Darker Half

by Backtrack

Darker Half cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 15 November 2011
  • Label: Reaper Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 27:55
  • Community rating: 4.6/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Backtrack's debut LP 'Darker Half' is widely considered a modern hardcore classic, revitalizing the traditional New York sound for a new generation. The album is a relentless display of fast-paced riffs, crushing breakdowns, and an unmistakable 'tough-guy' swagger. Its raw production captures the band's live energy, solidifying their reputation as leaders of the early 2010s hardcore revival.

Genres

Descriptors: Fast, Breakdowns, street

Tracklist

  1. The Worst of Both Worlds (2:51)
  2. Lifes Plan (2:19)
  3. Too Close (2:16)
  4. Violent Split (1:52)
  5. The Greater Good (2:22)
  6. Scratch the Past (1:35)
  7. Darker Half (2:43)
  8. Hard to See (2:55)
  9. Erase the Rat (2:17)
  10. Enough to Know (1:59)
  11. Soul Sucker (2:05)
  12. Red Handed (2:35)

Credits

  • Backtrack - primary artist
  • Kevin Alen - artwork
  • Reggie McCafferty - bass
  • John Lopez - drums
  • Chris Rakestraw - engineer
  • Nick Jett - engineer, mastered by, producer
  • Chris Smith - guitar
  • Ricky Singh - guitar
  • Matt Hyde - mastered by
  • James Vitalo - vocals

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