Probably one of the greatest hardcore albums. Ever. Not really because it's perfect, but because not only did it signify a new era for a band, but it was also on the forefront of melodic hardcore/metalcore's rise to more widespread popularity today. Too heavy for the punkier side of hardcore, but not quite there in the metallic realm either, it kinda sat in the mid-ground with bands of the beatdown/tough guy-ish variety... but even then, positive and uplifting lyrics and epic instrumental melody distanced it from that scene too.
An album that kinda drops off at the end, starting strong and getting better before lazily dipping off in quality and rememberability towards the last few songs, but it remedies that with the epic outro that is "Blue And Gold". Shiner is still one of my favourite songs in existence. It's no wonder this album is already seen as a hardcore classic to some.
Fury And The Fallen OnesReleased: 2008
Country: USA
Genre: Melodic Hardcore/Metalcore
"Faith Or Forgiveness" music video
"Shiner"
FFO: For the Fallen Dreams, Hundredth, Stick To Your Guns
