1. OUR SONG 2. DIE ALONE (FEAT. ANDREW NEUFELD) 3. ULTRAVIOLET 4. COLD BLOOD (FEAT. TREVOR DANIEL) 5. IT'S OVER 6. THE ALTAR/MARY 7. SLOW MOTION (FEAT. MIKE HRANICA) 8. DON'T WAIT UP 9. BANKRUPT 10. LIVE LIKE THIS (FEAT. NOTHING, NOWHERE.) 11. MISERY 1. POISON PILL 2. STITCHES 3. MARY (ORCHESTRAL) 4. DON'T WAIT UP (ACOUSTIC) 5. POISON PILL (ACOUSTIC) 6. BANKRUPT (LIVE IN TORONTO) 7. IT'S OVER (LIVE IN TORONTO)
Description:
"Misery Made Me" is an intense and emotionally charged LP by the Canadian post-hardcore band Silverstein, released via the independent label UNFD. On this vinyl edition, Silverstein blend explosive riffs, driving drums and powerful screams with melodic hooks and reflective, often dark lyrics about loss, anxiety, resilience and self-doubt. The album moves confidently between crushing breakdowns, atmospheric passages and memorable choruses, making it both a cathartic listening experience for long-time fans and an accessible entry point for new listeners. Each track is crafted with a strong sense of dynamics, shifting from aggressive outbursts to fragile, almost introspective moments, underlining the band's maturity and nuanced songwriting after many years in the scene. The LP format enhances the dense, layered production, giving the guitars and vocals more warmth and impact, while inviting you to listen to the record as a coherent, emotional journey from start to finish.
Silverstein have long been established as one of the key names in post-hardcore and melodic hardcore. Since the early 2000s they have built a loyal international fanbase with their mixture of hardcore energy, emo sensibility and clear pop instincts for memorable melodies. With numerous studio albums, worldwide tours and consistently strong chart placements in the rock and alternative segments, they have grown from underground favorites into a mainstay of the alternative scene. Known for their tight live performances and honest, personal lyrics, Silverstein have influenced many younger bands and remain a reference point for anyone exploring the intersection of post-hardcore, emo and melodic punk.
UNFD (Unified) is a respected independent label that has specialized in rock, punk, hardcore and metalcore for years and has become an important platform for forward-thinking heavy music. Based in Australia with a strong international network, UNFD is known for carefully curated signings, high production standards and artist-friendly structures. By working closely with bands, the label helps them develop a clear artistic identity and reach a global audience without losing credibility in the underground. With releases that often push genre boundaries and place great value on visual design and high-quality physical formats, UNFD has earned a reputation as a seal of quality for modern heavy music. The collaboration between Silverstein and UNFD underlines the album's artistic ambition and positions "Misery Made Me" as a powerful, contemporary statement on vinyl for fans of emotionally driven, intense rock music.