Eyes & Nines cover

Eyes & Nines

Trash Talk · 2010

10 tracks · hardcore punk

Raucous and relentless, this album fuses blistering hardcore punk with raw, unfiltered energy and sharp social commentary.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Vultures — Opening with chaotic intensity, this track sets the tone for the album's aggressive style while addressing themes of betrayal and survival. Its frenetic pace showcases the band's commitment to raw energy.
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    Explode — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend fierce instrumentation with incisive lyrics about societal pressure and personal struggle. The explosive chorus is a highlight that invites catharsis.
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    I Do — With its driving rhythm and confrontational lyrics, this song captures the essence of defiance central to the album's message. The delivery is visceral, echoing the frustrations of youth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw energy for intense moments
  • for cathartic release
  • invigorating tracks for live settings
  • short bursts of frenetic intensity

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer mellow and soothing sounds
  • want lengthy, immersive compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Eyes & Nines marks Trash Talk's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2008. At this point in their career, the band was gaining momentum within the hardcore punk scene, known for their intense live performances and DIY ethos. The release positioned them as a prominent voice in the genre, further establishing their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Converge· Sick of It All· Hatebreed

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Vultures
  • 2 Flesh & Blood
  • 3 Explode
  • 4 Hash Wednesday
  • 5 Envy
  • 6 Rabbit Holes
  • 7 I Do
  • 8 Trudge
  • 9 On a Fix
  • 10 Eyes & Nines

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