Is Resurrection a good place to start with New Found Glory?

Yes, Resurrection is recommended as a starting point for new New Found Glory listeners. A vibrant blend of pop-punk energy and introspective lyrics that encapsulates youthful resilience and emotional complexity. Released in 2014, Resurrection marked New Found Glory's eighth studio album and their first after a brief hiatus. This album followed the band's 2011 release, Radiosurgery, and signified a return to their energetic roots while also exploring themes of personal growth and reflection.

Who is Resurrection for?

Resurrection works well if you're into energetic anthems for group sing-alongs, short bursts of emotional release and punchy tracks with catchy choruses.

How many songs are on Resurrection?

Resurrection has 13 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Resurrection

New Found Glory · 2014

42 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of pop-punk energy and introspective lyrics that encapsulates youthful resilience and emotional complexity.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Selfless Start here — Opening with an infectious melody and earnest lyrics, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of selflessness in relationships.
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Resurrection — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of rebirth and renewal, combining powerful instrumentation with reflective songwriting.
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Vicious Love — This song contrasts catchy hooks with darker themes, showcasing the band's ability to balance upbeat sound with deeper emotional content.
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Living Hell — With its raw energy and relatable lyrics about struggles in relationships, this track exemplifies the band's signature pop-punk sound.

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 album features energetic tracks balanced with introspective moments, showcasing solid songwriting and performance.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and driving guitar riffs, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective tracks.
Several songs feature dual vocal harmonies that create a layered sound, particularly in the choruses.

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 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

energetic anthems for group sing-alongs
short bursts of emotional release
punchy tracks with catchy choruses
for afternoon road trips

Maybe skip if you

slow-paced reflective listening preferences
long, sprawling musical explorations

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Resurrection showcases the band's continued vitality after a hiatus.
Themes: emotional resilience· post-hiatus revival· selfless relationships
Career context: Released in 2014, Resurrection marked New Found Glory's eighth studio album and their first after a brief hiatus. This album followed the band's 2011 release, Radiosurgery, and signified a return to their energetic roots while also exploring themes of personal growth and reflection.
Stylistic neighbors: Yellowcard· The Wonder Years· Sum 41