How to Get Into Enter Shikari

Enter Shikari stands as a transformative force in the landscape of modern music, melding electronic elements with post-hardcore ferocity to create a sound that resonates deeply with audiences navigating turbulent times.

Getting into Enter Shikari can feel overwhelming with their extensive catalog. This guide provides a clear entry point with 'The Mindsweep' as your starting album. From there, you'll explore their unique blend of electronicore and post-hardcore while uncovering the depth of their music and live performances.

Deep catalog
Large discography with lots to explore
Active since 2003

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The Mindsweep

The Mindsweep

2015

Best starting point

Represents their fusion of electronicore and post-hardcore, making it accessible while showcasing their range and intensity across a cohesive experience.

Start with "Sorry You're Not a Winner"

An engaging track that distills their energetic style and lyrical themes, serving as an excellent introduction to Enter Shikari's sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • themes of societal disillusionment
  • cathartic release through intensity
  • introspective moments interspersed
  • engaging narrative progression

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • dislike intense emotional themes

Listening paths

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Common questions

What does Enter Shikari sound like?

Their music surges forward with relentless grooves, punctuated by bursts of intensity and melodic interludes that invite introspection amidst chaos. Rooted in post-hardcore and electronicore. Start with The Mindsweep.

What is the best Enter Shikari album to start with?

The best album to start with is "The Mindsweep" (2015). It's the most representative of what makes Enter Shikari worth hearing.

What are the best Enter Shikari albums?

The essential Enter Shikari albums include "The Mindsweep" (2015), "Take to the Skies" (2007), "Common Dreads" (2009), "A Flash Flood of Colour" (2012) and "Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible" (2020).

Who is Enter Shikari for?

If you're into post-hardcore and electronicore, Enter Shikari is worth your time. Their music surges forward with relentless grooves, punctuated by bursts of intensity and melodic interludes that invite introspection amidst chaos.

How many albums does Enter Shikari have?

Enter Shikari has 34 releases in their discography, including 24 albums and 10 EPs.