{"title":"The Faint","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Faint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Faint formed in Omaha, Nebraska in 1995, initially under the name Norman Bailer. The band is led by vocalist Todd Fink and has been closely tied to Omaha's Saddle Creek Records, alongside labelmates like Bright Eyes. Over time the band shifted from guitar-based indie rock to a synth-heavy dance-punk style that defined their best-known work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Faint play dance-punk, electro, and synth-driven new wave, combining pulsing electronic rhythms, distorted synths, and dark, often dystopian lyrics. Their album Danse Macabre is frequently cited as a key record of the early-2000s dance-punk and electroclash revival, influencing many indie acts who incorporated electronic dance elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDanse Macabre (2001, Saddle Creek)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet from Birth (2004)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFasciinatiion (2008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoom Abuse (2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDanse Macabre has been reissued in expanded and remastered editions, and Saddle Creek pressings of the band's catalog appear in colored-vinyl variants. The early-2000s releases are of particular interest to dance-punk collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to The Faint almost always start with Danse Macabre (2001). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-faint-danse-macabre-remastered-white-vinyl","title":"Danse Macabre LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Faint's third album is filled with macabre lyrics that are easily forgotten as Fink and Thiele's keyboards overdrive the vocals with synth lines, ferocious drum machines, outbursts of noise, and edgy tension that will have you out on the dance floor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540810150071,"sku":"210000006633","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/dm.jpg?v=1781154345"},{"product_id":"the-faint-fasciination-blue-vinyl","title":"Fasciination LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips 8\/30\/2024 (delayed) - The album's title gives the best representation of its contents. The product of a keyboard with a broken i-key and the strictures of iTunes, it's an apt title for a record made in the spirit of the awe the universe inspires.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540962881719,"sku":"210000090708","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4356921-3201157.jpg?v=1781154877"},{"product_id":"the-faint-wet-from-birth-deluxe-transparent-vinyl","title":"Wet From Birth 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeticulously produced by The Faint and Presto! Studios' Mike Mogis, the sounds of Wet From Birth stretch beyond the boundaries of genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541049684151,"sku":"210000096078","price":43.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/faint.jpg?v=1781155218"},{"product_id":"the-faint-wet-from-birth-deluxe-transparent-vinyl-signed","title":"Wet From Birth 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Faint's \"Wet From Birth\" spins on transparent vinyl, a pivotal moment in their alt-rock evolution. Each rotation unveils a tension between mechanical beats and swirling chaos, echoing the pulse of its time. This deluxe edition stands as a manifesto within its grooves, an echo of vibrant history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785822515383,"sku":"210000101446","price":44.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4405043-3325320.jpg?v=1783046019"},{"product_id":"the-faint-blank-wave-arcade-vinyl","title":"Blank-Wave Arcade LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Blank-Wave Arcade\" is a curious embodiment of the dance floor's darker side, with The Faint urging us to move while simultaneously rolling their eyes at our indulgence. The juxtaposition in tracks like \"Sex Is Personal\" and \"Worked Up So Sexual\" pulls the listener between exhilaration and discomfort, turning exuberance into a wry reflection on nightlife. It's a relentless exercise in contradiction, where electronic beats become a sardonic soundtrack to hedonism gone awry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785831559351,"sku":"210000090712","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/477052.jpg?v=1783046046"},{"product_id":"the-faint-fasciination-blue-vinyl-signed","title":"Fasciination LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Faint's \"Fasciination LP\" is pressed on opaque blue vinyl and produced entirely by the band in their Omaha studio. Key tracks like \"Get Seduced\" and \"The Geeks Were Right\" reflect their unique sound and creative autonomy. This signed edition stands out as a solid choice for dedicated buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785884250295,"sku":"210000101427","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4356921-3201157_658eb9c2-5cb0-4f59-9f89-3c21df81f350.jpg?v=1783046191"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/the-faint.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}