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Killing with a Smile

Parkway Drive · 2006

39 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · metalcore

Fierce metalcore energy collides with melodic breakdowns and raw, emotive lyrics throughout the album.

Why this album works

'Killing with a Smile' solidified Parkway Drive's place in the metalcore genre, helping to catapult them into international recognition. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of heavy riffs and melodic elements, leading to widespread popularity and chart success, particularly in Australia.
Career context
Released in January 2006, 'Killing with a Smile' was Parkway Drive's debut full-length album, following their earlier EP. At this stage, they were establishing themselves in the metalcore scene, quickly gaining traction in Australia and beyond for their energetic live performances and heavy sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Carajo· Loathe· Rob Zombie

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gimme a D 3:31
  • 2 Anasasis (Xenophontis) 3:31
  • 3 Pandora 3:58
  • 4 Romance Is Dead Standout 5:18
  • 5 Guns for Show, Knives for a Pro Standout 2:44
  • 6 Blackout 2:43
  • 7 Picture Perfect, Pathetic 2:43
  • 8 It’s Hard to Speak Without a Tongue 4:13
  • 9 Mutiny Standout 3:16
  • 10 Smoke ’Em If Ya Got ’Em 3:40
  • 11 A Cold Day in Hell 4:00

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