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Like so many of their emo peers, Taking Back Sunday gets increasingly poppy as their career winds on, a reflection of their advancing age as much a shifting musical direction brought on by the departure of guitarist Fred Mascherino. His absence has left vocalist Adam Lazzara firmly in charge, a subtle shift in power referenced in the title of their fourth album, New Again, so dubbed because the group feels like a new, different group now that Matthew Fazzi has filled Mascherino's shoes. And that assessment is correct, at least as far as the band's attitude goes: this is brighter and bigger in every regard, never shying away from arena-filling hooks, an attitude that turns slower numbers like "Where My Mouth Is" into a genuine power ballad without a trace of irony. This large, cavernous sound camouflages the lingering emo elements which largely surface in the angst-mining lyrics, as well as the occasional bellow, and even if this lack of stridency may alienate some longtime followers, this gleaming pop-punk makeover is the band at its most immediate and easy to enjoy. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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- Tell All Your Friends (Bonus Tracks)
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Great album
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- By Alstoner
- 7/2/2009 16:43:38
- I have listened to Taking Back Sunday before but never liked the whole album like I liked this one. Cant while to see them play with blink 182 this summer
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Awesome
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- By Pasca472
- 6/2/2009 23:02:47
- I have listened to Taking Back Sunday before but I have never listend to one of their entire albums in one sitting, until this one. Good mix of fun and fast pace. If your your in the mood to feel good this album is for you. Great for summer driving or beach!
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