This War Is Ours
Escape the Fate · 2008
40 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A fierce blend of metalcore and post-hardcore that brims with emotional intensity and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Won't Back Down — Opening with a powerful rallying cry, this track sets the tone for the album's themes of defiance and perseverance, making it a standout anthem.
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The Flood — This song features a dynamic mix of melodic verses and explosive choruses, exemplifying the band's signature sound while highlighting emotional turmoil.
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This War Is Ours (The Guillotine, Part II) — As a sequel to their earlier work, this track deepens the narrative established in their debut, merging personal conflict with broader themes of struggle.
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Harder Than You Know — This track showcases Mabbitt's vocal range while delving into themes of vulnerability and strength, offering a poignant contrast within the heavier material.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic compositions and solid production but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
- Choruses often feature layered vocals that create anthemic moments, contrasting with verses that are more intense and chaotic.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo anthems
- cathartic release for frustration
- youthful defiance and empowerment
- focused energy for workouts
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer slow, soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2008, This War Is Ours marked Escape the Fate's second studio album and their first with vocalist Craig Mabbitt following the departure of original frontman Ronnie Radke. The album came at a pivotal time as the band aimed to solidify their presence in the post-hardcore scene after the commercial success of their debut album, Dying Is Your Latest Fashion.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Falling in Reverse· The Word Alive· Memphis May Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Won't Back Down 3:30
- 2 On to the Next One 3:08
- 3 Ashley 3:27
- 4 Something 3:38
- 5 The Flood 3:33
- 6 Let It Go 3:29
- 7 You Are So Beautiful 2:47
- 8 This War Is Ours (The Guillotine, Part II) 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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