The Young And The Hopeless is one of those rare albums where every song could have been a single. GOOD CHARLOTTE showed a deeper side with songs like Hold On, The Story Of My Old Man and Emotionless, mastering the blend of heart breaking and hopeful, making them extremely impactful. Other notable songs are Riot Girl and My Bloody Valentine, which have those catchy, upbeat choruses the band are known for. Really, there are too many good songs to name. While the album might not be the most complicated or technically unique, it is undeniably memorable and fun to listen to. The Young And The Hopeless draws listeners into GOOD CHARLOTTE‘s world, and it’s a roller-coaster of emotions. Its simplicity makes it accessible, and evokes the same feelings 20 years on.
Commercially, The Young And The Hopeless was a huge success. It was certified platinum three times, as well as charting in the top 20 in many countries. It opened lots of doors for GOOD CHARLOTTE, with many TV appearances, and major tours across the US and the world, most notably with NEW FOUND GLORY and NO DOUBT. Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous won the Kerrang! Award for best single, and they won People’s Choice: Favourite International Group in the MuchMusic Video Awards in 2003. MTV continued to really support the band, and they were the last band to play their New Years Eve programme in 2002.
