What makes This Crying, This Screaming, My Voice Is Being Born by Boysetsfire notable?

The album garnered significant attention for its passionate blend of hardcore punk and post-hardcore elements, contributing to the rise of the late 90s emo and punk revival. It received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, solidifying Boysetsfire's place in alternative music while influencing subsequent bands across various genres. This Crying, This Screaming, My Voice Is Being Born is Boysetsfire's debut album, released in early 1996. At this point, the band was establishing its voice in the underground hardcore scene, building on their earlier EPs and local performances. The album helped them gain traction and visibility within a burgeoning movement that emphasized both musical aggression and social commentary.

Who is This Crying, This Screaming, My Voice Is Being Born for?

This Crying, This Screaming, My Voice Is Being Born works well if you're into short bursts of raw intensity, cathartic release through aggression and for late-night rants.

How many songs are on This Crying, This Screaming, My Voice Is Being Born?

This Crying, This Screaming, My Voice Is Being Born has 12 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

Released 30 years ago

This Crying, This Screaming, My Voice Is Being Born

Boysetsfire · 1996

30 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk

A raw and unfiltered explosion of emotional hardcore punk, blending intensity with thought-provoking lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Vehicle — Opening with an urgent tempo and forceful vocals, this track encapsulates the band's ethos of urgency and rebellion against societal norms.
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In the Wilderness… No One Can Hear You Scream — This song's powerful lyrics address feelings of isolation and desperation, showcasing the band's ability to blend personal angst with broader social themes.
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Horray The Hydrogen Bomb — With its explosive energy and vivid imagery, this track serves as a stark critique of modern warfare, highlighting the band's penchant for political commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short bursts of raw intensity
cathartic release through aggression
for late-night rants
thought-provoking lyrics with urgency

Maybe skip if you

prefer smooth, mellow sounds
seek lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: This Crying, This Screaming, My Voice Is Being Born is Boysetsfire's debut album, released in early 1996. At this point, the band was establishing its voice in the underground hardcore scene, building on their earlier EPs and local performances. The album helped them gain traction and visibility within a burgeoning movement that emphasized both musical aggression and social commentary.
Stylistic neighbors: Snapcase· Earth Crisis· Strike Anywhere

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

In the Wilderness… No One Can Hear You Scream

The narrative shifts from personal struggle to a broader commentary on societal neglect and despair.

This transition amplifies the emotional weight of the song, illustrating how individual experiences can reflect larger social issues.

Tracklist

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

1 Vehicle 3:24
2 In the Wilderness… No One Can Hear You Scream 3:21
3 Endorsement 4:05
4 Blame (Live at Eleven) 3:00
5 My Own Restraints 2:44
6 Resection 4:07
7 Anchors Aweigh
8 Horray The Hydrogen Bomb 5:06
9 Of Human Bondage 4:33
10 Dog
11 King Azuma
12 Comet

What to play next

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