Hearts Once Nourished With Hope And Compassion

by Shai Hulud

Hearts Once Nourished With Hope And Compassion cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 4 November 1997
  • Label: Crisis Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 34:57
  • Community rating: 4.37/5 from 8 ratings

Artists on this release: Matt Fox, Oliver Chapoy, Chad Gilbert, Dave Silber, Steve Kleisath

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A landmark album in the development of metalcore, 'Hearts Once Nourished With Hope And Compassion' established Shai Hulud's signature sound of complex, melodic riffing, and deeply philosophical lyrics. The record's technicality, aggression, and emotional sincerity were groundbreaking, influencing countless bands in the genre. It remains a seminal and highly revered work for its intricate song structures and passionate delivery.

Genres

Descriptors: influential, technical, complex, breakdowns, gang-vocals, harsh-vocals, melodic, ferocious, dynamic, progressive metalcore

Tracklist

  1. Solely Concentrating On The Negative Aspects Of Life (3:09)
  2. My Heart Bleeds The Darkest Blood (2:05)
  3. Outside The Boundaries Of A Friend (3:33)
  4. Beliefs And Obsessions (2:46)
  5. A Profound Hatred Of Man (3:06)
  6. Beyond Man (2:54)
  7. This Wake I Myself Have Stirred (2:47)
  8. Eating Bullets Of Acceptance (2:35)
  9. For The World (11:58)

Credits

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