All the Pain Money Can Buy

CD Details

Fastball’s second album arrived in 1998 on Hollywood Records, showcasing the Austin trio’s shift toward melodic pop rock inspired by 1960s acts like the Kinks and early Who. Led by the breakout hit “The Way,” the record balances uptempo, hook-laden tracks with a surprisingly romantic sensibility, featuring songs such as “Fire Escape,” “Better Than It Was,” and “Warm Fuzzy Feeling.” The band’s knack for crafting three-minute songs with memorable riffs and vintage-sounding melodies runs throughout, offering a different side to musicians known for harder live performances.

This CD contains the full album with its complete track listing, including “Slow Drag,” “G.O.D. (Good Old Days),” and “Charlie, The Methadone Man.” A used copy of this late-1990s rock release lets you own a piece of Fastball’s pop-leaning era at a fraction of retail.