Taking Back Sunday - New Again

[themostdeplete]

Taking Back Sunday - New Again
Record Label: Warner Bros.
Release Date: June 2, 2009

The first memorable moment on Taking Back Sunday’s fourth studio outing, New Again, is the first line in the lead and title track’s chorus. “I’m ready to be new again,” a line that basically encapsulates everything this band has tried so hard to do for the past few years. It’s hard though, considering this band’s rigid and uptight fanbase, or lack there of. The same fans who haven’t allowed the band any breathing room for creativity, and the same fans who can’t get over the fact that John Nolan left in 2003.

After the departure of Fred Mascherino, the band took another huge blow. He’d go on to be the second lead guitar/backup vocalist that the band has gone through. In comes Matt Fazzi, formerly of Facing New York. Musically speaking, the guitars haven’t changed much. What is missing however, is the dual switching vocals that remaining fans have grown to love. This almost feels like a deal breaker, up until the point you start listening to some of the best straight-forward rock songs that have hit the mainstream in the last couple of years.

Some of the album’s standouts are “Summer, Man” and “Swing,” both of which have just as much of a sing-a-long aspect as some of their previous efforts, with the latter having one of the most hooks on the entire album and is a definite highlight. Others such as “Catholic Knees” and “Carpathia” show are more aggressive side of the band, and will definitely go over well on stage, a place where this band has been known to come to life.

After Louder Now, I was ready as much as the next fickle Taking Back Sunday fan to jump ship. Songs like “Divine Intervention” and “Error Operator” showcased a very boring and immature writing style, and really made it hard to believe that the band still cared about making music. And aside from the lack of dual vocals, songs like “Cut Me Up Jenny” and “Lonely Lonely” are the only two songs that really falter the albums enjoyment aspect. The band tightened up all loose ends in all other aspects with New Again. Even their album’s typical ballad, “Where My Mouth Is,” is chock full of great melodies.

In all honesty, regardless of how good one reviewer believes this album is, New Again seems like it should be the band’s last effort. Even the album’s closer and single-most impressive song, “Everything Must Go,” is aptly titled. The band has put in as much effort to put out enjoyable rock albums, but to a fanbase that just wasn’t listening. It’s just a shame you were too cool to give this album a shot.

www.myspace.com/takingbacksunday

riyl: an album by taking back sunday that isn't tell all your friends

[simensays]

Scores too high, you must be retarded

[WhoSaidThat?]

Scores too high, you must be retarded
Or, you know, he honestly felt that way about the album.

Great review, Roshan. I disagree completely (only liked two songs), but stuff like this is why I'll always be a fan of unpopular opinions.

[The Summer Ends]

disagree completely but pretty well written

the riyl section should say "that aren't tell all your friends"

also, inb4 Noah Fawkes

[Mattylikesfilms]

Great review man!!!!! Totally 100% agree!

[Mattylikesfilms]

My fav. Songs are actually lonely, lonely and cut me up jenny haha. I adore this album and feel bad that everyone is too lame to give this album a chance. They're too busy sucking all time low's dick.


I could see this being their last album, but I hope for more albums with fazzi being showcased a tad bit more in both guitars and vocals.

[Akissforher]

god review, only like two songs on the album, "sink into me" "everything must go" the rest is just boring to me

[Smeee]

Great review. Personally, I think the rating is probably a bit higher than it should be but I'm just relieved to find out that this review isn't another trashing of the album haha.

[friskycurtain]

Very very disappointing album....only 3 good songs on the whole thing

[lew_1987]

Good review, at least you haven't written it as a fanboy, and therefore can look at it objectively.

[brandrezake]

:violin:

[therookielot]

Good review dude.

[live.]

Nicely written, but I can't take any review of this album that scores vocals higher than musicianship seriously.

[mmitrick]

Good review, I find this album one million times better than the garbage that was Louder Now....Not the greatest, i like maybe half the songs. "Swing" is one of the best TBS songs made post-TAYF, thats just my opinion though, im looking forward to seeing the new line up on sunday in bmore!

[Noah Fawkes]

Or, you know, he honestly felt that way about the album.

Great review, Roshan. I disagree completely (only liked two songs), but stuff like this is why I'll always be a fan of unpopular opinions.
The thing is, there's a culture of bashing unpopular opinions on this website. Actually, there's a culture of bashing anything TBS did after Where You Want To Be here.

