The City Sleeps in Flames

by Scary Kids Scaring Kids

The City Sleeps in Flames cover art

The Arizona ensemble's debut full-length is distinguished by its prominent use of synthesizers and organ textures within a heavy post-hardcore framework. Recorded with producer Brian McTernan, the tracks emphasize driving rhythmic transitions and the late Tyson Stevens' emotive vocal range. It remains a key artifact of the 'scene' era, prioritizing atmospheric depth and keyboard-led melodic hooks alongside traditional hardcore aggression.

Genres

  • Post-Hardcore
  • Emocore
  • Screamo

Tracklist

  1. The City Sleeps in Flames
  2. The Only Medicine
  3. The World as We Know It
  4. What's Said Is Done
  5. Just a Taste
  6. My Darkest Hour
  7. Drowning You in Fear
  8. The Bright Side of Suffering
  9. Empty Glasses
  10. Faith in the Knife
  11. A Breath of Sunshine