Lonely Is an Eyesore

Lonely Is an Eyesore is a compilation on the 4AD label. Released in June 1987, it features artists signed to the label at the time. The tracks were recorded between 1985 and 1987 with the exception of "Frontier" by Dead Can Dance, which was a demo by the group from 1979. The title of the release comes from the lyric of the track "Fish" by Throwing Muses, at that time the newest signing to the label.

The original release was available on LP, CD, and cassette. A companion music video was also released. A limited edition wooden box edition contained all three audio formats, the video, and etchings.