Taking Back Sunday Demos And B-Sides [Archive]

Frank Giaramita

04/27/06, 09:14 AM

Taking Back Sunday (www.takingbacksunday.com) has told us that we'll be able to find some of the demos and b-sides from Louder Now on iTunes and a UK single. Read below.
"There are two bonus tracks and a few assorted demos that may surface later. One of the bonus tracks called "Brooklyn (If You See Something, Say Something)" will be available on the itunes version of the album and as of now we have plans to release another one of the bonus tracks "Sleep" on a UK single for MakeDamnSure coming out May 22."

unwritten

04/27/06, 09:19 AM

holler.

LMB

04/27/06, 09:23 AM

There better be a damn 7". MakeDamnSure there's a 7"

Edit: I'm a loser.

formaldehyde

04/27/06, 09:27 AM

woo. yay tbs.

jtrocka182

04/27/06, 09:30 AM

I wish they would've just added these songs to the album in the first place since there was only 11 songs

Midtown19

04/27/06, 09:31 AM

There better be a damn 7". MakeDamnSure there's a 7"

Edit: I'm a loser.

That's a good one... It gave me a chuckle.

ACA

04/27/06, 09:35 AM

Can anyone explain the UK music market to me, and why singles are so big there? I'm fairly ignorant to the full situation, I only know bits and pieces.

-ACA

allelish

04/27/06, 09:39 AM

Can anyone explain the UK music market to me, and why singles are so big there? I'm fairly ignorant to the full situation, I only know bits and pieces.

-ACA
they are really meaningless these days. A few years ago the shops would be dominated by singles charts but these days the singles rack is just tucked away in the corner.

rossman692

04/27/06, 09:41 AM

if Brooklyn made it to the cd it would probably be one of my favs on there. great great song. it wouldve been an awesome way to finish off the cd.

anamericangod

04/27/06, 09:42 AM

interesting.

still haven't heard brooklyn.

boldt_action

04/27/06, 09:47 AM

Brooklyn is great.

Java Nick

04/27/06, 09:52 AM

Brooklyn is such an amazing song. I'm really bummed it didn't make the album.

IAPAI

04/27/06, 09:54 AM

if Brooklyn made it to the cd it would probably be one of my favs on there. great great song. it wouldve been an awesome way to finish off the cd.

or even as a follow up to Miami... Who dictates how many tracks the band can put on an album? Anyone know?

minusthejosh

04/27/06, 09:55 AM

Brooklyn is great.

:ditto:

JustAn0th3rFace

04/27/06, 10:02 AM

There better be a damn 7". MakeDamnSure there's a 7"

Edit: I'm a loser.

hah.. i laughed

eastcoast-fu

04/27/06, 10:03 AM

brooklyn > makedamnsure

as for the uk single issue, i always figured labels put rare songs on import cds to make extra cash because there are u.s. fans who are willing to pay the $25 or whatever obscene amount it costs just for 1 song

sweetforever

04/27/06, 10:07 AM

like said before, brooklyn is an awesome song

TBSowns524

04/27/06, 10:09 AM

I want to get both of these songs.

Blake Solomon

04/27/06, 10:12 AM

Yeah, if youre going to release them anyways, why not jsut put them on the normal album. I guess this way they have the chance to make more money. Probably a smart business idea, but it chaffes my behind.

JustAn0th3rFace

04/27/06, 10:20 AM

Brooklyns really good

Jentheoptimist

04/27/06, 10:27 AM

Brooklyn is such an amazing song. I'm really bummed it didn't make the album.
Me as well. The beginning is amazing.

Jason Tate

04/27/06, 10:29 AM

Jared made a good point, why didn't we have a 12 song album then? :(

mirencor

04/27/06, 10:34 AM

Brooklyn should have replaced Miami.

nfggc10

04/27/06, 10:40 AM

Brooklyn should have replaced Miami.
No, shouldve replaced error operator

Miami is most people's favorite song from what I've seen and mine also.

boekebong

04/27/06, 10:41 AM

It seems like this is just a new marketing thing. You need bonus tracks to release on iTunes, singles, etc. It used to be that if you had them you'd put them on, but now it seems like bands are going into the studio and recording them knowing that they'll never make the record.

phaedrus

04/27/06, 10:43 AM

or even as a follow up to Miami... Who dictates how many tracks the band can put on an album? Anyone know?
the bands management usually, and of course the record label sometimes. but its usually management from what i understand.

ranger0099

04/27/06, 10:44 AM

i know this probably isnt the place to ask, but speaking of TBS, does anyone have any pics from the 4/25 show at irving plaza?

edit: i forgot to say that miami is one of my least favorite tracks on louder now. i havent heard brooklyn yet, but i'm sure i'd be all for putting on the album

Nate_RAWKS

04/27/06, 10:45 AM

Brooklyn is better than half the songs on the album.

JustAn0th3rFace

04/27/06, 10:46 AM

miami is my least favorite on the album.
Brooklyn would have been a nice addition.. i loose interest in the album at Divine Intervention and Miami but it picks back up for me at Error: Operator.. brooklyn would have been nice inbetween the two in my opinion.

minusthejosh

04/27/06, 10:50 AM

The second half of Louder Now is bad, once Divine Inspiration comes on I lose interest.

fallafelraffle

04/27/06, 10:51 AM

irthesteve

04/27/06, 10:51 AM

brooklyn > makedamnsure

not true

Jason Tate

04/27/06, 10:57 AM

the bands management usually, and of course the record label sometimes. but its usually management from what i understand.
According to what Jared Kaufman told me - Adam said, "we'll always have only 11 tracks on our CD because it leaves kids always wanting more ..."

