Taking Back Sunday's Louder Now - 15 Years Later

[@lovesgibson]

Yesss! No hate to the guys now. But Louder Now definitely felt like the peak of TBS. Such a good era and amazing album

[@andrewvalenzuela4383]

I thought that too for a while but then I listened to their newer stuff, years after, it's actually pretty dang good! It has a colder feel to it, like thursday

[@leomostaza]

You must make a band together, "Louder Still" i love to see you three playing again.

[@eggfibshdeluxe6160]

I still have hope they’d get back together. Was such a special line up

[@ChuckLopez]

Louder Now is my favorite album, it's timeless. The other album that comes close in production is "The Verge" by There For Tomorrow. I've always think that that album has the same level of polish as Louder Now (not comparing the two bands btw, just sharing!). I'd recommend Hunt Hunt Hunt and Nowhere Blvd from that album

[@rosadoliteral]

@@ChuckLopez tft are amazing

[@twiztinupblunts4031]

That would be cool and Fred reacted to your comment so that means he saw it

[@angelol.5097]

The best TBS music came from the Mascherino Era, and it's not even close.

[@tombuzzguy]

Wywb is my fav sure , the Adam/ Fred melodies are just too perfect .

[@TheColorFred]

🙏🙏🙏

[@teddyeley2177]

100% agree

[@h0zzle327]

Louder now and where you want to be is my ALL time favorite TBS lineup, and I’m sure a bunch agree. Matt, Fred, and Eddie killed it during this era. Period

[@eggfibshdeluxe6160]

Sometimes I wonder how Adam feels about that line up now. I feel like his chemistry with Fred was so much better than with john. They brought each other to higher levels.

[@whatevereyewant]

Plus Rubano and even eddie said he is out. I saw these guys on the louder now tour and the tell all your friends on the warped tour and then again at bamboozle when the old line up got together. Not even close.

[@quinnin123]

You should all be very proud of the work you’s put in that record. 15 years and still sounding amazing.

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks so much! It's been a wild ride.

[@jamhawk75]

Yes!! Couldnt be more excited for this. THREE of the members involved with this bands best album. So stoked

[@lovesgibson]

Really didn’t know how intensive it was to work on that album. But it makes sense. That has to be the best sounding TBS record, and one of the best sounding albums from any of that music of that era. All that hard work and attention to detail definitely paid off

[@trinitymark521]

I can really appreciate the “just bass” reference!

[@TheColorFred]

Hahahaha! Thank you 😊

[@Carlos0994]

This was my first album I brought from Tacking Back Sunday. I was in sixth grade when I saw the music video for “Makedamnsure” on MTV and I’ve been hooked ever since. I will die listening to them

[@eggfibshdeluxe6160]

I love watching anything on the history of the band. Particularly the where you want to be line up. Really was a special mix of talents

[@bobbybooger7427]

Love this! Best era of TBS was where you want to be and this album. Never forget my friend brining the CD to school. We both shared an ear and jammed the whole album the entire class lol. Hear me out here tho. Make band with you 3 and a drummer. Call it Giving Back Sunday lol

[@TreadingBand]

Louder now was such a perfect introduction to TBS and the emo genre in general. Nothing hits the same

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks for listening.

[@djjackyp2]

Louder Now huge part of my life. Timeless.

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks for watching this!

[@quintessentialboredom4714]

WOW, the long awaited line-up !

[@lasteternal7611]

Thank you for this, Fred-and Eddie and Matt. Ah, 15 years ago. So good.

[@yyouthcanoee]

Where You Want to Be is my favorite, but Louder Now always brings me back to listening to it over and over back in 06/07 on my ZUNE

[@TheColorFred]

Oh man, the ZUNE! haha, love it! Thanks for watching

[@DLivingston]

I still remember meeting Eddie at Grinders in KC right after his set with TBS. No one recognized him but damn straight I did. Huge fan of Eddie. All three need to do a project together!

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks so much. Eddie is the man🤘

[@sausageandtea]

I love this so much. In a way, this is the companion to the Louder Now PartOne and PartTwo DVDs. Thank you Fred, Ed, and Matt for taking your time with this.

[@Blink182media3]

Btw ive listened to louder now so many times at this point. Legit was listening to it today

[@boyonastringmusic]

I was really late to discovering Taking Back Sunday and Louder Now but it honestly changed my musical trajectory in a big way. That album and those songs are constantly my reference for a lot of my own music and Fred's blend of rough but beautifully layered vocals has been the standard I've set for myself for years. Thank you Taking Back Sunday for Louder Now and thank you Fred for being there even though everyone else got to leave. You've touched so many lives that I hope it made the sacrifice worthwhile.

[@TheTuberToes]

To the dream, and to you gentleman. It’s an honor and a pleasure to have you rock my ear drums. I appreciate all you guys put into it.

[@TheColorFred]

That means a lot. Thank you🙏🙏🙏

[@aceonwheels2349]

The anticipation after Tell All Your Friends and Where You Want To Be led that opening riff of this album to shake me to my core. If over the last 15 years that song has a million plays, I guarantee half of them are mine. Thank you Fred and TBS!

