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Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts

Close Your Eyes · 2011

44 min · 12 tracks · punk · melodic hardcore

Melodic hardcore meets introspective punk, blending emotional lyrics with driving instrumentals and anthemic choruses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with emotional release
  • reflective moments of introspection
  • anthems for overcoming struggles
  • uplifting crescendos and resolutions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid emotional depth and reflection

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2011, 'Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts' is Close Your Eyes' second album, following their debut 'We Will Overcome' in 2010. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the melodic hardcore scene, building on the momentum from their initial success and transitioning into more mature lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
NOFX· Flatfoot 56· Sum 41

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hope Slips Away (The World Is Ours to Change) 3:49
  • 2 Empty Hands 4:08
  • 3 Erie 2:38
  • 4 Valleys 3:24
  • 5 Injustice 2:21
  • 6 Paper Thin 3:26
  • 7 Wormwood 4:50
  • 8 Keep the Lights On 3:02
  • 9 Carry You 3:26
  • 10 Wolves 4:02
  • 11 Scars 3:32
  • 12 Heavy Hearts 5:19

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