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Explains It All

Four Year Strong · 2009

33 min · 11 tracks · punk

A high-energy pop-punk explosion filled with catchy hooks and nostalgic covers of '90s rock classics.

Explains It All is an album by Four Year Strong, released in 2009. A high-energy pop-punk explosion filled with catchy hooks and nostalgic covers of '90s rock classics. This album helped Four Year Strong gain mainstream traction within the pop-punk genre, reaching #21 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Its unique approach to covering hits from the '90s introduced a new generation to these songs while resonating with longtime fans, contributing to a revival of interest in pop-punk music at the time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Explains It All sound like?

A high-energy pop-punk explosion filled with catchy hooks and nostalgic covers of '90s rock classics. Rooted in punk.

What makes Explains It All by Four Year Strong notable?

This album helped Four Year Strong gain mainstream traction within the pop-punk genre, reaching #21 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Its unique approach to covering hits from the '90s introduced a new generation to these songs while resonating with longtime fans, contributing to a revival of interest in pop-punk music at the time. Released in early 2009, 'Explains It All' was Four Year Strong's first album after their breakthrough success with 'Rise or Die Trying.' At this point, the band was solidifying its identity in the pop-punk scene, showcasing their ability to blend original material with beloved nostalgic tracks that defined their sound.

How many songs are on Explains It All?

Explains It All has 11 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·33:17

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

  • 1 So Much for the Afterglow 2:50
  • 2 Absolutely (Story of a Girl) Standout 2:55
  • 3 Ironic 2:48
  • 4 Bullet with Butterfly Wings Standout 3:04
  • 5 Semi Charmed Life Standout 3:29
  • 6 Spiderwebs 3:03
  • 7 Roll to Me 2:26
  • 8 Fly 3:48
  • 9 In Bloom 3:34
  • 10 She Really Loved You 2:00
  • 11 She's so High 3:20

Release Date

January 1, 2009

Genre

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

33 min 17 sec