Say Yes To Positive Music

After a two year hiatus, Yellowcard returns to the music scene with their seventh album, When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes. After listening to it, I can truly say that this is one of most positive listening experiences I've had in a long time.

Immediately into the first track, “The Sound of You and Me”, you can hear the sonic burst of Sean Mackin’s violin, which sends  the track soaring. The versatility in Mackin’s instrument has always given Yellowcard’s music a classic, but edgy feel to it. This track is a clear indication of that and the momentum continues throughout the album with notable rockers such as “With You Around”, “Soundtrack” and of course, the lead off single, “For You, And Your Denial”. To add to these high energy rock songs, Yellowcard also crafted some amazing ballads, “Hang You Up” and “Sing For Me”. They still carry the same heartfelt emotion as the rest of the songs, but in a different tempo. What’s amazing is that even though they songs are played at a different rhythm than the rest of the album, they don’t affect the album’s cohesiveness.

What I really enjoy about the album most is the positive feeling I felt from listening to it. Whether Ryan Key is singing about loss (“The Sound of You and Me”, “Hang Me Up”) or love (“Sing For Me”, “See Me Smiling”), his ability to convey in emotion in an uplifting manner is uncanny. It is the kind of of music that the listener can easily connect with. Their ability to inspire hope into their listeners is something truly special and I'm grateful that Yellowcard can offer that in their music.

From start to finish, When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes is solid rock album that offers a message of hope and positivity that can inspire those who listen to it. It is no surprise that Yellowcard is back in full force and has recorded their best work to date.

All in all, it’s good to have you back, boys!