What makes The Porch Days: 1998 to 2000 by As Friends Rust notable?

The album highlights As Friends Rust's influence within the emotional hardcore scene, offering a collection of tracks that capture their formative years. It has been praised for its candid lyrical content and raw energy, contributing to the band's legacy and resonating with both longtime fans and newcomers alike. Released in 2015, The Porch Days: 1998 to 2000 serves as a retrospective compilation for As Friends Rust, following their disbandment in 2002. This album showcases the band's earlier work from a transformative period in their career, allowing fans to revisit the genesis of their emotional hardcore sound.

Who is The Porch Days: 1998 to 2000 for?

The Porch Days: 1998 to 2000 works well if you're into short bursts of raw emotion, energetic tracks for quick listens and reflective moments with friends.

How many songs are on The Porch Days: 1998 to 2000?

The Porch Days: 1998 to 2000 has 10 tracks, running approximately 23 minutes.

The Porch Days: 1998 to 2000

As Friends Rust · 2015

23 min · 10 tracks · melodic hardcore

A raw yet melodic exploration of emotional landscapes framed by energetic punk-infused hardcore rhythms.

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Home Is Where the Heart Aches — This track opens the compilation with a poignant reflection on nostalgia and longing, showcasing the band's signature blend of melody and intensity.
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The First Song on the Tape You Make Her — With its catchy hooks and relatable storytelling, this song epitomizes the band's ability to fuse personal experiences with universal themes, making it a standout piece.
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Coffee Black — This track exemplifies the band's raw emotionality, combining heartfelt lyrics with driving instrumentation that encapsulates the essence of their style.
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Operation (Circle Jerks Cover) — By covering a classic punk track, As Friends Rust pays homage to their influences while infusing it with their own distinct energy and emotion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short bursts of raw emotion
energetic tracks for quick listens
reflective moments with friends
nostalgic vibes from live recordings

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer, immersive albums
seek polished production quality

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2015, The Porch Days: 1998 to 2000 serves as a retrospective compilation for As Friends Rust, following their disbandment in 2002. This album showcases the band's earlier work from a transformative period in their career, allowing fans to revisit the genesis of their emotional hardcore sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Shai Hulud· Earth Crisis· The Bouncing Souls

Tracklist

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

1 Home Is Where the Heart Aches 2:30
2 The First Song on the Tape You Make Her 2:59
3 Half Friend Town 2:19
4 Like Strings (Spell It with a K) 2:17
5 Fire on 8th and 3rd 0:11
6 Coffee Black 3:18
7 Scapegoat Wets the Whistle 3:43
8 Operation (Circle Jerks Cover) 1:40
9 Untitled (Live in Ieper, Belgium, August 20th, 1999) 2:16
10 Tuesday Clad (Live in Long Island, NY, June 26th, 2000) 2:08

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