Beauty
Neutral Milk Hotel · 1992
45 min · 10 tracks · indie rock · indie folk · lo-fi
Ethereal melodies intertwine with lo-fi instrumentation, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape of introspection and whimsy.
Beauty is an album by Neutral Milk Hotel, released in 1992. Ethereal melodies intertwine with lo-fi instrumentation, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape of introspection and whimsy. 'Beauty' is significant for its role in establishing Neutral Milk Hotel as key figures in the indie folk revival of the early '90s. Though it initially received limited attention, it has since been recognized for its innovative use of lo-fi production and poetic lyricism, influencing countless artists within the genre and earning a cult following over the years. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Beauty sound like?
Ethereal melodies intertwine with lo-fi instrumentation, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape of introspection and whimsy. Rooted in indie rock and indie folk.
What makes Beauty by Neutral Milk Hotel notable?
'Beauty' is significant for its role in establishing Neutral Milk Hotel as key figures in the indie folk revival of the early '90s. Though it initially received limited attention, it has since been recognized for its innovative use of lo-fi production and poetic lyricism, influencing countless artists within the genre and earning a cult following over the years. Released in 1992, 'Beauty' was Neutral Milk Hotel's debut album, positioning them at the forefront of the burgeoning indie music scene. At this time, frontman Jeff Mangum was still developing his distinctive narrative style and sound that would later define their sophomore effort, 'In the Aeroplane Over the Sea'. This album laid the groundwork for their influential approach to genre-blurring music blending folk and psychedelic elements.
How many songs are on Beauty?
Beauty has 10 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Engine 4:23
- 2 Circle of Friends Standout 3:28
- 3 Wishful Eyes 6:00
- 4 Gardenhead / Leave Me Alone Standout 5:48
- 5 Sailing Through 4:37
- 6 Bucket 3:11
- 7 Noisy Racket 3:56
- 8 Conversation with Will Cullen Hart Standout 6:16
- 9 Someone Is Waiting 1:45
- 10 Hypnotic Sounds 6:14
Release Date
January 1, 1992
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
45 min 38 sec
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