however, in 2003, they achieved breakthrough success with the release of their major label debut "ocean avenue". the album charted within the top 30 of the "billboard" 200, as well as the top 10 in new zealand. the album's title track was a "billboard" hot 100 top 40 single and was certified platinum by the recording industry association of america, becoming a seminal pop punk song. the follow-up single, "only one", was certified gold. the album was then certified platinum in the us by july 2004 and remains as yellowcard's commercial peak.