First Came the Law

First Came the Law
Studio album by Once Nothing
Released	15 January 2008
Recorded	2007
Genre	Metalcore
Length	58:02
Label	Solid State Records
Producer	Jamie King and Once Nothing
Once Nothing chronology
Earthmover (2007) First Came the Law (2008)

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First Came the Law is the first full-length album released by Once Nothing. It is the band's third release overall, and its first on Solid State Records.

Track listing

1. The Intimidator - 4:11
2. Avoid Me Like The Plague - 4:07
3. Juliet or at Least What's Left of Her - 4:24
4. Gunfire is the Sound of Freedom - 4:44
5. The Dust of a Town - 3:36
6. My Sweet Medusa - 4:07
7. Columbus Wasn't Looking For America - 4:18
8. Then There Were Nine - 4:53
9. All My Heroes Are Cowboys - 4:51
10. The Truth About Me or Someone Like Me - 5:04
11. Whiskey Breath - 5:10
12. ...And Then Came Grace - 8:37

• "How To Build A Sand Castle" (hidden track)

Personnel

• Todd Lowry - Vocals
• Josh Branas - Rhythm Guitar
• Dave Burkes - Lead Guitar
• Steve Lucarelli - Bass
• Giuseppe "Joey" Capolupo - drums
• Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Jamie King
• Mastered by Troy Glessner at Spectre
• Art Direction & Design by Jordan Butcher
• Additional vocals Once Nothing, Geoff Jenkins

Lyrical content

-The lyrics on "First Came The Law" are written by Todd. He writes about his personal experiences.

-"Juliet or at Least What's Left Of Her" is about Todd's touring in Alabama. He said he hadn't eaten and was dehydrated and Alabama was extremely hot. He passed out at a BP station.