What makes Petitioning the Empty Sky by Converge notable?

'Petitioning the Empty Sky' is credited with expanding the boundaries of metalcore, influencing countless bands in the genre. Its critical reception was overwhelmingly positive, with publications like 'Metal Hammer' recognizing it as a pivotal release that helped define the sound of late '90s hardcore. Released on January 20, 1998, 'Petitioning the Empty Sky' was Converge's third studio album, following their influential 'When Forever Comes Crashing.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their place in the hardcore scene with a sound that was both aggressive and innovative, paving the way for future genres like metalcore.

Who is Petitioning the Empty Sky for?

Petitioning the Empty Sky works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experience.

How many songs are on Petitioning the Empty Sky?

Petitioning the Empty Sky has 10 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Petitioning the Empty Sky

Converge · 1998

44 min · 10 tracks · metalcore

Explosive metalcore riffs intertwine with chaotic rhythms and raw emotional intensity throughout this groundbreaking album.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
long immersive listening sessions
wave-like pacing experience
explosive intensity and chaos

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on January 20, 1998, 'Petitioning the Empty Sky' was Converge's third studio album, following their influential 'When Forever Comes Crashing.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their place in the hardcore scene with a sound that was both aggressive and innovative, paving the way for future genres like metalcore.
Stylistic neighbors: Botch· The Dillinger Escape Plan· Norma Jean

Tracklist

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

1 The Saddest Day 7:04
2 Forsaken 2:20
3 Albatross 1:49
4 Dead 3:05
5 Shingles 4:13
6 Buried but Breathing 1:11
7 Farewell Note to This City 5:20
8 Color Me Blood Red 3:57
9 For You / Antithesis (live) 8:23
10 Homesong (live) 6:51

What to play next

Listen next

Jane Doe

2001

Go back to

When Forever Comes Crashing

1998

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