The best AFI albums

20 records, ordered by how much we can tell you about each one — not by chart position.

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Sing the Sorrow

Sing the Sorrow

2003

Represents AFI's signature blend of alternative and gothic rock, offering a cohesive listening experience with varied dynamics.

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    The Art of Drowning

    The Art of Drowning

    2000

    A blend of dark melodic hooks and aggressive rhythms that captures the essence of early 2000s gothic punk.

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    Black Sails in the Sunset

    Black Sails in the Sunset

    1999

    A chaotic blend of gothic rock and punk energy, laced with introspective lyrics and melodic hooks.

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    A Fire Inside EP

    A Fire Inside EP

    1998

    A haunting blend of gothic rock and punk energy, laced with darkly poetic lyricism and frenetic instrumentation.

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    Crash Love

    Crash Love

    2009

    Ethereal melodies intertwine with dark, introspective lyrics, creating an atmospheric landscape of gothic pop and alternative rock.

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    Dork / Stick Around

    Dork / Stick Around

    1993

    A frenetic blend of punk energy and gothic undertones that encapsulates youthful angst and raw emotion.

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    Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes

    Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes

    1997

    A raw blend of punk energy and gothic undertones that captures the chaotic spirit of late '90s alternative rock.

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    Behind the Times

    Behind the Times

    1993

    A frenetic blend of punk energy and dark lyrical themes, encapsulating the raw essence of early 90s alternative rock.

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    Sing the Sorrow

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    2003

    A haunting blend of melancholy melodies and aggressive instrumentation that captures the essence of early 2000s gothic rock.

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    Bodies

    Bodies

    2021

    A visceral blend of gothic rock and alternative melodies, steeped in atmospheric tension and emotional urgency.

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    All Hallow's E.P.

    All Hallow's E.P.

    1999

    A haunting blend of gothic rock and punk energy, laced with macabre themes and atmospheric instrumentation.

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    Very Proud of Ya

    Very Proud of Ya

    1996

    A frenetic blend of punk energy and gothic undertones, capturing the raw emotion of youth rebellion.

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    Burials

    Burials

    2013

    A haunting blend of dark melodies and introspective lyrics that encapsulate a sense of turmoil and emotional conflict.

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    336

    336

    2002

    A haunting blend of gothic melodies and alternative rock energy, echoing themes of despair and introspection.

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    Black Sails EP

    Black Sails EP

    1999

    A dark and atmospheric exploration of gothic rock infused with raw energy and introspective lyrics.

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    Decemberunderground

    Decemberunderground

    2006

    A blend of darkly melodic rock and electronic textures, showcasing AFI's evolution into a more polished sound.

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    Fly in the Ointment

    Fly in the Ointment

    1995

    Energetic punk-infused gothic rock collides with introspective lyrics and raw emotion throughout this early AFI release.

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    AFI

    AFI

    2017

    A haunting blend of atmospheric melodies and introspective lyrics, capturing a sense of brooding melancholy and emotional depth.

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    Answer That and Stay Fashionable

    Answer That and Stay Fashionable

    1997

    A frenetic blend of punk energy and theatricality wrapped in catchy hooks and playful irreverence.

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    The Missing Man

    The Missing Man

    2018

    A visceral blend of gothic rock and punk energy, infused with introspective lyrics and a sense of urgency throughout the tracks.

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    Bombing the Bay!

    Bombing the Bay!

    1997