After their short-lived breakup (2008-2010), the band Yellowcard announced they were working on a new album. Members Ryan Key (lead vocals & rythmn guitar), Ryan Mendez (lead guitarist & bcakup vocals), Sean O'Donell (bass guitar & backup vocals), and Longineu W. Parsons III (drummer) collaborated tunes and had the album recorded by November 8, 2010. This album would become When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes.
The alternative style of the band is completed with the additions of three non-traditional rock-band instruments: a violin (played by Sean Mackin), a viola (by Rodney Wirtz), and a cello (by Christine Choi). From their mix of upbeat, fast jams like See Me Smiling to sleepy, sweet melodies like Sing For Me, the band keeps their faithful followers on their toes.
All lyrics for the album were composed by lead singer and rythmn guitarist, Ryan Key. One particular highlight of the album, is the song Sing For Me, that Ryan wrote specifically for his aunt and nephew. He shared this touching story at shows explaining how once upon a time, his aunt drove him across the country to be in a rockband, when no one else supported him. As we all knew, this band blew up the speakers of America, and became Yellowcard. Tradgically, Key's aunt was diagnosed with brain cancer, and eventually passed away. The devastated Key dedicated the single to her memory, by writing it in a style that makes it seem as if she were singing it to her only son (Key's nephew).
More album favorites include: the thought-provoking, reminicant song, Hang You Up; and the always needed, preppy breakup song, spiced up with a dash of violin solos, For You and Your Denial.
Many fans and critics note that the newest album brings a new hint of fresh energy, suspected to be due to the small break prior to the album's construction. Some also support the band's choice to avoid too many singles of their usual catchy violin-infused tracks. When Your're Through Thinking, Say Yes has the perfect blend of speedy pump-ups and harmonious songs that relate to each listener.
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