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Capsule: 1999–2016
Electronic · 2016

Capsule: 1999–2016

The Faint

A comprehensive compilation showcasing The Faint's signature blend of dance-punk, new wave, and electronica from 1999 to 2016, featuring driving rhythms, sharp synths, and urgent vocals.

September 30, 2016 · Saddle Creek

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This is the sound of the dancefloor at 2 AM, a relentless, pulsing energy that's both coolly detached and intensely urgent. 'Capsule' is a career-spanning journey through The Faint's electrifying blend of dance-punk and new wave, perfect for anyone who craves sharp synth lines, driving drum machines, and vocals that cut through the mix. It's the essential collection for getting lost in the rhythm, whether you're moving your feet or navigating the neon glow of a city night.

Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden, propulsive drop of a drum machine beat that instantly electrifies the track, often within the first 30 seconds.
The intricate interplay between sharp, staccato synth melodies and a driving, insistent bassline that forms the core of many tracks.
Moments where the cool, almost detached vocal delivery breaks into a more urgent, shouted refrain, adding a raw, emotional edge.
The seamless transition between tracks, highlighting the consistent, evolving energy across their career and the compilation's curation.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Capsule: 1999–2016 sound next to the rest of The Faint's catalogue?

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Triumphant saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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