What makes Self-titled Album by The Audition notable?

The album garnered significant attention within the pop-punk community, debuting at number 14 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Its energetic sound and relatable themes resonated well with fans, contributing to The Audition's reputation as a rising act in the genre. Released on April 28, 2009, The Audition's self-titled album marked their third studio release, following the commercially successful 'Champion' in 2006. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the pop-punk scene, aiming for broader recognition after extensive touring and previous releases.

How many songs are on Self-titled Album?

Self-titled Album has 10 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Self-titled Album

The Audition · 2009

32 min · 10 tracks · pop-punk

Energetic pop-punk anthems blend catchy hooks with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant soundtrack to youthful uncertainty.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Way You Move — This track encapsulates the upbeat energy of the album with its infectious chorus and danceable rhythm, making it a fan favorite at live shows.
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Stand on Your Feet — With its empowering lyrics and driving beat, this song serves as an anthem for resilience and personal strength, reflecting the band's thematic focus.
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It's Gonna Be Hard (When I'm Gone) — This track showcases a more emotional side of the band, blending heartfelt lyrics with catchy melodies that highlight their songwriting range.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic pop-punk elements with relatable lyrics, appealing to its target audience effectively.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and driving guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more mid-tempo tracks.
The lyrics often reflect themes of youthful uncertainty and introspection, with a conversational tone that engages listeners.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
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 The Running Man 3:27
2 The Way You Move 2:46
3 My Temperature's Rising 2:59
4 Love With a Motive 2:57
5 Stand on Your Feet 3:19
6 It's Gonna Be Hard (When I'm Gone) 4:06
7 Over My Head 3:09
8 Los Angeles 3:25
9 Everybody Is Someone Else's Secret 2:46
10 Sign. Steal. Deliver 3:11

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