The City Sleeps in Flames
Scary Kids Scaring Kids · 2005
40 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore
Dynamic post-hardcore melodies intertwine with raw emotional intensity and anthemic choruses that capture youthful angst.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, marking a significant moment for the band as they entered the mainstream post-hardcore landscape. It featured prominently on various alternative music charts and helped define the sound of mid-2000s emo and post-hardcore music.
- Career context
- Released on June 28, 2005, 'The City Sleeps in Flames' was Scary Kids Scaring Kids' second studio album, following their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the post-hardcore scene, gaining traction and a loyal fanbase through relentless touring and high-energy performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Senses Fail· Electric Callboy· Escape the Fate
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The City Sleeps in Flames Standout 4:01
- 2 The Only Medicine 2:51
- 3 The World as We Know It 3:01
- 4 What's Said Is Done 3:45
- 5 Just a Taste 3:52
- 6 My Darkest Hour Standout 3:29
- 7 Drowning You in Fear 3:12
- 8 The Bright Side of Suffering 4:02
- 9 Empty Glasses 2:50
- 10 Faith in the Knife Standout 3:27
- 11 A Breath of Sunshine 5:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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