What does Kill It Live sound like?

Energetic live performances blend pop-punk anthems with the raw excitement of a concert atmosphere. Rooted in alternative rock and punk. Start with "Understatement (live)".

Is Kill It Live a good place to start with New Found Glory?

Yes, Kill It Live is recommended as a starting point for new New Found Glory listeners. Energetic live performances blend pop-punk anthems with the raw excitement of a concert atmosphere. Released in 2013, Kill It Live captures New Found Glory during their resurgence after a decade of consistent touring and album releases. This live album comes after their sixth studio album, Radiosurgery (2011), showcasing the band's enduring appeal within the pop-punk scene and reflecting their solid fanbase.

Who is Kill It Live for?

Kill It Live works well if you're into crowd energy fueling excitement, dynamic setlist with anthems and nostalgic sing-alongs with friends.

How many songs are on Kill It Live?

Kill It Live has 20 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.

Kill It Live

New Found Glory · 2013

68 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock

Energetic live performances blend pop-punk anthems with the raw excitement of a concert atmosphere.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Understatement (live) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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My Friends Over You — This track encapsulates the spirit of pop-punk nostalgia while demonstrating the band's signature blend of catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics, making it a fan favorite.
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Hit or Miss — As one of their defining songs, this performance exemplifies New Found Glory's early sound and captures the essence of their live energy, resonating strongly with long-time fans.
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Truth of My Youth — This song reflects themes of growth and self-discovery, bridging youthful angst with maturity, a hallmark of New Found Glory's lyrical approach.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The live album captures energetic performances but lacks depth and innovation in composition.

What we noticed

The album features a high-energy performance with crowd interaction, evident in the frequent cheers and sing-alongs throughout the tracks.
Tracks are performed in a straightforward manner, maintaining the pop-punk sound without significant improvisation or variation from studio versions.

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: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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

crowd energy fueling excitement
dynamic setlist with anthems
nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
wave-like pacing keeps engagement
for live performance vibes

Maybe skip if you

prefer studio polish over live
seek slow, introspective moments

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — Captures the energy of live performances, appealing to dedicated fans.
Themes: pop-punk nostalgia· concert energy
Career context: Released in 2013, Kill It Live captures New Found Glory during their resurgence after a decade of consistent touring and album releases. This live album comes after their sixth studio album, Radiosurgery (2011), showcasing the band's enduring appeal within the pop-punk scene and reflecting their solid fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors: Yellowcard· The Wonder Years· Sum 41