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Released 18 years ago this August

Fragile Future

Hawthorne Heights · 2008

64 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · pop-punk · post-hardcore

A blend of emotional post-hardcore and melodic pop-punk, layered with introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • introspective themes for deep listening
  • acoustic versions enhance vulnerability
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 5, 2008, 'Fragile Future' was Hawthorne Heights' third studio album following their well-received sophomore effort, 'If Only You Were Lonely'. At this point in their career, the band had experienced significant lineup changes, notably the loss of guitarist Casey Calvert in late 2007, which influenced their musical direction and lyrical themes. The album showcases a more mature sound while still retaining the band's emo roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Silverstein· The Used· Senses Fail

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Business of Paper Stars 3:47
  • 2 Rescue Me 3:08
  • 3 Until the Judgment Day 3:45
  • 4 Somewhere in Between 3:22
  • 5 Sugar in the Engine 4:29
  • 6 Desperation 3:28
  • 7 Four Become One 3:55
  • 8 321. 3:40
  • 9 Disaster 3:00
  • 10 Let Go of Everything You Know 3:25
  • 11 Corps of Corpses 3:12
  • 12 Come Back Home (reprised) 4:11
  • 13 Scrantonicity (Summer Sunshine) 2:59
  • 14 Lost, So Lost 3:54
  • 15 Rescue Me (acoustic) 3:34
  • 16 Somewhere in Between (acoustic) 3:35
  • 17 Four Become One (acoustic) 4:04
  • 18 Disaster (acoustic) 3:10

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