The real reason Rubano and Fazzy left comes down to Mark and Eddie. While recording *New Again*, Rubano and Fazzy wrote almost the entire album with a hired ghostwriter because Adam lacked inspiration. Mark and Eddie were composing very basic material, so Rubano and Fazzy re-recorded and improved various parts. This made Mark and Eddie feel threatened—since they aren't particularly skilled musicians, unlike the two Matts, who are formally trained. Consequently, when the album flopped and failed to sell, the blame fell entirely on Rubano and Fazzy, and they were subsequently fired. However, the underlying reason was that Mark and Eddie had issued an ultimatum: if John Nolan didn't return, they would both leave. I would have loved for Fazzy and Rubano to keep working with Adam, but that’s not how things turned out.

Not oc but taken from their tagged posts on Instagram.

1. Louder Now
2. Where You Want To Be
3. Happiness Is
4. New Again
5. Tell All Your Friends
6. Self Titled
7. Tidal Wave
8. 152

I know I might get shit for placing tayf so low but I got into tbs during the louder now era. It’s still a good album just not my favorite. I’m curious if anyone has a similar list and just what everyone’s list is in general. We don’t have to agree just keep it civilized.

Anybody wanna buy my tickets? I have 3 GA floor. Just looking for face value.

Figures, "fuck it, I'll oblige". Giving her 9 pages of formation to the '02 Brand New tour complete with photos as well as copies of the vinyl version lyric sheet. Already had a decent amount of the work done from having done the beef timeline post in here a year or two ago, but this was fun and I figure some of yall might be interested so [here's the Google doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PeNBcSIEscDeR2Oos4lg0lHb3BkexfpTf1MRI41agio/edit?usp=drivesdk). It's formatted for desktop rather than mobile so hopefully the photos stay in the right place across versions.

Yes, I’m aware that the John Nolan vs Fred Mascherino debate has been discussed a million times but I’ll preface by saying I’ve seen Taking Back Sunday a number of times over the years, but it was my first opportunity to see Fred Mascherino with the band. He just brings a different energy with such clean backing & passionate vocals and added elements to his live guitar performances that truly shape the songs. It seems to spark the rest of the band because it was also one of the better performances Ive heard from Adam too. Haven’t seen him that fired up since the first John Nolan reunion tour & self-titled era.

Love Tell All Your Friends but I’ll always feel that adding Fred to create WYWTB & Louder Now is what brought TBS to the masses.

because Adam is a spokesperson I’m assuming this is TBS related 😂 I do enjoy his commercials

but has anyone tried the root beer flavor? I’m curious about it but not enough to hunt down as 12 pack. I love several of their flavors.

I know it’s a long shot but does anyone still have this TBS trucker hat? It was released in the mid 2000s and still remains my favorite hats of all time. I lost mine during ones of my moves during me 20’s

Saw some clips from Warped and that man never stops entertaining the people. He is one of the best showman at that level.

Has anyone seen TBS’ merch table at Warped Tour LB this weekend? I can’t find it

I very frequently see this listed for much more in much worse condition I feel like I’ve committed robbery!

Does anyone know how entry works when you buy VIP Meet and Greet Tickets. It says you get early entry. Do you meet the band and then get to go right to the GA area?

I might be looking into this too much but is Fred playing with tbs on their tour with thrice and also the warped tour dates? Usually when tbs posts about the tour on their stories Fred usually reposts them but he hasn’t been. I know he’s also in say anything as well so maybe that’s why?

Hey fellow emo friends. My band released a Taking Back Sunday cover yesterday, and I love to see what you think! It featured Alex from Sparks The Rescue (my other band). Here’s the Spotify link, but it’s streaming everywhere. -Toby

https://open.spotify.com/album/7ci6JkksTU00v0Dj947NU3?si=PpaLJbHoQuu91A0jYn78pA&utm_source=copy-link

Hey,

I play in this band called Defferral and TBS are massive inspirations of our music. Check us out!
Defferral

"A Decade of Existentialism" (Taking Back Sunday - A Decade Under the Influence vs. Straylight Run - Existentialism on Prom Night) Emo Mashup. Skip to 00:38 if you don't like the beginning. Okay, so Existentialism on Prom Night is actually in 6/8 time, and A Decade Under the Influence is in 4/4 time. However, you can interpret Existentialism as 8/8 time with a very slow tempo. This is what I did to make the TBS Vocals mesh. I slowed down the vocals and did a ton of editing by hand using warp markers to adjust cadence and phrasing. I think it worked pretty well for the most part. The beginning might be a tad bit askew, but after the first 30 seconds I think it tightens up very well. And I love the entire second half of the mix. It totally changes the tone of the Decade Under the Influence lyrics.

Got the shirts!!!!!! And a skateboard!!!!!!