A Types
Encyclopedia
A Types is the third full-length album released by the melodic hardcore
band Hopesfall
. The musical direction of this album deviated vastly from their melodic hardcore roots, instead opting for more grunge
and emo
influences.
Melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on vocal melody. The genre is commonly defined with fast hardcore drum beats, complex guitar riffs and melodic singing with occasional screaming and shouting.-History:...
band Hopesfall
Hopesfall
Hopesfall was a post-hardcore band from Charlotte, North Carolina formed in 1998. They were signed to Trustkill Records. The band broke up in 2008 after all members, with the exception of singer Jay Forrest, decided to leave the band.-Biography:...
. The musical direction of this album deviated vastly from their melodic hardcore roots, instead opting for more grunge
Grunge
Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock, grunge is generally characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars, contrasting song...
and emo
Emo (music)
Emo is a style of rock music characterized by melodic musicianship and expressive, often confessional lyrics. It originated in the mid-1980s hardcore punk movement of Washington, D.C., where it was known as "emotional hardcore" or "emocore" and pioneered by bands such as Rites of Spring and Embrace...
influences.
Track listing
- "It Happens" – 4:13
- "Start & Pause" – 3:06
- "Icarus" – 4:18
- "Breathe from Coma" – 4:37
- "Champion Beyond Blessing" – 3:38
- "The Ones" – 4:39
- "Manipulate the Eclipse" – 4:38
- "Matchmaker's Haven" – 3:27
- "Owl" – 3:43
- "Per Sempre Marciamo" – 5:45