Minno
Hot Water Music · Forver & Counting [1997]
i'm not sure what to say but i think i would've known
that last day
you said you had the goals to come out on top
to set you up to live untouched by all the things
that kept you from keeping up then we heard
and we hurt and we scorned
we burned for last words now lost the silence
we sat through the breakdown
the laughter
the shelter
and the future you planned on-
i'll miss them i hope you're in a better place with soul set free
i hope you're still singing loud with soul set free
too bad you're not around for us to see
but i still feel you around like you never left us
Minno
Minno stands as a defining track from Hot Water Music's 1997 album, Forver & Counting. Emerging during a pivotal era for the North Carolina band, the recording captures their signature blend of melodic punk and emotional hardcore. The song reflects the group's early commitment to balancing raw energy with introspective songwriting, a style that would come to define their broader discography. As part of a catalogue that includes later works like A Flight and a Crash, Minno demonstrates the band's ability to craft enduring anthems rooted in personal experience. The track remains a staple for fans exploring the evolution of post-hardcore sounds in the late nineties, showcasing the chemistry between the band members that solidified their reputation in the indie rock scene.