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Released 10 years ago

Tidal Wave

Taking Back Sunday · 2016

60 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk · pop-punk

Melodic riffs and introspective lyrics meld with anthemic choruses, evoking both nostalgia and urgency.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • nostalgic anthems for reflection
  • urgent melodies for emotional release
  • introspective moments with cathartic peaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy acoustic interludes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 16, 2016, 'Tidal Wave' marked Taking Back Sunday's seventh studio album, following their 2014 record 'Happiness Is.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound while incorporating elements of punk rock and pop influences, showcasing a mature approach to songwriting amidst lineup changes over the years.
Stylistic neighbors
Brand New· The Used· Dashboard Confessional

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Death Wolf 4:12
  • 2 Tidal Wave 2:32
  • 3 You Can’t Look Back 4:27
  • 4 Fences 3:37
  • 5 All Excess 3:35
  • 6 I Felt It Too 5:22
  • 7 Call Come Running 3:12
  • 8 Holy Water 4:19
  • 9 In the Middle of It All 3:12
  • 10 We Don’t Go in There 4:01
  • 11 Homecoming 4:01
  • 12 I’ll Find a Way to Make It What You Want 5:20
  • 13 Tidal Wave (acoustic) 2:59
  • 14 Holy Water (acoustic) 9:34

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