Manos

Manos, a college radio hit, blends indiepop, indie rock, and 'alternative' with touches of art rock, folk, emo, math rock, postrock, and even jazz. It shares a spiritual space with '90s bands like Unrest, Sebadoh, and Versus. In 1993, [Rebecca] Gates said she wanted to create a'really magical' record, like the first Verlaines or Replacements albums. Named after a misheard Jesus Lizard lyric, Manos evokes smoky venues and punk - house dance parties. It's a captivating mix of woozy, tight, and intense sounds, both sophisticated and primitive, stressful yet soothing.

To enjoy Manos, just put it on your music player. You can listen to it when you're feeling down to lift your mood or during a party to set a unique atmosphere. There aren't any special precautions for listening. As for maintaining your copy, if it's a physical record, keep it in a clean and dry place, away from direct sunlight. If it's a digital copy, make sure your device's storage is in good condition and back it up regularly.