Girly Sound
Liz Phair · 1991
57 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · pop rock
Lo-fi recordings burst with raw emotion and candid lyrics, capturing youthful angst and rebellion.
Girly Sound is an album by Liz Phair, released in 1991. Lo-fi recordings burst with raw emotion and candid lyrics, capturing youthful angst and rebellion. 'Girly Sound' is significant for its role in shaping the lo-fi sound aesthetic that defined the early '90s indie rock movement, influencing countless female artists. The album's raw production and unfiltered lyrics garnered attention within underground circles and laid the groundwork for Phair's later mainstream success. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Girly Sound sound like?
Lo-fi recordings burst with raw emotion and candid lyrics, capturing youthful angst and rebellion. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.
What makes Girly Sound by Liz Phair notable?
'Girly Sound' is significant for its role in shaping the lo-fi sound aesthetic that defined the early '90s indie rock movement, influencing countless female artists. The album's raw production and unfiltered lyrics garnered attention within underground circles and laid the groundwork for Phair's later mainstream success. Released in 1991, 'Girly Sound' marked Liz Phair's debut collection of home recordings, showcasing her as a vital voice in the emerging alternative rock scene. This album came before her critically acclaimed follow-up, 'Exile in Guyville', positioning her as a pioneer of confessional songwriting in indie music.
How many songs are on Girly Sound?
Girly Sound has 17 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Black Market White Baby Dealer 2:55
- 2 Johnny Sunshine Standout 3:31
- 3 Elvis Be True 4:42
- 4 Fuck or Die 2:50
- 5 Flower Standout 2:41
- 6 Beg Me 2:49
- 7 Whip Smart 3:21
- 8 Go, Speed Racer 1:42
- 9 Why I Left California 4:39
- 10 South Dakota 2:43
- 11 Stratford‐on‐Guy 4:10
- 12 Shane 3:14
- 13 Willie the Six Dick Pimp 3:12
- 14 Divorce Song Standout 3:40
- 15 Go West 3:23
- 16 If I Ever Pay You Back 3:52
- 17 In Love With Yourself 3:59
Release Date
January 1, 1991
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
57 min 30 sec
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