Reviewers noted the improved sound from the band's debut EP, Tales Told by Dead Friends. Joe DeAndrea from AbsolutePunk.net wrote that: "after their unimpressive release of the EP Tales Told By Dead Friends in November, the band's back with their debut album that will surely become one of your most played of the Summer." Sputnikmusic reviewer Adam Knott gave the album a score of 4.5 out of 5, calling it "a hell of a lot better" than most pop punk records. A Lesson in Romantics debuted at number 8 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, staying on the chart for six weeks. The album finally dropped off on the chart dated March 1, 2008 before eventually returning on the chart on July 12. It stayed on the chart for 70 consecutive weeks. The album also charted on the Independent Albums chart, peaking at number 31. In January 2009, it was announced that the album had sold over 100,000 copies. The album would later become the band's biggest selling album, selling over 200,000 copies. A Lesson in Romantics and "Miserable at Best" were certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in December 2017. idobi Radio included the album on their best of 2007 list. "When I Get Home, You're So Dead" was ranked at number 194 on the New York Posts 2007 list of best songs to download. In 2008, the music video for "When I Get Home, You're So Dead" was nominated at the MTV Video Music Awards for Best Rock Video and Video of the Year. The album was number 42 on Rock Sounds The 51 Most Essential Pop Punk Albums of All Time list. Cleveland.com ranked "Jamie All Over" at number 66 on their list of the top 100 pop-punk songs. Track listing All songs written by Mayday Parade. Bonus tracks Personnel Personnel per 2008 reissue booklet. Mayday Parade Derek Sanders – lead vocals Jeremy Lenzo – bass guitar, backing vocals Alex Garcia – lead guitar Brooks Betts – rhythm guitar Jake Bundrick – drums, backing vocals Additional musicians Jason Lancaster – co-lead vocals and guitar on all songs Natalie VanLandingham – additional vocals on "Jersey" Daniel Lancaster – additional vocals on "Jamie All Over" Production Zack Odom – producer, engineer Kenneth Mount – producer, engineer Mark Needham – mixing Steve Hall – mastering Kyle Crawford – art, design Charts Certifications References Footnotes Citations Bibliography External