The albums that define
post-hardcore.
Our picks for where to start with post-hardcore — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top post-hardcore artists
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The post-hardcore essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
My Chemical Romance
¡Venganza!
A chaotic blend of angst-ridden lyrics and infectious melodies wrapped in grandiose rock theatrics.
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Fugazi
13 Songs
A raw blend of punk energy and intricate melodies, capturing the spirit of late-80s indie rock.
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We Came as Romans
To Plant a Seed
Melodic riffs intertwine with guttural screams, creating an emotionally charged tapestry of post-hardcore and metalcore energy.
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Big Black
Sound of Impact
Aggressive noise rock erupts with jagged guitars and confrontational lyrics, embodying the raw energy of late '80s underground music.
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Enter Shikari
The Mindsweep
A frenetic blend of electronicore and post-hardcore that explores themes of societal disillusionment and personal introspection.
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Enter Shikari
The Mindsweep: Hospitalised
A vibrant fusion of electronic beats and post-hardcore energy, reimagining tracks with a fresh drum and bass perspective.
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Silverstein
I Am Alive In Everything I Touch
A dynamic interplay of post-hardcore intensity and introspective melodies that captures emotional turbulence.
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Silverstein
A Beautiful Place to Drown
A dynamic blend of post-hardcore energy and emotive melodies woven together with thoughtful lyrics.
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Funeral for a Friend
Hours
A blend of emotive melodies and intense riffs, capturing the essence of early 2000s post-hardcore.
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Funeral for a Friend
Conduit
A raw, energetic blend of melodic hardcore and emo, reflecting urgency and introspection in brief, punchy tracks.
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Thrice
The Illusion of Safety
A visceral blend of melodic hardcore and experimental rock that captures youthful angst and existential dread.
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Thrice
The Alchemy Index Vols. III & IV
A haunting exploration of fire and water, merging atmospheric soundscapes with intense lyrical depth.
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Billy Talent
Afraid of Heights
A high-octane blend of punk-infused melodies and introspective lyrics that captures existential anxiety.
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Billy Talent
Watoosh!
Raucous punk energy is intertwined with melodic hooks and raw emotional intensity throughout the album.
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Of Mice & Men
Another Miracle
A fusion of melodic hooks and heavy breakdowns, creating an emotional landscape of resilience and introspection.
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Of Mice & Men
Echo
A dynamic blend of metalcore intensity and melodic post-hardcore anthems, echoing themes of resilience and introspection.
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Black Flag
Who's Got the 10½?
A visceral explosion of hardcore energy layered with introspective lyrics and experimental structures.
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Black Flag
The First Four Years
A raw and frenetic explosion of energy capturing the essence of early American hardcore punk.
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My Chemical Romance
The Black Parade Is Dead!
A cathartic blend of theatrical rock and punk energy that channels raw emotional intensity into every note.
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Bring Me the Horizon
Sempiternal
A dynamic blend of metalcore aggression and melodic pop sensibility that challenges genre boundaries.
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Bring Me the Horizon
Count Your Blessings
A ferocious blend of deathcore and metalcore, laced with chaotic energy and raw emotional intensity.
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Finch
What It Is to Burn
A dynamic blend of emotive vocals and aggressive instrumentals that captures the essence of early 2000s post-hardcore.
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Finch
Say Hello to Sunshine
An explosive blend of post-hardcore intensity and emo vulnerability, wrapped in intricate melodies and raw lyricism.
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The Juliana Theory
The Juliana Theory / Dawson High Split
A raw blend of melodic hooks and emotional lyrics that encapsulate the late '90s emo explosion.
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