Direction of Things to Come was the debut full-length album from New Jersey hardcore punk band Ensign.

It was released on Indecision Records in November, 1997, and it followed two 7-inch vinyl EPs.

Songs are invariably fast-paced with an intermittent slow refrain (called breakdowns).

It is basic, straightforward hardcore punk in contrast to the metalcore leanings they exhibited on later releases.

Hardcore is generally defined in terms of its vocal style, short songs and lack of guitar solos and, although at times melodic, Ensign had all these traits on this release.