''Media'' is the first studio album by
new wave revivalists
The Faint
The Faint is an American indie rock band. Formed in Omaha, Nebraska, the band consists of Todd Fink, Graham Ulicny, Dapose and Clark Baechle. The Faint was originally known as Norman Bailer and included Conor Oberst (of Bright Eyes, with whom T ...
. Formally known as Norman Bailer, this is the first album under the Faint name. It was released on March 24, 1998. A clear style change can be seen after this album's release, moving from a more
Post-hardcore influenced style to
new wave.
This album is the 21st release of
Saddle Creek Records
Saddle Creek Records is an American record label based in Omaha, Nebraska. Started as a college class project on entrepreneurship, the label was founded by Mike Mogis and Justin Oberst in 1993 (as Lumberjack Records). Mogis soon turned over hi ...
.
Track listing
# "Syntax Lies" – 3:39
# "Some Incriminating Photographs" – 3:09
# "As the Doctor Talks" – 3:16
# "Tandem: City to City" – 2:13
# "Repertoire of Uncommon Depth" – 3:42
# "Typing: 1974-2048" – 2:00
# "Lullaby for the..." – 0:54
# "Acting; On Campus Television" – 2:34
# "<> (Getting/Giving The Lock)" – 2:49 (Shown with 2 arrow icons on the cd track list)
# "Amorous in Bauhaus Fashion" – 3:01
# "There's Something Not As Valid When the Scenery Is a Postcard" – 2:33
# "An Allusion Passes Through the Bar" – 6:57
# "Defy the Ailments" (Hidden track) – 2:05
External links
The Faint official websiteSaddle Creek Records
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1998 debut albums
The Faint albums
Saddle Creek Records albums