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Yellowcard (album)

Yellowcard is the tenth studio album by American rock band Yellowcard. It was released on September 30, 2016, through Hopeless Records.[5] This was the last album the band released before their breakup in 2017 and reformation in 2022.

Yellowcard
Studio album by
Yellowcard
ReleasedSeptember 30, 2016
Studio
GenrePop-punk[1][2]
Length47:53
LabelHopeless
Producer
Yellowcard chronology
Lift a Sail
(2014) 		Yellowcard
(2016) 		Childhood Eyes
(2023)
Singles from Yellowcard
  1. "Rest in Peace"
    Released: June 24, 2016
  2. "The Hurt Is Gone"
    Released: August 17, 2016
  3. "A Place We Set Afire"
    Released: April 12, 2017
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic75/100[3]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
Entertainment WeeklyC+[1]
Sputnikmusic5/5[2]

Background

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On February 24, 2016, Yellowcard announced that they had re-signed with independent label Hopeless Records and had begun work on their next record.[6] The seventh track "Empty Street" was originally recorded as a Big If (ex-bassist Sean O'Donnell and Key's former side project) demo in 2009. The eighth track "I'm a Wrecking Ball" was a demo originally recorded in 2008 by Key, guitarist Ryan Mendez and Dan McLintock of Inspection 12.[7]

Sessions were held at The Lone Tree Recordings in Franklin, Tennessee; drums were recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Ryan Key and Mendez produced and recorded the album, while Neal Avron mixed it at The Casita in Hollywood, California, with assistance from Scott Skrzynski. Additional engineering was done by Will Pugh and Sean Mackin; Ted Jensen mastered the album at Sterling Sound.[8]

Release

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On June 7, 2016, Yellowcard was announced for release in September. In addition, the album's track listing and artwork were revealed.[9] The artwork was taken by guitarist Ryan Mendez. On June 24, the band released the record's first single, "Rest in Peace", along with an announcement that the upcoming record and accompanying world tour will be their last.[10][11][12][13][14] A music video was also released for "Rest in Peace".[15] On August 17, a music video was released for "The Hurt Is Gone".[16] Yellowcard was released on September 30 through Hopeless Records.[9] The f.y.e. edition of the album includes acoustic versions of "What Appears" and "The Hurt Is Gone" as bonus tracks.[17] The group's final shows took place in late March 2017 in California.[18] On April 12, 2017, a music video was released for "A Place We Set Afire".[19]

Reception

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The album received mixed-to-positive reviews. A Sputnikmusic user referred to the album as 'a befitting and worthwhile finale to one of the most incredible, memorable rides in the history of pop-punk.'[20] Entertainment Weekly was more critical of the album, citing the album's mid-stage ballad "Leave a Light On" as 'cloying' and 'cringeworthy,' but highlighted the penultimate track "Savior's Robes" as 'irresistibly youthful.'

Track listing

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All music by Yellowcard, except where noted. All lyrics by Ryan Key, except where noted.[8]

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Rest in Peace"  4:18
2."What Appears"  3:50
3."Got Yours"  3:20
4."A Place We Set Afire"  4:19
5."Leave a Light On" Yellowcard, Sean O'Donnell4:47
6."The Hurt Is Gone"  6:25
7."Empty Street"Key, O'Donnell 4:47
8."I'm a Wrecking Ball"Key, Dan McLintock 3:57
9."Savior's Robes"  5:12
10."Fields & Fences"  6:58
Total length:47:53

Bonus tracks

Japanese/f.y.e. bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
11."What Appears (acoustic)"3:46
12."The Hurt Is Gone (acoustic)"3:45

Personnel

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Personnel per booklet.[8]

Charts

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Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[21] 14
Scottish Albums (OCC)[22] 80
US Billboard 200[23] 28
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[24] 5

References

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  1. ^ a b Bacle, Ariana (September 30, 2016). "Yellowcard's Yellowcard: EW review". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 1, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  2. ^ a b sputnik review
  3. ^ "Yellowcard by Yellowcard". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on October 7, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  4. ^ AM review
  5. ^ "Yellowcard reveal artwork, tracklist for self-titled album - News - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on 2016-06-10.
  6. ^ Ryken, Atreyue (February 24, 2016). "Yellowcard return to Hopeless Records". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on July 1, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  7. ^ "Yellowcard : Yellowcard | Has it leaked?". Archived from the original on 2016-10-27. Retrieved 2016-10-15.
  8. ^ a b c Yellowcard (booklet). Yellowcard. Hopeless Records. 2013. HR2296-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^ a b Chatterjee, Kika (June 7, 2016). "Yellowcard reveal artwork, tracklist for self-titled album". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on August 3, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  10. ^ "Yellowcard to break up following new album, world tour - News - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on 2016-06-27.
  11. ^ "Yellowcard call it quits, announce final album". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2016-06-27.
  12. ^ Frigerio, Josh (25 June 2016). "Yellowcard is breaking up: they're giving fans a new single, album and final world tour". Archived from the original on 26 June 2016.
  13. ^ "Yellowcard Returns With 'Rest In Peace': Hear the New Single". Fuse. Archived from the original on 2016-06-27.
  14. ^ "Yellowcard Call It A Day, Announce Final Album + World Tour - News - Rock Sound Magazine". Archived from the original on 2016-06-27.
  15. ^ Sharp, Tyler (June 24, 2016). "Yellowcard to break up following new album, world tour". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  16. ^ Ralph, Caitlyn (August 18, 2016). "Yellowcard post new song from farewell album". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  17. ^ "YELLOWCARD, YELLOWCARD [EXCLUSIVE WITH BONUS TRACKS]". Archived from the original on 2016-08-29.
  18. ^ Ralph, Caitlyn (November 15, 2016). "Yellowcard announce final shows ever". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on June 17, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  19. ^ Ralph, Caitlyn (April 12, 2017). "Yellowcard say goodbye with one final music video". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on June 14, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  20. ^ "Review: Yellowcard - Yellowcard". Sputnikmusic. September 29, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  21. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Yellowcard – Yellowcard". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  22. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  23. ^ "Yellowcard Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  24. ^ "Yellowcard Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2016.


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