Atlas (Parkway Drive album)
Parkway Drive · 2012
48 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · metalcore
Fierce metalcore anthems blend with introspective lyrics in a sonic landscape of relentless energy and emotional depth.
Why this album works
'Atlas' debuted at number 10 on the Australian ARIA charts and received significant critical acclaim. It was noted for its exploration of complex themes such as existentialism and personal struggle, influencing both fans and fellow artists within the metalcore genre.
- Best for
- steady pacing with emotional depth fierce anthems for cathartic release introspective moments of reflection
- Context
- Released in early 2012, 'Atlas' marked Parkway Drive's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Deep Blue' in 2010. The band continued to solidify their place in the metalcore scene, showcasing a more mature sound that incorporated broader influences while staying true to their heavy roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carajo· Loathe· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sparks 2:18
- 2 Old Ghost / New Regrets 2:49
- 3 Dream Run 4:08
- 4 Wild Eyes Standout 4:18
- 5 Dark Days Standout 4:05
- 6 The River Standout 5:27
- 7 Swing 3:31
- 8 The Slow Surrender 4:14
- 9 Atlas 4:08
- 10 Sleight of Hand 4:27
- 11 Snake Oil and Holy Water 2:48
- 12 Blue and the Grey 5:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.