Catalyst [ENHANCED]

New Found Glory

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 18, 2004)
• Original Release Date: May 18, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Drive-Thru
• ASIN: B00020W0UQ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (285 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,610 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars New Found Glory - Catalyst., August 12, 2004

By	lipgloss_and_letdown "lipgloss_and_letdown" (Singapore) - See all my reviews

*Note: I give this 3.5 stars

I've been listening to New Found Glory for awhile now and to me, it seems after the selftitled, their sounds has altered. This record is more towards 'Stick And Stones' sound; a very polished sound. I can't explain it, but it seems all their things are standardized. There arent many of those super fast songs back in the 'Nothing Gold' and Selftitled era. Also, it might be me, or is Jordan voice higer pitched and nasaler on the newer records? But, having said that, this albums is filled of catchy pop songs, but at the same time, they really experiment a bit with more heavier sounds and even add a cameo of the amazing Reggie And Full Effect. You may be thinking, every band out there seems to be adding screaming to their songs, and NFG are just jumping to the bandwagon. Well your wrong, with Chad Gilbert the former frontman of hardcore legends Shai Hulud, screaming has always been part of NFG veins. Heres a rundown:

1. 'Intro' - Wow. New Found Glory are better then ever. I love this track to bits. Its fast, its loud, its awesome. I love it. It will make you move.
2. 'All Downhill From Here' - First single, everybody knows it.
3. 'This Diaster' - Another fast track, its a good song with yet another catchy chorus.
4. 'Truth Of My Youth' - One of my favorites. Its fast, its catchy, its good. The verse and prechorus are bound to make you move, and the chorus will kill you.
5. 'I Don't Wanna Know' - This is so different from any other New Found Glory track. I've never heard them like this before. Its slow, and features female vocals. A good song, but the chorus gets a bit annoying with Jordan nasal high pitched voices, and a chorus singing pattern that reminds me of a nursery rhyme. And the lyrics arent that special.
7. 'Doubt Full' - Typical 'new' New Found Glory. Good song, with a great chorus.
8. 'Failure's Not Flattering' - The song featuring the keyboardist of Reggie And Full Effect. Theres a new dimension with the keyboard, but i wish there was more keyboards in it. Good song, catchy as usual.
12. 'I'd Kill to Fall Asleep' - This reminds me of Something Corporate. The chorus is just "i'd kill to fall asleep" repeated. Its a nice song though.
13. 'No News Is Good News' - This song shows how New Found Glory have grown. The lyrics are more mature then ever, sounding even a little political. Good and catchy, and fast.
14. 'Who Am I' - A great closure to the record. The first few chorus's are just Jordan and a piano playing. Beautiful. Good song as well, and catchy.

Overall, a decent record from New Found Glory, though im sure this will sleep on you quick. But its good while it lasted. It had some fun moments, some emotinal moments, and some filler moments. They have experimented succesfully, but they sort of played it safe. A better pick up would be the selftitled and 'Nothing Gold Can Stay'. But fans of 'Sticks And Stones' will like this.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly out done themselves, August 14, 2004

By	Crystal Valdez "nfgcatalyst" (Albuquerque, New Mexico United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Hey there, i've been an NFG fan for quite a few years. I really love this album!! I'm disappointed that all i can give them is 5 stars!! Every single song on this album is awesome, there aren't any fillers. NFG has grown lyrically, and musically. I actually like "Nothing Gold can Stay" better than I liked "Sticks and Stones" but i feel as if NFG found a good balance of both albums. I feel as if fans of both albums will be satisfied with "Catalyst" Buy it, check it out, it's amazing!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ok......, November 28, 2004

By	Thursday Rocker "Neil" (Southborough, MA) - See all my reviews

This is a solid album.for the all the people saying to listen to "real music" such as the ramones, sex pistols, the clash, etc, People who claim NFG can't play and whatever else I question you. Have any of you, ever attempeted to play an NFG song on the guitar or bass or drums? earlier i too would have said to listen to "real music" but then found the tabs to "All downhill from here", and relized it's not a easy as it sounds.
So before you go on saying NFG can't play i suggest you actully learn to play some of the songs first, then attack their simplicity. As for all the people who claim Jordan can't sing, i agree he's not the best singer, but neither was Joey Ramone, in fact his voice sounds the same on all the song. Don't get me wrong the ramones are a great band but how can you say NFG singer is terrible and then recomend a singer who isn't as good. if you don't like pop-punk don't listen to it, and don't review it. The people who are reeding the reviews are honeslty thinking of buying it, so your reveiws that have nothing to do with the album arn't doing anything. Anyhow this is a good album. it's catchy and got a lot of good songs, theres no bad songs on this album, but often i'm just not in the mood for one song.
The Standout songs are:
All downhill from here
Faluire's not Flattering
The Truth of My Youth
Your Biggest Mistake
At Least I'm Known for something

ya so i'd give the album a spin in Amazon music sampler and if you like most of the songs then you'll probably enjoy the album
if not whatever.