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Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me

Touché Amoré · 2011

20 min · 13 tracks · post-hardcore

Intense post-hardcore energy blends with raw emotional vulnerability in a whirlwind of sound.

Why this album works

The album received critical acclaim for its emotionally charged lyrics and innovative approach to post-hardcore, helping to redefine the genre in the early 2010s. It debuted at number 22 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, showcasing its impact on emerging alternative music scenes.
Best for
fragmented bursts of intensity raw emotional vulnerability release quick, cathartic listening experience
Context
Released on June 7, 2011, 'Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me' is Touché Amoré's second studio album, following their debut 'To the Beat of a Dead Horse' from 2009. At this point, the band was gaining traction within the post-hardcore scene, solidifying their sound and expanding their lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Electric Callboy· Senses Fail· Escape the Fate

Tracklist

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

  • 1 ~ 1:29
  • 2 Pathfinder Standout 1:06
  • 3 The Great Repetition 1:48
  • 4 Art Official 1:38
  • 5 Uppers/Downers 1:06
  • 6 Crutch Standout 1:11
  • 7 Method Act 1:53
  • 8 Face Ghost 2:20
  • 9 Sesame 1:06
  • 10 Wants/Needs 1:49
  • 11 Condolences 1:47
  • 12 Home Away From Here 1:50
  • 13 Amends Standout 1:44

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