Released 30 years ago
Acrobatic Tenement
At the Drive-In · 1996
32 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore · emo
Frantic rhythms intertwine with emotive melodies, capturing the raw energy of post-hardcore's early days.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frantic rhythms for high energy
- short bursts of intensity
- gradual build to catharsis
- emotive melodies with urgency
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, drawn-out pieces
- seek calm, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Acrobatic Tenement was At the Drive-In's debut album, released in 1996 while they were still establishing their presence in the emo and post-hardcore scenes. This release followed a series of EPs and showcased their unique sound, blending chaotic instrumentation with introspective lyrics, setting the stage for their later success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mars Volta· Refused· Glassjaw
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Star Slight 1:18
- 2 Schaffino 2:48
- 3 Ebroglio 2:47
- 4 Initiation 3:26
- 5 Communication Drive‐In 1:44
- 6 Skips on the Record 3:07
- 7 Paid Vacation Time 3:33
- 8 Ticklish 4:35
- 9 Blue Tag 3:17
- 10 Coating of Arms 2:46
- 11 Porfirio Diaz 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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