Where You Want To Be
by Taking Back Sunday
  • Record Label: Victory
  • Release Date: Jul 27, 2004
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Stylus Magazine
    50
    [It's] not just emo, but the purest, most virulent strain of the stuff.
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    The [lineup] changes bolster the will to power in Lazzara's Cure-like croon.
  3. Drowned In Sound
    40
    It’s an album that’s playing it far too safe: melodies rise and fall, soaring and curving with painful predictability.

Awards & Rankings

50
#50 Most Discussed Album of 2004

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 52
  3. Negative: 6 out of 52
  1. Jeskolt
    Mar 16, 2015
    10
    Easily my favorite album ever. It has sick lead songs, and even the "weaker" songs kick ass. It is very underrated and veryEasily my favorite album ever. It has sick lead songs, and even the "weaker" songs kick ass. It is very underrated and very underappreciated. Being a follow up to a great debut album, Taking Back Sunday really pushed the boundaries in this pop-punk masterpiece.… Full Review »
  2. CalR
    Feb 20, 2012
    4
    The band's second release suffers from poor lyrics and over-familiar song structure. Having said that, 'the Photograph is Proof' and 'SetThe band's second release suffers from poor lyrics and over-familiar song structure. Having said that, 'the Photograph is Proof' and 'Set Phasers to Stun' makes this a more enjoyable listen that their later releases.… Full Review »
  3. BenW
    Jan 15, 2007
    7
    Good, but not Brand New.
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