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Nothing Gold Can Stay

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This cd is definitely the best of New Found Glory, and is one of the top cds in my collection. I usually am more into harder punk like NOFX and Rancid, and ska like LTJ or Voodoo Glowskulls, but how can you not love this album. The lyrics are meaningful and easy to relate to (for a young 15 year old like me), and the lead singers voice is amazing and passionate. The guitar riffs are great and the drumming is insane at times. The new album is okay, maybe 3 and a half stars, but this one takes the cake. 1. Hit or Miss- An awesome track, the new version is a single, but this version is better, with more passion in Jordan's voice. 2. Never Snows in Florida- Amazing guitars in this song, really showcases the talent of the bassist and guitarist. 3. 3rd and Long- Easy relatable lyrics (my name isn't dissapointment, i only dissapoint myself), gets stuck in your head forever, which isn't neccesarily a bad thing. 4. You've Got a Friend in Pennsylvania- Good song, not the best, but good, and really emotional lyrics on Jordan's part. 5. The Blue Stare- One of the best tracks, great drumming, true punk. Should've been a radio single. 6. 2's and 3's- Pretty good, but kind of just blends in and is easily forgetable. 7. Tell-Tale Heart- Excellent lyrics, good guitars, fun to listen to. 8. Winter of 95- Amazing song, lyrics apply to me and situations I've been in in more ways than even I can understand. Can't help but sing along with this one. 9. Passing Time- By far the best song on this cd. In the song, Jordan basically tells about one part of my life exactly, and listening to this really helped me get through it. Fast, emotional punk rawk, it slows down, then climaxes with the "i'm never to far away..." 10. Never Sometimes- Starts slow, picks up, but probably the worst track. 11. The Goodbye Song- A good end to the cd, overall good track. The hidden stuff after it is pretty funny. So there's my lengthy, and probably boring review. If you like this cd, try bands like Midtown, The Ataris, The Juliana Theory, Saves the Day, and the Get-Up Kids.

You've probably heard of New Found Glory by now. Those guys with those catchy hits "Hit or Miss" and "My Friend's Over You". Those are great and all, but before that, there was this classic...Nothing Gold Can Stay.

Let's start by saying this did not have the production budget of the 2 NFG CD's after this. It was much lower. Therefore the sound is much rawer, and that sound fits this CD perfectly. You can actually hear the emotion in Jordan's voice unlike their next 2 extremely overproduced CD's.

Also, the quality of the songs are much better than anything later. Songs like "3rd and Long", "You've Got A Friend in PA", "2's and 3's", "Tell Tale Heart", "Broken Sound", "Never Sometimes", and my favorite, the emotional closer "The Goodbye Song" are all instant classics. These actually had time taken to write the songs.

This was their first CD. Sadly, it was their last on an indie, since Drive-Thru Records was bought by big-time major label MCA. Then all the big major-label guys forced NFG to write overproduced, silly love songs only with dumb lyrics so the teeny-boppers would dig it. And it worked, sadly. It's terrible when major record labels take advantage of successful indie bands and pretty much tear the potential out of them. The only punk band that I can think of that got better once on a major-label was Green Day.

Well, enough of my rambling. Just get this. You won't regret it.

Wow, these guys rock. I had never heard of them until I was in my record store when some guy gave me a tip to check them out. I gave it a try and was totally blown away! Every song stands out in its own way. Hit or Miss is just amazing, and it is one of my favorite songs of all time. It Never Snows In Florida, 3rd and Long, The Goodbye Song, and The Blue Stare are all incredible. This is easily one of the best cd's I own, which is quite an accomplishment considering I have a very wide collection of cd's that are very eclectic in style. I listen to everything from rock to rap to punk to ska, and this one is good enough to stand out of all the others. So go and buy this cd now, and while you're at it, buy their self-titled album as well as From the Screen to Your Stereo. You won't be disappointed.

While i have been listening to punk for about 2 years i hadnt really gotten into New Found Glory much. I bought their newest cd self titled "A New Found Glory" about 2 months ago. I listened to it over and over again and i realized i was on to something great. Some of the best achy-brakey heart songs were on that cd. so i went out, and i looked for this...."Nothing Gold Can Stay" a rendition of pop-punk that sits in your head for weeks. with songs like the original "Hit Or Miss", "You've Got a Friend in Pennsylvania", "Winter of 95'", "It Never Snow's In Florida", "The Blue Stare", "2's and 3's", and "3rd and Long" this is a top-notch Pop-Punk cd that has great beats, riffs, lyrics, and hooks and im sure many people can enjoy it if they just sit down and listen to it.

