Released in 2003, Jesse Malin's acclaimed debut 'The Fine Art of Self Destruction' wasn't named for drug or alcohol abuse, says Malin. 'It was more about a personal wreckage when I looked back on my life, from my parents' divorce to failed relationships, broken up bands, dropping out of school, crashing cars, breaking things. It was more of a spiritual journey in some sense. This record is definitely one of my favorites'. To celebrate the album's 20th anniversary, 'The Fine Art of Self Destruction' is reissued and paired with a bonus disc of alternative versions, reimagined and re-recorded with Malin's longtime band. The bonus album was produced by Derek Cruz and engineered by Geoff Sanoff, who worked on Jesse's recent albums 'Sunset Kids' and 'Sad and Beautiful World'.
Track Listing:
1. Queen of the Underworld - Jesse Malin (3.43)
2. TKO - Jesse Malin (3.27)
3. Wendy - Jesse Malin (3.27)
4. Downliner - Jesse Malin (4.11)
5. Brooklyn - Jesse Malin (4.35)
6. The Fine Art of Self Destruction - Jesse Malin (3.55)
7. Riding On the Subway - Jesse Malin (4.13)
8. High Lonesome - Jesse Malin (4.06)
9. Solitaire - Jesse Malin (4.19)
10. Almost Grown - Jesse Malin (3.04)
11. Xmas - Jesse Malin (3.37)
12. Cigarettes and Violets - Jesse Malin
1. Brooklyn (Walt Whitman in the Trash) (Bonus Track) - Jesse Malin
2. Riding On the Subway '22 (Bonus Track) - Jesse Malin
3. Downliner (Afterglow Version) (Bonus Track) - Jesse Malin
4. High Lonesome (PBR Vacation) (Bonus Track) - Jesse Malin
5. Cigarettes and Violets '22 (Bonus Track) - Jesse Malin
6. Almost Grown (Busker Version) (Bonus Track) - Jesse Malin
7. Solitaire (Song for Kelly Keller) (Bonus Track) - Jesse Malin
8. Queen of the Underworld (Cantina Version) (Bonus Track) - Jesse Malin
9. Xmas, Etc. (Bonus Track) - Jesse Malin
Year of Production: 2003
