A Lesson in Romantics

by Mayday Parade

A Lesson in Romantics cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 10 July 2007
  • Label: Fearless
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 46:47
  • Community rating: 3.38/5 from 1 rating

Artists on this release: Bob Becker, Craig Newman, Matt Grogan, Steve Hall, Agency For The Performing Arts, Mark Needham

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded in Valdosta, Georgia, 'A Lesson in Romantics' is the debut studio effort by Mayday Parade, capturing a highly polished intersection of pop punk and emotionally charged alternative rock. The sessions were marked by the departure of co-lead vocalist Jason Lancaster shortly after recording concluded, making this a pivotal transitional piece for the group. It went on to become a staple of the late-2000s emo-pop scene, recognized for its dual-vocal dynamics and anthemic heartbreak narratives.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, breakup

Tracklist

  1. Jamie All Over (3:36)
  2. Black Cat (3:23)
  3. When I Get Home You're So Dead (3:13)
  4. Jersey (3:29)
  5. If You Wanted A Song Written About You, All You Had To Do Was Ask (4:04)
  6. Miserable At Best (5:16)
  7. Walk On Water Or Drown (3:30)
  8. Ocean And Atlantic (3:30)
  9. I'd Hate To Be You When People Find Out What This Song Is About (4:01)
  10. Take This To Heart (4:08)
  11. Champagne's For Celebrating (I'll Have A Martini) (3:56)
  12. You Be The Anchor That Keeps My Feet On The Ground, I'll Be The Wings That Keep Your Heart In The Clouds (4:36)

Credits

  • Mayday Parade - primary artist, written-by
  • Jeremy Lenzo - performer [mayday parade is], bass, vocals
  • Jake Bundrick - performer [mayday parade is], drums
  • Alex Garcia - performer [mayday parade is], guitar
  • Brooks Betts - performer [mayday parade is], guitar
  • Derek Sanders - performer [mayday parade is], vocals
  • Jason Lancaster - vocals [additional vocals], guitar [additional guitar]
  • Daniel Lancaster - vocals [additional vocals]
  • Bryan K. Christner - legal
  • Kyle Crawford - artwork by [art], design
  • Kenneth Mount - producer [produced], engineer [engineered by]
  • Zack Odom - producer [produced], engineer [engineered by]
  • Bob Becker - a&r
  • Agency For The Performing Arts - booking
  • Craig Newman - booking
  • Matt Grogan - management
  • Steve Hall - mastered by
  • Mark Needham - mixed by

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