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Released in 2003 on Maverick Records, this platinum-selling debut is considered a staple of early 2000s post-hardcore and alternative rock. Official Ways to Listen & Purchase : You can stream the full album on platforms like Apple Music , or through the Story of the Year - Page Avenue (Full Album) playlist on YouTube. Digital Downloads : High-resolution versions are available for purchase on Physical Copies

The album birthed massive hits like "Until the Day I Die," a track that remains an anthem, and "Anthem of Our Dying Day," showcasing their ability to blend emotion with high-octane energy.

Long before the platinum plaques and sold-out tours, the members of Story of the Year were just regular kids from St. Louis, Missouri, working at a local pizza chain called Imo's. The band cycled through several names, starting as "67 North" in 1995 and later becoming "Big Blue Monkey", before finally settling on Story of the Year in 2002. But at their core, they were a group of friends with a burning passion for heavy music and a determination to make it big.

Ryan Phillips and Philip Sneed provided technical proficiency rarely seen in the pop-punk genre at the time.