Media (album)

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

 * 1) "Syntax Lies" – 3:39
 * 2) "Some Incriminating Photographs" – 3:09
 * 3) "As the Doctor Talks" – 3:16
 * 4) "Tandem: City to City" – 2:13
 * 5) "Repertoire of Uncommon Depth" – 3:42
 * 6) "Typing: 1974-2048" – 2:00
 * 7) "Lullaby for the..." – 0:54
 * 8) "Acting; On Campus Television" – 2:34
 * 9) "<===> (Getting/Giving The Lock)" – 2:49 (Shown with two arrow icons on the CD track list)
 * 10) "Amorous in Bauhaus Fashion" – 3:01
 * 11) "There's Something Not as Valid When the Scenery Is a Postcard" – 2:33
 * 12) "An Allusion Passes Through the Bar" – 6:57
 * 13) "Defy the Ailments" (hidden track) – 2:05

Personnel

 * Todd Baechle – lead vocals, guitar
 * Joel Petersen – guitar
 * Matt Bowen – bass, backing vocals
 * Clark Baechle – drums