Page Avenue
Story of the Year · 2003
41 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
A raw blend of melodic hardcore and post-hardcore energy, underscored by anthemic choruses and emotionally charged lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Until the Day I Die — This track's infectious chorus and driving rhythm became an anthem for resilience, encapsulating the band's energetic style and connecting deeply with fans.
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Anthem of Our Dying Day — With its poignant lyrics and soaring melodies, this song serves as a quintessential representation of the emotional depth that characterizes much of the album.
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In the Shadows — The dynamic shifts in tempo and intensity showcase the band's ability to blend aggression with melody, making it a standout track on Page Avenue.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic melodies with hardcore elements, establishing a solid presence in early 2000s post-hardcore.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more melodic sections.
- Choruses are consistently anthemic, often featuring layered vocals that create a call-and-response dynamic between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift abruptly from melodic verses to heavy, aggressive instrumentation, typical of the hardcore punk genre.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- introspective reflective moments
- engaging with lyrical depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Page Avenue marked Story of the Year's debut album, establishing them within the post-hardcore scene. The band had just transitioned from local success to national recognition, capturing a growing audience eager for more melodic sounds following the early 2000s emo explosion.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Finch· The Used· Taking Back Sunday
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Anthem of Our Dying Day
The narrative perspective shifts from collective experiences to personal reflections on loss and hope.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 And the Hero Will Drown 3:13
- 2 Until the Day I Die 3:55
- 3 Anthem of Our Dying Day 3:35
- 4 In the Shadows 3:33
- 5 Dive Right In 3:15
- 6 Swallow the Knife 3:36
- 7 Burning Years 3:07
- 8 Page Avenue 3:37
- 9 Sidewalks 3:34
- 10 Divide and Conquer 3:04
- 11 Razorblades 3:22
- 12 Falling Down 3:58
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