What makes One Thing Remains by Default notable?

The album was well-received in Canada, charting on the Canadian Albums Chart and further solidifying Default’s presence in the post-grunge scene. It showcased the band's growth both musically and lyrically, contributing to their identity as a distinctive voice within the genre. Released in 2005, One Thing Remains is Default's third studio album, following their successful 2003 release, Elocation. At this point in their career, the band sought to build on their earlier sound while exploring deeper lyrical themes, cementing their place in the post-grunge landscape.

How many songs are on One Thing Remains?

One Thing Remains has 11 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Released 21 years ago this October

One Thing Remains

Default · 2005

40 min · 11 tracks · post-grunge

Melodic post-grunge anthems intertwine introspective lyrics with soaring choruses that resonate with themes of resilience and reflection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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All Is Forgiven — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its powerful instrumentation and themes of reconciliation, effectively capturing Default's signature sound.
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Count on Me — With its uplifting message and catchy hooks, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend emotional depth with accessible melody, making it a fan favorite.
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One Thing Remains — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of perseverance amidst adversity, featuring a memorable chorus that resonates strongly with listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout elements that would elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and slower tracks.
Choruses are often layered with harmonies that create a rich, anthemic sound, contrasting with the more introspective verses.
Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos that serve as emotional peaks within the songs.

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

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 All Is Forgiven 4:08
2 I Can't Win 3:48
3 It Only Hurts 3:42
4 The Way We Were 3:28
5 Count on Me 4:09
6 Hiding From the Sun 3:32
7 Beautiful Flower 3:48
8 One Thing Remains 2:57
9 The Memory Will Never Die 4:23
10 Get Out of This Alive 3:01
11 Found My Way Out 3:47

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