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
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Enter Shikari
The Mindsweep
This album highlights Enter Shikari's ability to fuse genres seamlessly, offering a coherent experience that captures their essence. It balances catchy hooks with intense moments, illustrating why they're a standout in modern music.
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Enter Shikari
The Mindsweep: Hospitalised
Dynamic remixes blend electronicore chaos with melodic intricacies, creating a soundscape that reimagines the original tracks.
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Black Flag
Jealous Again
Raucous and raw, the album delivers frantic energy and uncompromising aggression in just a few blistering tracks.
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Black Flag
In My Head
A chaotic blend of raw energy and introspective lyrics that captures the disillusionment of the mid-1980s punk scene.
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My Chemical Romance
Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys
A vibrant, cinematic blend of punk energy and pop melodies set against a dystopian backdrop.
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My Chemical Romance
Like Phantoms, Forever
Darkly atmospheric melodies intertwine with raw, emotive lyrics, capturing the angst of youth in a gothic rock landscape.
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Bring Me the Horizon
Sempiternal
This album captures the essence of Bring Me the Horizon's style, featuring powerful instrumentals and introspective lyrics that will draw in new listeners. It balances heaviness with melody, making it approachable while still showcasing their innovative edge.
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Bring Me the Horizon
Count Your Blessings
A blistering fusion of deathcore and metalcore, layered with chaotic rhythms and raw, guttural vocals that demand attention.
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Silverstein
I Am Alive In Everything I Touch
A complex blend of post-hardcore intensity and introspective emo melodies, navigating themes of struggle and resilience.
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Silverstein
A Beautiful Place to Drown
A whirlwind of melodic post-hardcore and introspective lyrics, combining raw emotion with sonic ferocity.
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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Lonely Road
A blend of energetic pop-punk anthems and introspective ballads, infused with emotional vulnerability and catchy hooks.
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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Don't You Fake It
This specific album encapsulates the band's essence, featuring a mix of driving rhythms and relatable themes. It creates a cohesive listening experience while highlighting their musical strengths.
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Bob Mould
Circle of Friends
A vibrant tapestry of melodic punk and reflective lyrics that captures the essence of resilience and renewal.
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Bob Mould
Black Sheets of Rain
A raw and introspective blend of alternative rock and post-hardcore that grapples with themes of loss and disillusionment.
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Funeral for a Friend
Hours
'Hours' is where Funeral for a Friend solidified their identity within the emo and post-hardcore scenes. Its tracks flow seamlessly and highlight the band's knack for balancing melody with heavier themes.
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Funeral for a Friend
Conduit
A frenetic blend of emo and post-hardcore, infused with raw energy and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of urgency.
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Hawthorne Heights
Zero
A blend of post-hardcore energy and emo introspection, layered with melodic hooks and raw emotional honesty.
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Hawthorne Heights
Fragile Future
A blend of emotional melodies and heavy instrumentals that captures the essence of late 2000s post-hardcore angst.
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Thrice
The Illusion of Safety
Intense melodic hardcore interweaves with experimental elements, creating a turbulent yet reflective sonic landscape.
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Thrice
The Alchemy Index Vols. III & IV
A dynamic fusion of atmospheric melodies and aggressive instrumentation that explores the duality of fire and water.
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Billy Talent
Afraid of Heights
Energetic punk-infused anthems collide with introspective lyrics, capturing a blend of urgency and vulnerability.
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Billy Talent
Watoosh!
A raw blend of punk energy and melodic hooks that showcases the band's early sound and lyrical boldness.
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Of Mice & Men
Another Miracle
A dynamic blend of aggressive riffs and melodic choruses that captures the band's evolution in sound and emotional depth.
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Of Mice & Men
Echo
A dynamic blend of post-hardcore energy and melodic introspection, driven by powerful riffs and emotionally charged vocals.
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By decade
Where post-hardcore landed in each era.