Media is the second studio album by new wave revivalists The Faint and their first under that name; they had released their debut as Norman Bailer. It was released on March 24, 1998. A clear style change can be heard after this album's release, moving from a more post-hardcore influenced style to new wave.
Track listing "Syntax Lies" – 3:39 "Some Incriminating Photographs" – 3:09 "As the Doctor Talks" – 3:16 "Tandem: City to City" – 2:13 "Repertoire of Uncommon Depth" – 3:42 "Typing: 1974-2048" – 2:00 "Lullaby for the..." – 0:54 "Acting; On Campus Television" – 2:34 "<===> (Getting/Giving The Lock)" – 2:49 (Shown with two arrow icons on the CD track list) "Amorous in Bauhaus Fashion" – 3:01 "There's Something Not as Valid When the Scenery Is a Postcard" – 2:33 "An Allusion Passes Through the Bar" – 6:57 "Defy the Ailments" (hidden track) – 2:05
Personnel Todd Baechle – lead vocals, guitar Joel Petersen – guitar Matt Bowen – bass, backing vocals Clark Baechle – drums
References
External links The Faint official website Saddle Creek Records