What makes Stage Four by Touché Amoré notable?

'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. 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.

Who is Stage Four for?

Stage Four works well if you're into cathartic emotional release, steady, consistent pacing and introspective listening experiences.

How many songs are on Stage Four?

Stage Four has 11 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

cathartic emotional release
steady, consistent pacing
introspective listening experiences
short, impactful tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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 3:28
3 Rapture 3:12
4 Displacement 2:11
5 Benediction 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 3:53
11 Skyscraper 3:53

What to play next

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Is Survived By

2013

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