Yellowcard Albums Ranked

Yellowcard was an American rock band that formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1997 and was based in Los Angeles beginning in 2000. The band is well known for its singles “Ocean Avenue”, “Only One”, and “Lights and Sounds”. The group’s music is distinctive within its genre because it features the prominent use of a violin. The band released ten studio albums, with its most recent and final one, Yellowcard, released on September 30, 2016. The band played its final show on March 25, 2017, at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. Here are all of Yellowcard albums ranked.

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10. Lift A Sail (2014)

“Lift a Sail instills a feeling of nostalgia stemming back to their release of Ocean Avenue, the light hearted and uplifting elements balanced with the aggressive stylings of their Lights & Sound album. The tracks Deepest Well and Illuminate resonate with many of the tracks from Lights & Sounds and are some of the many standout tracks from the album which contrast with tracks such as Transmission Home, Lift A Sail, MSK and Illuminate which draws from the Ocean Avenue styling that Yellowcard is famous for.”

9. Yellowcard (2016)

“On “Yellowcard,” few songs stand out as enduring. “The Hurt Is Gone” is probably the best track, although it gets a little bogged down (at 6 1/2 minutes, obviously they were going for some sort of epic quality). “I’m a Wrecking Ball” is an interesting thematic twist from their normal fare — confessional, or projection? They lead off with “Rest in Peace,” which incorporates their bread-and-butter power chords with signature violin. It’s good, but it doesn’t grab me like half the tracks of “Ocean Avenue” did.”

8. Southern Air (2012)

“Easily Yellowcard’s most complete album from start to finish. Has a terrific flow and the songs range for the soft side of punk to its hardest. Also love the depth to the lyrics. These are not easy subjects to write about (especially “Ten”) and yet here they are in the form of catchy punk songs.”

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7. Midget Tossing (1997)

“With tones of Ocean Ave coming through and the usual mix of rock anthems with deeper emotional songs, this album certainly does not disappoint. To all the Yellowcard fans out there (who are probably the ones reading this)this album reminds you of the first time you ever heard one of their songs. It takes you back to a better place.”

6. Where We Stand (1999)

‘This album is a lot different from what you maybe be used to hearing from Yellowcard. The music is harder. It’s not as upbeat as their albums once Ryan joined the band in 2000. But for it’s category or being a hard rock kind of album, it’s a great album. I’d recommend for you to get it. It is also a great album to have because it shows a measurement of how far they have came since 1998. They were amazing then, and even more amazing now.”

5. One For The Kids (2001)

“”One for the kids” benefits from Lobster’s excellent recording quality, indeed the band has never sounded better. The tracks also boost more diversity, from buoyant power anthems, to slower paced acoustic songs. However, no matter what song, each has outstanding vocals and overall harmonies. But the thing that really sets Yellowcard apart from the rest is the fiddle. Very few bands would have to guts to attempt it, but even fewer could pull it off so effectively.”

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4. Paper Walls (2007)

“”Paper Walls”, every track sounds inspired and fleshed out making good use of the talents of each band member. Everything sounds great! The drums, the guitars, the singing and of course the trademark work on the violin.”

3. When You’re Through Thinking Say Yes (2011)

“This album is so Yellowcard…they’re back to their true selves. I agree with others when they say it’s like Ocean Avenue and Paper Walls mixed together. The first track (The Sound of You and Me) opens the album so perfectly, bringing you back to Ocean Avenue, guitars and violin blending so wonderfully. Then the sound of “Paper Walls” starts to show itself as the album progresses into “For You and Your Denial”. The beginning of that song reminds me also of the song “Lights and Sounds”. “

2. Lights And Sounds (2006)

“This Yellowcard CD has got a much more mature sound. It’s absolutely fantastic. Ryan Key has such a talent for writing lyrical masterpieces and the others have such a great musical writing talent. Sean Mackin’s violin selections have got to be the most beautiful violin sets the rock world has ever seen. I highly recommend that if you like Yellowcard or have bought any of their previous CD’s, BUY THIS ONE! You will surely NOT be disappointed.”

1. Ocean Avenue (2003)

“I think the sound of this album is nicer than Lights and sounds, but musically and instrumentally Lights and sounds is much better. The drumming for example has quite a lot of rolls and is similar to punk drumming on this album, whereas on the next 2 it is much tidier. LP has to be one of the best drummers out there and I take my hat off to him with the drumming on this album. The beats are fast and it is constant, so he must have pretty tough wrists! The guitar work is also not as great on this album, whereas on Paper walls it is incredible. “