brand new is so much better of a band... cuz the bands are love hate doesn't mean that u have to hate brand new.. you should hate tbs cuz they suck! haha jk... nice review

justforgetme, did u not notice that some of the titles on "tell all your friends" made no sense? timberwolves at new jersey, the blue channel? the way they got these titles was by watching the tv listings channel (according to brand new). their song titles on the first cd didnt make sense, and tharwolf is right, song titles dont have to make sense. for all we know maybe theyre puttin out a bonus mosh part I on another cd, kinda like how coheed and cambria put out "in keeping secrets of silent earth 3" as their second cd.

that being said, everyone's right about how this cd doesnt compare to tell all your friends, but still its not a bad album. i do miss john nolan's vocals but it just makes me more eager for the better half of the old tbs, straylight run, to put out an album.

ok, so i understand im an idiot, so pay no attention to my review. i was just angry because the album wasnt what i expected, and i was hoping for something alot better. and i know that song titles dont have to make sence, and songs in general dont have to make sence, cuz im in a band and i write songs. i was just bitching and moaning for the sake of bitching and moaning. so disregard pretty much everything, but i still think the album sucks.

[QUOTE=cky2kendall_the_third]You do realize some of Brand New's titles make no sense wither. Sudden Death In Carolina? Me Vs. Maradona Vs. Elvis? Brand New did the same thing with most of their titles. Like Logan To Government Center, that was taken from the game Syphon Filter believe it or not. Tautou is a French actress.

In the end, it's only a title. It means near enough nothing compared to that actual song. I think that both bands cared more about the songs than the titles.[/QUOTE]

TBS bit off of Brand New pretty hard. I read that TBS just was sitting around in front of the tv channel surfing and they took the name of whatever obscure show they were watching and made it the song title. Think about it "Timberwolves at New Jersey."

*EDIT* I read what you were quoting cky2 and I realized that the guy was right about the TV thing so ignore that, but he's an idiot about Coheed and Cambria. You know how Star Wars: A New Hope was Episode IV but chronologically it came out first? Coheed and Cambria are doing a similar thing. Douche.

i really dont understand why everyone has there panties all ruffled about this album. i've only heard two songs on purvolume (bonus mosh pt. II, and a decade under the influence) someone should let me know where i can find the other 9 songs. anyway, i enjoy bonus mosh pt. II very much, the intro/verse is very catchy and the acoustic bride is amazing. i dont think they've lost anything at all. and the verse in a decade under the influence "i've got a bad feeling about this" thats a good line, who cares if it gets repeated, Has anyone ever listened to Placebo? they repeat every chorus in every song atleast a dozen times, but it still sounds amazing, and they dont have replying verses from a second singer.

and coheed's second cd, In keeping secrets of silent earth part three is actually the third cd in there four part collection, and second stage turbine blade is the second cd. Does anyone know if the rumor about the graphic novel being released at the warped tour is true?

[QUOTE=AllForApril]
and coheed's second cd, In keeping secrets of silent earth part three is actually the third cd in there four part collection, and second stage turbine blade is the second cd. Does anyone know if the rumor about the graphic novel being released at the warped tour is true?[/QUOTE]

Yeah, the entire Coheed and Cambria albums are based off the comic books that Claudio is writing. The comic books were originally going to be released in April, but setbacks or deadlines or something pushed it back an they're releasing them at Warped.

downloading a song is ok
dowloading a album is not bad but still...they are a good band

oh man, someone needs to tell me the easiest way to get my ****in fingers on the music or i'll explode. does anyone know if they'll be playing there old stuff on the warped tour?

why didnt "No More Bets" make the cut? i liked that song better than some songs on the album.

