The Black Swan
Story of the Year · 2008
52 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk
A high-energy blend of melodic hardcore and post-hardcore, laced with introspective lyrics and explosive riffs.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
- reflective, introspective listening moments
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Black Swan' was released in 2008, Story of the Year was navigating a transitional phase following their breakthrough debut 'Page Avenue' in 2003. This third studio album marked a return to form after their less commercially successful sophomore album, 'In the Wake of Determination', showcasing their continued evolution in sound and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Finch· The Used· Taking Back Sunday
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Choose Your Fate 3:33
- 2 Wake Up 3:31
- 3 The Antidote 3:59
- 4 Tell Me (P.A.C.) 3:58
- 5 Angel in the Swamp 4:28
- 6 The Black Swan 3:44
- 7 Message to the World 4:03
- 8 Apathy Is a Deathwish 3:30
- 9 We’re Not Gonna Make It 4:03
- 10 Cannonball 3:49
- 11 Terrified 4:00
- 12 Pale Blue Dot (interlude) 1:06
- 13 Welcome to Our New War 5:11
- 14 Never Let It Go 3:42
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