One for the Kids

Yellowcard | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 1, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Lobster
• ASIN: B00005EBJG
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #384,073 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Struck

2. Drifting

3. Something Of Value

4. Trembling

5. Sureshot

6. Big Apple Heartbreak

7. Cigarette

8. October Nights

9. Rock Star Land

10. For Pete's Sake

11. A.W.O.L.

12. Bonus Track

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, October 23, 2002

By 

"zoldrummer" (Landenberg, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One for the Kids (Audio CD)

I first saw/heard Yellowcard when I clicked unknowingly on a banner on one of their websites. To my surprise, the song I downloaded was amazing (October Nights) and I immediately fell in love with this original, innovative, and just plain talented band. I say innovative and original because this band is the first (as far as I know) to implement a violin (yes, a violin!) into pop/emo punk rock. And, let me tell you, they do it well.

I got the CD and, the second I popped it into my stereo, I knew this band was for me. The CD starts off with a cool guitar melody and great guitar throughout the entire song complimented with great backing vocals. Even if this band didn't have a violinist, they would still be awesome because their guitar work itself is extraordinary. (This is found to be proven in this first track because there is no violin).

I love the song "Drifting" because his vocals sound somewhat eerie on the long, purely melodic vocal lines. The guitar fits perfectly into the structure. I love how the bass drops out with a quiet distortion guitar bridge type deal while building up between songs. This song implements the violin at about a minute thirty seconds with a harmonic riff.

As if the originality wasn't enough, Yellowcard plays an acoustic song next called "Something of Value." There's a great chorus here, "all that I needed to hear from you, something of value but something untrue..." The violinist hums (on his violin) calmly behind the acoustic. Also, great vocal abilities are displayed in this song, which just adds to make this song a great tune which is guaranteed to stick with you for at least a few minutes if not hours after listening.

"Trembling" has an eerie feel to it when the band says the first four words or so. It gets back to the driving sound displayed in the first tracks with great guitars. A great guitar solo is also played in this one.

"Sureshot" is one of the songs available for download at their mp3 site. It's a fast paced tune with more great vocals and a simply wonderful chorus. Yet again, more prowess displayed by the band with the fast guitar/violin solo riff.

The next song, "Big Apple Heartbreak," has a clean guitar riff deal during the verse which is amazing sounding. A great amount of guitar work was done on this song, just like the rest of the CD.

"Cigarette" is another calm song with an acoustic guitar (this one is fully acoustic). With more great vocal work, there is even a layered violin solo in it. I think they might have (unknowingly?) put this song right before "October Nights" to get listeners geared up and in a sense save their energy for their "single."

Ahh, finally, "October Nights." What a great song. From start to finish, the guitars, drums, violin, and vocals continue to bless my ears. Everything works perfectly together. Nothing sounds bad. I love how the violin plays while the singer sings. The lyrics are awesome "I wish the sun would hide his head so I could watch you dream some more..." This song is simply one of the best songs of all time in the pop-punk genre. From start to finish, no one can get sick of it. AMAZING.

"Rock Star Land" is a great track with awesome dual guitar soloing and awesome work all around the band, yet again. It's about California of course and the musical and lyric work in this tune are great. I love how the violin and guitars play a line dually soloing. "California...a place they said this is gold...I want to go there and never come back home" sticks in my head forever.

"For Pete's Sake" is my second favorite song on the disc. It starts out with a clean guitar only and a violin solo. I love how the guitars are chopping away while a guitar hacks out a riff. The song is fast and with simple chords after the intro. But then after the verse it goes into yet another amazing solo riff right before the chorus. The vocalist drops out with just the drums after awhile and leads into a dual guitar/violin solo into my favorite part..."woahh, you want it...woaah, you need it." I guess you would probably have to hear it but it sounds frickin amazing.

Finally, "A.W.O.L." is a slow tempo song with great vocals. They sound really good especially on the extended vocal lines.

I know this CD review might sound just TOO GOOD. But, truly, that's exactly what this CD is: GOOD. I don't give out straight tens very often. I must say, this CD is definitely one of the most innovative CDs I have ever listened to, even when discounting the violin! So, the violin adds even more innovation making it number one on my "most innovative" CD lists. Basically, this CD adds much hope to the growingly generic pop-punk scene and I recommend everyone get it. If you need a comparison to another band, I think the vocal work sounds a lot like Saves the Day. So, I guess, Saves the Day with a violinist might be somewhat accurate. Whatever the case, get the CD, I assure you will not be disappointed.
 
