Relationship of Command
At the Drive-In · 2000
49 min · 12 tracks · post-hardcore · emo
A frenetic blend of post-hardcore intensity and emotive lyricism, driving forward with unrelenting urgency.
Why this album works
"Relationship of Command" received widespread critical acclaim and is often cited as a pivotal release in the early 2000s post-hardcore movement. The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and has influenced countless bands within the genre, marking a high point for the band's career before they disbanded shortly after its release.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing intensity immersive listening experiences
- Context
- Released in 2000, "Relationship of Command" was At the Drive-In's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with "The Relationship of Command". This album solidified their position in the post-hardcore scene just before their hiatus, showcasing a more refined sound while still retaining their chaotic energy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Green Day· Linkin Park· Moby· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· Neil Young· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Arcarsenal Standout 2:55
- 2 Pattern Against User 3:18
- 3 One Armed Scissor Standout 4:19
- 4 Sleepwalk Capsules 3:27
- 5 Invalid Litter Dept. Standout 6:05
- 6 Mannequin Republic 3:03
- 7 Enfilade 5:01
- 8 Rolodex Propaganda 2:56
- 9 Quarantined 5:24
- 10 Cosmonaut 3:23
- 11 Non‐Zero Possibility 5:37
- 12 Catacombs 4:11
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