I have been a fan of Yellowcard for years, having discovered them during their ocean avenue tour back in 2003, as I threw myself around in the tiny but completely packed 'Garage' in north London.

Their first album was amazing, upbeat drumming, catchy lyrics, and so much energy. They were an easy band to get into, and an easy band to love. Their second album was equally packed with great songs, which kept me going to their shows.

By the time it came to 2007, and with the release of Paper walls, I decided that maybe I was growing out of Yellowcard. They were still a good band, they still made a great sound, and I still liked what they were making, I just wasn't into them as much as I had been, although the album did capture some of the energy and the emotion that got me into them in the first place.

This Libbook does a good job of reviewing the album and it's relative merits.

I agree with most of what is said, the energy of most of the songs, and the contrast of the slower acoustic songs that shows the 2 sides of the band, and the two sides of most of the music they write.

I'm sot sure I appreciate the slower songs as much as Ross, and I never really got into "Dear Bobbie" but that's more about personal preference than anything else.

If you like Yellowcard, or have heard their earlier albums, then this review is worth a read, If you haven't heard Yellowcard then give them a go, maybe starting with their first album, "Ocean Avenue"