Originally released in 1999 on Saddle Creek, Blank-Wave Arcade is a landmark debut from Omaha's The Faint that drew comparisons to synth-rock pioneers like New Order, Duran Duran, and Thomas Dolby. The album blends danceable drum tracks, layered synthesizers, and driving guitar riffs into a sound that carries a darker, atmospheric edge without ever losing its propulsive energy.
Now reissued in a deluxe edition, Blank-Wave Arcade is presented in a heavy foil-covered gatefold and includes a fold-out poster, making it a worthy showcase for one of the most compelling records in the Saddle Creek catalog. Standout tracks like "Worked Up So Sexual" and the woozy, off-kilter "Sealed Human" highlight the album's range and demonstrate why it has remained a fan favorite for over two decades.
- Format: Vinyl
- White Vinyl
- Label: Saddle Creek
- Genre: Electronic, Rock
- Release Date: 03/14/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Sex Is Personal
A2. Call Call
A3. Victim Convenience
A4. The Passives
B1. Worked Up So Sexual
B2. Cars Pass In Cold Blood
B3. Casual Sex
B4. In Concert
B5. Sealed Human
C1. Cars Pass In Cold Blood (Recordist Remix)
C2. Worked Up So Sexual (The Laces Remix)
C3. The Passives (AJ/DJ Remix)
C4. In Concert (The New Gender Remix)
C5. Call Call (Transitor3 Remix)
D1. Sealed Human (]['m Remix)
D2. Sex Is Personal (The Faint 2024 Remix)
D3. Brokers, Priests, And Analysts
D4. Cars Pass In Cold Blood (Live)
D5. In Concert (The New Gender Remix (Live))
D6. Call Call (Live)
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