Is From the Screen to Your Stereo a good place to start with New Found Glory?

Yes, From the Screen to Your Stereo is recommended as a starting point for new New Found Glory listeners. A playful homage to beloved movie themes, blending pop-punk energy with nostalgic melodies and infectious hooks. Released on March 28, 2000, this album was New Found Glory's first foray into covers after their breakthrough self-titled album in 1999. The band was solidifying its identity within the pop-punk scene, using this project to showcase their influences while gaining broader appeal.

Who is From the Screen to Your Stereo for?

From the Screen to Your Stereo works well if you're into quick, fun listening sessions, nostalgic film memories and playful background enjoyment.

How many songs are on From the Screen to Your Stereo?

From the Screen to Your Stereo has 7 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

From the Screen to Your Stereo

New Found Glory · 2000

18 min · 7 tracks · alternative rock

A playful homage to beloved movie themes, blending pop-punk energy with nostalgic melodies and infectious hooks.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
That Thing You Do Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
→
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing — This track transforms the Aerosmith ballad into a high-energy anthem, demonstrating New Found Glory's ability to infuse emotional melodies with their signature pop-punk sound.
→
The Goonies ’r’ Good Enough — Reviving Cyndi Lauper's classic, this cover captures the spirit of adventure and nostalgia from the original film while maintaining the band's youthful exuberance.
→
(Everything I Do) I Do It for You — By reinterpreting Bryan Adams' romantic ballad into an upbeat track, New Found Glory showcases their knack for turning slower hits into vibrant punk rock anthems.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The EP effectively blends pop-punk with recognizable movie themes, creating an enjoyable but not deeply innovative experience.

What we noticed

Each track is a cover of a well-known movie theme, reinterpreted with pop-punk instrumentation and energy.
The arrangement of the songs maintains a consistent tempo, with upbeat guitar riffs and driving drums throughout.
Vocals are delivered in a playful, energetic style that matches the nostalgic themes of the original songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

quick, fun listening sessions
nostalgic film memories
playful background enjoyment
light-hearted sing-alongs

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This EP solidified their identity and status in the pop-punk genre after their self-titled album.
Themes: nostalgic movie anthems· playful reinterpretations· youthful adventure spirit
Moods: Nostalgic· Energetic
Career context: Released on March 28, 2000, this album was New Found Glory's first foray into covers after their breakthrough self-titled album in 1999. The band was solidifying its identity within the pop-punk scene, using this project to showcase their influences while gaining broader appeal.
Stylistic neighbors: Yellowcard· The Wonder Years· Sum 41