What makes Magnetic North by Hopesfall notable?

The album stands out for its unique fusion of post-hardcore and melodic elements, showcasing a departure from traditional hardcore. It received positive reviews from key publications like Alternative Press, which recognized its innovative approach, helping to solidify Hopesfall's place in the evolving post-hardcore scene. Magnetic North is Hopesfall's third album, released in 2007 after their critically acclaimed record, The Satellite Years. At this point in their career, the band was exploring a more melodic direction while maintaining their hardcore roots, marking a significant evolution in their sound and lyrical content.

Who is Magnetic North for?

Magnetic North works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and atmospheric background focus.

How many songs are on Magnetic North?

Magnetic North has 13 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Magnetic North

Hopesfall · 2007

52 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk

A swirling blend of atmospheric post-hardcore with introspective lyrics and driving melodies that push against the boundaries of genre.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Rx Contender the Pretender — Opening with a powerful blend of heavy riffs and soaring vocals, this track sets the tone for the entire album and encapsulates its emotional depth.
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Cubic Zirconias Are Forever — This song stands out with its intricate guitar work and introspective lyrics, highlighting the band's shift towards a more melodic and contemplative sound.
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Magnetic North — The title track serves as a brief yet impactful interlude that emphasizes the album's themes of dislocation and searching for direction within chaos.
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Devil’s Concubine — With its dynamic shifts and haunting melodies, this track exemplifies Hopesfall's ability to blend heaviness with atmospheric elements seamlessly.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
long immersive listening sessions
atmospheric background focus
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context: Magnetic North is Hopesfall's third album, released in 2007 after their critically acclaimed record, The Satellite Years. At this point in their career, the band was exploring a more melodic direction while maintaining their hardcore roots, marking a significant evolution in their sound and lyrical content.
Stylistic neighbors: The Receiving End of Sirens· Underoath· Saosin

Tracklist

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

1 Rx Contender the Pretender 4:40
2 Swamp Kittens 5:13
3 Cubic Zirconias Are Forever 4:00
4 I Can Do This on an Island 1:17
5 Secondhand Surgery 4:30
6 Vacation/ Add/ Vacation! 3:41
7 Magnetic North 1:54
8 East of 1989; Battle of the Bay 4:35
9 Bird Flu 4:21
10 The Canon 1:02
11 Devil’s Concubine 4:53
12 Head General Hospital 5:58
13 Paisley 6:24

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