Monsters in the Closet cover

Monsters in the Closet

Mayday Parade · 2013

45 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · pop-punk

A vibrant blend of pop-punk energy and emotional depth, capturing youthful angst and reflective introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • youthful angst and introspection
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • vibrant energy for group listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • seek purely instrumental music

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Monsters in the Closet' was released in 2013, Mayday Parade was solidifying their status in the pop-punk scene, following their successful album 'Anywhere But Here' from 2010. This album marked a continuation of their melodic sound while exploring darker themes, showcasing the band's maturation after lineup changes that had affected their earlier works.
Stylistic neighbors
The Maine· We the Kings· All Time Low

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ghosts 4:43
  • 2 Girls 3:23
  • 3 Last Night for a Table of Two 3:39
  • 4 12 Through 15 4:58
  • 5 The Torment of Existence Weighed Against the Horror of Nonbeing 4:05
  • 6 Even Robots Need Blankets 3:24
  • 7 Repent and Repeat 2:54
  • 8 Demons 3:31
  • 9 Sorry, Not Sorry 3:25
  • 10 Nothing You Can Live Without, Nothing You Can Do About 3:55
  • 11 Hold Onto Me 3:16
  • 12 Angels 4:15

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