You're Welcome
A Day to Remember · 2021
46 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk
An explosive mix of hardcore punk energy and melodic hooks that captures the essence of modern rock's defiance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brick Wall Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with aggressive riffs and an infectious chorus, embodying the band's signature blend of intensity and melody.
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Last Chance to Dance (Bad Friend) — The song showcases a darker lyrical theme paired with dynamic shifts in tempo, illustrating the band's knack for storytelling amidst heavy instrumentation.
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Resentment — With its introspective lyrics and soaring vocals, this track exemplifies emotional depth while maintaining a hard-hitting sound that resonates with listeners.
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Only Money — A critique of materialism wrapped in catchy hooks, this song balances biting commentary with an upbeat vibe, highlighting the band's clever songwriting skills.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hardcore punk with melodic elements, showcasing dynamic vocal styles but lacks strong cohesion in its latter half.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature alternating vocal styles between harsh screams and melodic singing, creating dynamic contrasts within songs.
- The last three tracks incorporate more atmospheric elements, diverging from the aggressive sound of the earlier songs.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for active listening
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- mid-tempo energy for workouts
- cathartic release through catchy choruses
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek deep, slow reflections
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a significant evolution in sound, balancing mainstream appeal with hardcore roots.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2021, You're Welcome marks A Day to Remember's seventh studio album. Following their 2016 release Bad Vibrations, this album represents a significant evolution in their sound, blending heavier elements with more pop-oriented melodies, reflecting their growth over the years.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Devil Wears Prada· Parkway Drive· August Burns Red
Tracklist
- 1 Brick Wall Start here 3:30
- 2 Mindreader 2:53
- 3 Bloodsucker 3:10
- 4 Last Chance to Dance (Bad Friend) 3:05
- 5 F.Y.M. 2:58
- 6 High Diving 3:26
- 7 Resentment 3:47
- 8 Looks Like Hell 3:39
- 9 Viva La Mexico 3:37
- 10 Only Money 3:30
- 11 Degenerates 3:04
- 12 Permanent 3:42
- 13 Re-Entry 2:52
- 14 Everything We Need 3:05
What to play next
Bad Vibrations
2016
Continues the blend of heavy energy and catchy melodies, enhancing the sound from You're Welcome.
Common Courtesy
2013
Sets the stage with a similar mix of punk and melodic elements before the current album.
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