Album Review: A Day To Remember - Common Courtesy

Long known for their genre shape-shifting, A Day To Remember have stepped up another gear with Common Courtesy, letting the breakdowns erupt with fury and might. They equal the sonic equation out with soft, whimsical pop moments that give fans the infectious hooks they've come to expect from the five-piece. Recent courtroom battles with Victory Records have turned this full-length into something of a statement from the Floridian group, and listening to the passion throughout you know what they're saying – you can't keep us down.

Jeremy McKinnon has a lot to answer for on Common Courtesy, but before you get on the front foot, don't worry, it's all good. The frontman's delivery is super dynamic, and acts as the driving force on Right Back At It Again and Violence (Enough Is Enough), but the album as a whole seems to be overflowing with catchy elements – vocals, riffs or otherwise – creating a big, loud party soundtrack for punk lovers of any ilk.

With the addition of three bonus tracks, the updated edition of the album finishes a bit clunky, however, if you treat I Remember as the real climax – which it is – then Common Courtesy makes perfect sense. After all the recent shit they've been through A Day To Remember are grateful and humbled to find themselves in the position they're in; this record is their thank you to all the fans that continue to stand behind them and have helped make all their dreams come true.