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Midwesterners: The Hits

Hawthorne Heights · 2010

60 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · pop-punk · post-hardcore

A dynamic blend of emotive melodies and raw angst defines this collection of Hawthorne Heights' pivotal tracks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional flow
  • nostalgic reflections on youth
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • cathartic release after long days
  • engaging storytelling throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike emotional intensity in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'Midwesterners: The Hits' marked a retrospective moment for Hawthorne Heights as they compiled key tracks from their earlier albums. This came after their commercial breakthrough with 'If Only You Were Lonely' in 2006, showcasing their growth within the emo and post-hardcore scenes. The album served as a bridge between their early success and subsequent explorations in sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Silverstein· The Used· Senses Fail

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Life on Standby 4:11
  • 2 The Transition 4:04
  • 3 Silver Bullet 4:03
  • 4 Ohio Is for Lovers 4:04
  • 5 Niki FM 3:59
  • 6 Saying Sorry 3:07
  • 7 This Is Who We Are 3:45
  • 8 Dead In the Water 3:51
  • 9 Where Can I Stab Myself in the Ears 3:42
  • 10 Pens and Needles 3:15
  • 11 Rescue Me 3:08
  • 12 Somewhere in Between 3:22
  • 13 Come Back Home 4:11
  • 14 Four Becomes One 3:55
  • 15 Silver Bullet (Acoustic) 4:59
  • 16 Angels With Even Filthier Souls 2:55

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