...In Shallow Seas We Sail
Emery · 2009
41 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
A tumultuous blend of post-hardcore melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in raw, emotional energy.
Why this album works
This album received positive critical acclaim, landing on various year-end lists and demonstrating Emery's ability to blend heavy instrumentation with poignant storytelling. It helped cement their status in the post-hardcore genre, influencing emerging bands and drawing attention for its lyrical depth and musical complexity.
- Best for
- steady emotional crescendos throughout introspective reflections on turmoil mid-tempo journey with urgency
- Context
- Released in 2009, ...In Shallow Seas We Sail marked Emery's fourth studio album and their first since parting ways with their previous label, solidifying their independent approach. This album showcased a matured sound, reflecting the band's evolution from their earlier work while maintaining their core identity within the post-hardcore scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· James Glayat· Christopher Beckham
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cutthroat Collapse Standout 3:24
- 2 Curbside Goodbye 4:05
- 3 Inside Our Skin 3:14
- 4 Churches and Serial Killers 2:55
- 5 Butcher's Mouth 3:14
- 6 In Shallow Seas We Sail Standout 3:38
- 7 The Poor and the Prevalent 3:05
- 8 The Smile, the Face 2:41
- 9 A Sin to Hold on To 2:48
- 10 Piggy Bank Lies 3:22
- 11 Edge of the World 3:52
- 12 Dear Death, Part 1 Standout 1:41
- 13 Dear Death, Part 2 3:02
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