En Garde is the debut studio album by the American indie rock band The Faint. It was released on October 13, 1998, through Saddle Creek Records. Produced by Mike Mogis, the album showcases the band's early sound, characterized by a blend of post-punk, synth-pop, and dance-punk influences. While not achieving widespread commercial success upon its release, En Garde established The Faint's distinctive electronic-infused rock style and is considered an important foundational work within the context of the Omaha independent music scene and the band's subsequent discography. Its raw and experimental approach laid the groundwork for their more polished and successful later albums.
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