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Panic

From Ashes to New · 2020

35 min · 11 tracks · nu metal

A high-energy blend of heavy riffs and melodic hooks that captures the emotional struggles of modern life.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Panic — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching theme of anxiety and fear, delivered through intense instrumentation and raw lyrical honesty.
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    Bulletproof — This song stands out with its anthemic chorus and motivational lyrics, symbolizing resilience and strength in the face of adversity.
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    Scars That I’m Hiding — Opening with a haunting melody, this track delves into personal struggles and vulnerability, setting a poignant tone for the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album blends heavy riffs with melodic hooks but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with heavy guitar riffs and aggressive vocals, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective pieces.
  • Several tracks incorporate rapped verses alongside sung choruses, creating a dynamic interplay between vocal styles.
  • The album includes electronic elements that enhance the heaviness of the instrumentation without overshadowing the core rock sound.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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, consistent energy levels
  • short, engaging listening experience
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • melodic hooks for focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 28, 2020, 'Panic' is From Ashes to New's third studio album, following their 2018 release 'The Future.' By this point, the band had developed a signature sound that blends nu metal with elements of rap and rock, solidifying their identity within the genre while reaching for broader appeal.
Stylistic neighbors
Breaking Benjamin· Red Sun Rising· Starset

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Scars That I’m Hiding 2:55
  • 2 Brick 3:24
  • 3 What I Get 3:03
  • 4 Blind 2:45
  • 5 SideFX 4:07
  • 6 Panic 3:21
  • 7 Wait for Me 3:09
  • 8 Bulletproof 3:27
  • 9 Nothing 3:08
  • 10 Death of Me 3:00
  • 11 Change My Past 3:24

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