Greatest Hits?
As Friends Rust · 2014
48 min · 17 tracks · melodic hardcore
A whirlwind of emotional intensity wrapped in melodic hooks and punk-infused energy drives this compelling compilation.
Top tracks — play these first
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When People Resort to Name Calling — This track encapsulates the band's biting social commentary through raw lyrics and energetic instrumentation, making it a standout representation of their ethos.
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Home Is Where the Heart Aches — With its poignant melody and heartfelt delivery, this song conveys deep emotional resonance while showcasing the band's unique blend of hardcore and melody.
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Born With a Silver Spoon Up Your Ass — This track delivers sharp critiques of privilege with infectious energy, reflecting the band's ability to merge lyrical depth with engaging musicality.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, punchy listening sessions
- energetic emotional bursts
- dynamic lyrical storytelling
- intense, cathartic releases
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Greatest Hits?' was released in 2014, As Friends Rust had already established themselves as a key player in the emotional hardcore scene since their formation in 1996. This album came after a lengthy hiatus, marking their return and showcasing a collection of tracks that reflect their evolution over nearly two decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shai Hulud· Earth Crisis· The Bouncing Souls
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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When People Resort to Name Calling
The song addresses conflict directly, employing sharp language that confronts divisive behavior head-on.
This choice elevates the emotional stakes by transforming personal grievances into broader societal critiques, amplifying its impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Encante 3:52
- 2 When People Resort to Name Calling 3:38
- 3 Ruffian 3:06
- 4 Home Is Where the Heart Aches 2:29
- 5 Half Friend Town 2:17
- 6 Like Strings (Spell It with a K) 2:15
- 7 Fire on 8th and 3rd 0:11
- 8 Coffee Black 3:18
- 9 Scapegoat Wets the Whistle 3:43
- 10 Operation 1:40
- 11 The First Song on the Tape You Make Her 2:57
- 12 Perfect Stranglers 3:02
- 13 We on Some Next Level Shit 3:34
- 14 Laughing Out Loud 3:33
- 15 Won't Be the First Time 3:01
- 16 Born With a Silver Spoon Up Your Ass 3:03
- 17 More Than Just Music, It's a Hairstyle 3:13
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