Hawthorne Heights' sophomore album, 'If Only You Were Lonely,' saw the band lean further into a more polished, radio-friendly rock sound. This record marked a significant step in their artistic evolution, moving beyond the raw emo-core of their debut.
- The album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 100,000 copies in its first week.
- The album's lead single, "Saying Sorry," became a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
- Recording sessions took place in Seattle with producer David Bendeth, known for his work with mainstream rock acts.
Hawthorne Heights is an American rock band formed in Dayton, Ohio in 2001. They are best known for their blend of emo and post-hardcore, which propelled them to mainstream success in the mid-2000s. At the time of this album's release, Hawthorne Heights was riding the wave of popularity generated by their debut, positioning them as key figures in the post-emo explosion.
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