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Built to Spill's Hidden Gem Reimagined on Vinyl
11 Oct
Summary
- Built to Spill's "There's Nothing Wrong With Love" is reissued.
- The album defined a unique indie rock sound.
- It captures an original voice before fame.

Built to Spill's influential 1994 album, "There's Nothing Wrong With Love," is now available on vinyl, returning after a nearly twenty-year absence from the format. This reissue highlights the record's crucial role in shaping a distinct indie rock aesthetic, with its impact felt by subsequent bands such as Modest Mouse and Death Cab for Cutie.
The album was recorded in Seattle, following the band's 1993 debut, "Ultimate Alternative Wavers." Lead songwriter Doug Martsch reflected that this period allowed him to create music without the pressure of a large audience, fostering a level of intimacy and personal expression that would later influence his songwriting.
"There's Nothing Wrong With Love" is celebrated not only for its influence but for preserving a unique songwriting perspective at a critical juncture in the band's career. It is considered an album of profound intimacy, a self-contained world offering varied insights depending on the listener's perspective.