Yellowcard is the tenth studio album by American rock band Yellowcard. It was released on September 30, 2016, through Hopeless Records. This was the last album the band released before their breakup in 2017 and reformation in 2022.
On February 24, 2016, Yellowcard announced that they had re-signed with independent label Hopeless Records and had begun work on their next record. The seventh track "Empty Street" was originally recorded as a Big If (ex-bassist Sean O'Donnell and Key's former side project) demo in 2009. The eighth track "I'm a Wrecking Ball" was a demo originally recorded in 2008 by Key, guitarist Ryan Mendez and Dan McLintock of Inspection 12.
Sessions were held at The Lone Tree Recordings in Franklin, Tennessee; drums were recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Ryan Key and Mendez produced and recorded the album, while Neal Avron mixed it at The Casita in Hollywood, California, with assistance from Scott Skrzynski. Additional engineering was done by Will Pugh and Sean Mackin; Ted Jensen mastered the album at Sterling Sound.
On June 7, 2016, Yellowcard was announced for release in September. In addition, the album's track listing and artwork were revealed. The artwork was taken by guitarist Ryan Mendez. On June 24, the band released the record's first single, "Rest in Peace", along with an announcement that the upcoming record and accompanying world tour will be their last. A music video was also released for "Rest in Peace". On August 17, a music video was released for "The Hurt Is Gone". Yellowcard was released on September 30 through Hopeless Records. The f.y.e. edition of the album includes acoustic versions of "What Appears" and "The Hurt Is Gone" as bonus tracks. The group's final shows took place in late March 2017 in California. On April 12, 2017, a music video was released for "A Place We Set Afire".
The album received mixed-to-positive reviews. A Sputnikmusic user referred to the album as 'a befitting and worthwhile finale to one of the most incredible, memorable rides in the history of pop-punk.' Entertainment Weekly was more critical of the album, citing the album's mid-stage ballad "Leave a Light On" as 'cloying' and 'cringeworthy,' but highlighted the penultimate track "Savior's Robes" as 'irresistibly youthful.'
All music by Yellowcard, except where noted. All lyrics by Ryan Key, except where noted.
Bonus tracks
Personnel per booklet.
Yellowcard
Additional musicians
Production and design