Released 18 years ago this October
Severed Ties
The Amity Affliction · 2008
40 min · 11 tracks · metalcore
A raw blend of metalcore aggression and post-hardcore melodies, infused with youthful angst and sharp lyrical wit.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Heart Roberts’ — Opening with infectious energy, this track effectively captures the band's playful yet aggressive style while introducing their signature blend of humor and introspection.
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Snitches Get Stitches — This track combines heavy instrumentals with biting lyrics that critique betrayal, resonating deeply with listeners who appreciate raw honesty in music.
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Love Is a Battlefield — Offering an emotionally charged take on love's complexities, this song showcases the band's ability to merge catchy hooks with poignant storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, impactful listening sessions
- expressive and raw energy
- intense cathartic experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Severed Ties marked The Amity Affliction's debut album, released in 2008 as they were establishing their presence in the Australian metalcore scene. This record laid the groundwork for their subsequent rise, showcasing their distinctive sound and emotional themes at a time when the genre was gaining traction worldwide.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Parkway Drive· The Devil Wears Prada· August Burns Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Heart Roberts’ 3:34
- 2 B.D.K.I.A.F. 3:17
- 3 Snitches Get Stitches 3:21
- 4 Do You Party? 3:01
- 5 Poison Pen Letters 4:11
- 6 Fruity Lexia 3:30
- 7 So You Melted 2:48
- 8 Jesse Intense 4:13
- 9 The Blair Snitch Project 3:41
- 10 Love Is a Battlefield 3:55
- 11 Stairway to Hell 4:30
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