Relationship of Command
by At the Drive-In
- Type: Album
- Released: September聽12,聽2000
- Label: Grand Royal, Fearless, Virgin
- Country: United States
- Length: 53:37
- Community rating: 4.37/5 from 146 ratings
Artists on this release: Jim Ward, Tony Hajjar, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, Omar Rodr铆guez-L贸pez, Paul Hinojos
Album Notes & Community Reviews
'Relationship of Command' merges aggressive post-hardcore with melodic, emotive vocals and surreal lyricism, representing a more well-rounded and polished sound for the band. Produced by Ross Robinson, the album's chaotic energy is captured in its intricate instrumentation, frenetic pace, and the inclusion of guest vocals from Iggy Pop. Considered a landmark album of the 2000s, it is noted for its widespread influence on the post-hardcore genre and was the band's final studio recording before their extended hiatus.
Genres
Descriptors: political, abrasive, dynamic, ferocious, technical, DIY, fast, dissonant, experimental, dual-vocals
Tracklist
- Arcarsenal (2:54)
- Pattern Against User (3:17)
- One Armed Scissor (4:20)
- Sleepwalk Capsules (3:27)
- Invalid Litter Dept. (6:05)
- Mannequin Republic (3:03)
- Enfilade (5:01)
- Rolodex Propaganda (2:55)
- Quarantined (5:25)
- Cosmonaut (3:23)
- Non-Zero Possibility (5:34)
- Extracurricular (4:00)
- Catacombs (4:13)
Credits
- Cedric Bixler-Zavala - lead vocals, guitar on "Rolodex Propaganda", melodica on "Enfilade", percussion
- Jim Ward - guitar, vocals, keyboards
- Omar Rodr铆guez-L贸pez - guitar, backing vocals
- Paul Hinojos - bass
- Tony Hajjar - drums, percussion
- Iggy Pop - guest vocals on "Rolodex Propaganda" and "Enfilade"
- Ross Robinson - producer
- Chuck Johnson - engineer
- Zak Girdis - assistant engineer
- Kevin Bosley - assistant engineer
- Andy Wallace - mixing
- Eddy Schreyer - mastering
- Damon Locks - illustrations
- Jason Farrell - layout design