okay, now here's my question...what version of a decade under the influence is gonna be on the album. because i liked the original version that was on krock and the warped tour compilation, but then the version on the video is different (more poppy and overproduced without really powerful vocals) and then the crappy video version was the version on the leak on www.mtv.com. i just like the original better because the guitars are harder and the vocals are more powerful and passionate. as for the rest of the album...it's good. the first few tracks are amazing...up to including new american classic. number five with a bullet (great High Fidelity reference although i already had a song called that so i guess i gotta change the title, maybe i'll call it TBS stole my song). but the last few tracks seem kinda...the same. i guess it's because i was listening while working on the computer...but the last few tracks seemed to blur together and there was no real standout part...i guess i gotta give it another listen

Well i've taken about 6 or 7 listens to this album on the leak and it's nothing like I thought. I loved it by the second time, didn't quite get into it the first time. Fred works fantasticly on the album. I went through the album looking at tabs before, the guitar work seems pretty similar throughout the album but it's not very noticble. Adams vocals are amazing throughout. The highs he reaches in places are great, the album is a touched overproduced. Songs like New American Classic could benefit with a bit more of a rough edge. ...Slowdance on the Inside is one of the best album closers i've come across. A very strong effort from TBS, will pick it up Tuesday when it's out.

4.75/5

Yeah TBS rock. In person their really cool too. Me and my band just got off the Warped tour with TBS and other cool bands. The name of my band is The Orphans. This was our 1st year in the tour and TBS really looked out for us. In fact Adam gave us a video shout out that is now up on our website check it out Orphans Site . i can't wait until their album drops. It's gonna be hot.

****, i like the demo a lot more then

i actually thought this cd was ok... they could have done better but i wouldnt give it a 1/5....

my rating 3/5

[CENTER]Taking Back Sunday "Where you want to be"[/CENTER]

Taking Back Sunday
Adam Lazzara – lead vocals
Fred Mascherino – guitar, vocals*
Eddie Reyes – guitar
Mark O’Connell – drums
Matt Rubano – bass*
* = new members

Label: Victory Records

Track Listings
1. Set Phasers To Stun
2. Bonus Mosh pt. II
3. A Decade Under The Influence
4. This Photograph Is Proof (I Know You Know)
5. The Union
6. New American Classic
7. I Am Fred Astaire
8. One-Eighty By Summer
9. Number Five With A Bullet
10. Little Devotional
11. ...Slowdance On The Inside

Press Comments
Rolling Stone
TAKING BACK SUNDAY should be making plans for world domination.

Alternative Press
Be patient, fans; it won't be that much longer.

Review
Set Phasers To Stun (3:03) - I'd say this intro is very strong. It comes out telling everyone they are finally back and ready to stir us with the more lyrics and maturity. I thought the song was a good showing also to what Fred brings to the table too. Nothing more to say but atleast it wasn't an introduction that was rapped by Fred. :naughty: 8/10

Bonus Mosh Part II. (3:06) - Since I heard this song on IMX live I've had a trebly feeling about this song. I even had the live version of it months before Where You Want to be came out. I think the bass intro really gets things going and the lyrics are fairly complete. During the end of the song I love the interlude in every way possible. The song is just so catchy to the ear and I know people don't like it but even with all the different things they added/changed to the one they performed on IMX I still think its one of the best songs on this album. 10/10

A Decade Under The Influence (4:07) - Uh oh, MTV single right here. Yea the video I must say is quite basic and plain but this song has grown on me alot. I really didn't like it that much at first because it seemed as if TBS should have not been singing this song but another band should of. It seemed out of style but its really grown on me and I'd say the chorus is one of the catchiest (word?) on the album. The lyrics kind of seem repetitive and I wasn't much of a big fan of Fred's screaming at the end but atleast he was showing something. I think Adam's voice on this song was one of his high points especially during the end. It's a single and you probably heard it and have your own opioion. 8/10

This Photograph Is Proof (I Know You Know) (4:11) - This seems to be just another song on the album. I can't really say anything bad about it except its kind of boring but the lyrics are stellar. I wasn't a fan of the chorus lyrics either though but I'd say this wasn't the best on the album. 7/10

