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City of Caterpillar
12+ albums
screamopost-hardcoreemopost-rockreal screamo
about
City of Caterpillar is an American post-hardcore band, from Richmond, Virginia formed in 2000. They released a split with pg. 99, a split with System 2600, two full length albums, and an album-length compilation of their demo and some live tracks. Their music moves from technical to restrained in a matter of seconds, often showcasing the prowess of their drummer. City of Caterpillar's music brings a great deal of focus to its dynamics, using (yet expanded upon) the standard emo formula pioneered by bands like Indian Summer, as well as the epic, dirgelike qualities of Portraits of Past, Maximillian Colby and Sleepytime Trio. Like these bands, they often use the entire band to crescendo into a huge cathartic climax, whereas, Indian Summer's dynamics often paralleled the whisper/scream vocal pattern which many emo bands have become entangled in. Their sound encompassed a style which was more influenced by bands such as Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Mogwai than any of the older emo bands, and was very bipolar in its approach. Very long, slow and beautiful build-ups would give way to chaotic screaming and passionate singing. Their Japanese tourmates, Envy, also rivaled them for this approach; when Envy toured the US in January 2005, they were originally intended to have come earlier with City of Caterpillar supporting them. The band broke up in late 2003 as a result of personal differences.. Kevin and Jeff played together in Malady, Ryan is still in Darkest Hour, original bas
top songs
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And You're Wondering How a Top Floor Could Replace Heaven
55,3492A Heart Filled Reaction to Dissatisfaction
53,8613Fucking Hero
52,4394A Little Change Could Go a Long Ways
32,5005Maybe They'll Gnaw Right Through
30,5796When Was the Last Time We Painted Over the Blood on the Walls?
21,9837Minute-Hour-Day-Week-Month-Year (The Faith's In My Chest)
18,1138An Innocent Face
11,2389When Was The Last Time We Painted Over The Blood On The Walls
9,78510Paranormaladies
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