Is Common Courtesy a good place to start with A Day to Remember?

Yes, Common Courtesy is recommended as a starting point for new A Day to Remember listeners. A high-energy blend of melodic riffs and aggressive breakdowns infused with introspective lyrics and anthemic choruses. By the time 'Common Courtesy' was released in 2013, A Day to Remember had established themselves as a prominent force in the post-hardcore scene following their major-label debut, 'What Separates Me from You.' This album marked a return to their independent roots after a tumultuous legal battle with their former label, allowing them to explore their sound without restrictions.

Who is Common Courtesy for?

Common Courtesy works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, explosive energy for cathartic release and introspective moments amidst anthemic choruses.

How many songs are on Common Courtesy?

Common Courtesy has 20 tracks, running approximately 94 minutes.

Released 13 years ago this October

Common Courtesy

A Day to Remember · 2013

94 min · 20 tracks · hardcore punk

A high-energy blend of melodic riffs and aggressive breakdowns infused with introspective lyrics and anthemic choruses.

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Top tracks — play these first

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City of Ocala Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Right Back at It Again — This track showcases the band's signature style, combining catchy hooks with heavy instrumentals, embodying the spirit of resilience and determination central to the album.
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Sometimes You're the Hammer, Sometimes You're the Nail — The lyrics provide a powerful metaphor for facing adversity, making it a standout anthem that encapsulates the personal struggles reflected throughout the album.
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Violence (Enough Is Enough) — This song delivers a strong message against societal issues while blending impactful lyrics with aggressive instrumentation, making it both thought-provoking and energizing.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production, blending aggression with melody effectively.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, setting a dynamic tone for the album.
Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between melodic verses and heavy breakdowns, creating a sense of tension and release.
The album includes introspective lyrics that are often juxtaposed with the aggressive instrumentation, adding depth to the overall sound.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with emotional peaks
explosive energy for cathartic release
introspective moments amidst anthemic choruses
for late-night reflection
great for energetic group settings

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established wider recognition after prior success, showing their evolving sound.
Career context: By the time 'Common Courtesy' was released in 2013, A Day to Remember had established themselves as a prominent force in the post-hardcore scene following their major-label debut, 'What Separates Me from You.' This album marked a return to their independent roots after a tumultuous legal battle with their former label, allowing them to explore their sound without restrictions.
Stylistic neighbors: The Devil Wears Prada· Parkway Drive· August Burns Red