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AFI

AFI

alternative rock, gothic rock

United States Est. 1991

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Sound in a sentence: "AFI's music pulses with urgent rhythms and layered textures, creating an intense atmosphere that propels listeners through moments of tension and release."

AFI matters because they have carved out a vital space within the alternative rock landscape, embodying a darkly poetic sensibility that resonates with audiences searching for catharsis and connection.

AFI matters because they have carved out a vital space within the alternative rock landscape, embodying a darkly poetic sensibility that resonates with audiences searching for catharsis and connection. Their ability to channel angst and introspection has made them a touchstone for those navigating the complexities of identity and emotional turmoil, influencing countless artists who grapple with similar themes in their own work. Their approach is marked by a relentless exploration of mood and atmosphere, integrating elements of gothic rock into their sound while pushing the boundaries of what alternative music can encompass. This sonic experimentation not only underscores their lyrical content but also creates immersive experiences for listeners, engaging them in a way that feels both intimate and expansive. In their songwriting, AFI often explores themes of alienation, existential struggle, and the search for belonging, employing a blend of earnestness and irony that invites reflection. Their storytelling is layered—balancing vivid imagery with raw emotion—allowing listeners to navigate both personal narratives and universal truths. This duality enriches their music, making it resonate on multiple levels.

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Discography

38 releases • 23 studio • 1993–2017

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Behind the Times

Behind the Times (1993)

Dork / Stick Around

Dork / Stick Around (1993)

Eddie Picnic's All Wet

Eddie Picnic's All W... (1994)

AFI / Heckle

AFI / Heckle (1995)

Fly in the Ointment

Fly in the Ointment (1995)

Very Proud of Ya

Very Proud of Ya (1996)

Answer That and Stay Fashionable

Answer That and Stay... (1997)

Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes

Shut Your Mouth and... (1997)

A Fire Inside EP

A Fire Inside EP (1998)

Black Sails EP

Black Sails EP (1999)

All Hallow's E.P.

All Hallow's E.P. (1999)

Black Sails in the Sunset

Black Sails in the S... (1999)

The Art of Drowning

The Art of Drowning (2000)

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Sing the Sorrow

Sing the Sorrow (2003)

AFI

I Heard a Voice – Live from Long Beach Arena

I Heard a Voice – Li... (2006)

Decemberunderground

Decemberunderground (2006)

Crash Love

Crash Love (2009)

Burials

AFI

Albums ()

AFI

AFI

2017

Burials

Burials

2013

Crash Love

Crash Love

2009

Decemberunderground

Decemberunderground

2006

I Heard a Voice – Live from Long Beach Arena

I Heard a Voice – Live from Long Beach Arena

2006

AFI

AFI

2004

Sing the Sorrow

Sing the Sorrow

2003

The Art of Drowning

The Art of Drowning

2000

Black Sails EP

Black Sails EP

1999

Black Sails in the Sunset

Black Sails in the Sunset

1999

A Fire Inside EP

A Fire Inside EP

1998

Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes

Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes

1997

Answer That and Stay Fashionable

Answer That and Stay Fashionable

1997

Very Proud of Ya

Very Proud of Ya

1996

The Missing Man

The Missing Man

Bodies

Bodies

EPs ()

336

336

2002

All Hallow's E.P.

All Hallow's E.P.

1999

Fly in the Ointment

Fly in the Ointment

1995

AFI / Heckle

AFI / Heckle

1995

Eddie Picnic's All Wet

Eddie Picnic's All Wet

1994

Dork / Stick Around

Dork / Stick Around

1993

Behind the Times

Behind the Times

1993

Singles ()

I Hope You Suffer

I Hope You Suffer

2013

Beautiful Thieves

Beautiful Thieves

2010

Medicate

Medicate

2009

Carcinogen Crush

Carcinogen Crush

2007

The Missing Frame

The Missing Frame

2007

Love Like Winter

Love Like Winter

2006

Miss Murder

Miss Murder

2006

Silver and Cold

Silver and Cold

2003

The Leaving Song Pt. II

The Leaving Song Pt. II

2003

Girl's Not Grey

Girl's Not Grey

2003

The Days of the Phoenix

The Days of the Phoenix

2000

Totalimmortal

Totalimmortal

1999

Bombing the Bay!

Bombing the Bay!

1997

Third Season

Third Season

1997

He Who Laughs Last...

He Who Laughs Last...

1996

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