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Life in Dreaming

Hidden in Plain View · 2005

48 min · 13 tracks · pop-punk · post-hardcore · emo

An energetic blend of emotive melodies and driving rhythms that captures the essence of early 2000s pop-punk.

Why this album works

'Life in Dreaming' received positive reviews and helped solidify Hidden in Plain View's place in the mid-2000s emo revival movement. The album's success led to a growing fanbase, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and contributing to the genre's evolving landscape during that era.
Career context
Released in January 2005, 'Life in Dreaming' was Hidden in Plain View's debut album. At this point, the band had been gaining attention through local shows and was poised to enter the national scene. The album marked their transition from a regional act to one with a broader reach, showcasing their signature emo-infused pop-punk sound.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bleed for You Standout 3:51
  • 2 Ashes Ashes 2:39
  • 3 A Minor Detail 2:47
  • 4 The Point 3:53
  • 5 Twenty Below 3:25
  • 6 Garden Statement 4:48
  • 7 The Innocent Ones Standout 6:34
  • 8 American Classic Standout 3:08
  • 9 In Memory 3:21
  • 10 Top 5 Addictions 2:39
  • 11 Halcyon Daze 4:30
  • 12 Shamans Witches Magic 3:46
  • 13 The Chaser 3:02

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