Age of Ignorance
Our Last Night · 2012
36 min · 10 tracks · post-hardcore
A dynamic blend of melodic post-hardcore and aggressive instrumentation that captures the tension of modern disillusionment.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fate Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Age of Ignorance — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme, addressing societal apathy and disconnection with an anthemic chorus that invites listener participation.
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Send Me to Hell — This track combines aggressive riffs and melodic hooks, showcasing the band's ability to balance intensity with accessibility, making it a standout anthem for personal rebellion.
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Invincible — With its uplifting lyrics juxtaposed against heavy instrumentals, this song exemplifies the struggle between hope and despair, a recurring motif throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic performances and dynamic vocal styles typical of post-hardcore but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, setting a fast pace for the first half.
- Vocals alternate between clean singing and harsh screams, often within the same song, creating dynamic contrasts.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that emphasize rhythm over melody, which is a common feature in post-hardcore music.
- The final track features an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, providing a sense of closure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of intense energy
- cathartic moments of release
- sing-along anthems with friends
- driving rhythms for motivation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want subtle, nuanced soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album significantly expanded their audience and recognition.
- Career context
- Released on August 21, 2012, 'Age of Ignorance' was Our Last Night's third studio album, following their previous release 'We Will All Evolve'. At this point in their career, the band had begun to refine their sound, integrating a more polished production style while still retaining their post-hardcore roots, which helped them gain traction in the evolving music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Word Alive· We Came as Romans· Of Mice & Men
Tracklist
- 1 Fate Start here 3:32
- 2 Send Me to Hell 3:51
- 3 Age of Ignorance 3:55
- 4 Reason to Love 3:51
- 5 Liberate Me 3:26
- 6 Voices 3:49
- 7 Conspiracy 3:37
- 8 Enemy 3:09
- 9 Invincible 3:29
- 10 A Sun That Never Sets 3:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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