Crisis
Alexisonfire · 2006
41 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk · post-hardcore
Raw and intense, blending chaotic riffs with emotive melodies to create a cathartic listening experience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels cathartic emotional release immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Crisis is Alexisonfire's third studio album, released in January 2006, following their acclaimed self-titled debut and the successful Watch Out! in 2004. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the post-hardcore scene, building on their earlier momentum while experimenting with more complex song structures and lyrical themes.
- If you like
- hardcore punk, post-hardcore
Crisis is an album by Alexisonfire, released in 2006. Raw and intense, blending chaotic riffs with emotive melodies to create a cathartic listening experience. The album debuted at number 5 on the Canadian Albums Chart and received significant critical acclaim for its blend of hardcore punk energy with melodic elements. Crisis helped establish Alexisonfire as one of the leading bands in the Canadian post-hardcore movement, influencing a wave of similar artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Crisis sound like?
Raw and intense, blending chaotic riffs with emotive melodies to create a cathartic listening experience. Rooted in hardcore punk and post-hardcore.
What makes Crisis by Alexisonfire notable?
The album debuted at number 5 on the Canadian Albums Chart and received significant critical acclaim for its blend of hardcore punk energy with melodic elements. Crisis helped establish Alexisonfire as one of the leading bands in the Canadian post-hardcore movement, influencing a wave of similar artists in the genre. Crisis is Alexisonfire's third studio album, released in January 2006, following their acclaimed self-titled debut and the successful Watch Out! in 2004. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the post-hardcore scene, building on their earlier momentum while experimenting with more complex song structures and lyrical themes.
Who is Crisis for?
Crisis works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, cathartic emotional release and immersive listening sessions.
How many songs are on Crisis?
Crisis has 11 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drunks, Lovers, Sinners and Saints Standout 3:49
- 2 This Could Be Anywhere in the World 4:04
- 3 Mailbox Arson 3:32
- 4 Boiled Frogs Standout 3:58
- 5 We Are the Sound Standout 3:40
- 6 You Burn First 2:41
- 7 We Are the End 3:47
- 8 Crisis 3:32
- 9 Keep It on Wax 3:49
- 10 To a Friend 3:16
- 11 Rough Hands 5:33
Release Date
January 1, 2006
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
41 min 41 sec
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