Make Your Own History is the fifth studio album by Stray from the Path

Stray from the Path

Stray from the Path is a band that was formed in 2001 in Long Island, New York by guitarist Thomas Williams. They have released six full-length albums: People Over Profit in 2002, Audio Prozac in 2003, Our Oceania in 2004, Villains in 2008, Make Your Own History in 2009, and Rising Sun in 2011...

. The album was released on October 26, 2009, via Sumerian Records

Sumerian Records

Sumerian Records is an American independent record label based in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. The label was founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen, who is also a booking agent, and is managed by Shawn Keith. Fellsilent became the first non-US band to be signed to the label, in 2008. The label made a...

. The song "Damien" was released as a single in July 2010. The album is also the band's breakthrough album in the hardcore scene.

Reception

Make Your Own History has received positive feedback from the metal and hardcore scene. Bring On Mixed Reviews stated, "From start to finish, it is a non-stop, blunt, punch to the face. Thankfully though, it is much less dull than other frantic bands out there." The review gave the album a rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Track Listing

1. "Lucid Dreaming" - 2:12
2. "Manipulator" - 2:36
3. "Negative and Violent" - 2:56
4. "Mitra" - 2:39
5. "Damien" - 3:19
6. "Fraudulent" - 2:46
7. "The Things You Own End Up Owning You" - 2:11
8. "Comrades" - 3:17
9. "Black Anchor" - 2:19
10. "Nigeria" (feat. Jonathan Vigil of The Ghost Inside
    The Ghost Inside
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    ) - 1:57
11. "Make Your Own History" - 2:41

Personnel

• Andrew "Drew York" Dijorio - lead vocals
• Tom Williams - lead guitar
• Justin Manas - guitar
• Ryan Thompson - bass guitar
• Dan Bourke - drums
• Sons of Nero - artwork
• Misha "Bulb" Mansoor - producer, engineer
• Mike Rashmawi - engineer
• Tyler Voletz - engineer