Penny Black
Further Seems Forever · 2012
36 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
Dynamic punk rock melodies collide with introspective lyrics, encapsulating a sense of urgency and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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So Cold — Opening with powerful riffs and emotionally charged vocals, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of vulnerability amid chaos.
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Penny Black — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album, merging melodic hooks with reflective lyrics about loss and identity.
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Engines — With its driving rhythm and urgent delivery, this song effectively captures the band's signature sound while addressing themes of perseverance.
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Staring Down the Sun — This track showcases a balance between melodic elements and raw energy, illustrating the band's growth while retaining their punk roots.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective themes of resilience
- for reflective moments
- short tracks with emotional depth
- engaging sing-along potential
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 2012, Further Seems Forever had undergone significant changes, including lineup shifts and a hiatus. Penny Black is notable as the band's first album since their reunion, marking their return to the scene after a seven-year gap following their previous album, Hide Nothing.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dashboard Confessional· The Early November· Taking Back Sunday
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So Cold 3:17
- 2 Rescue Trained 2:47
- 3 Way Down 3:11
- 4 King's Canyon 3:20
- 5 Staring Down the Sun 2:51
- 6 A System of Symmetry 2:37
- 7 Penny Black 3:19
- 8 On the Outside 2:47
- 9 Engines 2:31
- 10 Rusted Machines 3:17
- 11 Stem the Loss 3:02
- 12 Janie 3:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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