A1: It's Easier To Drink On An Empty Stomach Than Eat On A Broken Heart () A2: Who's Afraid Of Elizabeth Taylor? () B1: If It Feels / Good, Do It () B2: Live In Chicago, 1999 () B3: (I'm 5 Senses) None Of Them Common () B4: Me (Plural) () C1: I'm Certainly Not Pleased With My Options For The Future () C2: When The Parish School Dismisses And The Children Running Sing () C3: Thanks For Chicago, Mr. James () C4: (In Fact I'm) Pioneering New Emotions () D1: Better De'd Than Read () D2: Sympathy For The Rolling Stones () D3: All Until The Greens Reveal Themselves At Dawn ()
Description:
"Live In Chicago 1999" is a live LP by the American indie/experimental band Joan Of Arc, capturing the group at a particularly adventurous and exploratory moment in the late 1990s. Known for their unconventional song structures, fragile vocals, and a blend of emo roots with avant-rock, the band uses this recording to stretch their material into looser, more spontaneous forms. The album documents the raw energy and intimate tension of a club performance in Chicago, where quiet passages, spoken fragments, and sudden eruptions of dissonance alternate with more melodic and reflective segments. Listeners can expect a live sound that feels immediate and unpolished in a deliberate way, emphasizing atmosphere and presence over perfection, and offering a snapshot of how the band translated their restless studio ideas to the stage. Pressed on vinyl, this LP is aimed at collectors who appreciate the physical ritual of playing a record and the particular warmth that suits this kind of rough-edged, guitar-driven performance. Joan Of Arc, formed in Chicago in the mid-1990s, grew out of the city's emo and indie scene and became known for pushing the genre far beyond its traditional boundaries. Led by singer and songwriter Tim Kinsella, they often combined fractured guitar chords, tape collages, and abstract lyrics, influencing later waves of experimental indie and post-rock-adjacent artists. Over the years, the band has built a substantial discography of challenging, often concept-driven albums that have earned them a dedicated cult following rather than mainstream chart success, making them a touchstone name for listeners searching for idiosyncratic, deeply personal guitar music. "Live In Chicago 1999" reflects this legacy by foregrounding risk-taking and improvisation over safe, note-perfect renditions. The LP is released by EPT, a label and manufacturer focused on carefully curated vinyl editions. EPT places value on high-quality pressings, thoughtful artwork, and archival-minded releases that preserve distinctive live moments and under-represented corners of independent music. Their catalog typically appeals to enthusiasts who seek records that feel special in both sound and presentation, rather than mass-market products. With "Live In Chicago 1999," EPT frames this Joan Of Arc performance as an artifact of a specific place and time in Chicago's vibrant underground scene, catering to both long-time fans of the band and collectors interested in exploratory live recordings.
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