“In Lieu of Flowers” is the third studio album by Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties, the solo project of Dan Campbell, lead vocalist of The Wonder Years. Released on April 12, 2024, the album continues the narrative of the fictional character Aaron West, delving into themes of personal struggle and redemption.
The album comprises 11 tracks, including:
- “Smoking Rooms”
- “Roman Candles”
- “Paying Bills at the End of the World”
- “Monongahela Park”
- “Alone at St. Luke’s”
- “Whiplash”
- “Spitting in the Wind”
- “I’m an Albatross”
- “Runnin’ Out of Excuses”
- “In Lieu of Flowers”
- “Dead Leaves”
Critics have noted that the album showcases Campbell’s storytelling prowess, with Swim Into the Sound commenting that it portrays Aaron West “most chained to his vices.”