One for the Kids
Yellowcard · 2001
44 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · pop-punk
Energetic pop-punk anthems blend catchy hooks with introspective lyrics, encapsulating early 2000s youth culture.
Why this album works
'One for the Kids' garnered positive critical reception, helping to establish Yellowcard as a prominent band within the pop-punk genre. It featured singles like 'Way Away' that received radio play and contributed to the band's growing fanbase, ultimately leading to their breakthrough with subsequent albums.
- Best for
- catchy hooks and melodies short, punchy listening sessions reflective late-night vibes
- Context
- Released on April 3, 2001, 'One for the Kids' is Yellowcard's second studio album and marks their first significant step into the pop-punk scene. Following their debut, the band sought to refine their sound, incorporating more melodic elements and emotional depth. This album laid the groundwork for their later commercial successes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Moby· Linkin Park· Lana Del Rey· Ariana Grande· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· Beck
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 ★ Struck 2:47
- 2 Drifting Standout 3:28
- 3 Something of Value 3:30
- 4 Trembling 2:26
- 5 Sureshot 3:18
- 6 Big Apple Heartbreak Standout 3:43
- 7 Cigarette Standout 3:52
- 8 October Nights 3:29
- 9 Rock Star Land 3:39
- 10 For Pete’s Sake 3:51
- 11 A.W.O.L. 3:00
- 12 Rough Draft 4:12
- 13 [silence] 1:59
- 14 [untitled] 0:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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