Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday · 2011
39 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Dynamic melodies intertwine with raw, confessional lyrics, encapsulating the essence of early 2000s emo and alternative rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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El Paso Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its vivid storytelling and emotive instrumentation, drawing listeners into the album's reflective themes.
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Since You’re Gone — This song features anthemic choruses and an introspective narrative that encapsulates the heartache prevalent throughout the album.
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Best Places to Be a Mom — With its catchy hooks and poignant lyrics, this track highlights the band's ability to merge personal stories with broader social commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic melodies with introspective lyrics, appealing to both old fans and newcomers.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, while the second half introduces more introspective themes.
- Several tracks feature dual vocal lines that create a call-and-response dynamic, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a softer track that contrasts sharply with the preceding songs, providing a reflective conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- emotional reflective moments
- short, engaging listening sessions
- melodic background ambiance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality with a blend of nostalgia and modernity after lineup changes.
- Career context
- In 2011, Taking Back Sunday released their self-titled album as a follow-up to 'New Again' from 2009. This marked a return to form for the band following lineup changes and a struggle to redefine their sound after years of evolving musical landscapes. The album demonstrated their continued relevance in the emo and post-hardcore scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brand New· The Used· Dashboard Confessional
Tracklist
- 1 El Paso Start here 3:16
- 2 Faith (When I Let You Down) 3:08
- 3 Best Places to Be a Mom 3:31
- 4 Sad Savior 3:18
- 5 Who Are You Anyway? 3:32
- 6 Money (Let It Go) 3:07
- 7 This Is All Now 4:03
- 8 It Doesn’t Feel a Thing Like Falling 3:55
- 9 Since You’re Gone 4:09
- 10 You Got Me 3:21
- 11 Call Me in the Morning 3:59
What to play next
Happiness Is
2014
Continues the emotional depth and melodic exploration found in the current album.
New Again
2009
Sets up the sound evolution leading to the dynamic style in Taking Back Sunday.
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