To the Nines
Only Crime · 2004
28 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
A blistering fusion of hardcore energy and melodic punk hooks, capturing raw emotion in concise bursts.
Top tracks — play these first
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R.J.R. — The opening track sets a high-energy tone with aggressive guitar riffs and incisive lyrics that critique societal complacency, encapsulating the band's mission.
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Pray for Me — This track showcases a seamless blend of melody and intensity, with a chorus that balances anthemic appeal with a raw emotional undercurrent.
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Fallen Idols — Here, the band reflects on disillusionment within personal and public figures, offering a poignant commentary wrapped in relentless instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of raw energy
- urgent tracks for quick listens
- high-energy anthems for motivation
- front-loaded intensity throughout
- for adrenaline-fueled moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy experiences
- seek melodic, slow-paced sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- To the Nines marked Only Crime's debut album, released in 2004. The band, formed by members from iconic punk groups like Good Riddance and Black Flag, aimed to blend their distinct styles into a fresh take on hardcore punk. This release set the stage for their subsequent projects and established their identity within the punk scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· James Glayat· Christopher Beckham
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Do you have time?
The narrative shifts from collective critique to a personal introspection about lost aspirations.
This transition deepens the song’s emotional weight, moving from broad societal issues to individual experiences of regret.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 R.J.R. 2:04
- 2 Sedated 2:32
- 3 Doomsday Breach 2:08
- 4 Pray for Me 2:36
- 5 To the Nines 2:57
- 6 Real Enemy 2:24
- 7 Tenebrae 2:23
- 8 Virus 2:37
- 9 The Well 2:36
- 10 On Time 3:10
- 11 Fallen Idols 2:41
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