Released 20 years ago
Heroine
From First To Last · 2006
43 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore
A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and melodic hooks, embodying the emotional turmoil of post-hardcore life.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Latest Plague — This track encapsulates the album's energetic chaos with its rapid-fire verses and soaring choruses, showcasing the band's signature sound evolution.
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World War Me — The song's introspective lyrics paired with its explosive instrumentals highlight the internal conflict that defines much of the album's narrative.
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Heroine — The title track serves as a powerful closer, filled with emotional weight and intricate instrumentation, embodying the themes of struggle and resilience present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances aggressive and melodic elements, showcasing a distinct sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective moments.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and clean melodies, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, enhancing the chaotic feel characteristic of post-hardcore.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady pacing for focused listening
- emotional highs and lows
- cathartic release through intensity
- engaging narratives across tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2006, Heroine was From First To Last's second studio album and the first to feature new vocalist Sonny Moore, marking a significant shift in their sound. This album followed their debut, Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count, which had established them in the post-hardcore scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Used· Senses Fail· Silverstein
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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…And We All Have a Hell
A shift occurs where the narrative voice confronts societal expectations directly, challenging listeners to reflect on their own realities.
This direct address breaks from earlier abstract storytelling in the album, making the message more personal and urgent.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mothersound 4:02
- 2 The Latest Plague 3:19
- 3 …And We All Have a Hell 3:22
- 4 Afterbirth 3:16
- 5 World War Me 3:09
- 6 Shame Shame 3:36
- 7 The Crows Are Coming for Us 4:56
- 8 The Levy 3:49
- 9 Waves Goodbye 4:22
- 10 Waltz Moore 4:08
- 11 Heroine 5:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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