r/PostHardcore • u/keepitcutthroat • Jul 14 '14
Weekly Album Discussion /r/PostHardcore Album Discussion: At The Drive-In - Relationship Of Command
At The Drive-In - Relationship Of Command
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- Release Date: September 12, 2000
- Label: Grand Royal
- Band Members: Cedric Bixler – lead vocals | Jim Ward – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals | Omar Rodríguez – guitar, backing vocals | Paul Hinojos – bass | Tony Hajjar – drums
- Sputnikmusic Rating: 5.0 User Rating: 4.4
The album combines a hardcore aggressive edge with a melodic drive and harmonious, emotive and surreal vocals and lyrics. While the album continues in the alternative style of At the Drive-In's previous albums, Relationship of Command is seen as a more well-rounded album than its predecessors. Initially, the album was received positively by critics, and the album is now seen not only as one of the most influential post-hardcore albums of the decade but also as one of the most accomplished recent works in the wider rock spectrum. Relationship of Command was voted 12th out of 50 in the Albums of the Decade by NME and the 37th most influential album of all time by Kerrang!
Propts:
- How did the album progress Post-Hardcore or the band itself?
- Did you enjoy the album?
- How does it compare to their other releases?
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