What makes Until the Ink Runs Out by Eighteen Visions notable?

This album is significant for its role in bridging the gap between metalcore and mainstream rock, influencing later bands within both genres. It received positive reviews from publications like Alternative Press, which praised its ambitious approach, and contributed to the band's growing reputation during the early 2000s music scene. Until the Ink Runs Out marked Eighteen Visions' third studio album, following their 1999 release, Until the Ink Runs Out. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the post-hardcore scene, transitioning into more melodic elements while maintaining their aggressive roots. This album followed a lineup change that brought a fresh dynamic to their sound.

Who is Until the Ink Runs Out for?

Until the Ink Runs Out works well if you're into steady mid-tempo energy flow, gritty emotional intensity throughout and lyrical wit with sharp edges.

How many songs are on Until the Ink Runs Out?

Until the Ink Runs Out has 9 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Until the Ink Runs Out

Eighteen Visions · 2000

43 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock

A blend of metalcore aggression and post-hardcore melodies pulsates through intricate guitar work and raw emotional vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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She Looks Good in Velvet — This track opens the album with catchy hooks and a perfect balance of melody and heaviness, setting the tone for what follows.
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Champagne and Sleeping Pills — The song features intricate guitar work paired with introspective lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to blend vulnerability with aggression.
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Who the Fuck Killed John Jennon? / Elevator Music — This track's title reflects the band's irreverent attitude, while its shifts in tempo and intensity highlight their innovative songwriting approach.
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Revolutionizing the Sound of Music — This track encapsulates the band's critique of commercialism in music while delivering an anthemic chorus that resonates with listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends metalcore and post-hardcore elements effectively, though it doesn't fully transcend its genre.

What we noticed

Vocals shift from raw screaming to clean singing within the same song, creating a dynamic contrast that engages the listener.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo energy flow
gritty emotional intensity throughout
lyrical wit with sharp edges
engaging storytelling from start

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
avoid emotional lyrical depth

Where this album fits

Career context: Until the Ink Runs Out marked Eighteen Visions' third studio album, following their 1999 release, Until the Ink Runs Out. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the post-hardcore scene, transitioning into more melodic elements while maintaining their aggressive roots. This album followed a lineup change that brought a fresh dynamic to their sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Hopesfall· Underoath· Poison the Well