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Louder Now

Taking Back Sunday - Louder Now Audio CD

A fair review of the Taking Back Sunday "Louder Now" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Taking Back Sunday reviews here, or go back to the Taking Back Sunday tabs.

Band: Taking Back Sunday
Title: Louder Now
Rating:

Release Date: 2008-01-13
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: What's It Feel Like to Be a Ghost? 2: Liar (It Takes One to Know One) 3: Makedamnsure 4: Up Against (Blackout) 5: My Blue Heaven 6: Twenty-Twenty Surgery 7: Spin 8: Divine Intervention 9: Miami 10: Error: Operator 11: I'll Let You Live

awful
if u like the older TBS stuff then def pass on this. not much here.

Louder Now - Complete review

Therefore I am going to give both my opinion based on not only how I view the music in a vacuum, but also more critically versus other songs on the album, as well as older tracks by Taking Back Sunday denoted by the second rating in overall. First off let me preface my review by stating that I would rate this album very highly based off how I compare them to other artists and comparable music. You also might notice that simply averaging the numbers won't give the overall score, because sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Therefore I will give both a raw and adjusted overall score.

I am going to start doing this for a different album every few days or so if I get positive feedback.

Also, when there is no noticeable bridge, I will simply use the score from the chorus.

1. What's it feel like to be a ghost: A lot of people say this is one of their favorite tracks on the album, and although very enjoyable I don't give it the same credit as others. The song has a good flow, and is very enjoyable to listen to, but I don't feel its one of the stronger songs.

Verses: 8 Bridge: 8 Chorus: 8. 5
Lyrics/Voice: 7 Instruments: 9 Flow: 9

Overall: 49. 5/60 (82. 5%) | 9. 5 - 7. 5

2. Liar: One of the weaker tracks on the album. I do however love how the song flows from the verses to the bridge, and then finally the chorus. The bridge is my favorite part of the song, although the chorus is entertaining to listen to as well. The verses are the weakest part of the song, and the lyrics don't really pull me in. The instruments are just mediocre compared to other tracks as well.

Verses: 7 Bridge: 9 Chorus: 7. 5
Lyrics/Voice: 6 Instruments: 7. 5 Flow: 9

Overall: 46/60 (76%) | 8. 5 - 6. 5

MakeDamnSure: Definitely one of my favorite tracks on the album. Yes I do understand this is one of their more popular songs, and "Mainstream", but I can't help but fall in love with it every time I listen to it. The lyrics are powerful, the verses, bridge, and chorus all draw me in, and its perfectly brought together. I could go on about how much I enjoy this song, but I'll just rate it, and let you make up your own mind.

Verses: 10 Bridge: 10 Chorus: 10
Lyrics/Voice: 9. 5 Instruments: 9. 5 Flow: 10

Overall: 59/60 (98%) | 10 - 9. 5

Up Against: Honestly I don't really care for his voice in this track during the verses. Chorus is decent, but nothing to write home about. Lyrics don't really make me think either. Song doesn't flow as well as I would have hoped. I do like how they went directly in to the chorus as opposed to building up for a change. Still doesn't draw me in though. One of the weakest tracks on the album in my opinion.

Verses: 6 Bridge: 7. 5 Chorus: 7. 5
Lyrics/Voice: 6 Instruments: 7 Flow: 7

Overall: 41/60 (68%) | 7. 5 - 5. 5

My Blue Heaven: One of my favorite songs on the album. His voice is spot on, and the lyrics are well done. The instruments accompany very well, it flows well, and helps make this a great overall track.

Verses: 9 Bridge: 9 Chorus: 9. 5
Lyrics/Voice: 10 Instruments: 8. 5 Flow: 8. 5

Overall: 54. 5/60 (91%) | 10 - 8. 5

Twenty-Twenty Surgery: Another one of my favorites on the cd. Verses, Bridge, Chorus - all amazing. Surprisingly the chorus is my least favorite out of the 3, but the doesn't mean its not an absolute joy to listen to. Lyrics/Voice are great, instruments get me pumped up, and it flows very well. The only thing that brings down this song a little bit is the little change of pace near the end, but they quickly dive right back in to it.

