# To Those Left Behind

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***To Those Left Behind*** is the fifth studio album by the American [metalcore](/source/Metalcore) band [Blessthefall](/source/Blessthefall). The album was released on September 18, 2015, through [Fearless Records](/source/Fearless_Records) and was produced by [Joey Sturgis](/source/Joey_Sturgis). It is their last album to be released on this label before the band signed to [Rise Records](/source/Rise_Records) in 2018. The first single, "Up in Flames" was released on July 9, 2015, while the band was on [Vans Warped Tour](/source/Vans_Warped_Tour) 2015.

## Background

The band announced in April that they had entered the studio to work with [Joey Sturgis](/source/Joey_Sturgis) for their fifth album.[1] In June, while on Warped Tour 2015, they gave a September 18 release date through [Fearless Records](/source/Fearless_Records). Of the album, frontman [Beau Bokan](/source/Beau_Bokan) said, "As a band we are constantly trying to outdo ourselves and take a step forward with each record. With this new album we've taken a giant fucking leap forward and are at our absolute best as musicians and song writers. We're looking forward to seeing where this album will take us."[2] It was announced that if you buy the album from the Merchnow site you will receive a bonus track of the acoustic version of "Condition // Comatose" along with the album.[3]

## Critical reception

The album has been met with positive reviews. Critics gave praise for the album's technical aspects, but noted how the album was predictable and nothing new. In a review for [Alternative Press](/source/Alternative_Press_(music_magazine)) Tyler Davidson writes, "...blessthefall know exactly how to double down on each of those elements, crystallizing the dichotomy in a way that simultaneously serves the genre while still feeling new enough to make a lasting impression."[4] In a more mixed review, Taylor Weston for HM Magazine wrote, "Kudos to them for making sure this latest release didn't enter into the rut of metalcore. It's not a life-changing release, but it's a steady progression of bettering their work that has them around more than a decade after they started."[5] A more favorable review from *[Outburn](/source/Outburn)*, Nathaniel Lay stated, "This is a prime example of metalcore".[6]

The album was included at number 39 on *Rock Sound'*s top 50 releases of 2015 list.[7]

## Personnel

**Blessthefall**[8]

- [Beau Bokan](/source/Beau_Bokan) – lead vocals, keyboards
- [Jared Warth](/source/Jared_Warth) – unclean vocals, bass
- Eric Lambert – guitar, vocals
- Elliott Gruenberg – guitar
- [Matt Traynor](/source/Matt_Traynor) – drums

**Production**

- [Joey Sturgis](/source/Joey_Sturgis) – producer, engineer, mastering, vocal editing, vocal engineer
- Nick Matzkows – editing, engineer, vocal editing, vocal engineer, background vocals
- [Erik Ron](/source/Erik_Ron) – vocal editing, vocal engineer, vocal producer
- [Joel Wanasek](/source/Joel_Wanasek) – mixing assistant
- Josh Parpowicz – assistant
- Anthony Reeder – engineer
- Florian Mihr – art direction, layout
- Karl Pfeiffer – photography

**Additional musicians** Background vocals –

- Josh Buckner
- Matt Chambers
- Chris Koo
- Alex Kuzmanovic
- Kristin Leanne
- Michael Martenson
- Jacob Matzkows
- Randy McClaughry
- Mark Peromm

## Charts

Year Peak chart positions US [9] US Alt [10] US Hard Rock [11] US Indie [12] US Rock [13] AUS [14] 2015 23 5 3 5 8 98

## References

**Citations**

1. Sharp, Tyler. ["Blessthefal begin recording new album with Joey Sturgis"](http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/blessthefall_begin_recording_new_album_with_joey_sturgis). *Alternative Press*. Retrieved October 1, 2015.

1. Sharp, Tyler. ["Blessthefall to release new album "To Those Left Behind" in September"](http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/blessthefall_to_release_new_album_to_those_left_behind_in_september). *Alternative Press*. Retrieved October 1, 2015.

1. ["blessthefall"](http://blessthefall.merchnow.com/products/v2/211869/blessthefall-to-those-left-behind-cd--digital-download). Blessthefall.merchnow.com. Retrieved December 15, 2017.

1. Davidson, Tyler. ["blessthefall - To Those Left Behind"](http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/blessthefall_to_those_left_behind). *Alternative Press*. Retrieved October 1, 2015.

1. Weston, Taylor. ["Blessthefall - To Those Left Behind Review"](http://hmmagazine.com/blog/album-reviews/blessthefall-to-those-left-behind/). *HM Magazine*. Retrieved October 1, 2015.

1. Lay, Nathaniel (October 1, 2015). ["Blessthefall - To Those Left Behind"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151120125225/http://www.outburn.com/OUTBURN_81_Bring_Me_the_Horizon_p/outburn81.htm). *[Outburn](/source/Outburn)*. '***(81): 55. [ISSN 1542-1309](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/1542-1309). Archived from [the original](http://www.outburn.com/OUTBURN_81_Bring_Me_the_Horizon_p/outburn81.htm) on November 20, 2015. Retrieved October 11, 2015.***

1. Bird, ed. 2016, p. 23

1. ["To Those Left Behind Credits"](http://www.allmusic.com/album/to-those-left-behind-mw0002866696/credits). *All Music*. Retrieved October 1, 2015.

1. ["blessthefall"](https://www.billboard.com/music/blessthefall). Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2017.

1. ["blessthefall Chart History"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/blessthefall/chart-history/alt/). Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2017.

1. ["blessthefall Chart History"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/blessthefall/chart-history/mtl/). Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2017.

1. ["blessthefall Chart History"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/blessthefall/chart-history/ind/). Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2017.

1. ["blessthefall Chart History"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/blessthefall/chart-history/rck/). Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2017.

1. Ryan, Gavin (September 26, 2015). ["ARIA Albums: Lana Del Rey 'Honeymoon' Tops Australian Chart"](http://www.noise11.com/news/aria-albums-lana-del-rey-honeymoon-tops-australian-chart-20150926). Noise11. Retrieved September 26, 2015.

**Sources**

- "Top 50 Releases of the Year". *Rock Sound*. '***(208). London: Freeway Press Inc. January 2016. [ISSN 1465-0185](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/1465-0185)***

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