El Gran Orgo cover

El Gran Orgo

At the Drive-In · 1997

17 min · 7 tracks · post-hardcore · emo

A frenetic blend of jagged guitars and emotional intensity that captures the raw essence of post-hardcore.

Why this album works

'El Gran Orgo' solidified At the Drive-In's reputation in the underground music community, receiving positive reviews from critics and contributing to their rise in popularity. The album's raw energy and innovative sound influenced many subsequent emo and post-hardcore bands, helping to shape a movement that would flourish in the early 2000s.
Career context
Released in 1997, 'El Gran Orgo' is At the Drive-In's second studio album, following their debut 'Acrobatic Tenement.' This album marked a significant step in their evolution, showcasing a more refined sound while maintaining their chaotic energy as they began to garner attention within the post-hardcore scene.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Give It a Name Standout 2:36
  • 2 Honest to a Fault 1:29
  • 3 Winter Month Novelty 3:40
  • 4 [untitled] 0:53
  • 5 Fahrenheit Standout 2:25
  • 6 Picket Fence Cartel 2:30
  • 7 Speechless Standout 3:29

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