A Young Trophy Band in the Parlance of Our Times
As Friends Rust · 2002
19 min · 6 tracks · melodic hardcore · emotional hardcore
Dynamic melodies intertwine with raw emotional intensity, creating a powerful landscape of melodic hardcore.
Why this album works
This album received critical acclaim for its energetic blend of punk and melodic hardcore, solidifying As Friends Rust's position within the post-hardcore scene. It has influenced numerous bands that followed, contributing to the evolution of emotional hardcore throughout the early 2000s.
- Best for
- short, energetic listening bursts dynamic emotional journeys reflective moments of intensity
- Context
- By 2002, As Friends Rust was transitioning from their early years of emotional hardcore to a more polished sound. 'A Young Trophy Band in the Parlance of Our Times' marked their return after a five-year hiatus since their previous release, showcasing a maturation in both lyrical themes and musical complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- NOFX· Sum 41· Strung Out
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- Greatest Hits? — This album continues the emotional intensity with a refined sound, expanding on familiar themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 More Than Just Music, It's a Hairstyle Standout 3:10
- 2 The Most Americanest 3:06
- 3 Temporary Living 4:13
- 4 Born With a Silver Spoon Up Your Ass Standout 3:00
- 5 Up and Went 0:46
- 6 Where the Wild Things Were Standout 5:00
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