Yesterdays
Pennywise · 2014
43 min · 12 tracks · melodic hardcore
A blend of energetic punk riffs and introspective lyrics that encapsulate the urgency and angst of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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What You Deserve — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythm and confrontational lyrics about self-worth and accountability.
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Violence Never Ending — A brief yet powerful statement against cycles of violence, this track exemplifies the band's knack for combining a fast pace with meaningful commentary.
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She's a Winner. — With its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo, this track highlights personal relationships amidst a backdrop of life's challenges, showcasing Pennywise's melodic side.
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Thanksgiving — This song contrasts holiday themes with stark realities, illustrating the band's ability to blend irony with earnestness in their songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Yesterdays combines energetic punk with reflective lyrics, showcasing both aggression and depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a fast tempo with aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half introduces slower tracks that allow for lyrical introspection.
- Several songs feature dual vocal lines, creating a call-and-response dynamic that emphasizes the urgency of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brisk bursts of energy
- short tracks for quick listens
- socially conscious lyrical themes
- party ignition with friends
- cathartic release of frustration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking long, immersive pieces
- prefer slow, contemplative sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Yesterdays marked Pennywise's tenth studio album and their first after the passing of founding bassist Jason Thirsk. The album reflects a period of reflection and resilience for the band, showcasing their ability to adapt while remaining true to their melodic hardcore roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bad Religion· NOFX· Descendents
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What You Deserve 2:47
- 2 Restless Time 1:27
- 3 Noise Pollution 3:18
- 4 Violence Never Ending 1:59
- 5 Am Oi! 2:11
- 6 Thanksgiving 2:52
- 7 She’s a Winner. 3:23
- 8 Slow Down 3:03
- 9 Public Defender 2:11
- 10 No Way Out 2:45
- 11 I Can Remember 3:44
- 12 [Band Practice 89] 13:38
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