Lonely Is an Eyesore

by Various Artists

Lonely Is an Eyesore cover art

Curated by Ivo Watts-Russell, this seminal compilation acts as a defining sonic and visual showcase for the influential 4AD imprint. Featuring exclusive tracks from the label's ethereal and post-punk vanguard—including Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, and This Mortal Coil—the release cemented the distinctively atmospheric aesthetic of the British independent scene.

Genres

  • Post-Punk
  • Darkwave
  • Dream Pop

Tracklist

  1. Hot Doggie
  2. Acid, Bitter and Sad
  3. Cut the Tree
  4. Fish
  5. Frontier
  6. Crushed
  7. No Motion
  8. Muscoviet Musquito
  9. The Protagonist