Empty Days & Sleepless Nights

Defeater's second album is a haunting concept record that splits into two distinct halves. Empty Days delivers ten intense hardcore tracks anchored by Derek Archambault's raw vocals and sharp melodic hooks, while Sleepless Nights strips back to four acoustic songs that explore loss and grief. Released by Bridge 9 Records in 2011, this double LP weaves a dark narrative through post-hardcore intensity and introspective beauty—a rewarding listen that justifies its cult following.