The List of Dance Gavin Dance Albums in Order of Release Date

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Dance Gavin Dance has released eleven studio albums, three live albums, one extended play, 45 singles, 26 music videos, one remastered album, and 9 instrumental albums.

The List of  Dance Gavin Dance Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of Dance Gavin Dance Album in Order of Release Date:

1. Downtown Battle Mountain — May 15, 2007
2. Dance Gavin Dance — August 19, 2008
3. Happiness — June 9, 2009
4. Downtown Battle Mountain II — March 8, 2011
5. Acceptance Speech — October 8, 2013
6. Instant Gratification — April 14, 2015
7. Mothership — October 7, 2016
8. Artificial Selection — June 8, 2018
9. Afterburner — April 24, 2020
10. Jackpot Juicer — July 29, 2022
11. Pantheon — September 12, 2025

All Dance Gavin Dance Albums List in Order

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1. Downtown Battle Mountain (2007)

Tracks:

1. Untitled
2. And I Told Them I Invented Times New Roman
3. It’s Safe to Say You Dig the Backseat
4. Strawberry André
5. Lemon Meringue Tie
6. The Backwards Pumpkin Song
7. Antlion
8. Turn Off the Lights, I’m Watching Back to the Future
9. Open Your Eyes and Look North
10. Surprise! I’m from Cuba, Everyone Has One Brain
11. 12 Hours, 630 Miles

Downtown Battle Mountain is the debut studio album by American post-hardcore band Dance Gavin Dance, released on May 15, 2007, through Rise Records. Following their 2006 EP Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean, the album showcased the band’s unique mix of post-hardcore, experimental rock, and progressive elements. Produced by Kris Crummett, it features standout singles like “And I Told Them I Invented Times New Roman”, “Lemon Meringue Tie”, “The Backwards Pumpkin Song”, and “Open Your Eyes and Look North.” The album marked the first of two releases with clean vocalist Jonny Craig and remains a fan-favorite, later inspiring the sequel Downtown Battle Mountain II in 2011.

2. Dance Gavin Dance (2008)

Tracks:

1. Alex English
2. Buffalo!
3. Me and Zoloft Get Along Just Fine
4. The Robot with Human Hair, Pt. 3
5. Hot Water on Wool
6. Hot Water on Wool (Reprise)
7. Uneasy Hearts Weigh the Most
8. Caviar
9. Rock Solid
10. Burning Down the Nicotine Armoire, Pt. 2
11. Reprogramming Mental Preprogramming
12. Skyhook
13. People You Know

Dance Gavin Dance (commonly referred to as Death Star due to its artwork) is the second studio album by American rock band Dance Gavin Dance, released on August 19, 2008, through Rise Records. Serving as a follow-up to their 2007 debut Downtown Battle Mountain, the album marked a new era with clean vocalist Kurt Travis and rhythm guitarist Zachary Garren joining the lineup. Produced by Kris Crummett in Portland, Oregon, the record blends post-hardcore intensity with experimental elements. Featuring singles like “The Robot with Human Hair, Pt. 3,” “Alex English,” and “Caviar” with Chino Moreno, the album reached Billboard 200 and Independent Albums charts.

3. Happiness (2009)

Tracks:

1. Tree Village
2. NASA
3. I’m Down with Brown Town
4. Carl Barker
5. Happiness
6. Self-Trepanation
7. Strawberry Swisher, Pt. 1
8. Don’t Tell Dave
9. Strawberry Swisher, Pt. 2
10. Powder to the People

Happiness is the third studio album by American rock band Dance Gavin Dance, released on June 9, 2009, through Rise Records. Produced by Kris Crummett, the album marked a stylistic shift from post-hardcore and emo roots to a more experimental fusion of funk rock and progressive elements. It is the band’s only release without screaming vocalist Jon Mess and the only to feature bassist Jason Ellis, while guitarist Will Swan contributed unclean vocals. Featuring singles like “Don’t Tell Dave,” “NASA,” and “Tree Village,” the album reached No. 145 on the Billboard 200 and has since become a cult favorite among fans.

