Discog. Discourse Four Year Strong
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Apr 19, 2022 The hosts dive into Four Year Strong's music, highlighting the mixed reception of their album, In Some Way Shape Or Form, and its commercial aims. They praise the Go Down in History EP for its energetic return to form. Discussions on Brain Pain reveal its darker tone and standout tracks like It's Cool. The group adores Enemy of the World for its catchy hooks and vocal energy, while reminiscing about the nostalgia of Wasting Time. Ultimately, they crown Rise or Die Trying as the band's defining work for its unforgettable melodies.
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Commercial Risk Can Fracture A Band
- In Some Way, Shape, Or Form represents a deliberate stylistic shift toward generic alt-rock that many found forgettable.
- The band nearly broke up after its commercial failure, showing how one album's reception can fracture a group's momentum.
Band Nearly Ended — Work Promotion Saved It
- Nathan recounts that after the album flopped the band entered an unofficial hiatus and almost ended permanently.
- One member was days from a corporate promotion before they reunited to write the follow-up EP and stay a band.
EP Foreshadowed The Band's Return
- The Go Down In History EP marked a return to Four Year Strong's recognizable, fun sound and reintroduced breakdowns.
- The EP foreshadows the style they'd refine on their next full-length release.