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Pearls Before Swine

Constructive Melancholy: Thirty Years of Pearls Before Swine

RELEASED: August 24, 1999
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. I Saw the World / Another Time 4:56 2. Rocket Man 3:03 3. The Jeweler 2:47 4. From the Movie of the Same Name 2:17 5. Raindrops 2:02 6. Love/Sex (radio show 1972) 2:30 7. Look Into Her Eyes 4:34 8. Sail Away 3:07 9. The Old Man 3:16 10. The Wizard of Is 3:34 11. Once Upon a Time 2:35 12. Sonnet 65 0:44 13. Casablanca 2:26 14. City of Gold 3:00 15. Miss Morse Update 0:41 16. Froggle 1:21 17. Everybody's Got Pain 2:46 18. Song About a Rose 2:20 19. She's Gone 2:12 20. The Wedding 1:41 21. Margery 2:58 22. Snow Queen 3:56 23. If You Don't Want To, I Don't Mind 3:19 24. The Riegal 3:10 25. These Things Too 3:30 26. Green & Blue 0:26
Constructive Melancholy: Thirty Years of Pearls Before Swine is a comprehensive collection that showcases the unique blend of folk, rock, and psychedelic influences that define the legacy of Pearls Before Swine. The album features introspective lyrics and a haunting soundscape, reflecting the band's exploration of themes such as love, loss, and existential reflection. The compilation not only highlights the band's innovative sound but also its impact on the singer-songwriter genre, establishing Pearls Before Swine as a pivotal influence in the music scene.