The Brave Don't Run is the debut album of rock band Midnight Youth

Midnight Youth

Midnight Youth are a New Zealand rock band formed in 2006. Their debut album, The Brave Don't Run, was released in 2009 in New Zealand and Australia. The band have subsequently toured and played festivals across Australasia, the United States and Asia...

, released on April 27, 2009 through Warner Music

Warner Music Group

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. The album debuted at number two on the New Zealand Album Chart on May 3, 2009, The album features two gold singles in NZ, featuring "The Letter" & "All On Our Own".

Singles

• "The Letter": In October 2008, the first single to be lifted off the album was released. The single performed well on the radio and television and eventually reached #20 on the New Zealand Singles Chart.

• "All On Our Own": In March 2009, the albums second single was released and debuted on the New Zealand Singles Chart at #18. It has currently peaked at #6 on the chart.

• Learning To Fall": In June 2009, the third single was released. It has yet to chart. Bass player Matt Warman insisted this song was gong to be a hit but was proven wrong by chart placings and radio airtime.

• Cavalry": In October 2009, the fourth single was released.

• Golden Love": is the 5th single from the album

Track listing

1. "Cavalry" - 5:22
2. "All On Our Own
   All On Our Own
   All On Our Own is New Zealand band Midnight Youth's second single from their debut album, The Brave Don't Run. The song debuted on the New Zealand Top 40 Singles Chart at number 18, and peaked at number 6. It was certified Gold in New Zealand, selling over 7,500 copies.- Year-end charts :...
   
   " - 3:45
3. "Dead Flowers" - 3:53
4. "The Letter
   The Letter
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   " - 3:34
5. "Learning To Fall" - 3:49
6. "Benjamin" - 4:05
7. "Tijuana" - 4:17
8. "Golden Love
   Golden Love
   "Golden Love" is the fifth single from New Zealand band Midnight Youth's debut album, The Brave Don't Run.The song was featured on the season finale of US drama One Tree Hill in mid-2010.-Background:...
   
   " - 4:01
9. "Lonely Homes" - 4:40
10. "Flash" - 4:39

Album artwork

"The Brave don't Run" album artwork was illustrated by Sam Yong. Visit his website: inthewolf.com The album art is inspired by different elements from the songs within the album, but mainly the title track 'Cavalry'. The Cover is a homage to the painting of Napolean by Jacques Louis David.

Charts

Album Chart	Peak position	Certification	Sales
New Zealand Album Chart	2	Platinum	15,000+
Australian Album Chart	83	-	-