Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount
| Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount | ||||
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| Released | June 28, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | February 2004 | |||
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| Length | 38:07 | |||
| Label | Epitaph | |||
| Producer | Lee Dyess, From First to Last | |||
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Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount is the debut studio album by American post-hardcore band From First to Last. It was released on June 28, 2004, through Epitaph Records. The album peaked at number 12 on the US Top Heatseekers chart and number 21 on the Top Independent Albums.[4]
Background
The title was taken from a monologue in the film Heathers, in which Winona Ryder's character is writing in her diary. Production was handled by Lee Dyess and the band themselves. The album was remastered by Beau Burchell from Saosin, however, it is not indicated on the personnel, possibly due to a contemporary feud between the band.[5]
Music and lyrics
Dear Diary... is considered to be a "scene album" by some publications, such as Alternative Press. The genres are post-hardcore, emo and screamo. The album also incorporates elements of heavy metal, such as double kick drumming. Vocalist Sonny Moore incorporates clean singing, while guitarist Travis Richter and bassist Jon Weisberg incorporate screaming. Some of the material has drawn comparisons to blink-182. The track "Kiss Me, I'm Contagious" incorporates dual vocals. The track "Emily" is an acoustic ballad. The album's "emo lyrics" explore themes such as heartbreak, angst, self-pity and anger.[6][7]
Critical reception
The album received generally mixed reviews from music critics.[8] It reached number 12 and 21 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums and Independent Albums chart.[9][10] It spawned two singles: "Ride the Wings of Pestilence" and "Note to Self". The hidden track (commonly referred to as "Dead Baby Kickball") features contributing vocals from American rapper Major League Playa. "Populace in Two" was included in the soundtrack for the video game Burnout 3: Takedown. It was released on the iTunes store for download on July 26, 2005.
Loudwire named "Note to Self" the best emo track of 2005.[11]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Matt Good, Travis Richter, Jon Weisberg and Derek Bloom.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Soliloquy" (Instrumental) | 0:25 |
| 2. | "The One Armed Boxer vs. The Flying Guillotine" | 3:18 |
| 3. | "Note to Self" | 3:59 |
| 4. | "I Liked You Better Before You Were Naked on the Internet" | 1:54 |
| 5. | "Featuring Some of Your Favorite Words" | 4:01 |
| 6. | "Emily" | 2:39 |
| 7. | "Secrets Don't Make Friends" | 4:01 |
| 8. | "Populace in Two" | 4:25 |
| 9. | "Kiss Me, I'm Contagious!" | 3:22 |
| 10. | "Minuet" (Instrumental) | 1:02 |
| 11. | "Ride the Wings of Pestilence" | 3:45 |
| 12. | "Untitled" | 5:16 |
Personnel
- Sonny Moore – lead vocals, additional guitar, programming
- Matt Good – co-lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboard, background vocals
- Travis Richter – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals, background vocals
- Jon Weisberg – bass, unclean vocals
- Derek Bloom – drums, percussion
- Additional musicians
- Major League Playa – vocals (on "Untitled")
- Production
- Lee Dyess – production, mixing
- Beau Burchell – mastering, mixing
- Brian Gardner – mastering
- Nick Pritchard – album design
- Adam Krause – photography
- Cody Nierstadt – design
References
- ^ https://www.altpress.com/post-hardcore-songs-you-forgot-about/
- ^ a b allmusic review
- ^ "The Best Emo Song of Every Year Since 1998". Loudwire. October 23, 2018.
- ^ "Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count > Charts & Awards". allmusic.com. Retrieved June 13, 2009.
- ^ "stereogum: Saosin Hate From First To Last, Panic!, Probably Dylan". stereogum.com. Archived from the original on February 20, 2008.
- ^ Phillips, Marian. "20 essential 2004 albums that proved the scene was here to stay". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount - Fr... | AllMusic, retrieved January 29, 2026
- ^ "Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount - From First to Last | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ "Heatseekers Albums Chart". Billboard.
- ^ "Independent Albums Chart". Billboard.
- ^ "The Best Emo Song of Every Year Since 1998". Loudwire. October 23, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