I think this album is amazing. I honestly do. And for standing by what I think, I'm bashed. It's funny because when some influential voices enjoyed Louder Now, an album I'm not a big fan of, people were praising them here. People will just follow the wave, dude. Most of the people here don't like to think by themselves.

I love this album. I'm not a TBS fanboy. I just like to see progression on my music. Adam isn't eighteen anymore, I can't expect him to sing about heartache forever. There're more going about this album than their previous ones, and most of you are missing by following blindly a trend, and that's more retarded than kids listening brokencyde to me. There'll be people who won't enjoy this, there'll be people who won't relate to, but one thing I assure you: this is way better than a bunch of thirty years old dudes trying to make music to adolescents. It's honest music, and I appreciate that in any kind of music I'm into.

Anyway, if anyone wants to know about some things that I think are wrong about ap.net and the scene, there's a big discussion about this here:
http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1122962&page=25

It's a boring arguing between me and anamericangod about the scene. But I think some people will find this interesting.

[relaxrelapse830]

I actually love Lonely, Lonely. The only other songs I really like though are Summer, Man and Everything Must Go. I don't hate the album, it just doesn't interest me.

[icynova]

I thought the review of the album and the commentary about the fanbase were spot on, as well as the comments about where this album really has its niche (the mainstream, not with fans of "tell all your friends"). Spot on man.

[Noah Fawkes]

I've read themostdeplete's review before on his website, and even though I agree in some parts, there're some things I'd like to point out.

I'd actually think this is the first album after TAYF that really will count on TBS's carreer. They aren't the same band they were back then, they aren't at the same age, they aren't facing the same kind of experiences they did back then.

The musicianship on this, the guitar riffs, the bass lines and the drums are way more polished than anything they've ever did before. The bass and drum lines in particular -as an aspiring bassist myself- are insane. Completely insane. I remember Eddie on an interview way back then that he wished they would get a little bit more heavier on their sound. Eddie got his wish attended on New Again, some of the more heavy tunes on TBS's carrer are in this album. Matt Fazzi adds so much detail to their sound that comparing him with the previous ones is unfair. If you pay attention to the rhythm guitar and compare with their previous efforts you'll get what I'm saying.

And I fail to understand people complaining about Adam's vocals on New Again. Adam's voice never was really that good on TAYF or any of the previous albums to begin with. He's a skilled songwriter with an unique vocal style, but that's what he was all about.... until New Again. Now this dude is actually showing glimpses of real evolution with his vocal skills. It isn't about just screaming his lungs out anymore, he's controlling his voice and delivering better vocals. That's a fact. It isn't even criticism, anyone who thinks that Adam's vocals are worst here are deaf or never cared about the band to begin with.

And what's my main beef with people hating this album. I don't think most of people get how much of a personal album this is. People keep complaining about how they don't sound cool anymore, how much they wished they sounded like when TAYF and "they don't have the passion anymore". Well, these dudes are mostly married with children now. Of course the experiences they are going through aren't the same as most of us are going through. But that doesn't make their music any less honest or legit. And I don't think there's a bigger statement about how much they are still passionate with their sound than making this album something that they would be proud of, something personal. As Geoff Rickly says, you can't do music for your fans, you have to make music to yourself first and foremost. They can't fill this album or any other album with high school drama because they aren't kids anymore. I don't want this band to become the next Green Day or blink. I don't want them to play for the kids, I want them to grow up with me. Kids will always have the next All Time Low to look up to. More than that, I want them to stay honest and even through being crucified for the scene mob priests, continue on the path they are. I don't want them to give in.

And finally, I don't think this is TBS's last album. I think this "scene" will fade away between shittycore bands like brokencyde and stuff even more shittier before TBS fade away. They will be there as long as they are being true and honest with their sound. And as much as this scene loves 40 years old guys doing music for kids and still dare to call this kind of thing awesome, there'll be always people looking for honest good music. I think that if anything, New Again will make TBS's fanbase grow beyond the scenesters and honestly, it's for the best.

[jordalsh]

now thats the score I would give this album.
Great review.

[Brandao]

Great Review.

And I have to say i feel pretty much the same way as you do regarding this album.

I really enjoyed this, "Summer, Man" is awesome...And i also think that most of the TBS fanbase are so obsessed with Tell All Your Friends that it blurs their vision towards the band.

New Again is a pretty solid effort from these guys and deserve a lot more respect than it's getting.

