In•ter a•li•a
At the Drive-In · 2017
41 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore · emo
A frenetic blend of chaotic instrumentation and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of post-hardcore's evolution.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant commercial return for the band after years of inactivity. Critics praised its ambitious fusion of styles, which contributed to renewed interest in post-hardcore music and influenced newer bands within the genre.
- Best for
- introspective lyrics with urgency engaging in-order listening experience chaotic instrumentation for focus
- Context
- In•ter a•li•a marks At the Drive-In's first studio album in 17 years, following their breakup after the release of Relationship of Command in 2000. By 2017, the band had reformed, showcasing a matured sound while still retaining their signature frenetic energy. This album comes during a period of artistic reinvention as they sought to reconnect with their legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Green Day· Linkin Park· Moby· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· Neil Young· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Wolf Like the Present Standout 3:39
- 2 Continuum 4:02
- 3 Tilting at the Univendor 3:26
- 4 Governed by Contagions Standout 3:27
- 5 Pendulum in a Peasant Dress 3:41
- 6 Incurably Innocent Standout 3:26
- 7 Call Broken Arrow 4:11
- 8 Holtzclaw 3:49
- 9 Torrentially Cutshaw 3:12
- 10 Ghost‐Tape No.9 4:15
- 11 Hostage Stamps 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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