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Drunks, Lovers, Sinners and Saints
Rock · 2006

Drunks, Lovers, Sinners and Saints

Alexisonfire

High-octane post-hardcore defined by the friction of triple-vocal intensity and jagged, melodic hooks. A four-minute burst of cathartic, mid-2000s energy.

2006 · Hassle Records

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This single represents the peak of the Canadian post-hardcore movement, offering a sound that is simultaneously jagged and incredibly polished. It is built on the unique friction between three distinct vocalists: the raw, throat-shredding screams of George Pettit, the soulful, soaring melodies of Dallas Green, and the gritty, punk-inflected backing of Wade MacNeil. This interplay creates a sense of constant movement and emotional urgency that few of their contemporaries could match. The guitars are sharp and rhythmic, avoiding simple power chords in favor of angular, interlocking parts that drive the song forward with a restless energy.

Moments Worth Listening For
The immediate transition from George's opening roar into the driving, syncopated drum beat.
The bridge where the three vocalists overlap, creating a dense wall of melodic and screamed texture.
The final sustained melodic note from Dallas Green that hangs over the fading feedback.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

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