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18 Candles: The Early Years

Silverstein · 2006

70 min · 18 tracks · post-hardcore · emo

A raw blend of emotional turmoil and melodic intensity captures the essence of early 2000s post-hardcore.

Why this album works

This album was significant for celebrating Silverstein's rise within the emo and post-hardcore genres, ensuring their music reached both new fans and dedicated followers. It also featured remixes and live versions, emphasizing their dynamic stage presence and contributing to the band's ongoing influence in alternative music circles.
Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys reflective late-night vibes
Context
Released in 2006, '18 Candles: The Early Years' marks Silverstein's retrospective compilation after their breakthrough album 'Discovering the Waterfront' (2005). This collection showcases their evolution from a budding emo band to a key player in the post-hardcore scene, compiling tracks from their formative years and live performances.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Waiting Four Years 4:02
  • 2 Wish I Could Forget You 3:36
  • 3 Friends in Fall River 3:01
  • 4 Summer’s Stellar Gaze 2:47
  • 5 My Consolation 4:02
  • 6 Forever and a Day 4:27
  • 7 Red Light Pledge 3:51
  • 8 Dawn of the Fall 4:17
  • 9 Wish I Could Forget You 3:27
  • 10 Bleeds No More 3:17
  • 11 Last Days of Summer 4:26
  • 12 Waiting Four Years 4:14
  • 13 My Heroine (acoustic) Standout 3:34
  • 14 Call It Karma (acoustic) Standout 4:18
  • 15 Discovering the Waterfront (live) Standout 4:45
  • 16 Defend You (live) 3:34
  • 17 Bleeds No More (live) 4:16
  • 18 Smile in Your Sleep (A Crude Mechanical remix) 4:35

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