Natural Selection cover

Natural Selection

Fuel · 2003

50 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · alternative metal · post-grunge

A blend of soaring melodies and gritty guitar riffs that capture the essence of early 2000s post-grunge.

Why this album works

The album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and spawned the hit single 'Falls on Me,' which received significant radio play. Its blend of alternative metal and post-grunge resonated with fans and solidified Fuel's place in the early 2000s rock scene, despite mixed critical reviews.
Best for
soaring melodic explorations reflective emotional moments steady pacing for introspection
Context
Released on January 1, 2003, 'Natural Selection' was Fuel's fourth studio album, following their successful 'Something Like Human' in 2000. At this point in their career, they were navigating the challenges of maintaining commercial success while evolving their sound to stay relevant in the changing rock landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Shinedown· Godsmack· Skillet

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Quarter 3:40
  • 2 Down Inside of You Standout 4:07
  • 3 Million Miles 3:51
  • 4 Falls on Me Standout 4:14
  • 5 These Things 4:57
  • 6 Won’t Back Down (Bring You Hell remix) Standout 3:24
  • 7 Running Away 4:54
  • 8 Most of All 4:14
  • 9 Getting Thru? 4:09
  • 10 Die Like This 4:29
  • 11 Luck 4:15
  • 12 Days With You 4:32

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