What makes Still Standing by Yellowcard notable?

This EP marked the beginning of Yellowcard's rise in the pop-punk genre, receiving positive feedback and charting on Billboard's Heatseekers chart. Its energetic sound helped define the early 2000s alternative rock landscape, influencing a wave of similar artists and contributing to the resurgence of pop-punk during that era. Still Standing is Yellowcard's debut EP, released in 2000 when they were establishing their presence in the pop-punk scene. The band was transitioning from local acclaim to wider recognition, following a lineup change that solidified their sound with violinist Sean Mackin. This release laid the groundwork for their later success, including their breakthrough album Ocean Avenue in 2003.

How many songs are on Still Standing?

Still Standing has 4 tracks, running approximately 16 minutes.

Still Standing

Yellowcard · 2000

16 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of pop-punk energy and heartfelt lyrics, capturing the youthful spirit of early 2000s alternative rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Rock Star Land — The opening track sets an upbeat tone with catchy hooks and relatable themes about ambition and youth, encapsulating the band's energetic style.
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Millennium Changed — This song showcases emotional depth through its lyrics, addressing the uncertainties of a new decade while maintaining an accessible pop-punk sound.
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Drifting — A standout track that combines introspective lyrics with dynamic instrumentation, highlighting the band's ability to balance melody with emotional weight.

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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

This EP captures early pop-punk energy but lacks the depth and innovation of later works.

What we noticed

The EP opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first three songs before the final track slows down significantly.
The lyrics across the tracks reflect themes of youth and self-discovery, aligning with the energetic instrumentation.

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This EP marked Yellowcard's transition to wider recognition in pop-punk.
Themes: new millennium uncertainty· pop-punk energy
Career context: Still Standing is Yellowcard's debut EP, released in 2000 when they were establishing their presence in the pop-punk scene. The band was transitioning from local acclaim to wider recognition, following a lineup change that solidified their sound with violinist Sean Mackin. This release laid the groundwork for their later success, including their breakthrough album Ocean Avenue in 2003.
Stylistic neighbors: The Starting Line· New Found Glory· Dashboard Confessional