New Found Glory - Catalyst

An Album that Hits the Mark

This 2004 release by New Found Glory has it all: energy, emotion, meaningful lyrics, blasting riffs, and a few more mature, pensive tunes. My favorite moments here are when Jordan begins singing a song slow, then the band explodes into a fast-paced frenzy, like on the last track. The sing-along choruses of "This Disaster" and "All Downhill From Here" provide some catchy, energetic melodic bliss, and the absolute masterpiece is the track "Truth of My Youth." This track is sonically flawless, where the melody and harmony mix with the instruments and show just how pop-punk is done. This track along with Rufio's "Still" are perhaps the two greatest pop-punk songs ever written. Some of the material on the CD drags a bit, but with 15 tracks on the album, one could expect that. This album is packed with more singles than a Las Vegas Night Club, and as of 2007 has proven to be this band's high water mark so far. September 20, 2007

not much new to be said...but this IS a great album

I've always been a fan of New Found Glory, since nothing gold can stay to coming home. They're never let me down and every CD is different and great. Though this album may sound a little bit higher pitched than past albums, it is in no way worse. Almost every song on the album is great and I listen to it often. November 20, 2006

theyre a 3 star band. bottom line

i say this...because...while they can be musically powerful...the vocals have always been..and will probably always will be...a little weak. sounds like hes trying to force too much sound out of his mouth and some goes out of his nose. it gets annoying, no matter how catchy the song is. this is one of those bands that will have a constant 16 year old fan base. i remember when i got their first album...it was ok. got their seecond album thinking..."hey...they can only get better" but..they just got more experienced and not much better. this album would have been so much better if he took some voice lessons. whining aint so hot no more. July 29, 2006

My favorite by NFG

New Found Glory is a great band, and I don't want to hear those stupid people getting all "This isn't punk." Anyway, NFG has been changing and I personally like it. It seems to me that they get better with each album. I originally ignored New Found Glory because I had that same narrow minded idea toward "what's punk and what isn't" But after I heard "No News is Good News" on Warped Tour 2004, I loved it. I loved it so much that I went out and bought the album and admitted I liked pop punk. I changed and am glad I did as I can now own a better variety of punk. Yes, I think this is punk. And if it isn't, oh well! I stille like it. Hey world! I like New Found Glory!!! Quit being closed minded and try this!!! June 13, 2006

all hail to New found glory!!!

this cd top to bottom was a joy to listen to, as soon as I popped it in I was instantly grabbed by the music and awesome singing. sure I agree that the singers voice is not so great at times, but I have long given up on talented singers. singing has nothing to do with if the song sounds good or not. trust me. New Found Glory constantly comes up with reasons for their fans to keep interest in them even long after their best albums have been released. if you want a fun cd to sing along to that will allow you to once again enjoy new music, then this cd is for you. if you want to be a hateful dissapointed bashful fan, then go listen to fall out boy... or panic at the disco. New found glory delivers with this new and fresh album, and its nothing short of fun and entertaining... certainly an album to brag about for months.... so take it from me, its much better than you think June 7, 2006

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