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Published on March 25th 2008
While a greatest hits compilation for a band always seems rather unnecessary, the fact that aside from, say "My Friends Over You" and "Hit or Miss," New Found Glory never really had hits per se renders their record of the same name a similar futility...unless, of course, there are some contractual obligations that needed fulfillment. But while no example of New Found Glory's glossy pop-punk bravado ever actually reached #1, they've clearly managed to write and record a number of enjoyable songs over the years, whether applied with the guilty pleasure tag or not.
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3 stars . because the NFG hit singles were good. Sickboi has really brought up a good topic of discussion. Somebody needs to elaborate more on this "hardcore following" of NFG! tenwestchaser, that is correct, however, I think if you consider the fact that NFG were teenagers when they wrote "nothing gold can stay" it's actually a pretty solid album. put it in the late 90's context and the fact that they were kids, it's a pretty nice debut, but they certainly eclipsed it with each release thereafter. kind of a high score for such a roughly put together compilation Someone answer me this...what's up with all the hardcore kids being into NFG? I mean, I understand the whole Chad/Shai Hulud connection (as limited as it was), but is that it? Nothing Gold Can Stay was NOT good. In fact, worst thing they ever released. The production made the music sound like a cat pissing on a paper bag. NFG kick ass, ya'll are a bunch of punk ass haters. This band sucks and has always sucked. Oh and will always suck. What a bad representation of South Florida. Hits? Are you fucking kidding me. "hit or miss is from "nothing gold can stay" originally...but they wanted to cash in on it just like plain white t's so put it on another album" I tried listening to an old NFG mix CD the other day and it was pretty much a waste of time. one of my favorite bands, but this release is totally pointless, I've had "constant static" for years and "situations" was available for free download last summer. The only reason to buy this would be for a fair introduction to the band or the liner notes. But really, if you want an introduction tot he band, just go buy the self-titled album, it still stands up after 8 years as their most consistent album (although sticks and stones and catalyst are also really good). Nothing Gold Can Stay is a great debut for a teenage band, but it really sucks compared to the rest of their cataloge. Score is for how much much this band sucks. it's kinda funny, how most people bash "coming home". i think it's one of their best albums. sure, it has a different mood than the others - but there are still A LOT good songs on it. and this record HAS staying power. i still listen to it all the time. I love NFG, put this is just Geffen trying to squeeze the last couple bucks they can out of NFG. The band parted ways with Geffen like a year ago. i used to love (a) new found glory but they've always struck me as a band with no staying power. they could have released the EP, nothing gold, the covers EP and the s/t and had some sort of 'legacy' as a prominent mainstream pop punk band in the post-blink era. however all the releases since the s/t have been nothing but a few catchy riffs that remind us all of what the band was, and moreso signs that they oughta call it quits. I remember in 2001, I was listening to their s/t CD on my computer really loud and my dad came in the room and started dancing. That pretty much killed the band for me. After that, I don't think I listened to them on my own ever again. the fact that aside from, say "My Friends Over You" and "Hit or Miss," New Found Glory never really had hits per se renders their record of the same name a similar futility Greatest Shits? this band sucks now, but the score is for the catchiness of that song "sucker"...madness. Oh, and I've mentioned this before but I don't see why, with all the releases that come out now, that Drive-Thru doesn't put out a remastered/remixed version of "Nothing Gold Can Stay." It's such a good album but I know so many people who were turned off of it because of the quality. They could make the volume more in tune with the others, add "Certain" and the original, pre self-titled versions of "Second to Last" and "Eyesore" to the track list, and maybe a dvd. hit or miss is from "nothing gold can stay" originally...but they wanted to cash in on it just like plain white t's so put it on another album "Their s/t rules. I still listen to it today. I remember my mom objecting to it at first because it had a pile of condoms on the front, haha." I remember sitting around listening to Dressed to Kill back in 10th grade. That was awesome. I still dig that song "Dressed to kill" hit or miss is from "nothing gold can stay" originally...but they wanted to cash in on it just like plain white t's so put it on another album haha to the guy who actually paid for this The "rare and never before seen" photos included in the booklet are the size of thumbnail and are completely pointless. The hand scribed notes from Chad must have taken him 9 minutes to write, proofread and submit. Faaaaag. Their s/t rules. I still listen to it today. I remember my mom objecting to it at first because it had a pile of condoms on the front, haha. |
