Top tracks — play these first
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No Truth, No Sacrifice — Opening with a fierce declaration of intent, this track sets the tone for the entire album, mixing aggressive riffs with powerful vocal delivery.
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Bitter Roots — This track delves into themes of regret and redemption, showcasing the band's ability to merge personal storytelling with their signature sound.
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Flooded Earth — With its haunting melodies juxtaposed against heavy instrumentation, this song exemplifies the emotional weight that permeates the album, inviting reflection on environmental and personal crises.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers energetic punk-infused anthems with engaging dynamics but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drums, establishing a consistent intensity.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the anthemic quality and engaging the listener.
- The album includes moments of dynamic contrast, such as quieter intros or breakdowns that create tension before returning to heavier sections.
- 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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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- introspective anthems for reflection
- urgent bursts of raw energy
- short tracks for quick listens
- cathartic releases of pent-up emotions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, laid-back sounds
- want lengthy, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2015, Wake marked For Today's fifth studio album, coming after their 2013 effort, Immutable. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the metalcore scene while also grappling with internal changes including lineup shifts. This album showcases their evolution both musically and thematically as they address personal and societal issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- August Burns Red· The Devil Wears Prada· Parkway Drive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Truth, No Sacrifice 4:07
- 2 Broken Lens 3:25
- 3 Forced into Fire 3:12
- 4 Deserter 4:16
- 5 Bitter Roots 3:27
- 6 Wasteland 2:49
- 7 Hopeless Ambition 3:13
- 8 Determination 4:10
- 9 Flooded Earth 4:54
- 10 Time and Tide 3:21
- 11 Two Brothers 4:12
- 12 Without You 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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