New Found Glory - Coming Home

[Jason Tate]

New Found Glory (http://www.absolutepunk.net/newfoundglory) - Coming Home
Record Label: Interscope Records
Release Date: 9/19/2006

New Found Glory have always been a musical-staple of my summers. Since the release of Nothing Gold Can Stay, so many years ago, it seems that when the weather gets warm the pop-punk goodness of NFG is always close in tow. However, the band's latest album hits us as the summer months fade and the air bends to the onslaught of fall. Incidentally, the band's musical thermometer is still intact. Instead of an album full of summer-fist-pumping-anthems they've released the perfect music by which to watch the leaves fall from the trees.

The changing of seasons seems to be the perfect metaphor for New Found Glory; however, it's important to note that while the color of leaves may change, the underlying nature never does.

Being one of the first bands this reviewer ever really fell in love with, and being one of the bands that helped shape the musical taste in his youth; it's only fitting that the band's slight stylistic changes would be right in tune with this reviewer's own musical taste changes. While the choruses and sing-a-long hooks could compete with the best on any of their previous albums - it's the slower melodic approach to the songs that truly makes the album come alive and fully breathe. Taking a cue from "The Story So Far" (one of my favorite NFG songs), the entire album moves in and out in a pulse-like-manner.

The stand out tracks include the lead single, "It's Not Your Fault," the title track, "Coming Home," the insanely catchy, "Familiar Landscapes" and the brilliant closer, "Boulders."

It's crucial you abandon any pre-conceived expectations for this album. If you're anticipating the band's previous albums re-hashed, you're going to be completely let-down. However, if you're looking for an album that has maturity (I know that word is overused) and still contains the hooks and catchy nature of pop-punk, this is sure to be one of your favorites. Hand claps, gang vocals, acoustic guitars, piano, strings? I think that if you're not singing along, you secretly want to.

The flaws in the album are present; however, they don't detract from my enjoyment of the disc. The often nasal quality of Jordan's voice (that spawned a million copy-cats) is actually subdued on this album. While NFG's lyrics have never been brilliant prose, they have always been some of the few I can instantly relate to - this trend continues. Although there are a few moments that border on cheese. The only other noticeable short-coming is that the songs tend to blend together the more you listen, each being almost an extension of the others. The simple fact is if you can buy into the band's "changed" sound you're going to be a huge fan of this album. There will be some who are incapable of this, and that's perfectly fine, they still have a whole back-catalog of material.

Back when New Found Glory's Self-Titled album was released there weren't many that gave it a chance to be one of the building-blocks for an entire genre. However, in hindsight, it appears as though that disc may have had more of an impact than anyone ever could have guessed. While Coming Home may not have the same cataclysmic result (pun intended), and it isn't the best album ever (much like their ST), it most certainly has the qualities that could make it a classic in time.

[Drew Beringer]

Nice nice, I really dig this album a lot.

[Saves The Night]

I am really excited to get my ears on this next week.

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

i love this. i think it may be my favorite nfg album.

[NoseOverTail]

Great review Jason. I'm a diehard NFG fan, so I haven't listened to it and will be treated to it on Tuesday, but this helped a lot. Glad you dig it.

[jhennis]

Nice review.

[Scuba Chris]

Nice nice, I really dig this album a lot.

Maybe I misread but I thought yesterday you said you weren't a big fan.

[tfil7]

really good record, listen to ngcs and then coming home and its really amazing to see how much they've changed w/out really changing at all (if that makes sense). A lot of bands could take a page out of nfg's book and learn that you can still maintain the things that makes your band great and still mature. A lot of bands seem to have trouble with this and Im just happy nfg made a good record. I love the title track, so catchy.

[Scuba Chris]

And I love this album. It is so well-crafted. The production is excellent and even though the lyrics are quite cheesy at times I still can relate to them so well.

[Mitch]

I love it when you review things Tate.

Good album, I can't wait to pick it up next week. Boulders is my favorite song on it as of right now.

[Joe DeAndrea]

So freakin great.

[Drew Beringer]

Maybe I misread but I thought yesterday you said you weren't a big fan.

