THE WORD ALIVE’S DEBUT EP EMPIRE | FIRST-EVER VINYL PRESSING
Craft Recordings is pleased to announce the first-ever vinyl edition of The Word Alive’s debut
EP Empire. Originally released in
2009, the six-track set from Phoenix, AZ’s The Word Alive turns 10 this
year. This reissue will be available August 2 and includes fan favorites such as “Battle
Royale,” “Quit While You’re Ahead,” and “Casanova
Rodeo.”
Empire highlights the singular
sound the band has maintained for over a decade. It’s considered to be one of
the definitive debut works in the modern post-hardcore genre. The EP was
met with critical acclaim upon its initial release, with SputnikMusic
stating the band “intends on being the emperors and have set the bar for
how a post-hardcore band should sound.”
Since the beginning, The Word Alive have steadily maintained
a course towards the forefront of alternative music and continue the upward
trajectory with each album they release. With Empire,
the Phoenix-based band—Tyler “Telle” Smith (vocals), Zack Hansen (guitars),
Tony Pizzuti (guitars), Matt Horn [drums] and Ryan Daminson (bass)— toss
and turn between visceral metallic power and entrancing emotionality, encased
in swathes of otherworldly electronics.
This first pressing also celebrates the 25th anniversary of their frontline label
home Fearless Records. Every month
on the 25th, Fearless
will be releasing limited edition vinyl from current and alumni artists. Stay
tuned for more #Fearless25th news including special vinyl releases, unique
events, contests and more.
TRACK LISTING:
Side A:
“Battle Royale”
“Quit While You’re Ahead”
“Casanova Rodeo”
Side B:
“The Only Rule Is That There Are No Rules”
“Inviting Eyes”
“How To Build An Empire”
