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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.

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 want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer slow, soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career 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.

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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