Where You Want to Be
Taking Back Sunday · 2004
41 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk · pop-punk
A dynamic blend of emotional lyrics and driving guitars that captures youthful angst and longing.
Why this album works
'Where You Want to Be' debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and was well-received critically, praised for its lyrical depth and catchy melodies. This album further solidified Taking Back Sunday’s influence in the early 2000s emo movement and has been cited as a key record for fans of the genre.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released on July 27, 2004, 'Where You Want to Be' is Taking Back Sunday's second studio album, following their breakthrough debut 'Tell All Your Friends.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the emo scene after achieving significant success with their first album, which helped them gain a devoted fan base.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Linkin Park· Green Day· Moby· Beck· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth· Ariana Grande
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Set Phasers to Stun Standout 3:06
- 2 Bonus Mosh, Pt. II 3:08
- 3 A Decade Under the Influence Standout 4:09
- 4 This Photograph Is Proof (I Know You Know) Standout 4:13
- 5 The Union 2:52
- 6 New American Classic 4:37
- 7 I Am Fred Astaire 3:45
- 8 One‐Eighty by Summer 3:55
- 9 Number Five With a Bullet 3:51
- 10 Little Devotional 3:09
- 11 …Slowdance on the Inside 4:26
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