What makes Poison Kiss by The Last Goodnight notable?

Poison Kiss achieved notable chart success, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 and receiving extensive radio play, particularly for its lead single. The album's production and lyrical themes resonated well with fans of early 2000s alternative rock, solidifying the band's place in that era's music landscape. Released in January 2007, Poison Kiss was The Last Goodnight's debut album, emerging after they signed with a major label. This marked a significant entry point into the music scene for the band, setting the stage for their future endeavors.

How many songs are on Poison Kiss?

Poison Kiss has 12 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Poison Kiss

The Last Goodnight · 2007

41 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Melodic alternative rock blends lush instrumentals with heartfelt lyrics, evoking both nostalgia and yearning throughout the album.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Poison Kiss — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core, combining catchy melodies with lyrics that explore complex relationships and longing.
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Back Where We Belong — This track features an uplifting chorus that juxtaposes themes of nostalgia and hope, serving as a standout anthem for reconnection.
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If I Talk to God — With introspective lyrics and a contemplative melody, this song delves into existential questions, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends melodic rock with heartfelt lyrics, but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its peers.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that enhances the lyrical themes of nostalgia and yearning.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Poison Kiss 3:47
2 Back Where We Belong 3:50
3 Pictures of You 3:09
4 Stay Beautiful 3:14
5 This Is the Sound 3:18
6 One Trust 3:55
7 Return to Me 3:10
8 Good Love 3:40
9 If I Talk to God 3:36
10 Push Me Away 3:00
11 In Your Arms 3:31
12 Incomplete 3:41

What to play next

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Pictures of You

2007

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The Other Side of Earth

2004

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