Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Louder Now justifies its name thanks to a chunkier array of riffs and choruses. [28 Apr 2006, p.135]
  2. Alternative Press
    80
    Taking Back Sunday should be commended, not for just choosing not to rehash their older work, but for truly trying to branch out artistically--and succeeding most of the time. [May 2006, p.155]
  3. Spin
    80
    The combination of titanic chunk-chunk riffs, sleek lead guitar, and radio-ready harmonizing comes across as heroic. [Jun 2006, p.82]
  4. Even if Louder Now brings the mosh-pit fun ready to be embraced by new and old fans alike, an attempt to push themselves further would be more than welcomed.
  5. The New York Times
    70
    A few of the songs and stanzas are overpacked, but the bigger sound generally works. [24 Apr 2006]
  6. A turbocharged attack spiked with dark, catchy melodies and giant choruses.
  7. While the "darker follow-up to the breakthrough album" angle was an unavoidable cliché for Louder Now, Taking Back Sunday does their part by giving the more aggressive workouts a stronger sense of purpose.
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 49
  2. Negative: 3 out of 49
  1. May 22, 2012
    9
    Attitude and swagger combined with ground shaking guitar riffs and distortion make this one of the greatest album's i've come across.Attitude and swagger combined with ground shaking guitar riffs and distortion make this one of the greatest album's i've come across. Everything is profound and the double vocals work amazingly!!! yoh! Full Review »
  2. Feb 20, 2012
    3
    Louder Now, just really doesn't work. After finally breaking into the mainstream, Taking Back Sunday begin to embody parts of Indie Rock intoLouder Now, just really doesn't work. After finally breaking into the mainstream, Taking Back Sunday begin to embody parts of Indie Rock into a sound which is not their own. Over-production is clearly the main culprit here- 'Spin' remains the only reasonable track on offer. Full Review »
  3. Katu
    Apr 2, 2007
    10
    amazing. it's been almost a year now and I still can't quit listening to it. they are my all time favorite band!! lyrics, music are amazing. it's been almost a year now and I still can't quit listening to it. they are my all time favorite band!! lyrics, music are amazing and they can put on a hell of live show! seen them twice and I'm going to keep going!! I LOVE TBS!! Full Review »