MINERAL The Power of Failing (Classic Original 1996 US 8-track vinyl LP, with picture sleeve, credits insert and Crank! Records merch insert. The debut album from the Texan emo band, who influenced an entire generation with the often frenetic and always beautiful music, and Chris Simpsons heart-wrenching lyrics. Long before 'emo' became a dirty word, Mineral were breaking hearts alongside Jimmy Eat World, Christie Front Drive, Boys Life and countless others with stunning tracks like Parking Lot, Gloria, and If I Could. More than 25 years after its release, it is almost impossible to find mint condition copies of The Power of Failing, and while this copy does show some minor wear to the sleeve from storage and some paper scuffs to the vinyl, it is graded as a strong VG. Even the reissues are creeping up in price, and this is only the second copy of the original pressing we have ever seen here. An album that deserves pride and place in any alternative collection)