Hours
Funeral for a Friend · 2005
43 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore · emo · melodic hardcore
A blend of emotive melodies and intense riffs, capturing the essence of early 2000s post-hardcore.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys immersive reflective moments steady, consistent energy levels
- Context
- Released in January 2005, 'Hours' marked Funeral for a Friend's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation'. At this point, the band was solidifying their sound while navigating the evolving emo and post-hardcore scenes in the UK.
- If you like
- post-hardcore, emo, melodic hardcore
Hours is an album by Funeral for a Friend, released in 2005. A blend of emotive melodies and intense riffs, capturing the essence of early 2000s post-hardcore. 'Hours' debuted at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart and received significant acclaim for its polished production and songwriting. The album helped to further establish Funeral for a Friend as key players in the post-hardcore genre during a time when many similar bands were emerging. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hours sound like?
A blend of emotive melodies and intense riffs, capturing the essence of early 2000s post-hardcore. Rooted in post-hardcore and emo.
What makes Hours by Funeral for a Friend notable?
'Hours' debuted at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart and received significant acclaim for its polished production and songwriting. The album helped to further establish Funeral for a Friend as key players in the post-hardcore genre during a time when many similar bands were emerging. Released in January 2005, 'Hours' marked Funeral for a Friend's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation'. At this point, the band was solidifying their sound while navigating the evolving emo and post-hardcore scenes in the UK.
Who is Hours for?
Hours works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, immersive reflective moments and steady, consistent energy levels.
How many songs are on Hours?
Hours has 11 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All the Rage 3:37
- 2 Streetcar 3:39
- 3 Roses for the Dead Standout 4:06
- 4 Hospitality 4:44
- 5 Drive Standout 5:06
- 6 Monsters Standout 3:29
- 7 History 4:08
- 8 Recovery 3:30
- 9 The End of Nothing 3:19
- 10 Alvarez 4:16
- 11 Sonny 3:16
Release Date
January 1, 2005
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
43 min 16 sec
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