Top tracks — play these first
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Quarter Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Falls on Me — This track became a defining single for the album, characterized by its anthemic chorus and emotional depth that resonated with listeners seeking connection.
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Million Miles — The song showcases Fuel's signature sound with its soaring melodies and introspective lyrics, making it a standout example of their songwriting prowess.
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Won’t Back Down (Bring You Hell remix) — This remix offers a fresh take on the original, highlighting the band’s ability to adapt their music for broader appeal while remaining true to their roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Natural Selection blends energetic hard rock with emotional depth but lacks standout writing and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower tempos.
- Several tracks utilize a call-and-response vocal technique, enhancing the emotional delivery of the lyrics.
- The album includes a remix track that stands out from the original compositions, altering its sonic landscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- soaring melodic explorations
- reflective emotional moments
- steady pacing for introspection
- dynamic shifts in energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in their catalog but not a defining or widely recognized work.
- Career context
- Released as Fuel's fourth studio album, Natural Selection came after the band's commercial success with 2000's Something Like Human. At this point, they were navigating a post-grunge landscape while attempting to solidify their identity in a changing musical climate.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Creed· 3 Doors Down· Nickelback
Tracklist
- 1 Quarter Start here 3:40
- 2 Down Inside of You 4:07
- 3 Million Miles 3:51
- 4 Falls on Me 4:14
- 5 These Things 4:57
- 6 Won’t Back Down (Bring You Hell remix) 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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