend of hard rock riffs and introspective lyrics that convey both vulnerability and strength.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with climactic peaks
  • reflective moments amidst hard edges
  • engaging narrative through varied pacing
  • for introspective road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 5, 2001, 'The Pleasure and the Greed' was Big Wreck's second studio album, following their successful debut 'In Loving Memory Of...' from 1997. At this point in their career, the band was working to solidify their sound while navigating lineup changes that impacted their musical direction.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Inhale 3:15
  • 2 Undersold 4:57
  • 3 Knee Deep 3:36
  • 4 Everything Is Fine 3:55
  • 5 All by Design 3:47
  • 6 Mistake 5:06
  • 7 Ladylike 3:35
  • 8 The Pleasure and the Greed 3:08
  • 9 No Fault 3:40
  • 10 Breakthrough 4:16
  • 11 Ease My Mind 3:16
  • 12 Broken Hands 4:05
  • 13 Head in the Girl 3:49
  • 14 All Our Days Are Numbered 4:40
  • 15 West Virginia 4:42
  • 16 Defined by What We Steal 6:55

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