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A Kiss for the Whole World

Enter Shikari · 2023

33 min · 12 tracks · post-hardcore · electronicore

A vibrant fusion of electronicore and post-hardcore, brimming with frenetic energy and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • introspective lyrics for reflection
  • short bursts of frenetic energy
  • dynamic journey through emotions
  • engaging tracks for active listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, uniform albums
  • seek immediate gratification only

Where this album fits

Themes
chaotic love· personal struggle· emotional resilience
Career context
Released on April 21, 2023, 'A Kiss for the Whole World' is Enter Shikari's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2020 release 'Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible.' At this stage in their career, the band continues to evolve their sound while maintaining their signature blend of electronic and hardcore elements, pushing boundaries in both music and message.
Stylistic neighbors
Architects· While She Sleeps· Underoath
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Erase Me by Underoath — Shares the same blend of chaotic energy and introspective lyrics with a post-hardcore edge.
Amo by Bring Me the Horizon — Explores electronic elements fused with heavy instrumentation, reflecting emotional struggles and resilience.
Color Decay by The Devil Wears Prada — Combines post-hardcore intensity with thematic depth around personal turmoil and growth.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Kiss for the Whole World x 3:31
  • 2 (pls) set me on fire 3:04
  • 3 It Hurts 3:18
  • 4 Leap into the Lightning 3:04
  • 5 feed yøur søul 1:18
  • 6 Dead Wood 3:50
  • 7 Jailbreak 3:54
  • 8 Bloodshot 3:24
  • 9 Bloodshot (Coda) 1:17
  • 10 goldfĭsh ~ 3:20
  • 11 Giant Pacific Octopus (i don’t know you anymore) 2:37
  • 12 giant pacific octopus swirling off into infinity… 1:16

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