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The Chronicles of Life and Death

Good Charlotte · 2004

63 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · pop-punk

A dynamic blend of pop-punk energy and introspective lyrics, reflecting the struggles of youth and identity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • wave-like pacing experiences
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • introspective lyrical reflections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 5, 2004, 'The Chronicles of Life and Death' is Good Charlotte's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'The Young and the Hopeless.' At this point, the band was capitalizing on their commercial success while exploring deeper themes in their music, signifying a maturation in their sound and lyrical content.
Stylistic neighbors
Simple Plan· Bowling for Soup· Yellowcard
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Good Morning Revival — Continues the pop-punk sound with a more polished production and evolving themes.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "The Chronicles of Life and Death".

  • 1 Once Upon a Time: The Battle of Life and Death 2:25
  • 2 The Chronicles of Life and Death Start here 3:03
  • 3 Walk Away (Maybe) 3:20
  • 4 S.O.S. 3:42
  • 5 I Just Wanna Live 2:46
  • 6 Ghost of You 4:50
  • 7 Predictable 3:11
  • 8 Secrets 3:54
  • 9 The Truth 3:55
  • 10 The World Is Black 3:06
  • 11 Mountain 4:33
  • 12 We Believe 3:51
  • 13 It Wasn't Enough 3:23
  • 14 In This World (Murder) 5:27
  • 15 Falling Away 3:08
  • 16 The Anthem (live From the Abbey Road Sessions) 8:48

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