Name: Prettier Than You by Brian Stevens
Brand: Brian Stevens
SKU: 887845121264
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

The first solo album by former Cavedogs singer/guitarist Brian Stevens removes the sort of rootsy element that typified that fine band. Stevens spent the years between the breakup of the Cavedogs and his solo debut recording and touring with fellow Bostonian Aimee Mann, and 1996's Prettier Than You even poaches a couple of members of Mann's Whatever-era band: former XTC guitarist Dave Gregory and multi-instrumentalist/producer Jon Brion. It's strictly Stevens' show all the way, however, and as if he had years' worth of material to get out as quickly as possible, Prettier Than You blithely leaps from '60s-flecked psychedelia ("Disillusioned Days" sounds like the Byrds covering the Bevis Frond) to a rocking brand of power pop to the sort of country-pop songs Mike Nesmith used to slip onto Monkees albums. From the ultra-catchy opener "Zasu Pitts" on, no two songs sound alike, but Stevens' clever lyrics and strong way with guitar pop hooks make for a bracing debut. ~ Stewart Mason

1. Zasu Pitts

by Brian Stevens

Primary Artist: Brian Stevens; Main Performer

2. Disillusioned Days

by Brian Stevens

Primary Artist: Brian Stevens; Main Performer

3. Mixed-Up

by Brian Stevens

Primary Artist: Brian Stevens; Main Performer

4. Every Night She Glows

by Brian Stevens

Primary Artist: Brian Stevens; Main Performer

5. The Piper

by Brian Stevens

Primary Artist: Brian Stevens; Main Performer

6. Comets

by Brian Stevens

Primary Artist: Brian Stevens; Main Performer

7. Far from Happy

by Brian Stevens

Primary Artist: Brian Stevens; Main Performer

8. Fall Together

by Brian Stevens

Primary Artist: Brian Stevens; Main Performer

9. In the Pink

by Brian Stevens

Primary Artist: Brian Stevens; Main Performer

10. The Real Thing

by Brian Stevens

Primary Artist: Brian Stevens; Main Performer

11. All They Do

by Brian Stevens

Primary Artist: Brian Stevens; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

47 minutes and 46 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 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

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Alternative, Rock, Adult Alternative, Indie Rock

Label

Q Division Records

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1995

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

887845121264

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Prettier Than You

1. Zasu Pitts

2. Disillusioned Days

3. Mixed-Up

4. Every Night She Glows

5. The Piper

6. Comets

7. Far from Happy

8. Fall Together

9. In the Pink

10. The Real Thing

11. All They Do

Technical Specifications

Prettier Than You

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1. Zasu Pitts

2. Disillusioned Days

3. Mixed-Up

4. Every Night She Glows

5. The Piper

6. Comets

7. Far from Happy

8. Fall Together

9. In the Pink

10. The Real Thing

11. All They Do

Technical Specifications