It's Immaterial - an ordinary life, 1990

 

"The song "An Ordinary Life" draws inspiration from F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1920 short story Bernice Bobs Her Hair, telling a melancholic story of unrequited affection, loneliness, and routine existence. It's often praised as part of an understated, introspective record that's gained cult status over time (e.g., ranked in Uncut's top 200 albums of the 1990s in 2024). Despite critical acclaim for its poignant portrayals of ordinary lives, the album was a commercial disappointment."