What makes Here's to the Mourning by Unwritten Law notable?

This album debuted at number 97 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Unwritten Law's continued relevance in the post-grunge scene. Its single 'Save Me (Wake Up Call)' received significant airplay, further cementing the band's place within the early 2000s rock landscape and influencing a wave of bands exploring similar themes of struggle and redemption. Released in 2005, Here's to the Mourning marked Unwritten Law's fifth studio album and their first after a four-year hiatus following their self-titled album. The band was navigating shifts in both their lineup and musical direction as they sought to reinvigorate their sound while retaining core themes of emotional vulnerability and resilience.

How many songs are on Here's to the Mourning?

Here's to the Mourning has 12 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Here's to the Mourning

Unwritten Law · 2005

46 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A dynamic blend of hard rock and post-grunge energy meets introspective lyricism in a cathartic journey through personal struggles.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Get Up — The opening track sets an energetic tone with its driving guitars and motivational lyrics, embodying the album's themes of resilience and empowerment.
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Save Me (Wake Up Call) — This standout single combines catchy hooks with deeply personal reflections on overcoming adversity, making it a defining moment in the band's discography.
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Lost Control — The raw emotion in this track captures feelings of chaos and desperation, resonating with listeners through its relatable narrative and powerful instrumentation.
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F.I.G.H.T. — An anthem of perseverance, this track delivers an empowering message alongside heavy riffs, representing the band's hard rock roots while encouraging resilience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic hard rock with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid craftsmanship but lacking standout compositions.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief instrumental intro that sets a somber tone before launching into high-energy tracks.
Several songs feature dynamic shifts in tempo, alternating between aggressive verses and melodic choruses.
The final track is an extended outro that blends elements from earlier songs, providing a sense of closure.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Intro 0:49
2 Get Up 4:12
3 Celebration Song 3:40
4 Because of You 3:04
5 Lost Control 2:53
6 Save Me (Wake Up Call) 3:32
7 I Like the Way 2:58
8 Slow Dance 3:11
9 She Says 3:58
10 Rejection's Cold 4:00
11 F.I.G.H.T. 2:48
12 Walrus / Machine 11:12

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