4. Downtown Battle Mountain II (2011)

Tracks:

1. Spooks
2. Pounce Bounce
3. The Robot with Human Hair, Pt. 2½
4. Thug City
5. Need Money
6. Elder Goose
7. Heat Seeking Ghost of Sex
8. Blue Dream
9. Privilously Poncheezied
10. Swan Soup
11. Purple Reign

Downtown Battle Mountain II is the fourth studio album by American rock band Dance Gavin Dance, released on March 8, 2011, through Rise Records. Serving as a sequel to their 2007 debut, the album marked the return of original members Jonny Craig, Jon Mess, and Eric Lodge, making it a pivotal release in the band’s history. Produced by Kris Crummett, the album features standout singles like Heat Seeking Ghost of Sex and The Robot with Human Hair, Pt. 2½. Debuting at No. 82 on the Billboard 200, it became a fan-favorite, blending post-hardcore intensity with experimental creativity.

5. Acceptance Speech (2013)

Tracks:

1. Jesus H. Macy
2. The Robot with Human Hair, Pt. 4
3. Acceptance Speech
4. Carve
5. Doom & Gloom
6. Strawberry Swisher, Pt. 3
7. Honey Revenge
8. Demo Team
9. Death of the Robot with Human Hair
10. The Jiggler
11. Turn Off the Lights, I’m Watching Back to the Future, Pt. II

Acceptance Speech is the fifth studio album by American rock band Dance Gavin Dance, released on October 8, 2013, through Rise Records. The record marks a significant transition for the band, introducing Tilian Pearson as the new clean vocalist alongside bassist Tim Feerick and guitarist Josh Benton. Produced by Matt Malpass, this is the only DGD album not produced by longtime collaborator Kris Crummett. Featuring standout singles like The Robot with Human Hair, Pt. 4, Acceptance Speech, and Strawberry Swisher, Pt. 3, the album blends post-hardcore, experimental, and progressive rock. In 2019, the band released a remastered version, Acceptance Speech 2.0, with both vocal and instrumental editions.

6. Instant Gratification (2015)

Tracks:

1. We Own the Night
2. Stroke God, Millionaire
3. Something New
4. On the Run
5. Shark Dad
6. Awkward
7. The Cuddler
8. Legend
9. Eagle vs. Crows
10. Death of a Strawberry
11. Variation
12. Lost

Instant Gratification is the sixth studio album by American rock band Dance Gavin Dance, released on April 14, 2015, through Rise Records. Serving as a follow-up to Acceptance Speech (2013), the album marked the return of producer Kris Crummett and showcased the band’s signature post-hardcore sound with experimental elements. Promoted by singles like “On the Run,” “We Own the Night,” and “Stroke God, Millionaire,” it quickly gained attention for its dynamic blend of clean and unclean vocals, technical guitar work, and catchy hooks. Debuting at No. 32 on the Billboard 200, it became their best-selling album at the time.

7. Mothership (2016)

Tracks:

1. Chucky vs. The Giant Tortoise
2. Young Robot
3. Frozen One
4. Flossie Dickey Bounce
5. Deception
6. Inspire the Liars
7. Philosopher King
8. Here Comes the Winner
9. Exposed
10. Betrayed by the Game
11. Petting Zoo Justice
12. Chocolate Jackalope
13. Man of the Year

Mothership is the seventh studio album by American rock band Dance Gavin Dance, released on October 7, 2016, via Rise Records. Produced by Kris Crummett, the album marked a successful follow-up to Instant Gratification (2015) and showcased the band’s consistent lineup. Featuring hit singles like “Chucky vs. The Giant Tortoise”, “Betrayed by the Game”, “Young Robot”, and “Inspire the Liars”, the album debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, selling over 19,000 copies in its first week. Supported by the Mothership Tour across North America and Europe, plus a Vans Warped Tour run, the record highlights Dance Gavin Dance’s unique post-hardcore sound.

