Selfish Machines
Pierce the Veil · 2010
54 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · hardcore punk · pop rock
Explosive melodies collide with raw emotional intensity and intricate guitar work, encapsulating youthful angst.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 10 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and garnered significant attention within the post-hardcore community. Its blend of catchy hooks and emotional lyrics has influenced many subsequent bands in the genre, contributing to a rising popularity of emo-influenced rock during the early 2010s.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Selfish Machines' is Pierce the Veil's second studio album, following their debut 'A Flair for the Dramatic'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the post-hardcore scene and expanding their sound with more complex arrangements and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Senses Fail· My Chemical Romance· Taking Back Sunday
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Besitos 4:23
- 2 Southern Constellations 1:05
- 3 The Boy Who Could Fly 5:08
- 4 Caraphernelia Standout 4:29
- 5 Fast Times at Clairemont High 4:02
- 6 The New National Anthem 4:00
- 7 Bulletproof Love Standout 3:58
- 8 Stay Away From My Friends 4:42
- 9 I Don't Care If You're Contagious 3:25
- 10 Disasterology Standout 3:27
- 11 Million Dollar Houses (The Painter) 4:02
- 12 The Sky Under the Sea 4:34
- 13 She Makes Dirty Words Sound Pretty 3:48
- 14 Beat It 3:34
Disc 2
- 1 Making Of
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