Name: Lunapark by Luna
Brand: Luna
SKU: 075596136068
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

Luna's 1992 debut (originally released under the short-lived band name Luna 2 for contractual reasons) got most of its press due to Dean Wareham's former position as leader of the critically adored Galaxie 500, but his new cohorts Justin Harwood (bass) and Stanley Demeski (drums) were fresh from stints in the Chills and the Feelies, respectively. A rarity among albums by this type of alt-rock supergroup, Lunapark sounds like an appealing conglomeration of some of the best aspects of all three participants' former bands. Wareham's familiar bored whine and slow-motion guitar create an interesting tension when juxtaposed with Harwood's ultra-melodic bass and Demeski's hyperactive drums, as if each member is still playing with his old band. The album spawned two college radio hits, the deliciously depressive "Slide" (with its memorable opening line "You can never give the finger to the blind") and the jittery, propulsive "Slash Your Tires," but nearly all of the 12 songs have memorable guitar hooks, stick-in-your-head choruses, and a newfound sense of humor in Wareham's deadpan lyrics. Lesser-known gems include the surprisingly poppy "I Can't Wait" and the Television-like tension of the closing "We're Both Confused." Guests feature Wareham's old label head Kramer and Mercury Rev co-leader Grasshopper, who adds extra guitar to about a third of the album. ~ Stewart Mason

1. Slide

by Luna

Featured Artist: Luna; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Luna; Main Performer
Group Member: Stanley Demeski
Sean Eden
Justin Harwood
Britta Phillips
Dean Wareham
Lee Wall; Performer

2. Anesthesia

by Luna

Primary Artist: Luna; Main Performer
Group Member: Stanley Demeski
Sean Eden
Justin Harwood
Britta Phillips
Dean Wareham
Lee Wall; Performer
Composer: Luna; Composer

3. Slash Your Tires

by Luna

Primary Artist: Luna; Main Performer
Group Member: Stanley Demeski
Sean Eden
Justin Harwood
Britta Phillips
Dean Wareham
Lee Wall; Performer
Composer: Luna; Composer

4. Crazy People

by Luna

Primary Artist: Luna; Main Performer
Group Member: Stanley Demeski
Sean Eden
Justin Harwood
Britta Phillips
Dean Wareham
Lee Wall; Performer
Composer: Luna; Composer

5. Time

by Luna

Primary Artist: Luna; Main Performer
Group Member: Lee Wall
Britta Phillips
Dean Wareham
Stanley Demeski
Sean Eden
Justin Harwood; Performer

6. Smile

by Luna

Primary Artist: Luna; Main Performer
Group Member: Lee Wall
Britta Phillips
Dean Wareham
Stanley Demeski
Sean Eden
Justin Harwood; Performer

7. I Can't Wait

by Luna

Primary Artist: Luna; Main Performer
Group Member: Stanley Demeski
Sean Eden
Justin Harwood
Britta Phillips
Dean Wareham
Lee Wall; Performer
Composer: Luna; Composer

8. Hey Sister

by Luna

Primary Artist: Luna; Main Performer
Group Member: Stanley Demeski
Sean Eden
Justin Harwood
Britta Phillips
Dean Wareham
Lee Wall; Performer
Composer: Luna; Composer

9. I Want Everything

by Luna

Primary Artist: Luna; Main Performer
Group Member: Stanley Demeski
Sean Eden
Justin Harwood
Britta Phillips
Dean Wareham
Lee Wall; Performer
Composer: Luna; Composer

10. Time to Quit

by Luna

Primary Artist: Luna; Main Performer
Group Member: Lee Wall
Britta Phillips
Dean Wareham
Stanley Demeski
Sean Eden
Justin Harwood; Performer

11. Good-Bye

by Luna

Primary Artist: Luna; Main Performer
Group Member: Stanley Demeski
Sean Eden
Justin Harwood
Britta Phillips
Dean Wareham
Lee Wall; Performer
Composer: Luna; Composer

12. We're Both Confused

by Luna

Primary Artist: Luna; Main Performer
Group Member: Lee Wall
Britta Phillips
Dean Wareham
Stanley Demeski
Sean Eden
Justin Harwood; Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 45 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1418x1418 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

10/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative, Dream Pop, Jangle Pop, Neo Psychedelic

Label

Elektra Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 17, 1992

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

75596136068

Shopping cart

Notification

Lunapark

1. Slide

2. Anesthesia

3. Slash Your Tires

4. Crazy People

5. Time

6. Smile

7. I Can't Wait

8. Hey Sister

9. I Want Everything

10. Time to Quit

11. Good-Bye

12. We're Both Confused

Technical Specifications

Lunapark

Product information

Release options

1. Slide

2. Anesthesia

3. Slash Your Tires

4. Crazy People

5. Time

6. Smile

7. I Can't Wait

8. Hey Sister

9. I Want Everything

10. Time to Quit

11. Good-Bye

12. We're Both Confused

Technical Specifications