When the first song of an album is just as good as the last one and all the ones in between, the record is an inevitable success.
And that’s the way it is with From First To Last’s self-titled album. It was released by Suretone Records this year and is available in stores and on iTunes. It is the band’s fourth album and showcases 11 new tracks.

The five-member band from Backwoods, Ga. has undergone several changes to reach their current configuration. Many band members have come and gone because of personal reasons, but this album seems to prove that the group hasn’t suffered from these line-up differences.
The band’s hard punk style is comparable with others in the same genre like Green Day and Sum 41. From First To Last is finally starting to move into the music spotlight and taking their place among these popular bands. They produce a stellar sound.

The lyrics are somewhat typical of the teenage angst style, but still blend well with the music. The song “Tick Tick Tomorrow” declares: “I’m just waiting for the future to swallow me whole / I’ll show you all the things that you can’t see with your eyes wide open.” Despite that, the lyrics manage to remain introspective and truthful without giving way to senseless drivel. Some of the tracks do contain a fair amount of screaming vocals. If that’s not a favored musical style, it might be best to stick to tracks such as “In Memorium In Advance” and “Worlds Away.”

For those wanting to get a feel of the album and the band itself, tracks like “Two As One,” “The Other Side” and “I Once Was Lost But Now Am Profound” highlight the band’s talents and the different styles they can pull off inside the parameters of their genre.

The band is currently touring in Europe after completing a successful circuit this summer with the Vans Warped Tour. They will be returning to their U.S. tour in
late October.

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