Sticks and Stones
New Found Glory · 2002
71 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
Energetic pop-punk melodies merge with introspective lyrics, capturing the trials of youth and relationships with infectious hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Understatement Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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My Friends Over You — This track became an anthem for friendship and perseverance, encapsulating the band's signature sound with its upbeat tempo and memorable chorus.
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Head on Collision — With its driving rhythm and heartfelt lyrics about conflict within relationships, this song showcases the emotional depth that sets the album apart.
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The Great Houdini — This track highlights clever wordplay and storytelling, illustrating New Found Glory's knack for blending humor with poignant reflections on life.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Energetic melodies and introspective lyrics define this pop-punk album's appeal and influence.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature dual vocal harmonies that emphasize the pop-punk aesthetic, particularly in the choruses.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly, introducing more introspective themes and allowing for a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- short, punchy songs
- energetic sing-along moments
- nostalgic youthful themes
- upbeat driving soundtrack
- quick bursts of emotion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established wider recognition and commercial success for the band.
- Themes
- relationship conflicts· coming-of-age struggles
- Career context
- Released on June 11, 2002, Sticks and Stones was New Found Glory's third studio album, following their successful self-titled album. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their position in the pop-punk scene, building on the momentum from previous tours and radio play.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yellowcard· The Wonder Years· Sum 41
Tracklist
- 1 Understatement Start here 3:11
- 2 My Friends Over You 3:40
- 3 Sonny 3:27
- 4 Something I Call Personality 2:40
- 5 Head on Collision 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 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Tell All Your Friends
Taking Back Sunday
Shares similar themes of relationship turmoil and youthful angst with catchy melodies.
The Room's Too Cold
The Early November
Features introspective lyrics and energetic pop-punk sound, capturing the essence of youth struggles.
Commit This to Memory
Motion City Soundtrack
Combines infectious hooks with reflective lyrics about relationships and growing up.
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