Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses cover

Released 24 years ago this June

Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses

Atreyu · 2002

37 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal · metalcore

A raw fusion of metalcore energy and emotional vulnerability, wrapped in gritty, melodic soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional crescendos throughout
  • raw energy for cathartic release
  • gritty melodies for reflection
  • short bursts of intense expression

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished, radio-friendly sounds
  • seek long, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 4, 2002, 'Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses' was Atreyu's debut album, marking their entrance into the metalcore scene. At this time, they were transitioning from a local band to national recognition, following their previous EP 'Fractured Sound'. The album laid the groundwork for their signature style, blending aggressive instrumentation with introspective lyrics.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Song for the Optimists 4:39
  • 2 Dilated 3:34
  • 3 Ain’t Love Grand 3:43
  • 4 Living Each Day Like You’re Already Dead 2:45
  • 5 Deanne the Arsonist 3:41
  • 6 Someone’s Standing on My Chest 4:09
  • 7 At Least I Know I’m a Sinner 3:22
  • 8 Tulips Are Better 3:32
  • 9 A Vampire’s Lament 3:19
  • 10 Lip Gloss and Black 5:04

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