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Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts
Rock · 2011 · 12 tracks · 44m

Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts

Close Your Eyes

High-velocity melodic hardcore defined by straining, passionate vocals and massive gang-vocal choruses. A relentless document of resilience and spiritual grit.

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It's the musical equivalent of a pep talk from a friend who isn't afraid to yell at you to keep going.

An urgent and explosive burst of optimism delivered through aggressive, high-speed hardcore.

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Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 44m
01
Hope Slips Away (The World Is Ours to Change)
3:50
02
Empty Hands
4:08
03
Erie
2:39
04
Valleys
3:25
05
Injustice
2:21
06
Paper Thin
3:27
07
Wormwood
4:51
08
Keep the Lights On
3:03
09
Carry You
3:27
10
Wolves
4:02
11
Scars
3:32
12
Heavy Hearts
5:19
Moments Worth Waiting For
The explosive transition from the melodic intro of 'Hope Slips Away' into a full-throttle hardcore assault.
The anthemic, stadium-ready hook of 'Valleys' that feels designed for a thousand voices to sing in unison.
The five-minute emotional build and crashing finale of the closing title track 'Heavy Hearts'.
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