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.
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The post-hardcore essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Fugazi
13 Songs
A raw blend of punk energy and intricate melodies, capturing the spirit of late-80s indie rock.
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My Chemical Romance
Life on the Murder Scene
Raw energy and theatricality collide in this high-octane live album capturing the essence of My Chemical Romance's early years.
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Bring Me the Horizon
Amo
A genre-blurring exploration of electronic, metal, and pop that pulses with emotional intensity.
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Bring Me the Horizon
Post Human: NeX GEn
A chaotic fusion of metalcore and techno, layered with emotional introspection and visceral energy.
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Bring Me the Horizon
Post Human: Survival Horror
A frenetic blend of metalcore aggression and electronic elements encapsulates a dystopian soundscape.
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Bring Me the Horizon
That's the Spirit
A blend of soaring melodies and heavy instrumentals, balancing introspection with anthemic energy.
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Bring Me the Horizon
There Is a Hell Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let's Keep It a Secret.
A chaotic fusion of metalcore intensity and electronic textures that captures a sense of existential turmoil.
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Bring Me the Horizon
Music to Listen To...
An experimental soundscape blending ambient textures and melancholic themes, challenging conventional metal boundaries.
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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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My Chemical Romance
The Black Parade
A theatrical exploration of life and death wrapped in anthemic melodies and poignant lyricism.
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My Chemical Romance
Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge
A cathartic blend of anthemic melodies and raw emotion, bursting with punk energy and gothic overtones.
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Black Flag
Damaged
Raucous and raw, this album captures the chaotic energy of early 80s hardcore punk with unrelenting intensity.
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Billy Talent
Billy Talent III
Dynamic post-hardcore anthems blend raw emotion with powerful guitar riffs and socially conscious lyrics.
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My Chemical Romance
Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys
A vibrant explosion of punk energy and pop melodies wrapped in a dystopian narrative.
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Bob Mould
Here We Go Crazy
A vivid blend of power pop melodies and punk energy, punctuated by introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.
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Enter Shikari
Tribalism
A frenetic blend of electronic beats and post-hardcore aggression that thrums with urgency.
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Enter Shikari
Common Dreads
A frenetic blend of electronic beats and post-hardcore intensity that challenges societal norms.
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Enter Shikari
The Zone
A frenetic blend of electronic beats and hardcore punk energy that challenges musical boundaries.
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Enter Shikari
Take to the Skies
A frenetic blend of electronic beats and post-hardcore energy, bursting with urgency and social commentary.
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Moments in Grace
These Days Will Fade
A haunting blend of alternative rock and post-hardcore that balances melodic intensity with emotional depth.
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Moments in Grace
Moonlight Survived
A haunting blend of atmospheric melodies and raw emotional intensity that captures the essence of post-hardcore.
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Black Flag
I Can See You
Raw and aggressive, this EP captures the chaotic energy of late '80s hardcore punk with blistering intensity.
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Black Flag
Six Pack
Raucous and raw, this EP captures the chaotic energy of early 80s hardcore punk.
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Black Flag
Loose Nut
A raw and aggressive fusion of hardcore punk energy with introspective lyrics that challenge societal norms.
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