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Tomorrow Come Today

Boysetsfire · 2003

105 min · 36 tracks · hardcore punk

Raw energy collides with introspective lyrics, creating a haunting reflection on societal struggles and personal dilemmas.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Eviction Article — This opening track sets an urgent tone through its driving rhythms and politically charged lyrics about displacement and social injustice, encapsulating the album's core themes.
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    Dying on Principle — A fierce critique of complacency and moral compromise, this track combines intense instrumentation with heartfelt vocal delivery, showcasing the band's signature blend of aggression and vulnerability.
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    Management Vs. Labor — As a rallying cry for workers’ rights, this song reflects the band's commitment to social justice issues while maintaining a relentless energy that resonates strongly with their fanbase.
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    High Wire Escape Artist — This track features intricate guitar work and poignant lyrics about navigating life's precarious moments, illustrating the band's ability to weave personal narrative into broader societal critiques.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw energy with introspective reflections
  • long-form tracks for deep engagement
  • cathartic release through urgent pacing
  • thought-provoking themes for listeners
  • late-night contemplation and discussion

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek straightforward structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, Tomorrow Come Today is Boysetsfire's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed release, After the Eulogy. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from underground hardcore punk to broader recognition, grappling with their identity amid evolving musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Snapcase· Earth Crisis· Strike Anywhere

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Eviction Article 4:09
  • 2 Last Year’s Nest 3:50
  • 3 Full Color Guilt 3:48
  • 4 Bathory’s Sainthood 4:18
  • 5 Dying on Principle 2:43
  • 6 Handful of Redemption 4:00
  • 7 Release the Dogs 3:07
  • 8 Foundations to Burn 3:46
  • 9 Management Vs. Labor 3:57
  • 10 High Wire Escape Artist 3:45
  • 11 White Wedding Dress 3:12
  • 12 On in Five / With Every Intention 10:21
  • 13 [silence] 0:04

Disc 2

  • 1 Pre-Show 8:53
  • 2 Release the Dogs Interview 0:15
  • 3 Release the Dogs 3:00
  • 4 Cavity Interview 0:22
  • 5 Cavity 3:05
  • 6 The Force Majeure Interview 0:30
  • 7 The Force Majeure 3:22
  • 8 Handful of Redemption Interview 0:38
  • 9 Handful of Redemption 4:30
  • 10 Vehicle Interview 0:43
  • 11 Vehicle 3:30
  • 12 Twelve Step Hammer Program Interview 0:19
  • 13 Twelve Step Hammer Program 2:55
  • 14 Pure Interview 0:30
  • 15 Pure 1:44
  • 16 Bathory’s Sainthood Interview 0:59
  • 17 Bathory’s Sainthood 3:46
  • 18 My Life in the Knife Trade Interview 0:24
  • 19 My Life in the Knife Trade 5:16
  • 20 White Wedding Dress Interview 0:45
  • 21 White Wedding Dress 2:52
  • 22 Rookie Interview 0:24
  • 23 Rookie 5:54

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