Nah, I really dig it, I love all NFG, it;'s not my favorite NFG record though, so that's maybe where you though I didn't like it.

[FatJordan]

No one could pull of the nasal-y voice like Mikey from 504 Plan. Period.

[SwedishHeat]

I don't think cataclysm is the pun you intended. Catalyst and cataclysm are two different things.

Having said that, I think the review is spot-on. I like the fact that it doesn't have a lot of the superfluous words and hyperbole that are usually tossed into these reviews.

/grammar police

[Scuba Chris]

Nah, I really dig it, I love all NFG, it;'s not my favorite NFG record though, so that's maybe where you though I didn't like it.

perhaps, or I could have made it up completely.

I have no idea where I rank this among NFG albums... It is so different and that makes it difficult to try and compare it to their other albums.

[Jason Tate]

I don't think cataclysm is the pun you intended. Catalyst and cataclysm are two different things.

Having said that, I think the review is spot-on. I like the fact that it doesn't have a lot of the superfluous words and hyperbole that are usually tossed into these reviews.

/grammar police
I know they're two different things - but they sound/look the same ... guess "pun" isn't the right word to use for that sort of thing, o well.

[Mitch]

Great review, btw. I'm liking this album a lot more with each listen. I LOVE his voice on this.

I love the "ooohh ohh oh ohh's" in the song Coming Home.

[shes.a.ghost]

I love the album. The guitar tones they use are way different than what they normally do. I think it makes the album even that much better. The production is pretty much spot on as well.

[takingbackrufio]

Great review, can't wait to hear this (on CD, not on Purevolume).

[thejetstolehome]

great review, jason. very well written--i'll be sure to check this one out.

[the_narrator]

The changing of seasons seems to be the perfect metaphor for New Found Glory; however, it's important to note that while the color of leaves may change, the underlying nature never does. Nice, Jason. Good review.

[jusscali]

once again the extended review leak does not work for me at all....

[Nudge]

I really like this album. The 2nd half of the album is suprisingly strong, and the album is very enjoyable. NFG does not let you down. I love how I can still listen to new NFG albums years after I first heard them.

[Jason Tate]

once again the extended review leak does not work for me at all....
Then use a real browser. Works for me in everything I've ever used.

[Aikichi]

Great review
I can't wait for the album^^

[Joe DeAndrea]

Correct me if I'm wrong on this, but isn't New Found Glory on Suretone, not Interscope?

[kg00d]

Nice Review, I'd give a rating around that as well. Looking forward to there show in October and the new CD next week!

My fav song as of right now would have to be "connected," its very catchy.

[nfggc10]

Correct me if I'm wrong on this, but isn't New Found Glory on Suretone, not Interscope?Geffen/Suretone according to their website

[Jason Tate]

Correct me if I'm wrong on this, but isn't New Found Glory on Suretone, not Interscope?
I can never keep up with this industry shit. I thought Geffen was bought out by Interscope?

[d1rtejerz]

I don't think cataclysm is the pun you intended. Catalyst and cataclysm are two different things.



/grammar police

Haha, you totally beat me to it.

[pretty_in_punk3]

that review was letting us down lightly..before hearing samples of the new album i was hoping for a blast to the past, then after hearing "it's not your fault" i was honestly let down, but i think i can grow toward their new "maturity" for lack of a better word....

[nfggc10]

I can never keep up with this industry shit. I thought Geffen was bought out by Interscope?It was but I guess they don't credit the parent label

[btbam > you]

i'm on my first listen of it, and i'm falling in love with it already. great review, jason.

[Scuba Chris]

Nice Review, I'd give a rating around that as well. Looking forward to there show in October and the new CD next week!

My fav song as of right now would have to be "connected," its very catchy.

Connected is probably my favorite song so far, with On My Mind and Coming Home in a very close tie for second.

[Mitch]

I can't believe they didn't fuck this album up. I should have had more faith this whole time. I never thought it would be horrible, but I didn't think it would be as good as it is.

[gonz]

Very good review.

[Drew Beringer]

I can never keep up with this industry shit. I thought Geffen was bought out by Interscope?

