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Smile for Them

Armor for Sleep · 2007

47 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · pop-punk · post-hardcore

Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of mid-2000s emo and alternative rock.

Smile for Them is an album by Armor for Sleep, released in 2007. Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of mid-2000s emo and alternative rock. 'Smile for Them' received positive reviews and marked a notable entry in the emo and alternative rock scenes of the late 2000s. The album peaked at number 51 on the Billboard 200 chart, signaling its commercial viability despite the shifting landscape of punk and emo music during that time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Smile for Them sound like?

Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of mid-2000s emo and alternative rock. Rooted in alternative rock and pop-punk.

What makes Smile for Them by Armor for Sleep notable?

'Smile for Them' received positive reviews and marked a notable entry in the emo and alternative rock scenes of the late 2000s. The album peaked at number 51 on the Billboard 200 chart, signaling its commercial viability despite the shifting landscape of punk and emo music during that time. Released on October 30, 2007, 'Smile for Them' was Armor for Sleep's third studio album, following their 2005 breakthrough, 'What to Do When You Are Dead'. This album found the band refining their sound while navigating lineup changes and evolving musical influences, ultimately showcasing a more mature lyrical depth.

How many songs are on Smile for Them?

Smile for Them has 12 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·47:28

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

  • 1 Smile for the Camera Standout 3:34
  • 2 Williamsburg 3:42
  • 3 Somebody Else's Arms 4:22
  • 4 Hold the Door Standout 5:35
  • 5 Run Right Back In 3:22
  • 6 Snow Globe 1:49
  • 7 End of the World Standout 4:11
  • 8 Stars in Your Eyes 4:03
  • 9 Lullaby 4:09
  • 10 Chemicals 4:22
  • 11 My Saving Grace 4:19
  • 12 Stand in the Spotlight 4:00

Release Date

October 30, 2007

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

47 min 28 sec