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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Green Day· Linkin Park· Moby· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· Neil Young· Tori Amos
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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