They are on Suretone/Geffen. :)

[NameTaken69]

im really excited to hear this. and your right s/t is the best pop-punk album ever

[jusscali]

I can never keep up with this industry shit. I thought Geffen was bought out by Interscope?
ummm custom IE? im just trying to let you know if somethings wrong with the site tough guy :)

[MrMet]

The b-sides sound great as always and fit with this album perfectly.

[jusscali]

The b-sides sound great as always and fit with this album perfectly.
eh i thought theyd be a little better. i like the first one

[MrMet]

eh i thought theyd be a little better. i like the first one

yeah they are more mellow, but that doesn't necessary mean they are bad.

[Mitch]

eh i thought theyd be a little better. i like the first one

Yeah, I don't think those b-sides are as good as their other b-sides, but they are still pretty damn good imo.

[CWeezer]

great review. i'm so anxious to buy this thing.

[astereo]

Kickass review Jason. Totally agree with the sound seeming to match perfectly with the fall, but I can definetly see myself playing this awfully lot next summer as well. Next Tuesday will be a sweet day (Y)

[fromwithin]

how is the reviewer tilt only 9.69 when you say this is one of the bands that shaped your youth.

[cubz84]

"New Found Glory have always been a musical-staple of my summers. Since the release of Nothing Gold Can Stay, so many years ago, it seems that when the weather gets warm the pop-punk goodness of NFG is always close in tow. However, the band's latest album hits us as the summer months fade and the air bends to the onslaught of fall. Incidentally, the band's musical thermometer is still intact. Instead of an album full of summer-fist-pumping-anthems they've released the perfect music by which to watch the leaves fall from the trees."


so true. good stuff jason.

[BurymeWalkAway]

good review. i think this cd is on of the top cds or top cd of this year period. this is quite the cd in my opinion

[Branevember31]

its pretty good, i think its gonna grow on me and ill like it more

[kittypants]

i love NFG, but after the first 5 songs (which were amazing), I was bored to death.

[Jason Tate]

how is the reviewer tilt only 9.69 when you say this is one of the bands that shaped your youth.
How is that not representative? Blink182 and MxPx would be 10's - NFG and STD would be under that, and NuFan and Lagwagon probably below them.

[FASSWcore]

great review for a great album

[ESundy36]

I've been listening to New Found Glory since NGCS came out and I agree wholeheartedly that the maturity word has been thrown around a lot but they really have grown. People have been joking with me that I have matured along with NFG. I can't wait for next Tuesday and for their tour.

[|ant|]

I got this today, but the release from Japan. It has 3 extra bonus tracks as well!! Bet you AP'ers don't have those!!!

Great album so far, definitely a change, but in a good way. They are really maturing.

[manican sex]

im intersted.

[newfoundmichael]

ahh i'm ready for this to come out. I've been a huge NFG fan for a long time. (The self-titled album is what got me into the rock genre at the beginning). Great review Tate.

[Drew Beringer]

I got this today, but the release from Japan. It has 3 extra bonus tracks as well!! Bet you AP'ers don't have those!!!

Great album so far, definitely a change, but in a good way. They are really maturing.

I have em.

[twenty_below]

from what i've heard, they've def. matured but stayed true to their roots. i'm super excited to see them tour with The Early November this fall =)

[unwritten]

mmmm new NFG.

[yo la tengo!]

definitely my most anticipated album of the year.

[were_all_dicked]

this album is a lot different, but I'm a big fan of bands that change (as long as its good) and I've dug what I've heard so far



www.myspace.com/whatisadoration
check it and add it =)

[Slaur]

Damn Jason, your writing skills shined on this one.Good job!

[SwedishHeat]

I got this today, but the release from Japan. It has 3 extra bonus tracks as well!! Bet you AP'ers don't have those!!!

You must be new to the Internet. Welcome, have fun and try not to brag about files you downloaded an hour ago when everyone else already got them this morning.

[Troy will Fall]

such a great album, good review.

[Chico]

Nice review Jason. Can't wait to see them on tour in November.

