...And the Rest Will Follow
Project 86 · 2005
48 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
Aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics merge into a cathartic exploration of faith and struggle within a post-hardcore framework.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sincerely, Ichabod — This opening track sets the tone with urgent vocals and heavy instrumentation that encapsulates the album's exploration of inner conflict and societal struggle.
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Necktie Remedy — With its catchy chorus and raw energy, this track highlights the band's ability to blend melodic hooks with thought-provoking lyrics about personal accountability.
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Cavity King — The closing track presents a haunting reflection on despair and hope, showcasing a shift in the band's lyrical approach while maintaining their signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive instrumentation with introspective lyrics, creating a distinct sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, setting a confrontational tone.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of faith and personal struggle, often using metaphorical language that invites deeper reflection from the listener.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- cathartic exploration of struggle
- aggressive riffs for release
- introspective lyrics during reflection
- short tracks for quick bursts
- engaging energy for live settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow and calm sounds
- dislike aggressive musical intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, ...And the Rest Will Follow is Project 86's fifth studio album, following their 2003 release, Songs to Burn Your Bridges By. At this stage in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the Christian metal scene, experimenting with heavier sounds and deeper themes while building on their established fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Demon Hunter· Norma Jean· August Burns Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sincerely, Ichabod 4:22
- 2 All of Me 3:59
- 3 Doomsday Stomp 3:52
- 4 Something We Can't Be 4:16
- 5 Subject to Change 4:31
- 6 Necktie Remedy 5:13
- 7 My Will Be a Dead Man 4:35
- 8 From December 4:48
- 9 The Hand, the Furnace, the Straight Face 3:15
- 10 ...And the Rest Will Follow 2:17
- 11 Cavity King 3:30
- 12 Wordsmith Legacy 4:10
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