Joy 1967-1990

by Ultra Vivid Scene

Joy 1967-1990 cover art

Kurt Ralske's primary musical project expanded beyond its solo origins for this lush, heavily layered sophomore effort. The album is a vital piece of the early 90s 4AD catalog, perfectly blending infectious jangle-pop melodies with the swirling guitar noise of emerging shoegaze.

Genres

  • Dream Pop
  • Jangle Pop
  • Indie Pop

Tracklist

  1. It Happens Every Time
  2. Staring at the Sun
  3. Three Stars
  4. Special One
  5. Grey Turns White
  6. Poison
  7. Guilty Pleasure
  8. Extraordinary
  9. Beauty Nr. 2
  10. The Kindest Cut
  11. Praise the Low
  12. Lightning