YELLOWCARD

Not exactly the Grand Finale one would hope for...but not a total disappointment, either.Yellowcard emerged as one of my favorite fired-up bands with "Ocean Avenue" in 2003. Thirteen years later, this self-titled album is apparently their last. Along the way, I got (and continue to get) all kinds of listening pleasure from the efforts in between -- my favorite tracks probably being "Shadows and Regrets," "Awakening," and "Illuminate" (their all-time best, IMHO).On "Yellowcard," few songs stand out as enduring. "The Hurt Is Gone" is probably the best track, although it gets a little bogged down (at 6 1/2 minutes, obviously they were going for some sort of epic quality). "I'm a Wrecking Ball" is an interesting thematic twist from their normal fare -- confessional, or projection? They lead off with "Rest in Peace," which incorporates their bread-and-butter power chords with signature violin. It's good, but it doesn't grab me like half the tracks of "Ocean Avenue" did.They've had a great ride and produced more exceptional quality music than 99+% bands, but this album is probably more a sign that it's time to call it quits...wiser than plumbing the depths of a well that seems to be going a bit dry.

This album is in a close fight with Ocean Avenue for my favorite Yellowcard album. I've been listening to it nonstop since it came out 5 days ago. The sheer emotion involved in the production of this album is very evident in the vibes these songs emanate. Lyrics are incredible and meaningful. Musicality is really catchy and clean, but the emotion that pours out of these guys' music is what I love most about it. I can't wait til the point when I have memorized these lyrics so that I can sing along. This being their final album, they put all their souls into it, and you can feel it. I know I'll be listening to this album for a long time, and loving Yellowcard for even longer.Normally, when I review an album, I'd include a list of my favorite songs from the album, but in this case, the list would include every song from the album, so that wouldn't get us anywhere that we weren't already. But if I must, here are my ABSOLUTE favorite songs from this album:Rest in PeaceA Place We Set AfireLeave A Light On (This song may or may not have made me cry when I listened to it for the first time)Empty StreetFields and FencesBut seriously, like I said, the whole album is incredible and I'd highly recommend just buying the whole thing. I have loved Yellowcard since Ocean Avenue came out when I was in Middle School. They've gotten me through some tough times. Shout out to Yellowcard: Thanks for doing what makes you happy and having no regrets. It's brought joy to my soul. Here I am hoping for a reunion album a few years down the road. :)

Their is something poignant, powerful and a bit heart wrenching about Yellowcard's final album. The albums is a fitting send off for the group and it rings true as a goodbye album to their fans. While I fell in love with the album top to bottom, my favorite tracks were Fields & Fences, Wrecking Ball and Leave A Light On. The group's sound is at its finest & most refined. As reflected in the album cover, the album has a somewhat melancholy and haunting tone but still manages to capture the magic and optimism of staple albums like Ocean Avenue.

I first heard of these guys was when I picked up Ocean Avenue. I now own three albums by these guys. For me the best thing about Yellowcard is they stayed true to their sound. That's not to say all their stuff sounds the same. It's very introspective tunes with great story lines. It's not really what I'd call depressing but it deals with a lot what if's in relationships and life. The singer has a very unique sound I really like. It's just rock-n-roll with a great drum beat that adds to the music. Don't miss out.

I like this album. Sad to hear them say farewell. Not as good as older albums but still decent.Music is A lot slower pace than previous music.

It’s Yellowcard....plain and simple. You think their last record together as a band would be anything but great??! It’s fantastic! Grey Vinyl!

Yellowcard has grown from album to album but I still love the use of violin mixed with great lyrics. I'm sad that this is it for them.

Though different sound wise from their first few albums, its good work for sure and shows how far their song writing skills have evolved. "I'm a wrecking ball" is my fave track! Can't wait to see them on their final tour!

I have loved Yellowcard for about 12 years so it's sad that they have called it a day, but this is an amazing album and a really good album to bow out on.Twenty year career well done.

Perfect

perfect

Perfect final album

Save the best for last, superb - YC-RestInPeace