What makes Our Gangs Dark Oath by Aiden notable?

The album garnered significant attention within the underground music scene, reaching No. 12 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Its raw sound and thematic content resonated with a dedicated fanbase, influencing a wave of similar bands that emerged in the mid-2000s. The band's distinct style contributed to the wider acceptance of horror punk elements in mainstream alternative rock. Released on June 1, 2004, 'Our Gangs Dark Oath' was Aiden's debut album, marking their entrance into the alternative rock scene. At this point, the band was establishing its identity, blending horror aesthetics with punk influences. The album helped set the stage for their subsequent releases and solidified their place within the burgeoning post-hardcore movement.

Who is Our Gangs Dark Oath for?

Our Gangs Dark Oath works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and builds.

How many songs are on Our Gangs Dark Oath?

Our Gangs Dark Oath has 11 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Released 22 years ago this June

Our Gangs Dark Oath

Aiden · 2004

44 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · pop-punk · post-hardcore

A visceral blend of horror punk and post-hardcore energy fueled by raw emotion and vivid storytelling.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
long immersive listening sessions
wave-like pacing and builds
vivid storytelling experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on June 1, 2004, 'Our Gangs Dark Oath' was Aiden's debut album, marking their entrance into the alternative rock scene. At this point, the band was establishing its identity, blending horror aesthetics with punk influences. The album helped set the stage for their subsequent releases and solidified their place within the burgeoning post-hardcore movement.
Stylistic neighbors: My Chemical Romance· Taking Back Sunday· The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Tracklist

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

1 Our Gangs Dark Oath 1:04
2 The Dawn Breaking Tide 2:29
3 I Set My Friends on Fire 3:06
4 Pledge Resistance 2:51
5 Bridge of Reason, Shore of Faith 3:06
6 Life I Left Behind 3:03
7 Looking Glass Eyes 2:45
8 Fifteen 2:37
9 Kid Becomes the Dream 2:24
10 Cold December 3:27
11 World by Storm 17:58

What to play next

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