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The Fiction We Live

From Autumn to Ashes · 2003

40 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk · post-hardcore

A visceral blend of hardcore punk intensity and introspective lyricism that confronts personal and societal struggles.

Why listen to this

Best for
dynamic emotional journeys short, immersive listening sessions introspective late-night reflections
Context
Released in January 2003, 'The Fiction We Live' is From Autumn to Ashes' second album, following their debut 'Too Bad You're Beautiful'. At this point, the band was solidifying their sound and gaining attention within the post-hardcore scene, marking a critical phase in their artistic evolution.
If you like
hardcore punk, post-hardcore

The Fiction We Live is an album by From Autumn to Ashes, released in 2003. A visceral blend of hardcore punk intensity and introspective lyricism that confronts personal and societal struggles. This album received significant attention for its emotional depth and complexity, landing on Billboard's Heatseekers chart. It also helped pave the way for the band's influence on the burgeoning metalcore genre, resonating with fans through its raw energy and relatable themes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Fiction We Live sound like?

A visceral blend of hardcore punk intensity and introspective lyricism that confronts personal and societal struggles. Rooted in hardcore punk and post-hardcore.

What makes The Fiction We Live by From Autumn to Ashes notable?

This album received significant attention for its emotional depth and complexity, landing on Billboard's Heatseekers chart. It also helped pave the way for the band's influence on the burgeoning metalcore genre, resonating with fans through its raw energy and relatable themes. Released in January 2003, 'The Fiction We Live' is From Autumn to Ashes' second album, following their debut 'Too Bad You're Beautiful'. At this point, the band was solidifying their sound and gaining attention within the post-hardcore scene, marking a critical phase in their artistic evolution.

Who is The Fiction We Live for?

The Fiction We Live works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, short, immersive listening sessions and introspective late-night reflections.

How many songs are on The Fiction We Live?

The Fiction We Live has 11 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·40:01

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

  • 1 The After Dinner Payback Standout 2:51
  • 2 Lilacs & Lolita Standout 2:42
  • 3 No Trivia 4:08
  • 4 Milligram Smile 3:36
  • 5 The Second Wrong Makes You Feel Right 4:58
  • 6 Every Reason To 2:53
  • 7 Autumns Monologue 4:33
  • 8 Alive Out of Habit 4:57
  • 9 All I Taste Today Is What’s Her Name 3:37
  • 10 The Fiction We Live 1:18
  • 11 I’m the Best at Ruining My Life Standout 4:23

Release Date

January 1, 2003

Genre

hardcore punk, post-hardcore

More albums in post-hardcore

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

40 min 1 sec