[mr cookie]

what the hell is wrong with everyone!!! is everyone like thirteen on here,this album made me sick,i couldn't finish 1 song on here,theres only one fast tempo song,seriously how gay are they now,i can't belive theres not one person saying the same thing,I ABSOLUTELY GARUNTEE they get dropped after this album,the only place you'll hear this is playing over the loud speaker while your girlfriends drag you around claires

[Ruggiero2oo8]

i like what i hear from this cd, not the best NFG cd, yet still good.

[allisterkid]

what the hell is wrong with everyone!!! is everyone like thirteen on here,this album made me sick,i couldn't finish 1 song on here,theres only one fast tempo song,seriously how gay are they now,i can't belive theres not one person saying the same thing,I ABSOLUTELY GARUNTEE they get dropped after this album,the only place you'll hear this is playing over the loud speaker while your girlfriends drag you around claires

ummm... chill pill?

[cabinfever]

i've been listening to this album non-stop on purevolume and i love every second of it

great review

[|ant|]

You must be new to the Internet. Welcome, have fun and try not to brag about files you downloaded an hour ago when everyone else already got them this morning.

Way to be a dick.

[Jason Tate]

what the hell is wrong with everyone!!! is everyone like thirteen on here,this album made me sick,i couldn't finish 1 song on here,theres only one fast tempo song,seriously how gay are they now,i can't belive theres not one person saying the same thing,I ABSOLUTELY GARUNTEE they get dropped after this album,the only place you'll hear this is playing over the loud speaker while your girlfriends drag you around claires
I've been laughing for the past 15 minutes at this post.

Go buy the new Cute is What We Aim For album - NFG is too good for you now.

[TSLataris]

what the hell is wrong with everyone!!! is everyone like thirteen on here,this album made me sick,i couldn't finish 1 song on here,theres only one fast tempo song,seriously how gay are they now,i can't belive theres not one person saying the same thing,I ABSOLUTELY GARUNTEE they get dropped after this album,the only place you'll hear this is playing over the loud speaker while your girlfriends drag you around claires


Alright bucko, calm it down about 14 and a 1/2 notches. It's all subjective. I miss their fast tempo songs, but I really like the way they have progressed(god forbid I should use the M word).

On that note, I think the review was a great read. I thought this album was going to be a letdown after I heard the word on the street that they mellowed out. But shit son, what a grandiose CD. I should have known these guys never disappoint.

[CorporateFish]

i love this album.

[jpgretzky15]

cant wait for this album. nfg is pure goodness

[Chris Fallon]

I always enjoy reading your reviews, Jason. I don't know, I guess it's because you have the most power here, so it's always nice to see where the hand lies.

Anyway, I am looking very forward to this album. I don't think my expectations have ever been for them to redo any prior releases; I've always seen NFG as a pop-punk band that can change their sound to accomodate their older fans while doing something that isn't the same as they've always done.

[a speedo model]

good review, i really enjoy this album...

[Blake Solomon]

never really listened to any stuff of theirs except what was on the radio, so this should be interesting.

[worldstheory]

I Don't like how they put an octave-lower voice behind Jordan's ALL THE TIME Noticed that too. It does seem a little redundant to me, but it doesn't really bother me.

Ever since I first heard a tiny snippet of "It's Not Your Fault", I've been back and forth between super-excited about this album and fearing that it might suck. But I'm listening to it now on Purevolume, and I take back all of my doubt. New Found Glory has always had a sort of "honorary status" as my favorite band. What I mean by this is that even if I go for months without listening to them, I can always come back and totally get excited about them again.

[gusta0117]

"Since the release of Nothing Gold Can Stay, so many years ago, it seems that when the weather gets warm the pop-punk goodness of NFG is always close in tow."

i believe NGCS was released in november.
the only two NFG summer albums were sticks and stones and catalyst. lol.

but its c00l ;]


AND. i like the review.
and of course, i love the album.
good job to everyone.

