Throne to the Wolves
From First To Last · 2010
37 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore
A chaotic blend of post-hardcore intensity and melodic hooks, reflecting the band's evolving sound and lyrical depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cashing Out — This opening track sets an aggressive tone for the album, blending harsh vocals with catchy melodies that exemplify the band's post-hardcore roots.
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Elvis Said Ambition Is a Dream With a V8 Engine — This song stands out for its intricate guitar work and reflective lyrics, encapsulating the tension between ambition and disillusionment prevalent throughout the album.
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I’ll Inoculate the World With This Virus of My Disillusionment. — The complexity of this track's structure mirrors its themes of disillusionment, making it a pivotal moment that showcases the band's mature songwriting.
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Now That You’re Gone — Closing the album, this track delivers an emotional punch with its poignant lyrics and melodic elements, leaving listeners with a lasting impression of vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of chaotic energy and melodic hooks, reflecting the band's transition post-vocalist departure.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective moments.
- The lyrics often explore themes of disillusionment and personal struggle, which are reflected in the vocal delivery that ranges from harsh screams to melodic singing.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, impactful listening sessions
- energetic workout motivation
- intense, cathartic releases
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Throne to the Wolves' was released in January 2010, From First To Last was navigating significant transitions, including the departure of founding vocalist Sonny Moore. This album marked their first release since his exit, showcasing a new direction as they embraced a heavier sound while continuing to explore complex themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Used· Senses Fail· Silverstein
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cashing Out 3:06
- 2 Chyeaa 1:01
- 3 Elvis Said Ambition Is a Dream With a V8 Engine 4:21
- 4 GRITS 3:03
- 5 Going Lohan 2:39
- 6 I’ll Inoculate the World With This Virus of My Disillusionment. 4:31
- 7 You Me and the Significant Others 3:52
- 8 The He Man Woman Hatred Club 3:14
- 9 MO 4:04
- 10 A Soft War 2:16
- 11 Now That You’re Gone 5:03
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