8. Artificial Selection (2018)

Tracks:

1. Son of Robot
2. Midnight Crusade
3. Suspended in This Disaster
4. Care
5. Count Bassy
6. Flash
7. The Rattler
8. Shelf Life
9. Slouch
10. Story of My Bros
11. Hair Song
12. Gospel Burnout
13. Bloodsucker
14. Evaporate

Artificial Selection is the eighth studio album by American rock band Dance Gavin Dance, released on June 8, 2018, through Rise Records. Produced by Kris Crummett, Erik Ron, Dryw Owens, and the band itself, the album marks their third consecutive release with the same lineup. Featuring singles like “Midnight Crusade,” “Son of Robot,” “Care,” and “Count Bassy,” it showcases the group’s signature fusion of post-hardcore, progressive rock, and experimental elements. To promote the album, Dance Gavin Dance toured with Underoath, headlined the Artificial Selection Tour, and launched SwanFest. The album reached No. 15 on the Billboard 200, solidifying its success.

9. Afterburner (2020)

Tracks:

1. Prisoner
2. Lyrics Lie
3. Calentamiento Global
4. Three Wishes
5. One in a Million
6. Parody Catharsis
7. Strawberry’s Wake
8. Born to Fail
9. Parallels
10. Night Sway
11. Say Hi
12. Nothing Shameful
13. Into the Sunset

Afterburner is the ninth studio album by American rock band Dance Gavin Dance, released on April 24, 2020, through Rise Records. Produced by Kris Crummett with vocals recorded by Drew Fulk, the album blends the band’s signature post-hardcore and experimental rock with elements of funk, Latin, rap, and metalcore, showcasing their musical evolution. Featuring standout singles like Prisoner, Strawberry’s Wake, Lyrics Lie, and Three Wishes, the record debuted at No. 14 on the US Billboard 200, selling 24,000 copies in its first week. Afterburner was also the last album released during bassist Tim Feerick’s lifetime, adding emotional weight to its legacy.

10. Jackpot Juicer (2022)

Tracks:

1. Untitled 2
2. Cream of the Crop
3. Synergy
4. Holy Ghost Spirit
5. For the Jeers
6. Ember
7. Pop Off!
8. One Man’s Cringe
9. Feels Bad Man
10. Die Another Day
11. Two Secret Weapons
12. Polka Dot Dobbins
13. Long Nights in Jail
14. Back on Deck
15. Current Events
16. Pray to God for Your Mother
17. Swallowed by Eternity
18. Have a Great Life

Jackpot Juicer is the tenth studio album by American rock band Dance Gavin Dance, released on July 29, 2022, through Rise Records. Produced by Kris Crummett, the album was recorded in Portland, Oregon, and is the band’s longest release with 18 tracks and a runtime of 63 minutes. It marks the first album to feature Andrew Wells as an official member and the final release with bassist Tim Feerick and vocalist Tilian Pearson. The record was supported by singles like Synergy, Pop Off!, and Cream of the Crop. Blending post-hardcore, progressive rock, and experimental sounds, Jackpot Juicer received strong chart success, peaking at #8 on the US Billboard 200.

11. Pantheon (2025)

Tracks:

1. Animal Surgery
2. Midnight at McGuffy’s
3. The Robot with Human Hair: Rebirth
4. The Conqueror Worm
5. Trap Door
6. Strawberry’s Daughters
7. Space Cow Initiation Ritual
8. All the Way Down
9. A Shoulder to Cry On
10. The Peak of Superstition
11. The Stickler
12. Yikes!
13. Descend to Chaos

Pantheon is the eleventh studio album by American rock band Dance Gavin Dance, released on September 12, 2025, through Rise Records. Produced by Kris Crummett and Stephan Hawkes, the record marks a major milestone as the band’s first studio release with Andrew Wells credited as co-lead vocalist, following the departure of Tilian Pearson in 2024. It is also the first album recorded after the passing of longtime bassist Tim Feerick in 2022. Featuring a special collaboration with funk legend George Clinton, Pantheon blends the band’s signature post-hardcore style with fresh experimentation. The album was supported by the Return Of The Robot Tour.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, exploring Dance Gavin Dance Albums in Order provides a fascinating journey through the evolution of one of post-hardcore’s most innovative bands. From their explosive debut Downtown Battle Mountain (2007) to the experimental Pantheon (2025), the group has consistently pushed musical boundaries while navigating numerous lineup changes. Their discography reflects a unique blend of post-hardcore, progressive rock, and experimental elements that keep fans engaged across generations. With ten studio albums, live releases, and instrumental versions, Dance Gavin Dance’s catalog is both diverse and influential, cementing their place as a defining force in modern rock music.

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