[AdmissionRegret]

I see where you are coming from with this review although I do think there is alot of bias based around it (mind you I am like that towards this band also having grown up listening to them), I have had the privelege of hearing the new album and i must say I was like alot of other NFG fans expecting a typical follow on of catalyst or sticks and stones, and of course one cant be expected to believe and band is going to write the same record twice (which they havent), I was expecting big things but in all honesty there are some very catchy tunes on coming home but I think the album falls short as each song seems to run into the next (exceptions being "It's Not Your Fault" and "Boulders") and the album sadly stays at a fairly constant slow paced tempo with not so much of the slightest hint of a classic fast paced NFG song, it is almost as if they just wrote an album that will just fit in amongst the rest of the carbon copy bands out there, and from NFG I personally expecte more, this is album is by no means terrible, but as a huge NFG I felt extremely let down by this effort.

[axionsk801]

"The changing of seasons seems to be the perfect metaphor for New Found Glory; however, it's important to note that while the color of leaves may change, the underlying nature never does."



That line made me feel a little gay inside.
Terrible metaphor.
They are simply not that original and not that good.
What a piece of shit was the album before this new one. Had an amusement park theme. dumb, real dumb.

[Blake Solomon]

this album is seriously awesome.

[BruisedxBroken]

what the hell is wrong with everyone!!! is everyone like thirteen on here,this album made me sick,i couldn't finish 1 song on here,theres only one fast tempo song,seriously how gay are they now,i can't belive theres not one person saying the same thing,I ABSOLUTELY GARUNTEE they get dropped after this album,the only place you'll hear this is playing over the loud speaker while your girlfriends drag you around claires

Messy, but I agree anyway. NFG totally fucked up with this record, IMO, but people seem to like it, so what can I say? I respect mass opinion, but Coming Home just doesn't do anything for me, at all.

[gusta0117]

Messy, but I agree anyway. NFG totally fucked up with this record, IMO, but people seem to like it, so what can I say? I respect mass opinion, but Coming Home just doesn't do anything for me, at all.


They didn't "fuck up" this record.
They just changed their sound a bit.
At first, 'Coming Home' gave me the same impression as I had when I first listened to 'On A Wire' by The Get Up Kids after being used to the sound from 'Something To Write Home About.'
But in the end I gave it a chance and loved it.
And you should too for this album.
Hell, according to your profile, NFG is your favorite band.

So take some time and listen to some tracks.
I prefer "Familiar Landscapes" and "Coming Home" for starting out.

[Snails]

I'm really liking this album a lot. Boulders is such an awesome song.

[perrone]

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[richtiemann]

Nice review. I remember seeing these guys ages ago opening for MxPx around the time of Nothing Gold Can Stay. They lost me a bit with Catalyst, but I'll have to check this new one out.

[Jason Tate]

"The changing of seasons seems to be the perfect metaphor for New Found Glory; however, it's important to note that while the color of leaves may change, the underlying nature never does."



That line made me feel a little gay inside.
Terrible metaphor.
They are simply not that original and not that good.
What a piece of shit was the album before this new one. Had an amusement park theme. dumb, real dumb.
The theme wasn't an amusement park - AT ALL - it was a "scene kid manufacturing plant" - how did you miss that?

[musicalxchaos]

gotta say, went out and got my hands on this because the review got me intrigued, and i'm really fucking impressed. they were one of the first bands that got me into the "scene", if you will, and i don't listen to them much any more 'cause i can't stand his voice for more than about 8 seconds, but they really blew me away with this CD. if i hadn't know it was them, i don't think i would have picked some of these tracks out as even being the same band initially 'cause Jordan knocked that nasally quality out of his voice.

great stuff.

[J_169]

great review. its very true about nfg being a summer band and with albums gone by that were released in summertime, the music reflected this. as this was released at the back end of summer i think its great how the music reflects this time of year completely. i think 'make your move' is incredibly catchy. the whole album is great and the b sides as always are awesome. cant wait to see them play this stuff live.

