Best album of this millennium, so far

As another reviewer said, this is a masterpiece. This is surely the most satisfying album since Weezer's 'Blue Album' in 1994, and, like the Blue Album, I've played this CD over and over (seemingly ad infinitum) and am still not tired of it. Taking Back Sunday took the emo-punk stylings that had been developing (with bands like Thursday and At the Drive-In) and perfected it. Ever since this album, emo has dominated the rock scene (with many bands imitating Taking Back Sunday and Thursday) in much the same way that Nirvana and Pearl Jam led the grunge revolution in the early '90's. The dual vocals, twin-attack guitars, stop-break rhythms, occasional screams, and, of course, emotional lyrics and singing are the signature features of this style of rock. Either you like it or hate it (so it seems). If you don't like it, surely you have better things to do than going around and bashing emo bands on Amazon (and typically promoting death metal bands).



A side note: For those who don't know, this is TBS's first (and best) album and features the original TBS line-up. A couple members (due to creative differences) left the band and have created another band, Straylight Run, who have a softer, piano-based style. Straylight Run is also an incredible band.

Rock out

This album Rocks out. I love TBS and this cd is great as is their newer album. Get them both!!!

unoriginal and moderately okay rock

here's what's up with taking back sunday, they are an okay emo/rock band. an earlier review compared them to at the drive-in? ummm... no, not even close. at the drive-in was very much so original. this album is not worth $16.99, but if you can burn a copy or find it used then get it. and please note, the word emo is a crock of crap that has been abused. you want original emo? listen to mineral, texas is the reason, sensefield, jawbreaker, and the list goes on.