Verses: 10 Bridge: 10 Chorus: 9
Lyrics/Voice: 9. 5 Instruments: 9. 5 Flow: 9. 5

Overall: 57. 5/60 (96%) | 10 - 9. 25

Spin: Album keeps getting better with this gem. Although not in my top 3 its very close to being so. Verse -> Bridge -> Chorus once again is seamless. So much energy in this song. I don't know what else to say other than ++.

Verses: 8. 5 Bridge: 9. 5 Chorus: 9
Lyrics/Voice: 9 Instruments: 9 Flow: 9. 5

Overall: 54. 5/60 (91%) | 10 - 8

Divine Intervention: Meh, the second weakest track on the album. Lyrics are decent, but everything else is mediocre at best.

Verses: 5. 5 Bridge: 6. 5 Chorus: 6. 5
Lyrics/Voice: 7 Instruments: 5. 5 Flow: 7

Overall: 38/60 (63%) | 7 - 5

Miami: A step in the right direction from Divine Intervention, but not far enough away. Lyrics are great, and are sung with great emotion, but they are definitely the strong point of the track, and can only do so much.

Verses: 7 Bridge: 8 Chorus: 8
Lyrics/Voice: 9 Instruments: 7 Flow: 7

Overall: 46/60 (77%) | 8 - 6. 5

Error: Operator: Lots of energy. Not much more :( Loses its direction about halfway through, and just sputters out. Worst song on the album as far as im concerned.

Verses: 6 Bridge: 7 Chorus: 7
Lyrics/Voice: 5 Instruments: 6 Flow: 4

Overall: 35/60 (58%) | 6. 5 - 4. 5

I'll Let You Live: I'm very glad this album ended on an extremely great note. All around satisfying song with no noticable flaws.

Verses: 9. 5 Bridge: 10 Chorus: 8. 5
Lyrics/Voice: 10 Instruments: 9. 5 Flow: 9

Overall: 56. 5/60 (94%) | 10 - 9

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Album Overall: 537. 5/660 (81. 5%) | 9 - 7

I am giving the album 5 stars, but would give 4 1/2 if I could. Alot more strong points than weak, and a very enjoyable listen. Hope you enjoyed the review.

Verrrry good, with feeling; catchy too....
They finally caught on to the variety factor in their melodies. Man , this stuff is really good, these are reeeeaaly good. Wonderful, Awesome. A great buy. Love the 1st 5 songs esp. number 5, My Blue Heaven. Oh yeah. Its right up there with Brand New & some of +44's stuff. Woo-Hoo!.

Never Disappoints
Fans of previous albums will not be disappointed with the pure emotion of 'Make Damn Sure' or 'Liar (It Takes Two). This is another fun album from TBS. '.

Softer Now
Isn't it great how one song & a music video (MakeDamnSure) will sell you records?, while the rest is merely filler. . the sad part is I'm talking about TBS. . . which Is a band I use to call brilliant. . . .

Obviously anyone who gave this album above 3 stars hasnt listened to their other two albums which put this to much shame. . . Ok, lemme guess, you like, the intro. . . you like the how the drums jump in. . . well I'm sorry to rain on your prada, but this is sorely lackly somesort of consistentcy, which feels right at first. . . it really does, I liked this album alot at first, becuase I loved the other two albums so much. . . but when a band starts to become a clich� of themselves than you know you need start from scratch again. . . .

In a way. . . i could call them "sellouts", more money please!!. . . but this isnt punk rock. . . its not even emo. . . half the reviews on here claim this is "emo" music. . . they dont even know what emo is. . . go listen to The Get Up Kids if you want emotional rock. . . Why did they have to switch to Warner Brothers. . . omfg. . . . . Victory Records was fine was it not?!?. . . cant blame them i guess. . . wanting more money. . . but when u dont produce quality music, thats when I get dissapointed. . . . .

I dont even know what to say, theres nothing remotly catchy or exciting 'bout this album, . . . ok,ok. . Spin is well done, expect for the blah* chorus . . . which is the problem with this album. . . worst choruses ever. . .

Really expecting more for their fourth album. . . . a lot. . . . more.

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