Name: From First To Last by From First To Last
Brand: From First To Last
SKU: 602517602977
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (77 reviews)

ALBUM Explicit

There's a section of rhythmic dissonance at the beginning of "Two as One," the opening track of From First to Last, that commands attention because it feels so off balance. In a way, it's fitting that the album opens in such a jarring, awkward manner, as it seems to be a reflection of the disc as a whole. There's plenty of volatile energy on this self-titled album, but nearly two-thirds of it feels hollow and not as urgent as From First to Last's previous works (Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount and Heroine), an affliction that isn't remedied until the end. Vocalist Matt Good may deliver the lyrics on time and in tune, but he doesn't feel them. It's a lack of passion that extends to the rest of the band as song after song depends on plodding rhythms, uninspired instrumental thrashing, and flat lyrics to get by. (One example, "Worlds Away," depends on a plaintive, repetitious intonation of "on and on and on" to serve as a decent section of the song's chorus.) However, the most frustrating aspect of the album is its own mediocrity -- it isn't bad, but by the time it starts getting good, it's more than halfway completed. The songs on From First to Last that contain the most innovation, the catchiest hooks, and the most vibrancy are relegated to the last part of the album, as if it was all shoved to one side. The result is a disc that drags and gets truly interesting only after it's too late to enjoy it. Starting with "Deliverance" and continuing through "In Memorium in Advance," the final four songs feature more energy than the rest of the album combined; the rhythm section is more limber, the vocals are more melodic and varied (where before it had been the same handful of notes combined with the same set of screams and howls), and the guitars are more aggressive. It begs the question of whether From First to Last's final numbers were the first to be written after Heroine, as they bear far more resemblance to that album than to anything preceding them here. It may have helped to have these pieces spread throughout the album, as it would have prevented it from being crippled by a case of too little, too late. [A clean version the CD was also released.] ~ Katherine Fulton

1. Two As One

by From First To Last

Primary Artist: From First To Last; Main Performer
Composer: From First To Last; Composer
Lyricist: From First To Last; Composer
Engineer: Ryan Williams; Production
Mixing: Brendan O'brien; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tom Syrowski; Production
Producer: Luke Walker
Josh Abraham; Production
Recording Assistant: Marcus Samperio; Production
Studio Personnel: Brendan O'brien
Tom Syrowski
Marcus Samperio
Ryan Williams; Production
Additional Producer: Luke Walker; Other

2. The Other Side

by From First To Last

Primary Artist: From First To Last; Main Performer
Composer: From First To Last; Composer
Lyricist: From First To Last; Composer
Engineer: Ryan Williams; Production
Mixing: Brendan O'brien; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tom Syrowski; Production
Producer: Luke Walker
Josh Abraham; Production
Recording Assistant: Marcus Samperio; Production
Studio Personnel: Brendan O'brien
Tom Syrowski
Marcus Samperio
Ryan Williams; Production
Additional Producer: Luke Walker; Other

3. Worlds Away

by From First To Last

Primary Artist: From First To Last; Main Performer
Composer: From First To Last; Composer
Lyricist: From First To Last; Composer
Engineer: Ryan Williams; Production
Mixing: Brendan O'brien; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tom Syrowski; Production
Producer: Luke Walker
Josh Abraham; Production
Recording Assistant: Marcus Samperio; Production
Studio Personnel: Brendan O'brien
Tom Syrowski
Marcus Samperio
Ryan Williams; Production
Additional Producer: Luke Walker; Other

4. We All Turn Back To Dust

by From First To Last

Primary Artist: From First To Last; Main Performer
Composer: From First To Last; Composer
Lyricist: From First To Last; Composer
Engineer: Ryan Williams; Production
Mixing: Brendan O'brien; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tom Syrowski; Production
Producer: Luke Walker
Josh Abraham; Production
Recording Assistant: Marcus Samperio; Production
Studio Personnel: Brendan O'brien
Tom Syrowski
Marcus Samperio
Ryan Williams; Production
Additional Producer: Luke Walker; Other

5. Medicinal Reality

by From First To Last

Primary Artist: From First To Last; Main Performer
Composer: From First To Last; Composer
Lyricist: From First To Last; Composer
Engineer: Ryan Williams; Production
Mixing: Brendan O'brien; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tom Syrowski; Production
Producer: Luke Walker
Josh Abraham; Production
Recording Assistant: Marcus Samperio; Production
Studio Personnel: Brendan O'brien
Tom Syrowski
Marcus Samperio
Ryan Williams; Production
Additional Producer: Luke Walker; Other

