Handsome
Handsome · 1997
39 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal · post-hardcore
A raw fusion of post-hardcore intensity with melodic undertones and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews from critics, establishing Handsome as a noteworthy player in the post-hardcore and alternative metal scenes. It notably influenced subsequent bands within the genre, contributing to the evolution of melodic hardcore that followed in the late '90s and early 2000s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout introspective moments of reflection engaging melodies for active listening
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Handsome' was the debut album from the band Handsome, which featured members from other notable acts like Quicksand and Helmet. This album came during a period when alternative metal was gaining traction, positioning the band to carve out their niche within this burgeoning scene. Their formation followed the dissolution of previous projects, making this a significant fresh start for its members.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rob Zombie· Tom Morello· Islander
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Needles Standout 3:12
- 2 Ride Down 3:20
- 3 Going to Panic Standout 3:13
- 4 Left of Heaven 3:07
- 5 Thrown Away 3:37
- 6 Dim the Lights 2:54
- 7 Lead Bellied 2:46
- 8 My Mind’s Eye 3:09
- 9 Waiting 2:44
- 10 Quiet Liar Standout 4:07
- 11 Eden Complex 3:25
- 12 Swimming 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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