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A Flight and a Crash

Hot Water Music · 2001

39 min · 14 tracks · punk

Energetic punk anthems collide with raw emotion and melodic hooks, capturing the essence of early 2000s rock.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its significant impact on the punk rock landscape of the early 2000s, helping to define the sound of melodic hardcore. It received positive reviews from major publications like 'Alternative Press', further establishing Hot Water Music as a crucial player in the genre.
Best for
short, punchy song bursts steady, consistent energy levels immediate hooks and energy
Context
Released in 2001, 'A Flight and a Crash' was Hot Water Music's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'No Division'. At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the punk rock scene, having toured extensively and cultivated a dedicated fanbase, marking a phase of both artistic maturity and commercial expansion.
Stylistic neighbors
Flatfoot 56· NOFX· No Doubt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Flight and a Crash Standout 2:08
  • 2 Jack of All Trades 2:43
  • 3 Paper Thin Standout 2:24
  • 4 Instrumental 1:38
  • 5 Swinger 2:41
  • 6 A Clear Line 3:14
  • 7 Choked and Separated Standout 3:29
  • 8 Old Rules 2:50
  • 9 Sons and Daughters 3:26
  • 10 Sunday Suit 3:00
  • 11 She Takes It So Well 2:47
  • 12 One More Time 2:12
  • 13 In the Gray 3:48
  • 14 Call It Trashing 2:51

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