Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count
From First To Last · 2004
38 min · 12 tracks · post-hardcore
A frenetic blend of melodic hooks and aggressive post-hardcore energy that captures teenage angst and disillusionment.
Top tracks — play these first
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The One Armed Boxer vs. The Flying Guillotine — This track showcases the band's dynamic range with its intricate guitar work and intense vocal delivery, embodying the album’s energetic essence.
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I Liked You Better Before You Were Naked on the Internet — With its catchy chorus and biting commentary on modern relationships, this song stands out as a critique of digital intimacy.
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Secrets Don’t Make Friends — This track blends melodic elements with heavy riffs, representing the struggle between vulnerability and betrayal central to teen experiences.
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Ride the Wings of Pestilence — An exploration of darker themes, this song features complex rhythms and emotional vocals that capture a sense of despair prevalent throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures youthful angst with energetic contrasts but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken word track that sets a confessional tone, followed by high-energy songs that rarely drop below a fast tempo.
- Many tracks feature abrupt transitions between melodic choruses and aggressive verses, creating a dynamic contrast throughout.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies alongside harsh screams, emphasizing the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
- 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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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 bursts of energy
- wave-like emotional dynamics
- short tracks for quick engagement
- confessional lyrics with intensity
- for angst-filled moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, consistent pacing
- seek lengthy, uninterrupted narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as From First To Last's debut studio album in 2004, this project marked the band's emergence in the post-hardcore scene. At this point, they were fresh off a successful EP, which generated significant buzz and set high expectations for their full-length release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Used· Senses Fail· Silverstein
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Soliloquy 0:26
- 2 The One Armed Boxer vs. The Flying Guillotine 3:18
- 3 Note to Self 3:54
- 4 I Liked You Better Before You Were Naked on the Internet 1:54
- 5 Featuring Some of Your Favorite Words 4:01
- 6 Emily 2:40
- 7 Secrets Don’t Make Friends 4:01
- 8 Populace in Two 4:00
- 9 Kiss Me, I’m Contagious 3:23
- 10 Minuet 1:02
- 11 Ride the Wings of Pestilence 4:28
- 12 [untitled] 5:17
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