What makes Showbread Is Showdead by Showbread notable?

The album received positive reviews for its bold thematic content and experimental sound, garnering attention within the screamo and post-hardcore communities. Songs like 'Dear John Piper (Stillbirth in Space)' sparked discussions around faith and despair, showcasing the band's willingness to tackle controversial subjects head-on. Released in 2016, Showbread Is Showdead is Showbread's fifth studio album and marks their return after a five-year hiatus following the release of Who Can Know It?. This album continues their exploration of existential themes while showcasing a matured sound that diverges from their earlier work in both structure and lyrical complexity.

Who is Showbread Is Showdead for?

Showbread Is Showdead works well if you're into existential themes and visceral imagery, chaotic bursts of intensity and short tracks for quick engagement.

How many songs are on Showbread Is Showdead?

Showbread Is Showdead has 11 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Showbread Is Showdead

Showbread · 2016

43 min · 11 tracks · screamo

Raw emotive screams collide with chaotic instrumentation, creating a visceral experience that encapsulates the turmoil of modern existence.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Why Shouldn’t We Kill Ourselves? — This track stands out for its haunting exploration of nihilism and self-worth, challenging listeners to confront uncomfortable truths about existence.
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Dear John Piper (Stillbirth in Space) — By addressing theological questions directly to prominent figures, this song exemplifies the band's unique blend of personal struggle and societal critique.
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January 3, 1889: Nietzsche Witnesses the Flogging of a Horse — This track's provocative title and relentless energy serve as a metaphor for the struggle against suffering and an exploration of philosophical despair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

existential themes and visceral imagery
chaotic bursts of intensity
short tracks for quick engagement
reflective moments amidst chaos
thought-provoking lyrics to ponder

Maybe skip if you

seeking polished, radio-friendly sounds
prefer predictable, steady pacing

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2016, Showbread Is Showdead is Showbread's fifth studio album and marks their return after a five-year hiatus following the release of Who Can Know It?. This album continues their exploration of existential themes while showcasing a matured sound that diverges from their earlier work in both structure and lyrical complexity.
Stylistic neighbors: Haste the Day· Underoath· The Chariot

Tracklist

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

1 I am Horrible at Processing Rejection 4:03
2 January 3, 1889: Nietzsche Witnesses the Flogging of a Horse 5:43
3 Why Shouldn’t We Kill Ourselves? 3:05
4 Harry Harlow and the Monkeys of Despair 1:55
5 Raw Rock Theology 2:47
6 My Shadow is a Bat 3:22
7 Dear John Piper (Stillbirth in Space) 4:05
8 Legacy of Skubalon 3:33
9 Nine Weeks, Four Days: The Fetus Develops Teeth 3:18
10 Showbread is Showdead 4:42
11 Life After Life After Death 6:46

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