Alexisonfire
Alexisonfire · 2001
42 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk · post-hardcore
Raw emotional intensity collides with intricate guitar work and dual vocal styles, defining a new era in post-hardcore.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing throughout long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 2001, Alexisonfire was the band's debut album, marking their entry into the post-hardcore scene. At this time, they were emerging from the Canadian underground music scene, ready to establish their unique sound and identity within a genre that was gaining traction globally.
- If you like
- hardcore punk, post-hardcore
Alexisonfire is an album by Alexisonfire, released in 2001. Raw emotional intensity collides with intricate guitar work and dual vocal styles, defining a new era in post-hardcore. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of hardcore punk and melodic elements, helping to shape the landscape of early 2000s post-hardcore. It notably reached #2 on the Canadian Albums Chart, establishing Alexisonfire as a significant force in the genre and influencing countless bands that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alexisonfire sound like?
Raw emotional intensity collides with intricate guitar work and dual vocal styles, defining a new era in post-hardcore. Rooted in hardcore punk and post-hardcore.
What makes Alexisonfire by Alexisonfire notable?
The album received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of hardcore punk and melodic elements, helping to shape the landscape of early 2000s post-hardcore. It notably reached #2 on the Canadian Albums Chart, establishing Alexisonfire as a significant force in the genre and influencing countless bands that followed. Released in 2001, Alexisonfire was the band's debut album, marking their entry into the post-hardcore scene. At this time, they were emerging from the Canadian underground music scene, ready to establish their unique sound and identity within a genre that was gaining traction globally.
Who is Alexisonfire for?
Alexisonfire works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, wave-like pacing throughout and long, immersive listening sessions.
How many songs are on Alexisonfire?
Alexisonfire has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 .44 Caliber Love Letter Standout 4:32
- 2 Counterparts and Number Them Standout 2:18
- 3 Adelleda 5:47
- 4 A Dagger Through the Heart of St. Angeles Standout 4:12
- 5 Polaroids of Polar Bears 5:08
- 6 Waterwings (And Other Pool Side Fashion Faux Pas) 2:41
- 7 Where No One Knows 3:12
- 8 The Kennedy Curse 3:38
- 9 Jubella 2:29
- 10 Little Girls Pointing and Laughing 4:54
- 11 Pulmonary Archery 3:24
Release Date
January 1, 2001
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
42 min 19 sec
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