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- Ocean Avenue
- Released 2003
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The punk-inspired quintet Yellowcard formed in Jacksonville, FL, in 1997 but didn't solidify their lineup until a move to southern California in early 2000. Comprised of vocalist/guitarist Ryan Key (who had briefly played with Cali-based Craig's Brother), vocalist/violinist Sean Mackin, guitarist Ben Harper, drummer Longineu Parsons, and bassist Warren Cooke, the band officially debuted on wax in 2001 with One for the Kids (Lobster) and returned a year later with the Underdog EP for Fueled by Ramen. The group had a really big year in 2003, replacing Cooke with Pete Mosely (of Inspection 12), signing with Capitol, issuing Ocean Avenue on the label, and heading out for a series of Warped Tour dates with the recently added Mosely replaced by Alex Lewis. Fall and winter found Yellowcard hitting clubs with acts like Matchbook Romance and Less Than Jake.
In late 2004, Ocean Avenue was certified double platinum by the RIAA, and singles such as "Way Away," "Only One," and the title track continued to impact MTV and Top 40 radio for the rest of the year. The same year, Lewis was given his walking papers when Mosely approached the band about rejoining. Yellowcard's sophomore effort, Where We Stand, was reissued in June 2005, and Lights and Sounds was released in early 2006. Though ultimately not as well received by fans as prior albums, upon its first week of release, Lights and Sounds entered the Billboard 200 at number five and earned the number one spot on the Alternative Album chart, quickly gaining momentum on the 2.5-million-selling Ocean Avenue. Meanwhile, founding member Harper (who also runs Takeover Records) left the group amid some band controversy and was replaced by Staring Back guitarist Ryan Mendez. The band returned to the studio later that year and got to work on their fifth full-length, Paper Walls, which was released in July 2007. ~ Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide
In late 2004, Ocean Avenue was certified double platinum by the RIAA, and singles such as "Way Away," "Only One," and the title track continued to impact MTV and Top 40 radio for the rest of the year. The same year, Lewis was given his walking papers when Mosely approached the band about rejoining. Yellowcard's sophomore effort, Where We Stand, was reissued in June 2005, and Lights and Sounds was released in early 2006. Though ultimately not as well received by fans as prior albums, upon its first week of release, Lights and Sounds entered the Billboard 200 at number five and earned the number one spot on the Alternative Album chart, quickly gaining momentum on the 2.5-million-selling Ocean Avenue. Meanwhile, founding member Harper (who also runs Takeover Records) left the group amid some band controversy and was replaced by Staring Back guitarist Ryan Mendez. The band returned to the studio later that year and got to work on their fifth full-length, Paper Walls, which was released in July 2007. ~ Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide
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- By deviray81a
- 8/8/2009 01:57:01
- They are the best. I wish they would get back together! BTW Ryan Key (lead singer) has a new band big IF. Check out their new songs at the band's myspace page
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Breathtaking
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- By Stickyman714
- 8/2/2009 14:16:02
- Yellowcard was my first favorite band, since I heard of them I always...words cant discribe this band it is one of those bands where the will be remembered forever. With songs like Way Away, Dear Bobbie, and my favorite Five becomes Four. This music got me back on my feet tore me apart in tears and...I know i shouldnt be writing this but, yellowcard helped me get through all of my troubles. Thank you Yellowcard
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Impressive
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- By MIVEC D3MON
- 6/15/2009 23:37:17
- I personally love "you and me and one spotlight" and "shrink the world", these songs are really nice and to anyone that liked Ocean Avenue, then I recommend this one, give it a try, you may find out that its not that bad.
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Paper Walls
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- By Froink
- 2/27/2009 20:15:50
- Is any one else a big fan of their new album? I know a lot more people are interested in Ocean Avenue, but I think Paper Walls is very underrated. Give it a listen!
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So Rad :D
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- By BellaVeee
- 1/31/2009 03:07:31
- What an amazing band.
They're seriously something that can be mainstream yet so edgy and different and catchy at the same time.
LOVE them. - 3 out of 3 people
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