In the Wake of Determination
Story of the Year · 2005
47 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
Raucous energy fuels a fusion of melodic hardcore and punk, packed with raw emotion and biting social commentary.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and demonstrated the band's ability to maintain commercial appeal while exploring deeper themes. It received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its energetic sound and lyrical depth, further establishing them as key players in the early 2000s post-hardcore movement.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo engagement cathartic bursts of energy socially charged lyrical themes
- Context
- In the Wake of Determination marked Story of the Year's third studio album, following their 2003 breakthrough, Page Avenue. Released in 2005, it came at a time when the band was solidifying their presence in the post-hardcore scene after significant success with their previous album. The album reflects their growth as songwriters and performers during a pivotal moment in their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· Terror· Sick of It All
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Don’t Care Anymore Standout 3:31
- 2 Take Me Back 4:07
- 3 Our Time Is Now Standout 4:07
- 4 Taste the Poison 3:44
- 5 Stereo 3:29
- 6 Five Against the World 3:12
- 7 Sleep 4:12
- 8 Meathead 2:25
- 9 March of the Dead 3:49
- 10 Pay Your Enemy 3:09
- 11 Wake Up the Voiceless Standout 4:17
- 12 “Is This My Fate?” He Asked Them 5:15
- 13 A Silent Murder / Slow Jam 2:36
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