Nor the Dahlias: The Dears 1995–1998 explained

Nor the Dahlias: The Dears 1995-1998
Type:	compilation
Artist:	The Dears
Cover:	Northedahlias.jpg
Released:	2002
Genre:	Indie rock
Label:	Grenadine Records
Prev Title:	Orchestral Pop Noir Romantique
Prev Year:	2001
Next Title:	Protest
Next Year:	2002

Nor the Dahlias: The Dears 1995–1998 is an album by The Dears, released in 2001. The album is a compilation of early tracks by the band preceding their debut release, End of a Hollywood Bedtime Story.

The tracks are strongly reminiscent of singer and songwriter Murray Lightburn's musical influences, including The Smiths and Blur, and do not display the distinctive style of the band's later albums.

Track listing

1. "Everlasting"
2. "Open Arms"
3. "Nine Eight Two"
4. "The Way the World Treats You"
5. "Can't Remember Anything Else"
6. "Mute Button"
7. "Dear Mr. Pop Star"
8. "Corduroy Boy"
9. "She's Well Aware"
10. "Nor the Dahlias"