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

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  1. 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 'Set Phasers to Stun' makes this a more enjoyable listen that their later releases.
  2. TatianaH
    Aug 29, 2004
    6
    Nowhere near the genius of "Tell All Your Friends", if anything because it tries to emulate the previous album so much. It's still good, but the lyrics are lacking some of the spice from before; the departure of Shaun Cooper and John Nolan is painfully obvious at times. Fred (don't remember the last name) gives solid backing vocals, but often tries too hard to sound like John. Nowhere near the genius of "Tell All Your Friends", if anything because it tries to emulate the previous album so much. It's still good, but the lyrics are lacking some of the spice from before; the departure of Shaun Cooper and John Nolan is painfully obvious at times. Fred (don't remember the last name) gives solid backing vocals, but often tries too hard to sound like John. Oh, I know I'm a little bitter, but: Adam, next time you try and diss my beloved John in your songs- try not too be so obvious. Subtlety is good sometimes.… Collapse

Awards & Rankings

50
#50 Most Discussed Album of 2004

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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.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    The [lineup] changes bolster the will to power in Lazzara's Cure-like croon.
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  3. Alternative Press
    100
    It's the album most bands wish they could make. [Aug 2004, p.101]
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