From First to Last (album)
Encyclopedia
From First to Last is the self-titled third album by From First to Last
, released on May 6, 2008. "Worlds Away" is the album's first single, which hit the radio on March 17.
in November 2007. On January 23, one of the songs from the new album, "We All Turn Back to Dust", was released exclusively through Billboard.com
.
On February 12, From First to Last released an exclusive 2-song CD through Hot Topic
which featured the songs "We All Turn Back to Dust" and "I Once Was Lost, But Now Am Profound" from the band's then-upcoming album, the former of which was also released through Billboard.com. This release coincided with a Hot Topic in-store performance in Novi, Michigan
on February 13. A limited quantity of the exclusive CD was available at the 2008 Take Action Tour
. The song information from "We All Turn Back to Dust" revealed that the album would have 11 tracks.
Several songs off the album appeared in EA
's FaceBreaker
. The songs "Two As One", and "Worlds Away" are featured on the soundtracks of EA
games, NASCAR 09
, NHL 09
, and Madden NFL 09
, respectively. EA Trax also features the song "I Once Was Lost, But Now Am Profound" on Need for Speed: Undercover
.
"Tick Tick Tomorrow" appeared as a remix on the Underworld: Rise of the Lycans OST.
Production
Additional musicians
From First to Last
From First to Last was an American rock band based out of Los Angeles, originally hailing from Valdosta, Georgia and Tampa, Florida. The band released their first EP titled Aesthetic in 2003 with vocalist Phillip Reardon, followed by Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count in 2004 and Heroine in...
, released on May 6, 2008. "Worlds Away" is the album's first single, which hit the radio on March 17.
Background
The first song on the album to be released was "Two As One", through the band's MySpaceMySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
in November 2007. On January 23, one of the songs from the new album, "We All Turn Back to Dust", was released exclusively through Billboard.com
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
.
On February 12, From First to Last released an exclusive 2-song CD through Hot Topic
Hot Topic
Hot Topic is an American retail chain specializing in music and pop culture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music on CD. The majority of the stores are located in regional shopping malls. The first Hot Topic store was opened in 1988 by Orv Madden, who retired as CEO in 2000...
which featured the songs "We All Turn Back to Dust" and "I Once Was Lost, But Now Am Profound" from the band's then-upcoming album, the former of which was also released through Billboard.com. This release coincided with a Hot Topic in-store performance in Novi, Michigan
Novi, Michigan
Novi is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,224, an increase over the 2000 census count of 47,386. The city is located approximately northwest of the center of Detroit, and northeast of the center of Ann Arbor. The city is located...
on February 13. A limited quantity of the exclusive CD was available at the 2008 Take Action Tour
Take Action Tour
The Take Action Tour is an annual spring tour that not only hosts several bands, but also tries to get people alerted about the issues with teen suicide, and ultimately tries to prevent it. The tour was created by both Sub City and Hopeless Records...
. The song information from "We All Turn Back to Dust" revealed that the album would have 11 tracks.
Several songs off the album appeared in EA
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts, Inc. is a major American developer, marketer, publisher and distributor of video games. Founded and incorporated on May 28, 1982 by Trip Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer games industry and was notable for promoting the designers and programmers...
's FaceBreaker
FaceBreaker
FaceBreaker is a fighting game created by Fight Night developers, EA Canada. It was released for the PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 and was announced on January 30, 2008 by 1UP.com. The game was released on September 4, 2008...
. The songs "Two As One", and "Worlds Away" are featured on the soundtracks of EA
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts, Inc. is a major American developer, marketer, publisher and distributor of video games. Founded and incorporated on May 28, 1982 by Trip Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer games industry and was notable for promoting the designers and programmers...
games, NASCAR 09
NASCAR 09
NASCAR 09 is the twelfth installment in the EA Sports NASCAR series, it is the sequel to 2007 game NASCAR 08. It is developed by EA Tiburon and released on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and mobile phones in North America on June 10, 2008. On March 12, 2008, EA announced Jeff Gordon as...
, NHL 09
NHL 09
NHL 09 is the 18th video game in the NHL series released by EA Sports. NHL 09 was first released in North America for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 on September 10, 2008, and on September 25, 2008 Australia, and September 26, 2008 in Europe. It was released for Microsoft Windows on October 22, 2008...
, and Madden NFL 09
Madden NFL 09
Madden NFL 09 is an American football video game based on the NFL that was published by EA Sports and developed by EA Tiburon. It is the 20th annual installment in the Madden NFL video game franchise. This game is known for its realistic graphics and big hits...
, respectively. EA Trax also features the song "I Once Was Lost, But Now Am Profound" on Need for Speed: Undercover
Need for Speed: Undercover
Need for Speed: Undercover is the 12th installment of the popular racing video game series Need for Speed, developed by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts . It was released on PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, and mobile...
.
"Tick Tick Tomorrow" appeared as a remix on the Underworld: Rise of the Lycans OST.
Track listing
- "Two as One" – 3:21
- "The Other Side" – 3:41
- "Worlds Away" – 4:03
- "We All Turn Back to Dust" – 4:01
- "Medicinal Reality" – 3:09
- "A Perfect Mess" – 4:24
- "Tick Tick Tomorrow" – 3:27 (On the special Hot Topic Edition this track is called "Swallow" on the back)
- "Deliverance!" – 3:40
- "I Once Was Lost, But Now Am Profound" – 3:39
- "Be-Headed (Marathon Man)" – 3:43
- "In Memorium in Advance" – 1:58
Bonus tracks
- "Everything's Perfect" – 2:47 (Hot Topic bonus)
- "Worlds Away" (acoustic) – 4:25 (iTunes bonus)
- "Tick Tick Tomorrow" (acoustic) – 3:42 (Japan/European bonus)
- "Medicinal Reality" (acoustic) (Japan bonus)
Personnel
From First to Last- Matt GoodMatt GoodMatt Good is an American guitarist and vocalist. He is best known for being the rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of post-hardcore band From First to Last from its founding to its hiatus. He was formerly the guitarist of grindcore band The Color of Violence, which featured future From First to...
– lead vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar - Travis RichterTravis RichterTravis Brandon Richter is an American musician, music producer, dubstep producer and vocalist. He is known for being the original screamer and guitarist of From First to Last, and the current guitarist and lead vocalist of The Color of Violence and the former lead vocalist for The Human Abstract...
– vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar - Matt ManningFrom First to LastFrom First to Last was an American rock band based out of Los Angeles, originally hailing from Valdosta, Georgia and Tampa, Florida. The band released their first EP titled Aesthetic in 2003 with vocalist Phillip Reardon, followed by Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count in 2004 and Heroine in...
– vocals, bass - Derek BloomDerek BloomDerek Bloom , also known by his stage name Glitch Killgasm, is an American drummer, known for drumming in metalcore band From First to Last for all of their time as a band, as well as the drummer for his grindcore side-project with Travis Richter, known as The Color of Violence.- From First to Last...
– drums, percussion, programming
Production
- Lee Dyess – producer, engineer, mixing
- Ryan Williams – engineer
Additional musicians
- Ken Pattengale – keyboards, synthesizers, slide guitar
- Lee Dyess – cello
- Ryan Williams – keyboards, additional guitars
Chart History
| Year | Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Billboard 200 | #81 |