Failure

Maybe I'm stuck in the Mersey Beat avalanche which followed the Beatles to the United States, but "Failure" by the Posies is a near perfect match. "Longest Line" opens with a comely acoustic guitar and backup vocal harmony, then moves into a toe-tapping feel-good ditty with shimmering electric guitar. If name dropping is proper here, "Under Easy" has the Hollies majestic vocal harmonies written all over. "Under Easy" opens with the Posies typical acoustic introduction, then seaways into a easy going jingle-jangle of acoustic and electric guitars. "What Little Remains" shines with the Posies glorious vocal harmonies. I call "Failure" delectable pop.

Every power pop fan should own this album.

This album reminds me of college at UW 1989. Good times!

Fantastic re-release of an amazing album.

Although the Posies gained a little bit of success in the latter part of the 90s, this CD is by far the best they've produced. Their newer work is "polished" and the amount of studio influence is obvious; "Failure" is raw, with garage lyrics and sound...it is anything but what it claims to be.The Posies' newer work is shiny, like a new car. It has no character, no feeling, no raw emotion. "Failure" on the other hand is like that old beat-up bag of bolts that you keep around because of the memories it holds. The songs on "Failure" have lasted for me and none of the Posies' newer work makes me feel the way these songs do.I first heard the Posies in the late 80s. They played at some local clubs and I saw them at Bumbershoot (Seattle's music and arts festival). I fell in love almost instantly. The lyrics are painfully honest and practically slap you in the face.For instance, "The Longest Line" (track 2) begins, "I've spent half of my life in this god-awful place and I swear that I've only grown older; I've had all I can take of patience and kindness I can't wait in this line any longer." This was the ballad of my youth.The honesty continues. "I may hate you sometimes" reminds me of every relationship I've ever had. I could go on to describe how every song rings true, but I'll just let you buy it and you'll quickly see that this lower-budget album speaks directly to your heart and history. This album is invaluable to me and I'm sure it will be so for you.Enjoy!

I listened to this album almost every day for at least a year of my high school life (late '80's/early '90's). I have countless memories of my friends and I driving around with this album on, on Continuous Play. It didn't hurt that we got to see these guys live at places like the then-all-ages venue, the OK Hotel, or the Ballroom at the University of Washington, also in Seattle. No, I love this album because of the music. The lyrics, mainly, the almost perfect whini-ness of the voices, especially Stringfellow's, but Auer's as well. This is always going to be a postcard book of my youth -- it was the perfect soundtrack for growing up smart and sane in Seattle. The lyrics will amaze you. I remember them being touted for their lyrics in a weekly Seattle newspaper. The author of that article was just in awe at what the young duo had put together, and for good reason! Note that this album was recorded in a garage with only a couple of 'layers,' so the sound/tone of the album is somewhat simple and bare. However, as a snapshot in time, the album works very, very well. For it to be slightly "out of focus" captures the moment beautifully, reflecting the band itself at that time, as well as the musical era into which the then-new band was born. Highly recommended.

This record was recorded as a demo. Its ironic that its out on CD since it was basically a tape passed around at thier shows. And its still awesome. Even in thier late teens (!?), they constructed some of the best lyrics and power pop melodies ever. Ken Stringfellow might have looked like a girl (with dangling earrings to boot)but these boys kicked ass, live. this is actually the re-issue of the 15th anniversary edition, not just an import. It has a bunch of extra stuff for diehard fans (and thats pretty much the only kind of fans this band has) to enjoy. Like many releases from the band, i found out about it much later... They deserved so much more.

I first heard this album when I was a high school freshman (1988). Some friends of mine knew the band; I had never heard of the Posies before. We listened a scratchy tape recording in my friend's beat-up Honda on our way to lunch break from school. On our way to the McDonald's I heard the lyrics to "Longest Line" (track 2) and almost wet my pants. It was as if those lyrics were written just for me! I quickly had my friend make a copy of the already scratchy tape and I still have that crusty old thing. Why am I telling you all this? Because this album meant a lot to me at that time of my life (a hard time for most every one). Here it is 11 years later and the songs still mean as much to me. Of course I have a CD version...the tape is un-playable after years of use and being taken on various trips around Europe and the U.S. What I think is important to note for the prospective purchaser is that you may *think* you know the Posies, but if you haven't heard _Failure_ or even _Dear 23_, then you don't know squat. I think this band's last album should've been _23_ cuz the rest just pale in comparison. The band won't play songs from this album at shows any more...which sucks. It's probably because of the changes in the band's members...we won't go into politics. Bottom line...if you want a CD that will stay strong over a lifetime, then you want this CD.

Discazo y edicion en vinilo preciosa!

Edición de vinilo de alto gramaje, color verde-amarillo transparente.En cuanto a la música ... me gustaba más antes ... creo que éste disco de The Posies ha perdido frescura... es una opinión personal.

Més que bona reedició de qualitat d'aquest disc mític dels Posies. Acurada i atractiva, de 180 grams i el vinil de color, i amb codi de descarrega amb tot el material extra.

聞きやすい！1 blind eyes open2 the longest line3 under easyの流れが良かったです。12 what little remainsが一番好き。アルバムの最初と最後が良いから、けっこうリピートしてます。