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Hollow Be My Name

Eleventh He Reaches London · 2009

59 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore

An expansive blend of post-hardcore energy and introspective lyricism, punctuated by dynamic instrumentation and emotive vocal deliveries.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Hollow Be My Name — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, combining haunting melodies with intense lyrics that explore identity and existential questions.
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    I Am the Bearer, I Stand in Need — This lengthy track showcases the band's ability to weave complex arrangements with emotionally charged lyrics, reflecting on personal struggles and societal issues.
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    Death Is My Holiday — This shorter piece stands out due to its raw intensity and stark lyrical imagery, creating an unsettling yet captivating atmosphere that highlights the band's range.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Oh, Brother

    The narrative shifts from pleading to confronting, addressing unresolved familial tensions directly.

    This shift in tone elevates the emotional stakes, revealing vulnerability while simultaneously demanding accountability.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hollow Be My Name 5:49
  • 2 Britain and Structure 4:50
  • 3 I Am the Bearer, I Stand in Need 9:32
  • 4 Son, You're Almost an Orphan 3:38
  • 5 Oh, Brother 5:14
  • 6 Gaze to the North 2:14
  • 7 Toorali 5:10
  • 8 Hill of Grace 3:36
  • 9 Girt by Piss 6:11
  • 10 Death Is My Holiday 2:38
  • 11 For the Commonwealth and the Queen 11:03

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