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Sticks and Stones

New Found Glory · 2002

71 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · punk · pop-punk

Energetic pop-punk melodies collide with heartfelt lyrics and catchy hooks, encapsulating early 2000s youth anthems.

Why this album works

Best for
short, punchy songs energetic sing-along moments nostalgic youthful themes
Context
Released on June 11, 2002, 'Sticks and Stones' was New Found Glory's third studio album, following their breakthrough self-titled release in 2000. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its influence in the pop-punk scene, transitioning from underground success to mainstream recognition.
If you like
alternative rock, punk, pop-punk

Sticks and Stones is an album by New Found Glory, released in 2002. Energetic pop-punk melodies collide with heartfelt lyrics and catchy hooks, encapsulating early 2000s youth anthems. 'Sticks and Stones' significantly impacted the pop-punk genre, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and receiving positive reviews from major music publications. The album is often credited with helping define the sound of early 2000s pop-punk and influencing a generation of bands that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sticks and Stones sound like?

Energetic pop-punk melodies collide with heartfelt lyrics and catchy hooks, encapsulating early 2000s youth anthems. Rooted in alternative rock and punk.

What makes Sticks and Stones by New Found Glory notable?

'Sticks and Stones' significantly impacted the pop-punk genre, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and receiving positive reviews from major music publications. The album is often credited with helping define the sound of early 2000s pop-punk and influencing a generation of bands that followed. Released on June 11, 2002, 'Sticks and Stones' was New Found Glory's third studio album, following their breakthrough self-titled release in 2000. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its influence in the pop-punk scene, transitioning from underground success to mainstream recognition.

Who is Sticks and Stones for?

Sticks and Stones works well if you're into short, punchy songs, energetic sing-along moments and nostalgic youthful themes.

How many songs are on Sticks and Stones?

Sticks and Stones has 15 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·71:48

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Understatement 3:11
  • 2 My Friends Over You Standout 3:40
  • 3 Sonny 3:27
  • 4 Something I Call Personality 2:40
  • 5 Head on Collision Standout 3:46
  • 6 It's Been a Summer 3:32
  • 7 Forget My Name 3:09
  • 8 Never Give Up 3:12
  • 9 The Great Houdini Standout 2:46
  • 10 Singled Out 3:19
  • 11 Belated 3:05
  • 12 The Story So Far 4:09
  • 13 Anniversary 2:51
  • 14 Forget Everything 2:32
  • 15 The Story So Far (acoustic) 26:21

Release Date

June 11, 2002

Genre

alternative rock, pop-punk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

71 min 48 sec