What makes Someday Came Suddenly by Attack Attack! notable?

The album gained significant attention for its fusion of metalcore and electronicore, helping to popularize this sound within the scene. Its track 'Stick Stickly' became a notable anthem, charting on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums, further establishing the band’s presence in the post-hardcore landscape. Released on January 1, 2008, Someday Came Suddenly was Attack Attack!'s debut album, marking their entry into the metalcore scene. At this time, they were part of a burgeoning wave of bands combining electronic influences with hardcore music, carving out a unique niche in the genre.

Who is Someday Came Suddenly for?

Someday Came Suddenly works well if you're into quick, energetic listening bursts, brief, chaotic experiences and youthful, carefree vibes.

How many songs are on Someday Came Suddenly?

Someday Came Suddenly has 12 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

Someday Came Suddenly

Attack Attack! · 2008

30 min · 12 tracks · metalcore

A chaotic blend of metalcore and electronic elements, bursting with frenetic energy and tongue-in-cheek humor.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Stick Stickly — This breakout track features catchy hooks and playful lyrics that encapsulate the band's energetic style and themes of youth culture.
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Party Foul — With its infectious chorus and upbeat tempo, this song showcases the band's ability to blend heavy riffs with electronic elements seamlessly.
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Dr. Shavargo, Pt. 3 — This closing track encapsulates the chaotic spirit of the album, featuring rapid shifts in dynamics and an engaging narrative structure.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album's energetic blend of metalcore and electronic elements marks it as a notable entry in its genre.

What we noticed

The album features frequent tempo changes, with tracks alternating between fast-paced breakdowns and slower, melodic sections.
Vocals switch between harsh screams and clean singing, often within the same song, creating a dynamic vocal landscape.
Several tracks incorporate electronic elements like synths and samples, which are layered over traditional metal instrumentation.

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: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

quick, energetic listening bursts
brief, chaotic experiences
youthful, carefree vibes
punchy, adrenaline-fueled moments

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on January 1, 2008, Someday Came Suddenly was Attack Attack!'s debut album, marking their entry into the metalcore scene. At this time, they were part of a burgeoning wave of bands combining electronic influences with hardcore music, carving out a unique niche in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors: Asking Alexandria· Of Mice & Men· We Came as Romans

Tracklist

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

1 Hot Grills and High Tops 0:41
2 Stick Stickly 3:22
3 Bro, Ashley’s Here 3:17
4 Shred, White & Blue 2:35
5 Party Foul 2:36
6 What Happens If I Can’t Check My MySpace When We Get There? 2:35
7 Interlude 2:06
8 The People’s Elbow 2:37
9 Kickin’ Wing, Animal Doctor 2:28
10 Dr. Shavargo, Pt. 3 3:41
11 Catfish Soup 2:58
12 Outro 1:24

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