Sticks and Stones

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New Found Glory

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This was my first NFG CD, and I decided to get it after hearing "My Friends Over You" on the radio. And, half expecting to be disappointed, I was blown away. From the outstanding intro to the hidden track, it was amazing. Here's the track by track rundown:

1. Understatement- This is the way an album should start. Great lyrics and a very memorable chorus. 10/10

2. My Friends Over You- The hits keep coming. Another great track. 10/10

3. Sonny- A slower song about Jordan's grandfather who died, and it's just as good as the first two. 9.75/10

4. Something I Call Personality- The shortest song on the track, and probably one of the worst. 7.25/10

5. Head On Collision- I didn't really like this song at first, but after listening to it a few times the deeper lyrics got to me, and it's one of the better ones now. 9/10

6. It's Been a Summer- Nice intro, and a fairly good rest of the song too. 8.75/10

7. Forget My Name- A great song with a sing-along-to chorus, and the ending blends nicely into the next track. 9.5/10

8. Never Give Up- Starts out similar to Sonny, but that's where the similarity ends up. A fast paced song with a memorable chorus. 8.75/10

9. The Great Houdini- Seems like the songs under three minutes are the worst. That's not to say it's not that bad a song. 7.25/10

10. Singled Out- Takes the cake for coolest intro on the CD, and the rest of the song is pretty good too. 8.5/10

11. Belated- Another nice song with a chorus you can sing along to. 8.5/10

12. The Story So Far- A great way to end the CD with an awesome chorus and good lyrics. Stay tuned to about 25 minutes into the song to hear a pretty funny hidden track. 10/10

So, if you like punk/rock, NFG won't disappoint you. I had liked only one of their poppier songs and I was still impressed. This CD will be in your rotation for a long time after you get it.