The Great Wide Open
Funeral for a Friend · 2007
39 min · 9 tracks · post-hardcore · emo · melodic hardcore
An emotionally charged collection of live performances that encapsulates the band's dynamic energy and lyrical vulnerability.
Why this album works
This album highlights Funeral for a Friend's connection with their audience, featuring live versions of tracks that were well-received on previous studio albums. While it did not chart as high as their earlier works, it solidified their reputation for energetic performances and emotional authenticity within the UK rock scene.
- Career context
- Released in early 2007, 'The Great Wide Open' marks Funeral for a Friend's first live album after their commercial success with 'Hours' (2005). At this point in their career, the band was consolidating their position within the post-hardcore scene, showcasing their evolution through powerful live renditions of fan favorites.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thrice· My Chemical Romance· Silverstein
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Great Wide Open Standout 3:32
- 2 10.45 Amsterdam Conversations (live) Standout 4:14
- 3 Juneau (live) 4:11
- 4 Red Is the New Black (live) 6:00
- 5 The Art of American Football (live) 2:47
- 6 This Year's Most Open Heartbreak (live) 3:54
- 7 She Drove Me to Daytime Television (live) 4:52
- 8 Kiss and Makeup (All Bets Are Off) (live) 3:32
- 9 Escape Artists Never Die (live) Standout 6:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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