[@Barker3324]

Dude so true.. close your eyes and imagine the first time opening this (cd) waiting to hear what followed up the first to albums, and hearing that opening riff to WIFLTBAG.. just gave me a chill and a tear.. especially after just watching this video!

[@Joshbrentt]

I would love to hear more about the track "sleep" Easily a top 3 TBS song for me...

[@lotusnaturals1897]

Oh this is gonna rock

[@Bassmanhill84]

Not only do i love TBS, Not only do i love MAtt R, Eddie R and Fred M! Louder Now is one of my favorite albums of all time! Watching this Is truly a Treat!!! This is so awesome!

[@TheColorFred]

Glad you're still here man! It was a pleasure to talk with these guys after so long :)

[@Bassmanhill84]

@@TheColorFred what a great insight by those dudes. I saw Fred and TBS at the end of the WYWTB touring cycle and remember being very stoked for the new record. You guys announced you were singed to Warners at the show in Vegas too. Louder Now changed my life. I'm a musician as well and I've always said " I want my band to sound like that record ". What a perfect record and Fred truly shines as the MVP OF THAT album. The Era of TBS with Fred and Matt , WYWTB to Louder now is my favorite Era of TBS. Thank you so much for the music!

[@umcertocapitaorodrigo]

Feels like yesterday, my dad picking me late in school with the cd and we listened together.

[@alwaysforget911]

louder now will forever be my single biggest musical inspiration and its why i became an audio engineer

[@sushikage4947]

Louder Now was truly one of the greatest albums of my youth. It turned me on to my love of music and inspired me to learn. Divine Intervention was literally the first thing I taught myself to play on guitar from reading tabs, before I even understood chords. Fred, you were an inspiration to a young me. Never stop making music.

[@xoutofstep]

i just hope one day all you guys play together again. it hasnt been the same since. one of my bucket list wishes.

[@RobeatWorld]

I didn't want this video to end. Please do more of these! Thank you all for making some of the best music, I'll keep growing old listening to TBS :D

[@TheColorFred]

That means a lot. Thank you!

[@PlayingGamesPoorly247]

One of, if not my absolute favorite album of all time. Thanks for this retrospective!

[@christurnerrr]

This made me cry. Where has the time gone

[@TheColorFred]

I know 🥺… thanks for watching

[@StacyDeVille]

You’re welcome for the footage! Awesome documentary Fred! Louder Now is my favourite album of the 21st Century. I’ve bought it several times on different formats over the years. I really can’t get enough of Louder Now.

[@jt4ylor829]

15 years ago, I remember listening to this album nonstop playing World of Warcraft all day, sporting a Bieber-esque haircut. Having only listened to classic rock as a kid, albums like Louder Now sent me down an insane rabbit hole of great music. Thank you

[@TheColorFred]

I remember the World of Warcraft days. haha. Thanks so much for being here and watching!

[@pcsphotographyvideography2556]

Glad y’all made this video. I was a huge fan of TBS when Fred, Matt & Eddie were part of the band.

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks for watching and for listening back in the day!

[@dinosaur5458]

My favorite album by TBS!!!

[@barnesdrb]

Your band changed my life. It kept me going in times I didn't want to. Even my 94 year old grandma got down to it. Thank you for giving us this music. When people ask what era-emo I was, I always start with, "Taking Back Sunday," and a little shimmer of grey hair always shows. But I'm proud to be a fan and always will be.

[@JSMIG]

2025 not only stuck around, but passed it down to my sons!

[@ronmanalo5001]

Excited with this Fred! You guys were my inspiration, couldn't be more stoked for this!

[@guillotine_cut]

One of the first full albums that I fell in love with. I still listen to songs from Louder Now on a daily if not the whole album

[@androssss]

Louder Now will always remind me of my childhood. Amazing memories. Also congrats to Matt with the new Angels & Airwaves music.

[@GuardedLegacy]

Still love Louder Now! Thanks so much, Fred, for getting this crew back together for a peek behind the curtain.

[@TheColorFred]

It was so much fun talking with these guys again! Thanks for watching

[@citizenerased0401]

This has already made my week! Gonna be a long 10 hour wait 😂

[@thecozyrep]

oh man this is gonna be crazy! :D

[@iambirthdaydad]

Louder Now felt really special. Like when Blink-182 made their untitled album, LN felt like a great band at their peak. I can remember being in middle school and buying it from Walmart. What a great record.

[@TheColorFred]

Thank you so much! It felt like we were operating at our fullest. An awesome moment for us.

[@gregschneider6397]

Fred, this is one of my favorite albums of all time. I still listen through the whole thing several times a year. Thank you for making this.

[@MrVegasdeuce]

Hot damn! I'm actually watching a documentary! You dudes rock.... 🪨🎸

[@KoiYokan]

Was like a year old when this came out, gon be epic lol

[@Kiubone]

thank you guys for changing my life.

