What makes ...To the Beat of a Dead Horse by Touché Amoré notable?

The album received critical acclaim within the hardcore community and played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of modern post-hardcore. Its blend of melodic elements with intense delivery influenced numerous subsequent artists and contributed to the genre's resurgence in the late 2000s. Released in 2009, ...To the Beat of a Dead Horse is Touché Amoré's debut album, marking their entry into the post-hardcore scene. At this time, they were establishing themselves as part of a burgeoning wave of emotionally charged hardcore bands, following their earlier EP and taking significant creative leaps in sound and lyrical depth.

Who is ...To the Beat of a Dead Horse for?

...To the Beat of a Dead Horse works well if you're into short bursts of raw energy, urgent emotional catharsis and for quick listens.

How many songs are on ...To the Beat of a Dead Horse?

...To the Beat of a Dead Horse has 11 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

...To the Beat of a Dead Horse

Touché Amoré · 2009

18 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore

Raw emotional intensity collides with frenetic rhythms, embodying the urgency of post-hardcore's early 2000s revival.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short bursts of raw energy
urgent emotional catharsis
for quick listens
ideal for high-intensity moments

Maybe skip if you want

prefer longer, sprawling albums
seek mellow, laid-back vibes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2009, ...To the Beat of a Dead Horse is Touché Amoré's debut album, marking their entry into the post-hardcore scene. At this time, they were establishing themselves as part of a burgeoning wave of emotionally charged hardcore bands, following their earlier EP and taking significant creative leaps in sound and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors: Electric Callboy· Senses Fail· Escape the Fate

Tracklist

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

1 And Now It’s Happening in Mine 1:37
2 Honest Sleep 2:32
3 Cadence 1:47
4 Throwing Copper 2:21
5 Swimming With Sharks 1:02
6 History Reshits Itself 1:32
7 Suckerfish 1:38
8 Broken Records 1:34
9 Nine 0:44
10 Always Running, Never Looking Back 2:11
11 Adieux 1:25

What to play next

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