“Tides” by As Cities Burn, Sunday, May 5, 2024
In 2005, As Cities Burn released their intense post-hardcore debut, Son, I Loved You at Your Darkest . The record was recorded with legendary producer Matt Goldman , former Norma Jean frontman, and then-frontman of The Chariot , Josh Scogin . The band gained acclaim after the album’s Solid State release and their touring. After touring for a year, in 2006, the band announced that they would break up, but they decided to stay together after seeing the fans’ disappointment at the announcement. The band continued touring, though their bassist Pascal Barone left the band and Robert Chisolm of Jonezetta joined the tour to finish up before the band headed to the studio to record their sophomore album, Come Now Sleep . NOT ESTRANGED TO REGRET. The stylistic differences between Son, I Loved You at Your Darkest and Come Now Sleep shocked listeners. The band’s leader TJ Bonnette had departed to spend more time with his wife. The touring lifestyle had been incompatible with his marria