Fragile Future - Hawthorne Heights
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

  • Summary: The band releases its first album since the accidental death of guitarist Casey Calvert.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. As with prior releaes, Woodruff's lyrics can be hokey, but his Midwestern earnestness makes it easy to let it slide. [Sep 2008, p.158]
  2. It's a familiar mix of music, to be sure, but Fragile Future also sounds more valid than other emo albums, even if its hooks aren't quite as muscular as those on the band's previous disc.
  3. It's somewhat disappointing, that the disc's sound and content hew so closely to the standard emo/screamo/hardcore formula. [8 Aug 2008, p.68]
  4. Unfortunately, with Fragile Future, Hawthorne Heights start awkwardly and never really find their feet.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. JohnElvis
    10
    veery amazing album from this band,love it :)
  2. JamesM.
    7
    As an album written at a time that is clearly traumatic and troubling for the band (Casey's death) it shows obvious influences but isn't sorry for itself and holds up strong in the genre. As always Woodruff has a beautiful delivery, and although the hooks aren't so large as previous albums this is a totally genuine collection of songs that feels intimate and delicate. HH have often stated that they aren't in the habit of changing their sound and fans will always know what they're getting so if you hate the "emo" tag then stay away but this is an excellent example of the genre and should make fans happy. Killer lyrics at times with some solid musicianship. Expand
  3. Once again Hawthorne Heights deals with raw and true emotions you feel when you lose someone close to you. This album was clearly written for Casey Calvert (EX guitarist and unclean vocalist). There aren't any unclean vocals as there were on the previous albums. They wanted to keep the band true and not replace Casey. Even with only clean vocals the message of sadness and everyday struggle comes through. Hawthorne Heights always lets you know that you are never alone. The album is in another genre than the previous two. They cannot be compared. In this album's own respect it is very well put together. Expand
  4. brandonpinkham
    4
    quite a let down after there other cd's. don't get your hopes up and you might not be totally dissapointed.

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