[dtm34]

Kinda dig the CD....was bored with half of it. The standout songs were mostly good, not great. I agree that this could be TBS's last CD - get the feeling. Breaks my heart a bit considering this band got me through a lot of crap in my life 5 years ago, but it's not the same band. Too bad - but I'll always have their music and my memories of those days

[themostdeplete]

Scores too high, you must be retarded

yep, my brain doesn't function at a 22-year-old level because i enjoy the new taking back sunday album. you're definitely on to something there, ace.

Or, you know, he honestly felt that way about the album.

Great review, Roshan. I disagree completely (only liked two songs), but stuff like this is why I'll always be a fan of unpopular opinions.

you da man. what two songs?

Great review. Personally, I think the rating is probably a bit higher than it should be but I'm just relieved to find out that this review isn't another trashing of the album haha.

one of the main reasons i submitted it is because i don't hate it.

Nicely written, but I can't take any review of this album that scores vocals higher than musicianship seriously.

so it's a well written review that won't be taken seriously. interesting.

I thought the review of the album and the commentary about the fanbase were spot on, as well as the comments about where this album really has its niche (the mainstream, not with fans of "tell all your friends"). Spot on man.

thanks, man. the overall sentiment of the comments are a lot nicer than i thought they'd be. i thought it'd be a bunch of "you're fucking deaf" and "you have shitty taste in music" and "tell all ur friends 4ever" type shit.

[secondaryjon]

I don't think it's so hard to believe that something can be well-written and not taken seriously. Ann Coulter?

[live.]

so it's a well written review that won't be taken seriously. interesting.

A lame point could be expressed beautifully.

[brenByah]

The thing is, there's a culture of bashing unpopular opinions on this website. Actually, there's a culture of bashing anything TBS did after Where You Want To Be here.

I think this album is amazing. I honestly do. And for standing by what I think, I'm bashed. It's funny because when some influential voices enjoyed Louder Now, an album I'm not a big fan of, people were praising them here. People will just follow the wave, dude. Most of the people here don't like to think by themselves.

I love this album. I'm not a TBS fanboy. I just like to see progression on my music. Adam isn't eighteen anymore, I can't expect him to sing about heartache forever. There're more going about this album than their previous ones, and most of you are missing by following blindly a trend, and that's more retarded than kids listening brokencyde to me. There'll be people who won't enjoy this, there'll be people who won't relate to, but one thing I assure you: this is way better than a bunch of thirty years old dudes trying to make music to adolescents. It's honest music, and I appreciate that in any kind of music I'm into.

Anyway, if anyone wants to know about some things that I think are wrong about ap.net and the scene, there's a big discussion about this here:
http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1122962&page=25

It's a boring arguing between me and anamericangod about the scene. But I think some people will find this interesting.
Stop putting the whole site into question because the majority don't like this album, not everyone's gonna like it, get over it.

There will be people that don't enjoy this, if you concede that why do you accuse everyone that doesn't like the record as "following blindly a trend?"

I'm a big TBS fan, and have purchased all of their albums, but this record's simply awful. People aren't going to care about what you think is wrong with ap.net, what's wrong with ap.net are people that take reviews too much to heart and continue to complain about it in every thread.

[brenByah]

yep, my brain doesn't function at a 22-year-old level because i enjoy the new taking back sunday album. you're definitely on to something there, ace.



you da man. what two songs?



one of the main reasons i submitted it is because i don't hate it.



so it's a well written review that won't be taken seriously. interesting.



thanks, man. the overall sentiment of the comments are a lot nicer than i thought they'd be. i thought it'd be a bunch of "you're fucking deaf" and "you have shitty taste in music" and "tell all ur friends 4ever" type shit.
I don't agree with much of it, but it's well written and you bring up some good points, kudos.

[Noah Fawkes]

Stop putting the whole site into question because the majority don't like this album, not everyone's gonna like it, get over it.

There will be people that don't enjoy this, if you concede that why do you accuse everyone that doesn't like the record as "following blindly a trend?"

I'm a big TBS fan, and have purchased all of their albums, but this record's simply awful. People aren't going to care about what you think is wrong with ap.net, what's wrong with ap.net are people that take reviews too much to heart and continue to complain about it in every thread.

Because part of the people who don't enjoy this are in fact following blindly. Look at the Louder Now review. Look at the comments. Then look at the comments in this website and compare with the comments about this album ANYWHERE out of ap.net. Ap.net lost credibility when it comes about anything TBS related and I'm not the one to blame, neither are the band or their fans.

