Black Lines cover

Black Lines

Mayday Parade · 2015

44 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · pop-punk

A fusion of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks wrapped in vibrant pop-punk energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with emotional depth
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs
  • vibrant energy for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike cohesive listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 9, 2015, 'Black Lines' is Mayday Parade's fifth studio album, following their successful 2013 release 'Monsters in the Closet'. At this point in their career, the band was exploring a more mature sound, reflecting their growth as musicians and songwriters after a decade together.
Stylistic neighbors
The Maine· We the Kings· All Time Low

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 One of Them Will Destroy the Other 3:11
  • 2 Just Out of Reach 3:44
  • 3 Hollow 3:12
  • 4 Letting Go 3:51
  • 5 Let’s Be Honest 3:52
  • 6 Keep in Mind, Transmogrification Is a New Technology 5:28
  • 7 Narrow 3:07
  • 8 Underneath the Tide 2:52
  • 9 All on Me 4:16
  • 10 Until You’re Big Enough 3:16
  • 11 Look Up and See Infinity, Look Down and See Nothing 2:51
  • 12 One of Us 4:28

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