A New Found Glory's "Nothing Gold can Stay" is an unbelievebly great cd. From begining to end, it carries a strong, great sound that will pull you in deeper with each song. Not only does this blow their second cd out of the water, but it's easily the best thing on their drive-thru records label.

1. Hit or Miss - The best version of this awesome song

2. It Never Snows in Florida - good song, but not the best

3. 3rd and Long - Awesome song, one of the best on the cd

4. You've got a friend in Pennsylvania - Awesome song, one of the best on the cd

5. The Blue Stare - a good song, but not one of my favorites

6. 2's and 3's - The best song on the cd!!

7. Tell Tale Heart - Great song, with great guitaring

8. Winter of 95 - pretty good song, though a bit repetitive

9. Passing Time - Awesome song, second best on the cd!!

10. Broken Sound - Starts slow, gets fast, good song

11. Never Sometimes - good song, but again, not one of my favorites

12. The Goodbye Song - Awesome Song, a great way to end this great cd

This cd rocks, it can't be touched by almost anyone else in their genre. This is a must own for everyone into emo, and it's their best work. Get this, "From your screen to your stereo" and their self titled, happy listening.

After anxiously putting the CD into my stereo waiting to hear the original version of Hit Or Miss, a fantastic song, Jordan started singing and I wanted to know who kicked him between the legs just before they started recording. Okay, it's not terrible, you do get used to it. There are some spots where the instruments and vocals are poorly balanced, and in one of the songs it almost sounds like Cyrus is drumming on a trash can lid. The guitarists have come such a long way... they've all come a long way. I wish they'd do more of the stuff like they did in the goodbye song and broken sound, beatiful acoustic guitar and piano parts. Not quite something I was expecting from them, I wish they'd do more of it.

That little kid that goes by Pete "Kronos" (most likely between the ages of 10 and 14) about four reviews below me is probably one of those people that just listens to the 30 second samples and writes reviews based on the samples, but you obviously didn't even do that if you honestly can't hear a big difference between Catalyst and Nothing Gold Can Stay. NFG are not trying to be hardcore and extreme, and I'm glad because hardcore punks are the most annoying people out there. NFG doesn't need to ride on a hardcore image to prove anything, and I've never once seen them claim to be hardcore or even punk. And even so, from a musical standpoint, pop/punk is a subgenre of punk whether you want to admit it or not. Give it a rest kiddo...

Oh and the Angelofdarkness666 kid that also bashed New Found Glory needs to learn how to use puntuation and spacing. Again, probably between the ages of 10 and 14, trying to make him/herself look cool by riding on a hardcore image. Chill out and dust of your first grade writing book.

It's amazing how both of your simple minds are unable to grasp the concept of personal taste and opinion. You also can't seem to tell the difference between pop/punk and punk (seeing as how you were saying "This is punk? you want real punk? blah blah punk blah etc."

I'm just pointing out the type of people that bash this genre. You can decide for yourself if you really want to take them seriously or not.

i must admit i started listening to new found glory when sticks and stones came out. after i became a bigger fan i bought this album and liked it better than any of thier newer releses. the songs are really catchy and fun.its a really good album if your an NFG fan and dont have it i recommend you buy it now!

After listening to this catchy Punk-Emo CD you will find the lyrics and tunes of the songs running through your brain at 100 MPH. New Found Glory is such a talented band. Everything is perfect on this CD; Jordan's voice is uncontained & emotional, the guitars blare at perfect speed, pitch, & heaviness, the bass lines are as talented as you'll find, and the drums are insanely flawless. The lyrics are so good, poetic would be the word to use if you want to sum them up in one word. This is the epitome of Emo-Punk, and they are the best band playing this catchy genre. Stand out tracks are- "3rd and Long," "You've Got A Friend In Pennsylvania," "2's and 3's," "Winter of '95," and "Broken Sound." Although...all the tunes on this CD are great.

alright, alright..this is nfg's best record by far. nevermind what anyone else says about this..its great. second, its ridiculous to compare nfg to bands such as the ramones, black flag, 7 seconds, or pretty much any other old punk band. anyways.. if youre contemplating getting this cd, do so..i highly recommend it and personally guarantee your satisfaction myself. (if that means anything to anyone)

even though they are'nt from Cali, NFG is still one of my all time favorites, if it was'nt for their sorrry 4th release "Stikcs & Stones" they would probably be number one on my list. i dig ska and other types of hardcore punk, my friends make fun of me for likeing NFG. This, their first cd, is by far the best, jordan's vocals are real and emotional, while the guitars are innovative, rather than the fast power chords of later releases. bass player ian has always been one of my favorite, granted, the poor equipment used ont his record doesnt let him shine. cyrus, the drummer, is simply awesome, belting out all his beats fast, hard, and catchy, if you like emo and punk, you need this cd.