And by the way, it looks funny to me that you being such a big fan of them, you keep me attacking in any thread I talk about them. It's a Taking Back Sunday - New Again review thread, I'm sharing my thoughts about it, if you like them so much, why the hell you care so much if I don't feel the same as you do?

It doesn't look kind of a shoehorned argument of you and any people that don't enjoy the album to you? You come here and say the album is awful and that's it. I've pointed out what I enjoy about the album, and that's why I posted. Just because you, Tate, Fallon or anyone else say that this is awful it doesn't mean it's true. Are you attacking me because you hate the album or because you hate the fact that I love the album?

You know, even though these questions keep me awake at night, I don't want you to answer them. If you don't care about the album and are such a big fan of the band, let the ones who enjoyed do the talking. Or you will hate us because we like it? So, sooooo mature. As I've said in a previous post, brainless scenesters like you are the kind of fanbase I really think this band doesn't need.

[brenByah]

Because part of the people who don't enjoy this are in fact following blindly. Look at the Louder Now review. Look at the comments. Then look at the comments in this website and compare with the comments about this album ANYWHERE out of ap.net. Ap.net lost credibility when it comes about anything TBS related and I'm not the one to blame, neither are the band or their fans.

And by the way, it looks funny to me that you being such a big fan of them, you keep me attacking in any thread I talk about them. It's a Taking Back Sunday - New Again review thread, I'm sharing my thoughts about it, if you like them so much, why the hell you care so much if I don't feel the same as you do?

It doesn't look kind of a shoehorned argument of you and any people that don't enjoy the album to you? You come here and say the album is awful and that's it. I've pointed out what I enjoy about the album, and that's why I posted. Just because you, Tate, Fallon or anyone else say that this is awful it doesn't mean it's true. Are you attacking me because you hate the album or because you hate the fact that I love the album?

You know, even though these questions keep me awake at night, I don't want you to answer them. If you don't care about the album and are such a big fan of the band, let the ones who enjoyed do the talking. Or you will hate us because we like it? So, sooooo mature. As I've said in a previous post, brainless scenesters like you are the kind of fanbase I really think this band doesn't need.
I'm a brainless scenester now? give me a break. These questions keep you awake at night? You're obviously taking a review way too seriously. Ap.net has credibility because they're not afraid to be honest with their opinions, especially with reviews. That's what the users should expect. I have looked at many of the comments and many of them are people that admit they're big TBS fans but don't enjoy the record.

Bring up the site, Tate, and whoever all you want, it won't change the fact that so many dislike the record on their own merit (Tate actually called Louder Now a really good album). I can respect your opinion, if you enjoy it, more power to you. The problem is you need to not take reviews so seriously, they're one persons opinion, you need to also quit accusing everyone for following a trend. Many long time TBS fans don't like this record, it's expected any time a band changes up their style.

Drop the ap.net conspiracy theories. For every fan that thinks with the site there's dozens more who are sharing their honest views of the record.

Why should we only let those who enjoy the record do the talking? Music is about opinions and we're all welcome to share them. I don't mind that you or anyone like this album, I'm just tired of you bitching about the website because so many people don't like TBS's new direction.

[nkalldayyy]

decent review.

i have yet to hear the album, but i appreciate your honesty.

[socoxshelby]

Nice review. I myself was disappointed in the album, it didn't reach the expectations I had set for it. Should be interesting to see how TBS grows as a band (again?).

[Noah Fawkes]

I'm a brainless scenester now? give me a break. These questions keep you awake at night? You're obviously taking a review way too seriously. Ap.net has credibility because they're not afraid to be honest with their opinions, especially with reviews. That's what the users should expect. I have looked at many of the comments and many of them are people that admit they're big TBS fans but don't enjoy the record.

Bring up the site, Tate, and whoever all you want, it won't change the fact that so many dislike the record on their own merit (Tate actually called Louder Now a really good album). I can respect your opinion, if you enjoy it, more power to you. The problem is you need to not take reviews so seriously, they're one persons opinion, you need to also quit accusing everyone for following a trend. Many long time TBS fans don't like this record, it's expected any time a band changes up their style.

Drop the ap.net conspiracy theories. For every fan that thinks with the site there's dozens more who are sharing their honest views of the record.

Why should we only let those who enjoy the record do the talking? Music is about opinions and we're all welcome to share them. I don't mind that you or anyone like this album, I'm just tired of you bitching about the website because so many people don't like TBS's new direction.

