Where Myth Fades to Legend cover

Released 18 years ago this June

Where Myth Fades to Legend

Alesana · 2008

54 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · hardcore punk · post-hardcore

A kaleidoscopic blend of post-hardcore intensity and melodic hooks, steeped in narrative-driven lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • narrative-driven storytelling elements
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 3, 2008, 'Where Myth Fades to Legend' is Alesana's second studio album, following their debut 'On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax' from 2006. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the post-hardcore scene with a growing fan base and an evolving sound characterized by rich storytelling and elaborate instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 This Is Usually the Part Where People Scream 3:46
  • 2 Goodbye, Goodnight, for Good 3:15
  • 3 Seduction 4:46
  • 4 A Most Profound Quiet 3:17
  • 5 Red and Dying Evening 3:28
  • 6 Better Luck Next Time, Prince Charming 3:20
  • 7 The Uninvited Thirteenth 3:40
  • 8 Sweetheart, You Are Sadly Mistaken 5:22
  • 9 And They Call This Tragedy 3:43
  • 10 All Night Dance Parties in the Underground Palace 3:18
  • 11 Endings Without Stories 3:59
  • 12 As You Wish 3:26
  • 13 Obsession Is Such an Ugly Word 5:56
  • 14 Beautiful in Blue 3:28

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