Young Culture Release Debut Self Titled Album

Young Culture have been teasing fans with the potential of a full length album for what feels like years now, but the wait is officially over as the New York natives have finally delivered on their longtime promise.

Officially dropped this morning, Young Culture is the band’s debut album- a ten track release that features the four previously announced singles “Holiday In Vegas,” “I’ll Be There,” “Better Off As Friends” and “Hailey Beverly 2016,” along with six new tracks.

Kicking the album off with the new song “Bloodthin,” Young Culture starts off with a short but notable track that helps set the tone for the next 30 minutes. As an album that reflects on the many good, bad, and uncertain aspects of romantic relationships, the opening track aids in alerting listeners to the upcoming topics, including drug use, falling in love, and battling the inevitable changes that come with growing up.

Then officially launching into the full length tracks, the band kicked it up a notch with their rock track “Compass,” which features catchy guitar riffs and intense percussion that helps tell the tale of a relationship turned sour and the attempts to rebuild and set boundaries after things fall apart.

Slowing it down a beat with the next song, Young Culture make sure to show off their softer side on this album, starting with “Anywhere I Go, I’m Taking You With Me”- a cute love song about bringing a partner along for your journey- even if they aren’t there physically. Specifically referencing the difficulty of a long distance relationship, the track shares a playful look into reminding yourself what you have at home and that even when the road or life gets tough, their love will always be there to help pick you back up and keep your head on straight.

Propped in the middle of the album then are the four previous singles, starting with the high energy and lead track “Holiday In Vegas,” followed by the dreamy and well choreographed “I’ll Be There,” the pop-punk anthem “Better Off As Friends,” and the most recent cheeky single “Hailey Beverley 2016.” All of which showcase different sonic profiles and gave fans a perfect look into the album prior to it’s morning debut.

Leading into the album’s 8th track “Fantasy,” the band then uses dreamy synths and rhythmic strumming to retell the story of meeting someone important for the first time and questioning their relationship and trying to be realistic about their state of affairs. Very reminiscent of early 2000s boy bands, the song features a saxophone solo midtrack taking it to the next level beyond a basic pop sound.

The second to last track “American Idle” is an ode to growing up and battling your internal and external demons while trying to figure out who you are. With references to anxiety and toxic relationships, the song is an up-beat and angstier track that is purely pop-punk in style. With an electric guitar solo that will have you rocking out your own air guitar and a chorus that you’ll be singing for days to come, this is one of the most relatable tracks on the album- especially for all other 20-somethings who are trying to figure out their lives in the current time of uncertainty.

Ending on the soft sung ballad “Laylo,” Young Culture closes out with a solemn but romantic track about dedicating yourself to someone for the long term, even if it may not be the right time to fully commit to a legally bound relationship.

A beautifully constructed album, Young Culture could not have written a better debut release. Showcasing their versatility and straying away from their heavier pop-punk roots, the band have proven their ability to be a act that is capable of much more than being a one-trick pony. They don’t need to shy away from their softer side or completely ignore their edgier history, and they’ve proven that in the best way possible by releasing an easy candidate for album of the year.

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Young Culture Track List