25 years ago today (8/8/95), Ben Folds Five released their self-titled debut LP, the first statement on record from the trio that would spark the creative arc of bandleader/pianist Ben Folds. An acoustic piano fronted trio with barrelhouse piano banging, ’70’s melodic AM radio harmonies, 90’s college rock and a fuck you indie attitude, made Ben Folds Five one of the more unique artists of that decade. This debut record failed to chart, but sparked an intense bidding war eventually won by Sony Music, as the band would go onto release their more recognized Whatever and Ever Amen from 1997. Check out the official video for the catchy “Underground” off the debut…
