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Where We Stand

Yellowcard · 1999

34 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · pop-punk

Energetic pop-punk melodies collide with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant soundtrack for youth and resilience.

Why this album works

The album helped establish Yellowcard within the late '90s pop-punk wave, contributing to the genre's popularity alongside contemporaries like Blink-182. Though it didn't achieve major commercial success, it garnered critical attention and laid the groundwork for their subsequent albums that would reach higher chart positions.
Best for
steady mid-tempo progression introspective lyrics with energy youthful resilience and optimism
Context
Released in 1999, 'Where We Stand' marked Yellowcard's debut album, introducing their unique blend of pop-punk to the burgeoning alternative rock scene. At this time, the band was still establishing their identity, setting the stage for their later success with more polished productions and mainstream recognition.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lesson Learned Standout 3:22
  • 2 Time Will Tell 3:58
  • 3 Sue 2:24
  • 4 April 20th Standout 2:55
  • 5 Uphill Both Ways 3:58
  • 6 Kids 2:43
  • 7 Doesn't Matter 2:54
  • 8 Sorry Try Again 1:44
  • 9 Anywhere but Here Standout 3:13
  • 10 On the Brink 7:25

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