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In/Casino/Out

At the Drive-In · 1998

38 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore · emo

Explosive post-hardcore energy collides with intricate rhythms and emotionally charged lyrics throughout the album.

Why this album works

This album is notable for solidifying At the Drive-In's presence in the post-hardcore scene, receiving critical acclaim from publications like Pitchfork, which praised its innovation. It influenced a generation of bands and helped shape the sound of early 2000s emo and post-hardcore music, contributing to its legacy within those genres.
Best for
steady energetic flow throughout explosive moments of catharsis engaging rhythms for active listening
Context
In/Casino/Out is At the Drive-In's second studio album, released in 1998. Following their debut, Acrobatic Tenement, this album marked a significant development in their sound and lyrical depth as they began to attract a wider audience. The band was on the brink of their breakthrough era, which would culminate in their later success with Relationship of Command.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Alpha Centauri 3:15
  • 2 Chanbara Standout 3:01
  • 3 Hulahoop Wounds Standout 3:26
  • 4 Napoleon Solo Standout 4:50
  • 5 Pickpocket 2:40
  • 6 For Now..We Toast 3:04
  • 7 A Devil Among the Tailors 3:14
  • 8 Shaking Hand Incision 3:38
  • 9 Lopsided 4:43
  • 10 Hourglass 3:27
  • 11 Transatlantic Foe 3:36

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