Acoustic Dreams &
Hardcore Screams

Have you got that one band that you always go back to no matter what? You might forget about them for a week, a month, maybe even a year, but you will always remember them eventually. You will always hit play on one of their songs and then, before you know it, you've aurally devoured the entire album and are declaring 'Oh my GOD, I forgot just how MUCH I love this band!'

Well. In my music world this is what always happens with Taking Back Sunday. Taking Back Sunday were one of the first rock bands I ever got into so they hold great sentimental value to me anyway. A few years ago I had them down as my all-time favourite band. But, to be honest, to have just one favourite band is not an easy feat. Your change alters depending on your mood, your situation, your need. So Taking Back Sunday won't always satisfy whatever current music hunger I have.

But. BUT.

I will always come back to them. And yes, they are still "up there" with my favourite bands of all time. It's just maybe that's a top ten list, not quite a one and only.

So, to the point. Why did I come back to them just now? So much so that I needed to tell you all about it? Well, they are due to release a very special new CD/DVD entitled 'Live From Orensanz' (because that's where it was filmed, c'mon now). It's a stripped back, emotive and raw piece of work. They've transformed what we know as upbeat, hard-hitting catchy tracks into soft, melodic symphonies and beautiful vocals.

This kind of thing doesn't happen often. But take a look at this video preview featuring 'Everything Must Go' and tell me that isn't truly exquisite:



I've just placed my pre-order. If you want to snap yourself up a copy, head over to Taking Back Sunday's official website and pick your country. Then bag yourself a piece of treasure.