[Shatter_Glass]

I'm waiting/can't wait!!! I thing the single is an odd choice but I am excited for more

[mrfrankmrfrank]

i haven't heard the new album. i have just heard the single "its not your fault." my opinion about nfg is as follows.... i truly felll in love with nfg with songs like "the goodbye song" and "2s and 3s", "3rd and long" and "sincerely me" these are some of my favorite songs of all time, and definately my favorite nfg songs. sticks and stones grew on me over the course of me listening to it non stop while playing gta 3. eventually i came to enjoy sticks and stones quite a bit. as much as i tried, i could not ever truly get into catalyst. it just seemed to border on pop more than punk for me. i miss the old "grunge" sound of the old tracks with semi-sloppy guitar riffs, and more painfull lyrics. catalyst seemed to me that the band was leaning more towards mainstream popular music. i found myself unable to relate to the band more and more. "its not your fault" seems to just further this new direction that will leave 14 year old girls everywhere nodding their heads up and down at there "oh so punkish" lives.

in my opinion, nfg kicked a lot of ass back in the day. if by maturing you mean they have learned how to play their instruments perfectly and they taught jordan how to get rid of that nasal sound which i actually enjoyed then yeah.... if by maturing you mean they are getting closer and closer to sounding like a hilary duff album.......then yea.

i want a mature album from nfg like alkaline trio did with crimson. they matured their abilities without completely abandoning what they used to sound like. if this album sounds like i anticipate it to sound like, i might as well go buy the next lindsay lohan album too.

[ThinkDave]

Listened to the ablum 3 times over.... was disappointed pulled out Sticks and Stones, New Found Glory and Nothing Gold Can Stay very impressed :D (in their older stuff that is :P). I have to admit the musics great but its not what im after i realise that bands mature thats cool but nothing takes their place i miss old New Found Glory old Blink old Matchbook Romance... I should probably mature along with the music.

[BruisedxBroken]

They didn't "fuck up" this record.
They just changed their sound a bit.
At first, 'Coming Home' gave me the same impression as I had when I first listened to 'On A Wire' by The Get Up Kids after being used to the sound from 'Something To Write Home About.'
But in the end I gave it a chance and loved it.
And you should too for this album.
Hell, according to your profile, NFG is your favorite band.

So take some time and listen to some tracks.
I prefer "Familiar Landscapes" and "Coming Home" for starting out.

yeah? check this out.....go fuck yourself.

what part of IMO (in my opinion) do you not understand?

[poonugletopoo]

im new to the whole posting thing but i felt i had too about this...this album is the shit! for everyone saying "waah, where are the fast songs?" its like fuck it, this album to me, does seriously remind me of self titled and sticks and stones just a million times better. listen to those albums, yes there are fast songs but its really only like one or two on each record////nfg has always made great rock songs! let the bashing about my comment start .......NOW!

[neo506]

The theme wasn't an amusement park - AT ALL - it was a "scene kid manufacturing plant" - how did you miss that?its easy when you download the CD and dont see the artwork, just the cover

:shake:

[fallout1819]

i listened to this over on purevolume and its really good. i definatly will buy it tuesday. good review.

[Waltz Whitman]

their self titled was the first pop punk cd i bought. although since then i tend to like nothing gold can stay a little bit more, the ST still holds a special place. as for this cd, im with jason in a sense because this cd came a long at a perfect time in my life, much like the ST. i love this cd. leave it to new found glory to once again be the band that follows me through an important part of my life.

[spitfire6647]

After listening to this album, I felt kind of depressed. This is just total speculation, but the topic in the songs, song titles, and even the name of the album, it kind of seems like this may be their last album? I found it depressing just because NFG was one of the first bands that got me into the whole scene like 6 years ago, way back in like HS, it really makes you realize how fast times fly by, and the whole growing up thing.

[sweetforever]

Tuesday cannot come soon enough. I've avoided listening to any of the songs besides the ones they've released.

[*crying stars*]

this is getting exciting.

[takingbackrufio]

After listening to this album, I felt kind of depressed. This is just total speculation, but the topic in the songs, song titles, and even the name of the album, it kind of seems like this may be their last album? I found it depressing just because NFG was one of the first bands that got me into the whole scene like 6 years ago, way back in like HS, it really makes you realize how fast times fly by, and the whole growing up thing.
Not according to this (http://www.teenpeople.com/teenpeople/article/0,22196,1534764,00.shtml) interview with Teen People.

[wetsoggydick]

new found glory coming home is a turd album...just like blink182 couldnt keep shit pop punk and they fell off..NFG will be breaking up in a years time too

[Gleebo]

new found glory coming home is a turd album...just like blink182 couldnt keep shit pop punk and they fell off..NFG will be breaking up in a years time too

Outlandish claim on all accounts.

