The Future
From Ashes to New · 2018
39 min · 11 tracks · nu metal
A fusion of heavy riffs and melodic hooks creates an anthemic soundscape reflecting the struggles of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wake Up — The opening track sets a powerful tone with its urgent energy and introspective lyrics about confronting personal demons, encapsulating the album's themes.
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Crazy — This track features a dynamic contrast between aggressive verses and a catchy chorus, showcasing the band's ability to blend heaviness with melody effectively.
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The Future — The title track reflects on hope amidst adversity, serving as an anthem for resilience that resonates deeply with listeners navigating challenging times.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy riffs with melodic hooks, showcasing solid craft but limited depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs paired with melodic choruses, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several tracks incorporate rapped verses that alternate with sung choruses, creating a dynamic vocal interplay.
- The album includes moments of introspection, particularly in the slower tracks like 'Gone Forever' and 'Let Go', which contrast with the heavier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- cathartic release through energetic riffs
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- for driving playlists
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic shifts in pacing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, sounds
- seek lengthy, immersive compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2018, The Future is From Ashes to New's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2016. The band was building on their growing reputation in the nu metal scene, aiming to refine their sound while exploring more personal themes and broader musical influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Breaking Benjamin· Red Sun Rising· Starset
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Gone Forever
The narrative shifts from regret to acceptance as it confronts loss head-on.
This transition represents a pivotal emotional evolution in the song, moving from despair towards a more empowered perspective.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wake Up 3:50
- 2 Crazy 3:05
- 3 My Name 3:42
- 4 Gone Forever 3:54
- 5 Broken 3:20
- 6 Forgotten 3:50
- 7 Enemy 3:16
- 8 Nowhere to Run 3:34
- 9 Let Go 3:53
- 10 On My Own 3:22
- 11 The Future 3:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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