Kodaline – We Were Only Young
After more than a decade of chart success, sold-out tours and millions of listeners worldwide, Kodaline bring their remarkable journey to a close with We Were Only Young, the band's fifth and final studio album. Serving as both a celebration of their legacy and an emotional farewell to fans, the album captures everything that has made the Irish quartet one of the most beloved names in modern indie-pop.
Written entirely by frontman Steve Garrigan, We Were Only Young reflects on friendship, growing older, love, loss and the experiences that have shaped the band since their formation. Across twelve beautifully crafted songs, Kodaline balance their signature anthemic songwriting with moments of vulnerability and introspection. From soaring choruses and heartfelt ballads to uplifting melodies and reflective lyricism, the album showcases the band's ability to create music that resonates deeply with audiences around the world.
Tracks including the title song We Were Only Young, Back To Me, Without You and Last Forever highlight the group's gift for combining cinematic production with genuine emotional connection. Long-time fans will recognise the warmth and sincerity that have defined Kodaline's catalogue, while new listeners will discover a collection of songs that stand among the strongest work of the band's career.
Available on both standard black vinyl and a limited Translucent Tan Vinyl edition, We Were Only Young is a fitting final chapter for a band whose music has soundtracked countless lives over the past decade. An essential release for fans of Kodaline, Snow Patrol, The Script, Keane and contemporary indie-pop, this album offers a heartfelt farewell from one of Ireland's most successful modern bands.