Translating the Name

by Saosin

Translating the Name cover art

Characterized by the stunning, soaring vocal acrobatics of original singer Anthony Green, this release is widely considered a foundational blueprint for 2000s post-hardcore. The band seamlessly integrates complex, rapid-fire guitar harmonics with massive, heavily produced emo-pop choruses, setting an immediate standard for the genre. Despite Green's swift departure from the group shortly after, the EP achieved legendary cult status within the alternative scene.

Genres

  • Post-Hardcore
  • Mall Screamo
  • Emo

Tracklist

  1. Seven Years
  2. Translating the Name
  3. 3rd Measurement in C
  4. Lost Symphonies
  5. They Perched on Their Stilts, Pointing and Daring Me to Break Custom