Paper Walls cover

Paper Walls

Yellowcard · 2007

47 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · pop-punk

Melodic pop-punk anthems fuse heartfelt lyrics with driving instrumentals, capturing youthful angst and resilience.

Why this album works

This album debuted at number 13 on the Billboard 200, marking a significant position for the band amid a competitive pop-punk scene. Critics praised its lyrical depth and emotional resonance, helping solidify Yellowcard's status within the genre during a time of transition in their career.
Best for
steady mid-tempo anthems youthful angst and resilience heartfelt lyrics with energy
Context
Released on July 17, 2007, 'Paper Walls' is Yellowcard's sixth studio album and their follow-up to the commercially successful 'Lights and Sounds'. At this point in their career, the band was navigating changes in their sound and lineup while striving to maintain their relevance in a shifting musical landscape.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Takedown 3:37
  • 2 Fighting 3:00
  • 3 Shrink the World 3:20
  • 4 Keeper Standout 3:55
  • 5 Light Up the Sky Standout 3:37
  • 6 Shadows and Regrets Standout 3:59
  • 7 Five Becomes Four 3:30
  • 8 Afraid 3:13
  • 9 Date Line (I Am Gone) 3:22
  • 10 Dear Bobbie 4:13
  • 11 You and Me and One Spotlight 3:57
  • 12 Cut Me, Mick 3:35
  • 13 Paper Walls 4:17

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