Don't Close Your Eyes
Parkway Drive · 2004
45 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal · metalcore
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and aggressive vocals driving a cathartic exploration of inner turmoil.
Why this album works
- Best for
- cathartic release of pent-up feelings wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts relentless energy for intense workouts
- Context
- Released in 2004, 'Don't Close Your Eyes' is Parkway Drive's debut EP, marking their entry into the metalcore scene. At this point, the band was still solidifying their sound, following a series of local performances that began to capture attention in Australia. This release laid the groundwork for their later success and broader recognition within the genre.
- If you like
- heavy metal, metalcore
Don't Close Your Eyes is an album by Parkway Drive, released in 2004. A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and aggressive vocals driving a cathartic exploration of inner turmoil. 'Don't Close Your Eyes' helped to establish Parkway Drive as a significant player in the metalcore movement, leading to critical acclaim from niche music publications. Its raw energy resonated with fans, contributing to the band's growing popularity and paving the way for their subsequent full-length albums, which would further define their career trajectory. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Don't Close Your Eyes sound like?
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and aggressive vocals driving a cathartic exploration of inner turmoil. Rooted in heavy metal and metalcore.
What makes Don't Close Your Eyes by Parkway Drive notable?
'Don't Close Your Eyes' helped to establish Parkway Drive as a significant player in the metalcore movement, leading to critical acclaim from niche music publications. Its raw energy resonated with fans, contributing to the band's growing popularity and paving the way for their subsequent full-length albums, which would further define their career trajectory. Released in 2004, 'Don't Close Your Eyes' is Parkway Drive's debut EP, marking their entry into the metalcore scene. At this point, the band was still solidifying their sound, following a series of local performances that began to capture attention in Australia. This release laid the groundwork for their later success and broader recognition within the genre.
Who is Don't Close Your Eyes for?
Don't Close Your Eyes works well if you're into cathartic release of pent-up feelings, wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts and relentless energy for intense workouts.
How many songs are on Don't Close Your Eyes?
Don't Close Your Eyes has 14 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 … 1:12
- 2 Smoke ’Em If Ya Got ’Em Standout 3:45
- 3 Dead Dreams Standout 3:20
- 4 Flesh, Bone and Weakness 5:13
- 5 The Cruise 1:56
- 6 You’re Over 3:16
- 7 Looks Like Yoda 2:55
- 8 Don’t Close Your Eyes Standout 4:42
- 9 I Watched 3:29
- 10 Swallowing Razorblades 4:14
- 11 Emotional Breakdown 2:32
- 12 Hollow Man 2:22
- 13 The Negotiator 3:39
- 14 Hopeless 2:52
Release Date
January 1, 2004
Artist Origin
Australia
Runtime
45 min 34 sec
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