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Common Courtesy

A Day to Remember · 2013

94 min · 20 tracks · hardcore punk

Melodic hardcore anthems intertwine with introspective lyrics and explosive energy throughout the album.

Why this album works

'Common Courtesy' debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200, showcasing the band's strong fanbase and commercial viability. The album received praise for its production quality and lyrical depth, further solidifying A Day to Remember's influence in the pop-punk and hardcore scenes during this period.
Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks explosive energy for cathartic release introspective moments amidst anthemic choruses
Context
Released on October 8, 2013, 'Common Courtesy' was A Day to Remember's fifth studio album and marked their return as an independent band after leaving Victory Records. This shift allowed them greater creative control, leading to a sound that blended their signature pop-punk hooks with heavier hardcore elements, reflecting their evolution since the commercially successful 'What Separates Me from You' in 2010.
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 City of Ocala 3:30
  • 2 Right Back at It Again Standout 3:21
  • 3 Sometimes You're the Hammer, Sometimes You're the Nail Standout 4:35
  • 4 Dead & Buried 3:14
  • 5 Best of Me Standout 3:28
  • 6 I'm Already Gone 4:05
  • 7 Violence (Enough Is Enough) 4:02
  • 8 Life @ 11 3:23
  • 9 I Surrender 3:35
  • 10 Life Lessons Learned the Hard Way 2:18
  • 11 End of Me 3:59
  • 12 The Document Speaks for Itself 4:45
  • 13 I Remember 9:06
  • 14 Leave All the Lights On 3:32
  • 15 Good Things 3:00
  • 16 Same Book but Never the Same Page 4:08

Disc 2

  • 1 Black Crow 7:27
  • 2 Guitar Vibes 8:00
  • 3 Spiritual Uplifting 7:34
  • 4 The Finale 7:29

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