Overall: 10

Sound Quality: 10
Music Quality: 10
Production: 10
Originality: 10

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Emphatic and melodic, "One For The Kids" fits me perfectly, March 4, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: One for the Kids (Audio CD)

I first heard of Yellowcard about 3 to 4 years ago. I of course, bought their CDs. First off, an overview of their style. It's some of the best rock but with a violin, which Sean Mackin plays with much talent. The lead singer, Ryan Key, has a voice that is smooth and expressive. "One for the Kids" was the second Yellowcard CD that I bought, and I personally think it's the best. I'll go through each song seperately...

Star Struck- I love the guitar at the beginning. The lyrics are very catchy. You'll be singing "But I grew up, wishing on a star..." all day long, and that's not a bad thing, either!

Drifting- It has a mellow style with lyrics about a father's regrets. At least that's how I interpret it.

Something of Value- This is probably the song that I like the least, but it is still good.

Trembling- This song is very emotional. The violin and guitar fit toghether very nicely. I think it sounds great, but it doesn't "get me" emotionally, although I have friends that it does.

Sureshot- I love the upbeat rhythm of this one! The words are great, too. It has a lot to do with being on your own.

Big Apple Heartbreak- One of my favorites on this CD. I love the way it starts in kind of slow, and then goes into the faster guitar part. The chorus and two verses are great, but my favorite part is after that. "I never wanted us to fade out, resting on a love that fell apart. Where are you? I need you. You still have, still have my heart." This part GETS me. It makes me think of my life, and the guy who has my heart. I'm sure lots of you can relate to this as well.

Cigarette- This song gets me as well. I love the acoustic sound. The words are perfect. "And I would wait for you, if you would wait for me..." I think of it as waiting for the person you love, and you're willing to wait for them to love you back.

October Nights- This song is nice and fast. More than anything else, I love the beginning. It comes in prompt and quick with "Warm October nights..."

Rock Star Land- The violin part at the beginning is GORGEOUS. I keep forgetting, but I HAVE to learn that on my violin. I like the speed transitions in this song: faster at one part, and slower at another.

For Pete's Sake- The first few times that I listened to the CD, I didn't pay too much attention to this song. But when I listened to it more carefully, I realized that it's good. The lyrics are about a fight or perhaps a breakup. This song has a great tune as well.

A.W.O.L.- This song is kind of monotonous, with basically the same tune with different words. But luckily, it's a good tune and there's somthing about the words that I can't put my finger on, but I like it.

Rough Draft- The phrase "saving the best for last" doesn't even BEGIN to describe this song! The first time I heard it, I FELT it. I listened to it about five more times in a row, and still could be amazed by it. I love the acoustic sound throughout it. The words are so... perfect for me. I can't relate most of them to my life, but somehow they still seem to be almost a part of me put into words. Everyone I've told to listen to this song just can't get enough of it, either. I've listened to it so many times, and still it sounds like the first every time.

That's the CD. I've listened to it, probably more than hundreds of times. And the songs never seem to get old or annoying. I know, everyone has their own tastes. But many people, including myself, have been absolutely enchanted by a taste of "One For the Kids" by Yellowcard.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Violin?, August 18, 2003

By 

William L. Brown (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One for the Kids (Audio CD)

The first time I heard Yellowcard was at a concert about 3 years ago, they were amazing and they have been one of my favorite bands since. When I told my friends about Yellowcard, they all laughed when I said that they have a violin. But after listening, they were just as amazed as I was. One for the Kids is an AMAZING album. Every song is awesome and the cd never gets old. Some of the best songs on the cd are "Rock Star Land", "Sureshot", "Starstruck", "For Pete's Sake", and my favorite is "October Nights". It is amazing that you can listen to the songs and barely hear the violin sometimes because it sounds so good with the guitars. The lead singer, Ryan, puts so much enegry into the vocals that you can't help but sing along. LP is an amazing drummer, and helps make this band sound so good.

If you like this album, then you have to see them in concert. Yellowcard is my favorite band to see live. They have tons of enegy and get the crowd into the show. Also, at every show, the violin player, Sean, does a backflip and when he hits the stage, the whole band starts rocking.

Buy this cd, you won't be disappointed.