The Pine - Days Slipping By LP

Originally released in 2003 on Alone Records, Days Slipping By remains the definitive masterpiece of underground emo and a cult favorite for post-hardcore collectors. Far removed from the polished radio-hooks of its era, California’s The Pine crafted an album that feels like a raw, ghostly transmission from the 90s DIY scene.

Defined by its intricate, interlocking guitar melodies and a surprisingly driving bass, the record creates a haunting atmosphere of suburban isolation. Roger King’s unfiltered, polarizing vocal delivery provides a level of emotional honesty rarely found in modern recordings, turning tracks like "Child Gone" and the melancholic title track into essential anthems of vulnerability.

This is a record made for the vinyl format; its lo-fi warmth and analog hiss perfectly complement the theme of memories slowly fading away. For anyone seeking the soul of mid-period emo, Days Slipping By is an indispensable addition to the shelf.

Remastered by Will Killingsworth (Orchid, Ampere and Bucket Full Of Teeth) @ Dead Air Studios.