What makes Yerself Is Steam by Mercury Rev notable?

'Yerself Is Steam' is notable for its experimental sound and influence on the shoegaze and indie rock movements that followed. It received critical acclaim upon release, with publications like Pitchfork later recognizing it as a pivotal record that shaped the sonic landscape of the era. Released on May 14, 1991, 'Yerself Is Steam' was Mercury Rev's debut album, emerging during the burgeoning alternative rock scene of the early '90s. The band was still in its formative stages, having formed just a few years earlier in 1989, and this album marked their first significant entry into the music world.

Who is Yerself Is Steam for?

Yerself Is Steam works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and wave-like pacing and flow.

How many songs are on Yerself Is Steam?

Yerself Is Steam has 85 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Yerself Is Steam

Mercury Rev · 1991

56 min · 85 tracks · alternative rock

A swirling blend of psychedelic textures and dreamlike melodies that evoke surreal landscapes.

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'Yerself Is Steam' is notable for its experimental sound and influence on the shoegaze and indie rock movements that followed. It received critical acclaim upon release, with publications like Pitchfork later recognizing it as a pivotal record that shaped the sonic landscape of the era.

Best for: long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing and flow
Context: Released on May 14, 1991, 'Yerself Is Steam' was Mercury Rev's debut album, emerging during the burgeoning alternative rock scene of the early '90s. The band was still in its formative stages, having formed just a few years earlier in 1989, and this album marked their first significant entry into the music world.
Stylistic neighbors: Linkin Park· Green Day· Beck· Moby· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth

Tracklist

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1 Chasing a Bee Standout 7:09
2 Syringe Mouth 4:04
3 Coney Island Cyclone Standout 2:37
4 Blue and Black 6:00
5 Sweet Oddysee of a Cancer Cell t' th' Center of Yer Heart Standout 7:48
6 Frittering 8:47
7 Continuous Trucks and Thunder Under a Mother's Smile 0:43
8 Very Sleepy Rivers 7:15
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99 Car Wash Hair 6:45

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