Their fifth studio album and first following what fans refer to as “The Depression Trilogy.” No Closer to Heaven incorporated a wide range of musical styles, demonstrating the band’s ability to process trauma and confront sociopolitical issues through their songwriting (“Cigarettes & Saints,” “I Don’t Like Who I Was Then,” “You In January”)
AllMusic writes “With No Closer to Heaven, Campbell and The Wonder Years have made an album that’s more mature and thoughtful than before, but no less passionate and direct, and it ranks with their finest work to date.. 4/5 stars” Absolute Punk rates 9.5/10 and Alternative Press 4.5/5.
1. Brothers &
2. Cardinals
3. A Song for Patsy Cline
4. I Don’t Like Who I Was Then
5. Cigarettes & Saints
6. The Bluest Things on Earth
7. A Song for Ernest Hemingway
8. Thanks for the Ride
9. Stained Glass Ceilings (Feat. Jason Aalon Butler)
10. I Wanted So Badly to Be Brave
11. You in January
12. Palm Reader
13. No Closer to Heaven