Until Your Heart Stops is the debut album by metalcore band Cave In. It was released in 1998 on Hydra Head Records. Until Your Heart Stops has been regarded as a landmark release in the metallic hardcore genre.

Background

Despite being the band's second full-length release, Until Your Heart Stops represents the first time Cave In went into a studio to record a full album together. The album also marks the first time they would play as a four-piece, as it was recorded in the midst of a major line-up change, going through two vocalists and one bassist. The actual writing of the album took place during the recording sessions of Cave In's previous release, compilation Beyond Hypothermia, which was a collection of Cave In's older songs, which they re-tracked, and in some cases, re-recorded. According to guitarist Adam McGrath, Until Your Heart Stops was influenced by Cable, Rorschach, and, most notably, Converge. Frontman Stephen Brodsky has gone as far as to describe the album as "Converge worship".

Musical style

Until Your Heart Stops has primarily been described as a metalcore album. The album also features influences from other musical genres such as emo, noise rock and space rock.

Deluxe edition

On February 17, 2023, Cave In announced a deluxe edition reissue of Until Your Heart Stops. This edition features a remastered version of the album along with previously unreleased demos and alternative takes. The deluxe edition was released on March 31, 2023 through Relapse Records.

Track listings

LP edition

2023 Deluxe Edition

Personnel