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Dear You

Jawbreaker · 1995

51 min · 13 tracks · punk

A raw and emotionally charged punk rock album that captures the struggles of youth and heartbreak.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • heartfelt lyrics for personal reflection
  • wave-like pacing for deep engagement
  • raw energy for cathartic release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished, upbeat sounds
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Dear You' was Jawbreaker's major label debut after their previous independent successes. At this point, the band was transitioning into a more polished sound while grappling with the pressures of mainstream recognition following their earlier albums 'Bivouac' and 'Chesterfield King'. This shift marked a significant moment in their career as they endeavored to balance artistic integrity with commercial appeal.
Stylistic neighbors
Mongol Shuudan· NOFX· Avail

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Save Your Generation 3:43
  • 2 I Love You So Much It’s Killing Us Both 2:51
  • 3 Fireman 4:06
  • 4 Accident Prone 6:14
  • 5 Chemistry 3:54
  • 6 Oyster 2:38
  • 7 Million 4:20
  • 8 Lurker II: Dark Son of Night 3:37
  • 9 Jet Black 5:13
  • 10 Bad Scene, Everyone’s Fault 2:11
  • 11 Sluttering (May 4th) 4:14
  • 12 Basilica 6:05
  • 13 Unlisted Track 2:18

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