You don't getting the irony about the "keeping me awake at night" line proves my point. I'm not taking anything seriously, you're the one worried about what I think about this website or about this album. You're taking this review too seriously and you saying that many dislike the album doesn't change the fact this it's just seen here. You aren't in any position to tell me what I think. And everyone that are into this for enough time know that anything TBS related on this website has to be taken with a grain of salt. That's not what I'm saying, it's common knowledge. themostdeplete's review is one of the first reviews around here that was honest, even though I disagree with some points, you can clearly see that it's unbiased. I can't say the same thing about others, and don't act like it's something insane I'm talking, a lot of more people have been saying the same thing before.

You can bash this album all the whole day, I'll be praising it because I think it deserves this recognition. It's an amazing record to me, so it doesn't feels like I'm wasting my time. It just seems to me that you and some people spend way too much time bashing things, and that's to me what I call of wasting time. Feel free for saying how awful it is, I'll keep praising the album and I'm not ashame of that.

And yeah, people like you that hate more things than enjoy them, it's the kind of scenesters this band should avoid like plague. Maybe you can make a deal with them: you don't care about them and they don't care about you, what do you think? I think it's a win-win kind of deal if I can give you one tip of advice.

[brenByah]

You don't getting the irony about the "keeping me awake at night" line proves my point. I'm not taking anything seriously, you're the one worried about what I think about this website or about this album. You're taking this review too seriously and you saying that many dislike the album doesn't change the fact this it's just seen here. You aren't in any position to tell me what I think. And everyone that are into this for enough time know that anything TBS related on this website has to be taken with a grain of salt. That's not what I'm saying, it's common knowledge. themostdeplete's review is one of the first reviews around here that was honest, even though I disagree with some points, you can clearly see that it's unbiased. I can't say the same thing about others, and don't act like it's something insane I'm talking, a lot of more people have been saying the same thing before.

You can bash this album all the whole day, I'll be praising it because I think it deserves this recognition. It's an amazing record to me, so it doesn't feels like I'm wasting my time. It just seems to me that you and some people spend way too much time bashing things, and that's to me what I call of wasting time. Feel free for saying how awful it is, I'll keep praising the album and I'm not ashame of that.

And yeah, people like you that hate more things than enjoy them, it's the kind of scenesters this band should avoid like plague. Maybe you can make a deal with them: you don't care about them and they don't care about you, what do you think? I think it's a win-win kind of deal if I can give you one tip of advice.
You do care about these reviews, just ask anyone that's seen your countless posts. Fallon's review was honest too, his views just didn't match yours.

I hate more things than I enjoy? I didn't know you knew me well enough to make such a claim.

The majority of people aren't too crazy about this album, and that has nothing to do with the ap.net staff, they just don't enjoy it as much as you. Not a big deal.

[Noah Fawkes]

You do care about these reviews, just ask anyone that's seen your countless posts. Fallon's review was honest too, his views just didn't match yours.

I hate more things than I enjoy? I didn't know you knew me well enough to make such a claim.

The majority of people aren't too crazy about this album, and that has nothing to do with the ap.net staff, they just don't enjoy it as much as you. Not a big deal.
Cant you just vanish on smoke or something? Jesus, am I in a Goo Goo Dolls thread saying how much their music is shit? Please, you don't even fuckin list any TBS album as one of your favorite albums, but you do place Goo Goo Dolls. Stop pretending you care or enjoy this band, they don't like you, they hate you, so why do you fuckin' care about them? Go praise your favorite Goo Goo Dolls and leave it be. You, dude. You are the kind of prick that it's wrong about this website. You're complaining about this album for the sake of complaining, you don't even care to begin with. And that's why your opinions don't mean fuck, you're just a scenester prick acting like the trend goes.

Your musical tastes are horrid from what I've seen in your favorite bands and albums. So can't you just go find something to praise about Goo Goo Dolls? If they are so awesome, I'm sure you'll find something to add about their amazing album. Man, after seeing your favorite bands and seeing how many times you bashed this album, I thank God for you not enjoying this. Nobody cares if you don't like the album, Goo Goo Dolls kid. What a joke.

