The Rain Just Follows Me (LP, 2022 Repress Blue Vinyl)

This 2022 Repress LP is pressed on Blue vinyl.

Hawthorne Heights’ seventh studio album, The Rain Just Follows Me, arrives on September 10, 2021, via Epitaph, marking another defining moment in the band’s evolution. Clocking in at just 36 minutes, this eleven-track burst of emo, screamo, post-hardcore, emo pop, pop punk, and emocore is a tight, punchy collection that proves the Ohio band hasn’t lost its edge.

Produced and released under Epitaph Records, the album features standout moments like Constant Dread with Brendan Murphy, adding a heavier touch to the band’s signature sound. From the driving intensity of Thunder in Our Hearts to the melancholic sway of Palm Canyon Drive, each song carves its own space within the album’s dynamic range. Tracks like The Rain Just Follows Me and Dull Headlights deliver anthemic hooks, while deeper cuts such as Seafoam and Bambarra Beach (The End) showcase Hawthorne Heights’ ability to balance raw emotion with melodic precision.

With its concise runtime, The Rain Just Follows Me doesn’t overstay its welcome, instead delivering a focused burst of energy that feels both familiar and fresh. For fans of emotional intensity and genre-blurring rock, this album serves as a compelling snapshot of Hawthorne Heights’ enduring creativity and craftsmanship.