Full Circle
Pennywise · 1997
60 min · 14 tracks · melodic hardcore
Aggressive riffs and anthemic choruses propel a raw exploration of societal struggles and personal resilience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- cathartic bursts of energy short tracks for quick engagement anthemic choruses for group sing-alongs
- Context
- Released on April 22, 1997, 'Full Circle' is Pennywise's fifth studio album, following the commercial success of 'About Time' (1995). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the melodic hardcore scene while navigating lineup changes, specifically with the departure of long-time bassist Jason Thirsk who had passed away in 1996.
- If you like
- melodic hardcore
Full Circle is an album by Pennywise, released in 1997. Aggressive riffs and anthemic choruses propel a raw exploration of societal struggles and personal resilience. 'Full Circle' achieved significant chart success, peaking at number 57 on the Billboard 200 and helping to solidify Pennywise's role as a leading band in the punk rock revival of the late '90s. The album's themes resonated deeply within the skate punk community, and it has been cited as influential for subsequent bands exploring similar lyrical content. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Full Circle sound like?
Aggressive riffs and anthemic choruses propel a raw exploration of societal struggles and personal resilience. Rooted in melodic hardcore.
What makes Full Circle by Pennywise notable?
'Full Circle' achieved significant chart success, peaking at number 57 on the Billboard 200 and helping to solidify Pennywise's role as a leading band in the punk rock revival of the late '90s. The album's themes resonated deeply within the skate punk community, and it has been cited as influential for subsequent bands exploring similar lyrical content. Released on April 22, 1997, 'Full Circle' is Pennywise's fifth studio album, following the commercial success of 'About Time' (1995). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the melodic hardcore scene while navigating lineup changes, specifically with the departure of long-time bassist Jason Thirsk who had passed away in 1996.
Who is Full Circle for?
Full Circle works well if you're into cathartic bursts of energy, short tracks for quick engagement and anthemic choruses for group sing-alongs.
How many songs are on Full Circle?
Full Circle has 14 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fight Till You Die Standout 2:23
- 2 Date With Destiny 2:55
- 3 Get a Life 2:56
- 4 Society Standout 3:24
- 5 Final Day 3:11
- 6 Broken 2:46
- 7 Running Out of Time 2:21
- 8 You’ll Never Make It 2:35
- 9 Every Time 3:37
- 10 Nowhere Fast 2:56
- 11 What If I 2:55
- 12 Go Away 1:50
- 13 Did You Really 2:51
- 14 Bro Hymn Tribute / [untitled] Standout 23:56
Release Date
April 22, 1997
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
60 min 41 sec
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