6. A Perfect Mess

by From First To Last

Primary Artist: From First To Last; Main Performer
Composer: From First To Last; Composer
Lyricist: From First To Last; Composer
Engineer: Ryan Williams; Production
Mixing: Brendan O'brien; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tom Syrowski; Production
Producer: Luke Walker
Josh Abraham; Production
Recording Assistant: Marcus Samperio; Production
Studio Personnel: Brendan O'brien
Tom Syrowski
Marcus Samperio
Ryan Williams; Production
Additional Producer: Luke Walker; Other

7. Tick Tick Tomorrow

by From First To Last

Primary Artist: From First To Last; Main Performer
Composer: From First To Last; Composer
Lyricist: From First To Last; Composer
Engineer: Ryan Williams; Production
Mixing: Brendan O'brien; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tom Syrowski; Production
Producer: Luke Walker
Josh Abraham; Production
Recording Assistant: Marcus Samperio; Production
Studio Personnel: Brendan O'brien
Tom Syrowski
Marcus Samperio
Ryan Williams; Production
Additional Producer: Luke Walker; Other

8. Deliverance!

by From First To Last

Primary Artist: From First To Last; Main Performer
Composer: From First To Last; Composer
Lyricist: From First To Last; Composer
Engineer: Ryan Williams; Production
Mixing: Brendan O'brien; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tom Syrowski; Production
Producer: Luke Walker
Josh Abraham; Production
Recording Assistant: Marcus Samperio; Production
Studio Personnel: Brendan O'brien
Tom Syrowski
Marcus Samperio
Ryan Williams; Production
Additional Producer: Luke Walker; Other

9. I Once Was Lost But Now Am Profound

by From First To Last

Primary Artist: From First To Last; Main Performer
Composer: From First To Last; Composer
Lyricist: From First To Last; Composer
Engineer: Ryan Williams; Production
Mixing: Brendan O'brien; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tom Syrowski; Production
Producer: Luke Walker
Josh Abraham; Production
Recording Assistant: Marcus Samperio; Production
Studio Personnel: Brendan O'brien
Tom Syrowski
Marcus Samperio
Ryan Williams; Production
Additional Producer: Luke Walker; Other

10. Be-Headed (Marathon Man)

by From First To Last

Primary Artist: From First To Last; Main Performer
Composer: From First To Last; Composer
Lyricist: From First To Last; Composer
Engineer: Ryan Williams; Production
Mixing: Brendan O'brien; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tom Syrowski; Production
Producer: Luke Walker
Josh Abraham; Production
Recording Assistant: Marcus Samperio; Production
Studio Personnel: Brendan O'brien
Tom Syrowski
Marcus Samperio
Ryan Williams; Production
Additional Producer: Luke Walker; Other

11. In Memoriam In Advance

by From First To Last

Primary Artist: From First To Last; Main Performer
Composer: From First To Last; Composer
Lyricist: From First To Last; Composer
Engineer: Ryan Williams; Production
Mixing: Lee Dyess; Production
Mixing Assistant: Tom Syrowski; Production
Producer: Luke Walker
Matt Good
Lee Dyess; Production
Recording Assistant: Marcus Samperio; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Marcus Samperio
Lee Dyess
Ryan Williams; Production
Additional Producer: Luke Walker; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

39 minutes and 3 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1426x1426 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Rock, Hard Rock, Hardcore, Emo

Label

Suretone Interscope

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 4, 2008

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602517602977

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From First To Last

1. Two As One

2. The Other Side

3. Worlds Away

4. We All Turn Back To Dust

5. Medicinal Reality

6. A Perfect Mess

7. Tick Tick Tomorrow

8. Deliverance!

9. I Once Was Lost But Now Am Profound

10. Be-Headed (Marathon Man)

11. In Memoriam In Advance

Technical Specifications

From First To Last

Product information

Release options

1. Two As One

2. The Other Side

3. Worlds Away

4. We All Turn Back To Dust

5. Medicinal Reality

6. A Perfect Mess

7. Tick Tick Tomorrow

8. Deliverance!

9. I Once Was Lost But Now Am Profound

10. Be-Headed (Marathon Man)

11. In Memoriam In Advance

Technical Specifications