This Is War cover

This Is War

30 Seconds to Mars · 2009

60 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock

Epic soundscapes blend with anthemic choruses, creating a cinematic rock experience that urges perseverance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic soundscapes for triumph
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • cathartic release during anthems
  • late-night motivational listening
  • wave-like pacing with intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, standalone tracks
  • seek subtle, understated sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 4, 2009, 'This Is War' is the third studio album by 30 Seconds to Mars, following their successful album 'A Beautiful Lie' which elevated them to mainstream recognition. At this point in their career, the band was navigating the pressures of fame and artistic integrity, pushing boundaries with their expansive sound and thematic depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Muse· Linkin Park· The Killers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Escape 2:23
  • 2 Night of the Hunter 5:40
  • 3 Kings and Queens 5:47
  • 4 This Is War 5:27
  • 5 100 Suns 1:58
  • 6 Hurricane 6:12
  • 7 Closer to the Edge 4:33
  • 8 Vox Populi 5:42
  • 9 Search and Destroy 5:38
  • 10 Alibi 5:59
  • 11 Stranger in a Strange Land 6:54
  • 12 L490 4:26

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