What makes This Is How the Wind Shifts by Silverstein notable?

'This Is How the Wind Shifts' received critical acclaim for its lyrical content and musical composition, reaching No. 27 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's thematic exploration of resilience and struggle resonated deeply within the emo and post-hardcore communities, influencing subsequent artists and solidifying Silverstein's legacy within the genre. In 2013, Silverstein released 'This Is How the Wind Shifts' as their sixth studio album, following their well-received 2012 effort, 'Short Songs.' At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the post-hardcore scene while exploring new lyrical depths and sonic textures. The album marked a continuation of their evolution, showcasing both their established sound and willingness to experiment.

Who is This Is How the Wind Shifts for?

This Is How the Wind Shifts works well if you're into steady emotional build throughout, introspective moments of reflection and cathartic release in transitions.

How many songs are on This Is How the Wind Shifts?

This Is How the Wind Shifts has 14 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

This Is How the Wind Shifts

Silverstein · 2013

40 min · 14 tracks · post-hardcore · emo

A turbulent blend of melodic post-hardcore and introspective emo, capturing raw emotion in every note.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady emotional build throughout
introspective moments of reflection
cathartic release in transitions
consistent flow with resolution

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of instant gratification
prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: In 2013, Silverstein released 'This Is How the Wind Shifts' as their sixth studio album, following their well-received 2012 effort, 'Short Songs.' At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the post-hardcore scene while exploring new lyrical depths and sonic textures. The album marked a continuation of their evolution, showcasing both their established sound and willingness to experiment.
Stylistic neighbors: The Amity Affliction· Hawthorne Heights· We Came as Romans

Tracklist

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

1 Stand Amid the Roar 3:04
2 On Brave Mountains We Conquer 2:36
3 Massachusetts 2:57
4 This Is How 1:23
5 A Better Place 3:08
6 Hide Your Secrets 3:57
7 Arrivals 1:16
8 In a Place of Solace 3:11
9 In Silent Seas We Drown 3:30
10 California 3:46
11 The Wind Shifts 1:20
12 To Live and to Lose 3:58
13 With Second Chances 3:43
14 Departures 2:27

What to play next

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I Am Alive In Everything I Touch

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Short Songs

2012

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