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World of Noise

Everclear · 1993

33 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Raw and melodic, this album combines gritty guitars with introspective lyrics that capture youthful angst.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise energetic journey
  • raw emotional outpouring
  • youthful angst exploration
  • quick bursts of reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek polished production quality

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 10, 1993, 'World of Noise' was Everclear's debut album, introducing them to the alternative rock scene. At this point, the band was still establishing their identity, having formed just a year earlier in Portland, Oregon. This album set the stage for their later commercial success with 'Sparkle and Fade'.
Stylistic neighbors
Sugar Ray· Third Eye Blind· Matchbox Twenty

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Your Genius Hands 2:44
  • 2 Sick & Tired 3:54
  • 3 The Laughing World 2:04
  • 4 Fire Maple Song 4:14
  • 5 Pennsylvania Is... 2:26
  • 6 Nervous & Weird 2:31
  • 7 Malevolent 2:33
  • 8 Sparkle 2:39
  • 9 Trust Fund 1:52
  • 10 Loser Makes Good 2:55
  • 11 Invisible 2:54
  • 12 Evergleam 2:50

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