In April 2001, Yellowcard released their third studio album One for the Kids through Lobster Records. "Ocean Avenue" was certified gold in the US by the RIAA. "Way Away" and "Only One" appeared high on the US Alternative Airplay chart "Ocean Avenue" peaked at number 37 on the US Hot 100, and within the top 100 in Scotland and the UK alongside "Way Away". The album was certified platinum in the US by the RIAA, gold in Canada by Music Canada, and silver in the UK by the BPI. The album peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard 200, as well as number 8 in New Zealand, and number 149 in the UK. Ocean Avenue received mostly positive reviews from music critics, some of whom commented on Sean Mackin's violin playing and the catchy nature of the songs. "Believe" was released as the fourth single in September 2004, which was followed by a US tour. " Only One" was release as the third single in June 2004 they toured Europe, Australia, and Japan. Lewis was kicked out the band and replaced by Mosely before a co-headlining tour with Something Corporate and a stint in Europe. " Ocean Avenue" was released as the second single on December 16, 2003. The band went on a club tour of the United States, before going on tour with Less Than Jake and Fall Out Boy. Yellowcard appeared on the Warped Tour, during which " Way Away" was released as the album's lead single on July 22, 2003. Ocean Avenue is a pop-punk and punk rock album, which was compared to Blink-182 and Simple Plan.īefore Yellowcard's promotional tour of Ocean Avenue, Mosely was replaced by Alex Lewis. In February and March 2003, the band recorded at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, California, with Neal Avron. Following this, bassist Warren Cooke left the band in mid-2002, and was replaced by Inspection 12 guitarist Peter Mosely. After touring to promote their third studio album One for the Kids in 2001, the band signed to the label in early 2002. It was released on July 22, 2003, through Capitol Records. Ocean Avenue is the fourth studio album by American rock band Yellowcard.