The Romance of Affliction explained

The Romance of Affliction
Type:	studio
Artist:	SeeYouSpaceCowboy
Cover:	The Romance of Affliction.jpg
Released:	November 5, 2021
Genre:	Sasscore metalcore post-hardcore emo
Length:	39:58
Label:	Pure Noise
Producer:	Isaac Hale Matt Guglielmo
Prev Title:	A Sure Disaster
Prev Year:	2021
Next Title:	Coup de Grâce
Next Year:	2024

The Romance of Affliction is the second studio album by American hardcore punk band SeeYouSpaceCowboy. It was released on November 5, 2021, through Pure Noise Records. The album was produced by Knocked Loose guitarist Isaac Hale with additional production done by Matt Guglielmo.

Musical style

The album's musical style has been described as sasscore,^[1] metalcore, post-hardcore and emo. Additionally, the album also contains influences from mathcore and deathcore.

Background

On September 22, 2021, the band announced that they would be releasing a new album later that year called The Romance of Affliction. On the same day, the band released the album's first single, "Misinterpreting Constellations."^[2] On October 6, the band released the single "Intersecting Storylines to the Same Tragedy," featuring vocals from Underoath drummer and vocalist Aaron Gillespie.^[3] The album's third and final single, "The End to a Brief Moment of Lasting Intimacy," was released on October 20.^[4]

Personnel

SeeYouSpaceCowboy

• Connie Sgarbossa – vocals
• Ethan Sgarbossa – guitar, clean vocals
• Taylor Allen – bass, clean vocals
• AJ Tartol – drums

Additional

• Keith Buckley – additional vocals (track 1)
• Shaolin G – additional vocals (track 4)
• Aaron Gillespie – additional vocals (track 8)
• If I Die First – additional vocals (track 13)
• Isaac Hale – producer
• Matt Guglielmo – engineer, additional production
• Will Putney – mixing, mastering
• Flesh and Bone Designs – layout, artwork

Notes and References

1. Web site: . Tela . Kahwit . SeeYouSpaceCowboy release sophomore album 'The Romance of Affliction' . November 5, 2021 . February 18, 2023.
2. Web site: . Breihan . Tom . SeeYouspaceCowboy Announce New Album 'The Romance Of Affliction', Share Single "Misinterpreting Constellations" . September 22, 2021 . February 18, 2023.
3. Web site: Stereogum . Breihan . Tom . SeeYouSpaceCowboy - "Intersecting Storylines To The Same Tragedy" (Feat. Underoath's Aaron Gillespie) . October 6, 2021 . February 18, 2023.
4. Web site: Stereogum . Breihan . Tom . SeeYouSpaceCowboy - "The End To A Brief Moment Of Lasting Intimacy" . October 20, 2021 . February 18, 2023.