Frail Words Collapse
As I Lay Dying · 2001
38 min · 12 tracks · metalcore
A relentless blend of melodic hooks and aggressive riffing, embodying the essence of early 2000s metalcore.
Why this album works
'Frail Words Collapse' received critical acclaim, helping to solidify As I Lay Dying's reputation within the metalcore genre. The album's success led to significant chart placements, including a strong debut on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, which highlighted its impact in shaping the sound of early 2000s heavy music.
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'Frail Words Collapse' was As I Lay Dying's second album, following their debut 'Beneath the Encasing Ashes'. This record marked a pivotal moment in their career, establishing them as key players in the metalcore scene and showcasing their signature blend of melody and aggression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carajo· I Set My Friends On Fire· Jinjer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 94 Hours Standout 3:10
- 2 Falling Upon Deaf Ears 2:31
- 3 Forever Standout 4:42
- 4 Collision 3:11
- 5 Distance Is Darkness 2:38
- 6 Behind Me Lies Another Fallen Soldier Standout 3:02
- 7 Undefined 2:16
- 8 A Thousand Steps 1:45
- 9 The Beginning 3:29
- 10 Song 10 4:16
- 11 The Pain of Separation 2:57
- 12 Elegy 4:47
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