Tate, were you aware of your name being dropped in the liner notes before you did the review... And did you ever in your wildest dreams think you would be mentinoned by bands like NFG in liner notes 5 years ago? That's gotta be pretty fucking amazing one would think.

[TheBaroness]

This album is good. i'm glad to see them growing as a band, and not just rehashing the same old stuff.

[daBNmaradona]

This album is good. i'm glad to see them growing as a band, and not just rehashing the same old stuff.

love the new album, all their albums, they will always hold a (big)place in my heart.

[Loch_Doun]

"On My Mind" is the most original and refreshing track i've heard by this band.

[bloodyr0mance87]

awesome review of a stellar abum. when they released Catalyst a few years ago, i wasn't very impressed, but when i popped this album into my stereo, i was blown away. "Coming Home" has moved into the ranks of my favorite NFG songs. like jason said, this was one of the bands that i first got into. they have always been one of my favorites, and, with this album, they may have even moved up a few pegs. pick this up if you don't already have it. i promise you will not be disappointed.

[Drew Beringer]

I fuckin love this album.

[possiblefailure]

i havent heard much of this cd...but waht i have heard. its decent....they've came a long way since their 1st album

[brentkid]

I'm so impressed with this CD. I can't stop listening to it.

[gcmaniac]

nfg has always been my fav band, i hate it when people criticize them cuz they rock like no other. i relate to all their lyrics and i play air guitar on every song. their live shows, to me personally is better than the cds.

[gcmaniac]

i love that cd...

[luvmusic1017]

i still cannot stopping listening to this cd. at least once a day. the new found glory did alot of growing up on this album, and i was really impressed by it. At the same time, i think they stayed true to their pop punk roots. way to go guys! p.s. there live performance has improved alot too!

[AndrewRocksSox]

I've only listened to some of this album and its been pretty good. My sister owns all of their albums and while this isn't my favorite its still up there. NGCS was probably my favorite right next to From The Screen to Your Stereo [it just was a creative idea that worked haha]

It's good they've been able to stick to making good music and give everyone what they want without losing their touch with major record labels and blah blah blah

[dostoevsky]

One of my favourite NFG albums. The review pretty much nailed it. I like the subtle changes, it helps me apprciate the different sound/theme of some of their albums more.

I'm surprised the album ranks so low in the list of NFG albums with some fans.

[pcyph]

Whoa, I know this is old, but are we listening to the same album? I was pretty angry about the slower tempo of this whole album, the lyrics, and overall abandonment of their own style. I don't know, I really REALLY dislike this album...

EDIT: By the way I'm a long time NFG fan, they were one of my first live shows a while back, and I really really like all their other albums....

[DCFCutie]

This album is perfect. Wasn't a huge NFG fan until this came out. It's seriously so good.

[Cal Lewis]

as a complete package, this is my all time NFG record to date. All the tracks fit and their isn't a single bad song here. I know these aren't like some of their early raw gems (as in Winter of 95, You've Got A Friend In PA, Better Off Dead etc) but I really do love this record. People forget their previous 4 albums were all pretty simular sounding so if they didn't change people would have only critisised that. Can't wait for "Not Without A Fight" in march ;-)

[batmannj]

i really like this album. its different for nfg, but a solid album nonetheless. i cannot wait for not without a fight

[arsulli01]

Just came back to this album after letting it sit for a year or so. So freakin good. I can't understand how I didn't see more merit in it when it first came out. I am stunned that it took me so long to value it the way I do right now. Its like two NFG albums coming out within a month of each other for me.

[Tdelonge88]

Very few bands keep on keeping on and New Found are one of those bands... I actually can't believe there are no reviews on Self Titled, Sticks And Stones or Catalyst but i'm paying my dues and having to write 15 posts before i'm allowed to make any threads, setlists or do any reviews... I'm a very big fan of this band and find alot of there tunes allow me to rock out either driving, skating, surfing or having people over for a few hundred beers...

[TZE]

just came back here to say that i see this album as a masterpiece and one of my favorite albums ever.