Adelphia
A Skylit Drive · 2009
43 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
A fusion of melodic hardcore and post-hardcore with soaring choruses and intricate guitar work.
Why this album works
'Adelphia' received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, helping to expand the band's audience. It peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, marking a significant moment for them in terms of commercial recognition.
- Best for
- steady melodic flow throughout soaring choruses for uplifting moments engaging storytelling across tracks
- Context
- Released in early 2009, 'Adelphia' was A Skylit Drive's second studio album, following their debut 'Identity on Fire' from 2008. At this point, the band was solidifying their place within the post-hardcore scene, building on the momentum of their first release while experimenting with their sound and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· James Glayat· Christopher Beckham
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prelude to a Dream 3:29
- 2 Those Cannons Could Sink a Ship Standout 3:36
- 3 Heaven Standout 3:37
- 4 Running With the Light 3:47
- 5 Eva the Carrier 3:41
- 6 Worlds End in Whispers Not Bangs 1:26
- 7 The Boy Without a Demon 4:01
- 8 Thank God It’s Cloudy Cause I’m Allergic to Sunlight 3:27
- 9 Air the Enlightenment 2:29
- 10 The Children of Adelphia Standout 3:00
- 11 I Swear This Place Is Haunted 3:45
- 12 It’s Not Ironic It’s Obvious 3:41
- 13 See You Around 3:23
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