From a whisper to a scream, the beloved 1999 EP that launched Baltimore's emotional hardcore pioneers back on vinyl.
A continuing evolution of the loud-soft dynamic. From a whisper to a scream and back again in a single breath, Cross My Heart conveys the weight of the world in a clever meeting of roaring guitars and quiet reprieves. With wounded vocals that pay tribute to the rollercoaster relationship, Cross My Heart puts knots in your stomach and stars around your head. Songs that make the whole scene sing. The Baltimore quartet's self-titled 1999 EP established them as essential voices in the late-90s emotional hardcore scene, crafting songs that moved seamlessly between explosive catharsis and intimate vulnerability. Ryan Shelkett's sweeping vocals guide listeners through landscapes of heartbreak and hope, while the band's instrumental prowess creates a sound that is simultaneously piercing and delicate. Each track surrenders into the next with an almost sultry connectivity, creating a breathless listening experience that demands to be absorbed in a single sitting. The band's ability to shift from thunderous walls of sound to stripped-down emotional confessions within single songs became their calling card, influencing a generation of bands that followed. This limited edition vinyl reissue (300 copies) preserves the raw power and emotional honesty that made Cross My Heart required listening for anyone invested in the intersection of hardcore intensity and indie rock sensibility. These are songs about hopelessness and regret, sorrow and resolve, delivered with an urgency that still resonates decades later. A stunning introduction to a band that would continue to evolve and captivate with their sophomore release.For fans of emotional hardcore, emo, and post-hardcore who demand authenticity and artistic ambition in equal measure.
Track Listing
Dornier It Doesn’t Take that Many Pills to Sleep Forever Today I Discovered the World Determination Track Five Secret to Tell The Hypnotist The Great Depression Tonight We’ll Light Ourselves On Fire Paris London Bridge With Bells On Infinity Doesn’t Live Here Anymore Self-Loathing Bastard Angels & Gargoyles How Slowly We Forget