[brenByah]

Cant you just vanish on smoke or something? Jesus, am I in a Goo Goo Dolls thread saying how much their music is shit? Please, you don't even fuckin list any TBS album as one of your favorite albums, but you do place Goo Goo Dolls. Stop pretending you care or enjoy this band, they don't like you, they hate you, so why do you fuckin' care about them? Go praise your favorite Goo Goo Dolls and leave it be. You, dude. You are the kind of prick that it's wrong about this website. You're complaining about this album for the sake of complaining, you don't even care to begin with. And that's why your opinions don't mean fuck, you're just a scenester prick acting like the trend goes.

Your musical tastes are horrid from what I've seen in your favorite bands and albums. So can't you just go find something to praise about Goo Goo Dolls? If they are so awesome, I'm sure you'll find something to add about their amazing album. Man, after seeing your favorite bands and seeing how many times you bashed this album, I thank God for you not enjoying this. Nobody cares if you don't like the album, Goo Goo Dolls kid. What a joke.
:lol: look how angry you are, I thought you didn't care about reviews or if people disagreed with you. ha ha ha.

I could care less what you think of the Goo Goo Dolls they have nothing to do with the discussion, but if you want to compare the two let's wait until TBS has been together for 22 years and has an album go triple platinum, then we'll talk.

[Noah Fawkes]

:lol: look how angry you are, I thought you didn't care about reviews or if people disagreed with you. ha ha ha.

I could care less what you think of the Goo Goo Dolls they have nothing to do with the discussion, but if you want to compare the two let's wait until TBS has been together for 22 years and has an album go triple platinum, then we'll talk.
You lost all the cred you could have to say anything about this album. People like you make sick, that's all. I don't waste my time hating what I don't like. I don't even talk about what I don't like. You're just a pathetic loser giving me sell numbers about a band that it's crap to me. You're saying this album is awful for the sake of saying it is. You are the one that wastes your time doing that. And I'm not angry, I'm laughing my ass off about how pathetic your musical tastes are.

TBS aren't for you. This album isn't for you. It seems that Creed have comeback, they've selled a lot of records too, you'll have better luck waiting for their next album.

[brenByah]

You lost all the cred you could have to say anything about this album. People like you make sick, that's all. I don't waste my time hating what I don't like. I don't even talk about what I don't like. You're just a pathetic loser giving me sell numbers about a band that it's crap to me. You're saying this album is awful for the sake of saying it is. You are the one that wastes your time doing that. And I'm not angry, I'm laughing my ass off about how pathetic your musical tastes are.

And yet you spent your whole last post bashing a band you don't like, hmmmmmm

:lol:

[Noah Fawkes]

And yet you spent your whole last post bashing a band you don't like, hmmmmmm

:lol:
Whatever. The joke is on you, loser.

[brenByah]

Whatever. The joke is on you, loser.
:rotfl:

[Noah Fawkes]

If there's one single good thing that came out of this non-sense arguing is that I finally stopped being lazy and made a little list of my favorite albums and bands on my profile. There're such bands and records that just aren't for everyone, and thank God for that.

[xsinkshipsx]

I'm not on either side.....I enjoyed everything that wasnt tell all your friends

[Noah Fawkes]

I'm not on either side.....I enjoyed everything that wasnt tell all your friends
There're no sides to take. What you enjoy is something only you can tell.

[jericks2]

John Nolan left in 2003...

[Zachals]

mainstream critics seem to like this album
http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/takingbacksunday/newagain
so it might possibly be better than this site gives it credit for

[themostdeplete]

mainstream critics seem to like this album
http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/takingbacksunday/newagain
so it might possibly be better than this site gives it credit for
probably because it's a good album? the first and last paragraph of my review basically sums up absolutepunk.net. tbs "fans" have always been fickle as fuck and jump off a band's bandwagon as soon as they switch styles. i'm not trippin' though.

also, i'd like to note the fact that metacritic gave it a 77, and i just so happened to give the same score. weird.

[icynova]

mainstream critics seem to like this album
http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/takingbacksunday/newagain
so it might possibly be better than this site gives it credit for
Get out, seriously? You mean that sometimes all the "longtime fan hate" isn't 100% warranted??!? ;-)

[texasuckfest]

this is a catchy record. there a solid pop band

[ezco25]

huge step down from louder now, fazzi sux.

[Merkin]

36% member rating? really

[themostdeplete]

John Nolan left in 2003...

fixed, whoops.

36% member rating? really

haha, there's no chance this record is that bad. i mean brokencyde got in the teens.

[Chris92]

The band has put in as much effort to put out enjoyable rock albums, but to a fanbase that just wasn’t listening. It’s just a shame you were too cool to give this album a shot.
Couldn't have said it better.