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The Normal Years strings together Built to Spill's loose ends: outtakes from each of the band's first two albums, three independently released singles, and two tracks recorded for compilations.
Given bandleader Doug Martsch's penchant for exquisite production and extensive arranging on his later albums, this mix-and-match release is certainly the least desirable full-length the band released.
The sound is sparse, and Martsch is still learning the intricacies of his craft.
But the innocence in songs like "Girl" and "Joyride" is an aural treat, and The Normal Years works as a good illustration of Built to Spill's humble beginnings.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | So & So So & So from Wherever Wherever | Built to Spill | Play | 04:36 | 10 MB | 31 MB |
| 2 | Shortcut | Built to Spill | Play | 01:29 | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| 3 | CarBuilt to Spill | Built to Spill | Play | 03:07 | 7 MB | 20 MB |
| 4 | Some Things Last a Long TimeJad Fair, Daniel Johnston | Built to Spill | Play | 05:11 | 11 MB | 31 MB |
| 5 | Girl | Built to Spill | Play | 02:48 | 6 MB | 15 MB |
| 6 | Joyride | Built to Spill | Play | 03:37 | 8 MB | 23 MB |
| 7 | SomeBuilt to Spill | Built to Spill | Play | 04:09 | 9 MB | 27 MB |
| 8 | Sick & Wrong | Built to Spill | Play | 04:04 | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| 9 | Still FlatDog Duggins | Built to Spill | Play | 04:30 | 10 MB | 28 MB |
| 10 | Terrible/PerfectBuilt to Spill | Built to Spill | Play | 05:33 | 12 MB | 35 MB |
| 39 mins | 89 MB | |||||
| 39 mins | 249 MB | |||||
Note: You are able to listen to 30-second samples for preview purpose.
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Bertram | Bass |
| 2 | Built to Spill | Composer, Primary Artist |
| 3 | Andy Capps | Drums |
| 4 | James Dillion | Drums |
| 5 | Tom Dillion | Bass |
| 6 | Dog Duggins | Composer |
| 7 | Todd Dunnigan | Engineer, Trombone |
| 8 | Phil Ek | Engineer |
| 9 | Ned Evett | Engineer, Guitar |
| 10 | Jad Fair | Composer |
| 11 | Tina Herschelman | Artwork, Type |
| 12 | Aadam Jacobs | Engineer |
| 13 | Calvin Johnson | Engineer |
| 14 | Daniel Johnston | Composer |
| 15 | Doug Martsch | Guitar, Vocals |
| 16 | Eric Payne | Art Direction |
| 17 | Ralf | Drums |
| 18 | Tom Romich | Bass |
| 19 | David Schneider | Drums |
| 20 | Karena Youtz | Photography |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |