The Juliana Theory / Dawson High Split cover

The Juliana Theory / Dawson High Split

The Juliana Theory · 1998

30 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-hardcore

A raw blend of melodic hooks and emotional lyrics that encapsulate the late '90s emo explosion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional flow
  • short bursts of melodic hooks
  • nostalgic reflections on youth
  • ideal for quick listening breaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1998, this split album marked The Juliana Theory's emergence in the emo scene following their debut EP 'Understand This Is a Dream' just a year prior. This collaboration with Dawson High showcased the band's evolution and solidified their presence in the alternative rock landscape as they began to gain traction among fans of the genre.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 DJ 3:43
  • 2 Speechless 1:40
  • 3 Pictures, Stars, and Dreams 2:49
  • 4 Infatuation 3:27
  • 5 Week Long Embrace 3:35
  • 6 Just a Fan 2:11
  • 7 I Didn't Mean to Break Your Heart 2:55
  • 8 Port Matilda 2:54
  • 9 Nice Boy 2:45
  • 10 Goodnight Starlight (demo) 4:17

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