CLARIFY THIS

04/27/06, 11:09 AM

I think a TBS album would drag if it went on past 11 tracks.Then again I did only pay £9

Saucey McRib

04/27/06, 11:17 AM

Yeah I thought Divine Intervention and the last track are a little lacking. I don't really like Miami that much either. I haven't heard the entirety of Brooklyn, I'd love to, but I don't even have limewire and I can never get these damn b-sides. That and the FSF Moon is Down B-sides.

Fallinlove

04/27/06, 11:18 AM

If anyone wants to hook me up with Brooklyn - it would be greatly appreciated!

Plaidical

04/27/06, 11:43 AM

According to what Jared Kaufman told me - Adam said, "we'll always have only 11 tracks on our CD because it leaves kids always wanting more ..."

wanting more so they can go on itunes and spend even more money to get these songs. lame!
and apple better be paying warner for these exclusive deals with itunes

danalynne

04/27/06, 11:44 AM

i really like brooklyn more than miami and alot of the album.
i think miami is love it or hate it, i haven't seen any in between.

emptyvictory

04/27/06, 11:49 AM

Brooklyn is better than half the songs on the album.

I'd disagree with yo,u the album is solid and Brooklyn is also a good choice for a B-side entry

emptyvictory

04/27/06, 11:52 AM

According to what Jared Kaufman told me - Adam said, "we'll always have only 11 tracks on our CD because it leaves kids always wanting more ..."

yea and at 9.99 its not a bad deal at all--besides b-sides are always another thing to look forward to

sweetforever

04/27/06, 11:53 AM

if anyone wants Brooklyn, I could hook you up

tharealck

04/27/06, 11:55 AM

emptyvictory

04/27/06, 11:57 AM

The second half of Louder Now is bad, once Divine Inspiration comes on I lose interest.

Thats to bad cuz "I'll Let You Live" is cooking!!

prozac mnms

04/27/06, 12:18 PM

maybe I missed where this is being talked about, if it is, but can anyone else not play the album on their computer? I have a mac with iTunes, and the drive tries to read it, then ejects it...did Warner add that copy-protect shit that doesn't let you put it on your iPod?

My cd worked fine and it uploaded on to my itunes though the title was "Taking Back Sunday-Louder Now" instead of just "Louder Now."

The first time I listened to the album on The Leak I thought the first half was good and the second half was weak but the more I listen to it, the better it got and the rest of the album grew on me. And for some reason "I'll Let You Live" sounds so much better on the actual cd than it did streaming online.

Someone made a YSI for Brooklyn in the "official" TBS thread/news post Tate made a couple of days ago.

zizou1790

04/27/06, 12:25 PM

brooklyn is such an awesome song, i hope the other b sides are just as good

combatchuckaa

04/27/06, 12:27 PM

So uh...anyone else notice the original posting mentioned "demos" but no mention of demos was made? Demos are sweet too!

Sycro

04/27/06, 12:27 PM

According to what Jared Kaufman told me - Adam said, "we'll always have only 11 tracks on our CD because it leaves kids always wanting more ..."
But Tell All Your Friends was 10... is this a <= statement?

So uh...anyone else notice the original posting mentioned "demos" but no mention of demos was made? Demos are sweet too!

No.... because they were mentioned.... "There are two bonus tracks and a few assorted demos that may surface later."

PostRoman

04/27/06, 12:41 PM

I cannot, for the life of me, understand why anyone (and it seems like a fair amount of people are agreeing on this) does not like "I'll Let You Live." It might be my favorite track on the cd, besides "Spin." Why are you people not getting into it; I like the slowness but heaviness of it, and I think it's a cool way to close off the record. Also, I can't understand why anyone thinks it was a good idea to put "Divine Intervention" on there. "Brooklyn," although I don't think it is nearly as good as everyone is saying, would have been a PERFECT replacement for that song; it keeps up the energy nicely. Plus, I just think "Divine Intervention" is an awful song. It's just power chords the whole time, they might as well have made it a full band song.
Wow, I didn't intend for that to have been that longgg..

fearthesloths

04/27/06, 12:47 PM

No, shouldve replaced error operator

Miami is most people's favorite song from what I've seen and mine also.

personally i think miami is the weakest song on the album... the chorus is just horrendous... and that muting at the beginning, most annoying thing on a cd ever.
brooklyn is better than half the album, whoever cut this track is a moron.

sweetforever

04/27/06, 02:01 PM

I agree Divine Intervention is the weakest song on the cd, but other than that, I love the cd.

jtrocka182

04/27/06, 02:42 PM

TBS should just keep up with the upbeat songs that we all love, none of this New American Classic and Divine Intervention crap...

.Dylan

04/27/06, 02:58 PM

Hey now, let's not drag New American classic into this.

murphy77

04/27/06, 03:34 PM

brooklyn is a very good song

although i do like miami and divine intervention, i think brooklyn should have replaced one of those songs

and to the people who dont like "I'll Let You Live", it may be your opinion but i think its the best of tbs closer tracks. it sounds like nothing they have ever done before and the slow part really sounds like vheissu to me

MotionIsntMeaning

04/27/06, 04:43 PM

i finally got to hear brooklyn.....and i agree with everyone here, it should have been on the album. it would have made it much better.