Relient K - Air For Free (2016)

Relient K formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio, by Matthew Thiessen and Matt Hoopes. The band has reached critical success with mainstream pop punk and alternative rock. The band's sound incorporates piano and acoustic elements. Since its formation, Relient K has released nine studio albums, seven EPs, two Christmas albums, and one collection of rarities. On December 4, 2015, Relient K officially announced the title of their 8th studio album, Air For Free. The band has been playing three new songs off the album, "Marigold," "Look On Up" and "Mrs. Hippopotamus'," on their winter tour. The album cover features core Relient K members Matthew Thiessen and Matthew Hoopes overlooking a sunny field. The band spread the word through social media with the use of a twibbon featuring three multi-colored circles.

Relient K is best known commercially for the band's two studio albums which peaked in the top 15 of the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. After signing with Capitol Records, the group broke into the mainstream in 2004 with the release of Mmhmm, which debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200. In 2007, the group's fifth album, Five Score and Seven Years Ago, brought the most success for Relient K, debuting at No. 6 on the Billboard 200. The band has sold over 3 million records, with two albums being given gold certification and one album platinum by the RIAA.

TRACKLIST

01. Bummin
02. Local Construction
03. Mrs. Hippopotamuses
04. Cat
05. Man
06. Air for Free
07. God
08. Elephant Parade
09. Mountaintop
10. Sleepin
11. Empty House
12. Flower
13. Marigold
14. Runnin
15. Prodigal
16. Heartache