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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence

Glassjaw · 2000

51 min · 12 tracks · post-hardcore

A raw and frenetic exploration of emotional turmoil blended with intricate instrumentation and passionate vocals.

Why this album works

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence received critical acclaim and has been influential in shaping the post-hardcore genre. It peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and is often cited as a touchstone for subsequent bands in the emo and hardcore scenes, noted for its emotional depth and sonic complexity.
Career context
Released in 2000, this album marked Glassjaw's debut full-length after their acclaimed EP, 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'. The band was at a pivotal moment as they transitioned from underground success to wider recognition within the post-hardcore scene, establishing their distinctive sound characterized by chaotic energy and introspective lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Electric Callboy· Senses Fail· Escape the Fate

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pretty Lush Standout 2:59
  • 2 Siberian Kiss Standout 3:49
  • 3 When One Eight Becomes Two Zeros Standout 4:32
  • 4 Ry Ry’s Song 3:32
  • 5 Lovebites and Razorlines 4:09
  • 6 Hurting and Shoving (She Should Have Let Me Sleep) 3:28
  • 7 Majour 4:00
  • 8 Her Middle Name Was Boom 4:15
  • 9 Piano 4:58
  • 10 Babe 1:43
  • 11 Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence 5:36
  • 12 Motel of the White Locust / Losten 8:41

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