Is Tales Don't Tell Themselves a good place to start with Funeral for a Friend?

Yes, Tales Don't Tell Themselves is recommended as a starting point for new Funeral for a Friend listeners. A rich tapestry of melodic hardcore interwoven with emotive lyrics that explore themes of loss and self-discovery. Released in 2007, Tales Don't Tell Themselves is Funeral for a Friend's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record Hours. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the post-hardcore scene while navigating lineup changes and evolving their sound to incorporate more melodic elements.

Who is Tales Don't Tell Themselves for?

Tales Don't Tell Themselves works well if you're into reflective personal growth themes, long, immersive listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Tales Don't Tell Themselves?

Tales Don't Tell Themselves has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Tales Don't Tell Themselves

Funeral for a Friend · 2007

40 min · 10 tracks · post-hardcore

A rich tapestry of melodic hardcore interwoven with emotive lyrics that explore themes of loss and self-discovery.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Into Oblivion (Reunion) Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its soaring melodies and introspective lyrics, establishing a thematic foundation that resonates throughout.
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The Great Wide Open — With its anthemic chorus and poignant exploration of uncertainty, this track exemplifies the emotional depth that characterizes much of the album.
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All Hands on Deck, Part 1: Raise the Sail — This song introduces a unique two-part structure within the album, blending urgency and reflection that highlights the band's ability to experiment with format.
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Walk Away — Featuring a memorable hook and compelling narrative arc, this track showcases the band's knack for crafting songs that resonate personally while maintaining broader appeal.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album's narrative and energetic shifts create a compelling listening experience, though it may not resonate as strongly over time.

What we noticed

The album features a narrative structure where tracks are interconnected, with thematic continuities that reflect on loss and self-discovery.
The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more melodic and introspective moments.
Several tracks utilize dual vocal lines, blending clean singing with harsh vocals to create dynamic contrasts throughout the record.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

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

reflective personal growth themes
long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
steady, consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — The album showcases the band's narrative ambition and musical maturity in their catalog.
Themes: navigating uncertainty· seafaring metaphors
Career context: Released in 2007, Tales Don't Tell Themselves is Funeral for a Friend's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record Hours. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the post-hardcore scene while navigating lineup changes and evolving their sound to incorporate more melodic elements.
Stylistic neighbors: Thursday· The Used· Taking Back Sunday