Waiting
Thursday · 1999
33 min · 9 tracks · hardcore punk
An emotive blend of post-hardcore energy and introspective lyrics that captures the uncertainty of youth.
Why this album works
'Waiting' received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and poignant lyrics, helping to shape the post-hardcore genre. The album's impact was underscored by its role in influencing a wave of emo and post-hardcore bands in the early 2000s, contributing to the genre's mainstream acceptance.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels introspective late-night reflections dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- 'Waiting' is Thursday's debut album, released in January 1999, marking the band's entry into the post-hardcore scene. At this point, they were still relatively unknown but rapidly gaining traction within underground circles, establishing their sound and aesthetic that would define their later work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· Terror· Sick of It All
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Porcelain Standout 4:40
- 2 This Side of Brightness 3:35
- 3 Ian Curtis Standout 3:47
- 4 Introduction 1:58
- 5 Streaks in the Sky 4:30
- 6 In Transmission 3:41
- 7 Dying in New Brunswick Standout 4:06
- 8 The Dotted Line 4:19
- 9 Where the Circle Ends 3:11
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