Music Reviews – New Again

Hello Emo……

I was recently sent New Again by Taking Back Sunday for review from their PR agency. Since it’s been a few years since their last CD release, I was curious as to what direction this band had taken.

New Again comes across as good solid music that will appeal to a younger audience. No longer having a hardcore sound, Taking Back Sunday has produced a very audience driven, danceable CD. With lots of handclapping breakdowns and well produced drum tracks, you’ll find this album to be easy to listen to.

Unfortunately, this isn’t a “hook” friendly CD. There aren’t any songs that have a chorus that will have you singing along (unlike some of their previous recordings).

For new listeners New Again is a GREAT GATEWAY to the hard rock – emo- punk – metal sound of Taking Back Sunday. I found the drum tracks to be so well produced, that I felt like I was listening to a live show. This band would be a FUN concert.

Although I liked the track “New Again” best of all, I can see “Sink Into Me” being their hit single.

Favorite Tracks:

• “New Again”
• “Sink Into Me”

Overall: A step in the RIGHT direction for pop, a slight step back for emo.

You can purchase New Again on Amazon.com for $11.99

Check out Taking Back Sunday’s website for concert listings and more.

Review by Bro’ B – Ben