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Hell Paso

At the Drive-In · 1994

10 min · 3 tracks · post-hardcore · emo

A raw and frenetic blend of post-hardcore energy with emotional lyrical depth and tightly wound instrumentation.

Hell Paso is an EP by At the Drive-In, released in 1994. A raw and frenetic blend of post-hardcore energy with emotional lyrical depth and tightly wound instrumentation. The album is significant for its role in shaping the post-hardcore genre during the early 1990s, earning critical acclaim from niche music publications. It laid the groundwork for their later breakthrough work, influencing a generation of emo and post-hardcore bands who followed in their footsteps. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hell Paso sound like?

A raw and frenetic blend of post-hardcore energy with emotional lyrical depth and tightly wound instrumentation. Rooted in post-hardcore and emo.

What makes Hell Paso by At the Drive-In notable?

The album is significant for its role in shaping the post-hardcore genre during the early 1990s, earning critical acclaim from niche music publications. It laid the groundwork for their later breakthrough work, influencing a generation of emo and post-hardcore bands who followed in their footsteps. Released in January 1994, 'Hell Paso' was At the Drive-In's debut album, positioning them at the onset of their career as a defining voice in the post-hardcore scene. This album introduced their unique sound to a wider audience, paving the way for their subsequent releases that would further refine their sonic identity.

How many songs are on Hell Paso?

Hell Paso has 3 tracks, running approximately 10 minutes.

Tracklist

3 tracks·10:43

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Grand Mox Turkin Standout 2:45
  • 2 Red Planet Standout 2:37
  • 3 Emptiness Is a Mule Standout 5:21

Release Date

January 1, 1994

Genre

emo, post-hardcore

More albums in emo

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

10 min 43 sec