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| Released | October 24, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1994–May 1995 | |||
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| Length | 42:38 | |||
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| Producer | Matt Mahaffey | |||
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Subliminal Plastic Motives is the debut studio album by American pop rock band Self,[4] released on October 24, 1995, through Zoo Entertainment and Spongebath Records. Its songs were written and recorded by brothers Mike and Matt Mahaffey, the band's sole members. The album was promoted through the singles "Cannon" and "So Low", each receiving airplay and accompanied by music videos that contributed to the album's success.
Critical reception was largely positive, with reviewers commending its eclectic production, sharp lyricism, and innovative approach to alternative rock, drawing comparisons to Beck, Matthew Sweet, and Ben Folds. Subliminal Plastic Motives debuted at number 64 on CMJ's Alternative Radio Airplay chart and had achieved sales exceeding 40,000 units by 1997. In 2014, Self issued the album's first vinyl release through Fat Possum Records.
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