I think Yellowcard is a great band, with nice vocals, more meaningful lyrics than other new punk pop ands, and a unique violin player.However, I expected a little more from this album. The punk rock tunes of Martin Sheen or JFK, Rough Landing Holly, and city of devils are rather boring and un-unique.Lights and sounds is good, but lacks the catchy feeling and violin of the previous ocean avenue and way away.How I Go is an interesting duet and I enjoyed it. The lyrics definitely sound more mature and grown-up. Same for the sad 'two weeks from twenty', but the tune too dull to be anywhere near the likes of 'believe', 'view from heaven' or 'gifts and curses' from spiderman 2.Overall, more mature, but less catchy, which is a small step down from ocean avenue. Hope the next album doesn't continue this trend.Lights and sounds is good, but not groundbreaking.