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Stage Four

Touché Amoré · 2016

32 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore

A cathartic blend of post-hardcore intensity and introspective lyricism that captures deep emotional turmoil.

Why this album works

'Stage Four' received widespread critical acclaim, with praise for its raw honesty and lyrical vulnerability. It debuted at number 60 on the Billboard 200, marking a significant commercial achievement for the band. The album's themes resonated deeply within the post-hardcore community, influencing subsequent artists in the genre.
Best for
cathartic emotional release steady, consistent pacing introspective listening experiences
Context
Released as Touché Amoré's third studio album, 'Stage Four' arrived after their acclaimed 2013 record 'Is Survived By.' The band was navigating the complexities of grief, channeling the loss of vocalist Jeremy Bolm's mother into a visceral exploration of mourning and memory. This album positioned them firmly within the post-hardcore scene while expanding their emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Electric Callboy· Senses Fail· Escape the Fate

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Flowers and You 3:34
  • 2 New Halloween Standout 3:28
  • 3 Rapture 3:12
  • 4 Displacement 2:11
  • 5 Benediction Standout 3:40
  • 6 Eight Seconds 1:32
  • 7 Palm Dreams 2:27
  • 8 Softer Spoken 1:56
  • 9 Posing Holy 2:48
  • 10 Water Damage Standout 3:53
  • 11 Skyscraper 3:53

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