Cries of the Past is the second studio album by American rock band Underoath, released on July 4, 2000, through Takehold Records.

The album is the last to feature guitarist Corey Steger and the first to include keyboardist Christopher Dudley.

[6] This is the band's last album to be released through Takehold Records, as the label was bought by Solid State.

Alex Cantwell of Chronicles of Chaos praised the band's ability to mix hardcore punk and black metal together, saying the album is "Cradle of Filth meets Hatebreed.

Frias praised the band's musicianship, especially the keyboard work done by Chris Dudley, as well as Dallas Taylor's vocals.