This War Is Ours
Escape the Fate · 2008
40 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · metalcore · post-hardcore
A fierce blend of metalcore and post-hardcore that channels youthful angst and defiance through soaring melodies and abrasive riffs.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 25 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant commercial achievement for the band. It also received mixed reviews from critics, who noted its polished production value while discussing its emotional intensity, helping to solidify Escape the Fate's presence in the post-hardcore scene.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo anthems cathartic release for frustration youthful defiance and empowerment
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2008, 'This War Is Ours' is Escape the Fate's follow-up to their debut album, 'Dying Is Your Latest Fashion.' At this point in their career, they were navigating a shift in sound and lineup after the departure of original vocalist Ronnie Radke, which influenced the album's lyrical themes and musical direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Senses Fail· Hawthorne Heights· Falling in Reverse
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Won't Back Down Standout 3:30
- 2 On to the Next One 3:08
- 3 Ashley 3:27
- 4 Something 3:38
- 5 The Flood Standout 3:33
- 6 Let It Go 3:29
- 7 You Are So Beautiful 2:47
- 8 This War Is Ours (The Guillotine, Part II) Standout 4:26
- 9 10 Miles Wide 2:47
- 10 Harder Than You Know 4:20
- 11 It's Just Me 4:56
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