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Inches

Les Savy Fav · 2004

70 min · 18 tracks · art rock

A chaotic blend of jagged guitar riffs and frenetic vocals that captures the essence of early 2000s art rock.

Why listen to this

Best for
dynamic journey with varied pacing chaotic energy for active listening for late-night exploration
Context
Released on April 20, 2004, 'Inches' marked Les Savy Fav's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Go Forth' in 2001. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the post-punk revival, embracing a more experimental approach with their sound and performance style.
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Inches is an album by Les Savy Fav, released in 2004. A chaotic blend of jagged guitar riffs and frenetic vocals that captures the essence of early 2000s art rock. 'Inches' is notable for its raw energy and wit, showcasing a band at the forefront of the art rock scene. The album received positive reviews from critics and helped bolster their presence on the indie circuit, contributing to the resurgence of interest in punk and art rock during the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Inches sound like?

A chaotic blend of jagged guitar riffs and frenetic vocals that captures the essence of early 2000s art rock. Rooted in art rock.

What makes Inches by Les Savy Fav notable?

'Inches' is notable for its raw energy and wit, showcasing a band at the forefront of the art rock scene. The album received positive reviews from critics and helped bolster their presence on the indie circuit, contributing to the resurgence of interest in punk and art rock during the early 2000s. Released on April 20, 2004, 'Inches' marked Les Savy Fav's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Go Forth' in 2001. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the post-punk revival, embracing a more experimental approach with their sound and performance style.

Who is Inches for?

Inches works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied pacing, chaotic energy for active listening and for late-night exploration.

How many songs are on Inches?

Inches has 18 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·70:35

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

  • 1 Meet Me in the Dollar Bin 4:21
  • 2 Hold On to Your Genre Standout 5:16
  • 3 We'll Make a Lover of You Standout 3:43
  • 4 Fading Vibes Standout 3:58
  • 5 The Sweat Descends 4:15
  • 6 Knowing How the World Works 4:49
  • 7 Hello Halo, Goodbye Glands 3:53
  • 8 Obsessed With the Excess 4:05
  • 9 One Way Window 3:18
  • 10 Yawn, Yawn, Yawn 2:56
  • 11 No Sleeves 4:14
  • 12 Reprobate's Resumé 3:23
  • 13 Reformat (live) 6:10
  • 14 Reformat (dramatic reading) 2:55
  • 15 Bringing Us Down 3:04
  • 16 Our Coastal Hymn 4:20
  • 17 Blackouts on Thursday 3:27
  • 18 Rodeo 2:20

Release Date

April 20, 2004

Genre

art rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

70 min 35 sec