The Union (2:50) - Possibly the best song on the album. It defintiely ranks top and I'd have to say this was the one song that seemed more experimental then most other Taking Back Sunday songs. The intro has the bass pumping and the lyrics are EXTREMELY catchy. Even I caught myself singing to the CD. I'd also say this is another song that shows extremely FANTASTIC vocals. In some places I felt it was as if Taking Back Sunday and Incubus formed one song. Shortest song on the album but definitely leaves you to wonder... 10/10

New American Classic (4:35) - This song definitely feels out of place. Not off the album but on the track listing. The Union is one of those up and down songs that gets your blood flowing now their going to slow it down with a slow acoustic song? Not a good idea and I think it hurts this song a ton. Also I don't hate when the fingers scratch the strings on an accoustic sound but seriously could you clean this up alittle. It seems like hes doing it on purpose time and time again. The lyrics are very heart filled though. 7.5/10

I Am Fred Astaire (3:44) - I love the title, this song is extremely catchy. It seems to be in the same place as 'This Photograph is proof'. Another strong performance by Adam but I couldn't believe how much Fred was sounding like John Nolan in this song. 7/10

One-Eighty By Summer (3:53) - Another great song. After the introducting guitars the lyrics hit you right across the face. I'd say this song will grow on me after a few listens. The lyric story could sum up a relationship thats going to fall apart because someone lost feelings for another. It seems as if the song is actually a dialogue in some ways to the story. The breakdown lyrics are FUCKING AMAZING... 9/10

Number Five With A Bullet (3:49) - These two songs are really close to being perfect. You wouldn't believe how in some ways they seem as if they were laid out in the same way with a different story. My only complaint is its a little too repetive, I love the ending part, with the yelling in the background. Sounds like the TBS I remember from TAYF 9/10

Little Devotional (3:07) - Another high point is shown here by Adam Lazzara. The lyrics will take time to grow on me though but I really like the lay out of this song. 8/10 the chorus is good too but...

...Slowdance On The Inside (4:26) This is the best song on the album. I don't even need to say more from that. It may be the best Taking Back Sunday song hands DOWN EVER. Begining guitar pattern is same as Brand New's Soco Amaretto Lime except its with an electric instead of an acoustic. This song gives me goosebumps when I listen to it. Everything was perfect and every lyric is heartfilled to the point of capacity. The chorus is catchy and each verse is so carefully constructed. I love this song I don't know how I could put it. The way the guitar was laid out to the point of the lyrics was just beautiful. Even the bass with its lead parts were just fantastic. The ending of this song is just beautiful... 100000/10

Overall: 4/5
Pros: GREAT sound quality, same TBS heartfilled lyrics, different guitar and bass then TAYF...
Cons: Songs should be shuffled on the track listing. Some songs may take awhile to grow too or style may be too different.
UIAC's Wrap Up...
You know it really pisses me off that people had the nerve to bash this CD before it even came out. I myself found myself bashing the single but I regret it greatly. This CD isn't 'Tell All Your Friends' it may be even better. Its going to be rough around your ears but I will guarantee in a month you'll eat your words if you give it the chance. People are complaining about fred not being John Nolan but people have to seriously get a grip. Yes, fred isn't John but he's trying hard and adding his part of the pie. I doubt this CD would be any different whether John Nolan was part of the band or not. People who never heard TAYF are amazed by this CD and Taking Back Sunday is obviously making moves in different directions... for the worse and better.




EDIT: Also one important fact I missed out. I got this CD for $7.99 and it was worth every penny. If your too hXc to pay for a CD that costs less then lunch at McDonalds take a hike or something.

Good Review.

yeah UIAC nice review. we like all the same songs

Hye i thought it was pretty good 8/10 some songs do sound the same but all are pretty good. x_x

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UIAC Mcdonalds only costs 4 bucks..