[@kylehegedus5498]

Classic album!!!! It might even be my favorite TBS album.🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@colinriddle2283]

You should do reactions to taking back Sunday demos

[@TheColorFred]

great idea! thanks

[@colinriddle2283]

@@TheColorFred follow the format twenty twenty surgery and my blue Heaven demos are my favorite

[@Kroldor]

@@colinriddle2283 follow the format is so good

[@HughesyTech]

Thank you for this guy's. Didn't realise how brutal the recording schedule was, and to not be able to spend that much time with your family :(

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks for watching. Looking back, it was worth it... but whew!

[@spark4039]

Such a great record. Nice to hear each of your memories of it's creation 😍

[@JoeEdelmann3]

This was a fascinating watch Fred! Hearing you talk about the learning experience with (legend!) Eric Valentine was really inspirational to me as a musician who also is really curious about production and sound design. Happy 15 years to a killer record that I still listen to often!

[@brandonwilliams9597]

Fred....thank you for being you. You were and are a musical inspiration of mine and also your attitude as a person is so genuine and humble.

[@TheColorFred]

That means a lot. Thank you for watching ❤️

[@davidh1925]

Damn bro glad yall got together and did this. It would be awesome if all you guys got together for a jam session

[@TheColorFred]

I would like that too!

[@kalebbrown1234]

I’d love to see this line up back together. Where you want to be and Louder Now are both fantastic albums front to back. I remember buying Louder Now from an FYE store in my home town. It was the first album I listened to, front to back that changed my life, and made me appreciate good albums as a whole, not just singles. The DVDs were cheesy but definitely showed that you guys loved each other. The live tracks were bangers too. Glad to see you doing this stuff, General Fred!

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks so much for being here. It was super fun to look back and hear the things i forgot from the other two guys. They were some amazing years

[@andrewg9955]

I check my Spotify stats now and then and TBS is still by far my most listened to artist of all time. This was such a cool and insightful video. Happy 15th to Louder Now

[@TheColorFred]

So happy that you’re still listening. Thank you for being here 🤘

[@Mordecai626]

I admittedly didn’t discover TBS until quite recently but it’s been fun listening to the albums from that era on repeat and discovering your channel Fred. I really appreciate you doing these videos with the old members, the song playthroughs and the streams every Sunday. Means a lot, even to a newer fan like me who wasn’t around at the time of the bands popularity.

[@TheColorFred]

I’m really glad you’re here now. Thank you for supporting 🙌

[@reysanchez9186]

Awesome video, Fred! Are we gonna see you reunite with TBS for one last tour?

[@homeGardenTree]

Miss u guys im know ur band when i was 16 yeal old. For now im 32

[@jamesfreeman1896]

What a great album front to back! Thanks for the behind the scenes look. I still listen to this album to this day and have since introduced my 2 year old daughter to it. She also approves! A lot of great memories with friends road tripping from Iowa to check you guys out around the Midwest around that time.

[@TheColorFred]

Very grateful for the success of that album but am always blown away that it lives on to today. Thank you

[@craighall9282]

Great video. Fantastic insight! Almost wish Eric was involved in this as well to give his side.

[@cheyannekoval3127]

After 15 years we love you guys even more 🤘🏻

[@alfielucero2113]

Just came across this, thanks for posting it. I truly enjoyed it and that album was amazing. Cheers

[@a1d5]

this kinda content is awesome man thank you

[@mattedwards2195]

This was absolutely awesome to hear! I really hope at some point you can get the whole band together and do some more great stuff

[@reygarza3019]

I love hearing you guys talk about WYWTB and LN. There was a spark on those two albums that IMO hasn’t been recreated. Thanks for the wonder tunes and memories.

[@reygarza3019]

As a bassist, the (just bass) was always hilarious to me.

[@TheColorFred]

My favorite thing! Of course you all know I love Rubano❤️

[@colesmith1178]

Everything was so crisp to a point on this album I think you guys did great my band had a producer they made me do multiple multiple vocal takes prior to other I was 20 I’m 24 now but it taught me a lot so I’m glad I’m on the right path seeing my favorite band did it the same way thanks Fred

[@TheColorFred]

Awesome man! Keep it up and I hope to hear you one day.

[@colesmith1178]

@@TheColorFred well I have recorded stuff would you be intrested in hearing ive looked up to you for so many years it would mean the absolute world if not I understand

[@colesmith1178]

@@TheColorFred could send em to your fb if you wanted

[@reysanchez9186]

So excited for this, Fred! Inspiring me to possibly post some covers of the songs from that album! 👀

[@Alcapwned7]

Great album, great time to listen to this music, was very influential and is still a solid listen to date! Thank you all

[@johnmaksym]

Thank you for making this behind the curtain throwback. I loved every second of it! I can never hear too many TBS stories from that era. It’s one of those few moments in my life where the music I was listening to at that time was so impressionable on me as an artist.

[@legalizemetoo3715]

My favourite album)

[@phahn27]

Thank you, Fred Matt and Eddie, for sharing. Not just a look behind the record but pulling back the curtain on how the record impacted you. Added another layer of special to something that was already truly exceptional. Fred, such cool perspective at the end. Life is lived forwards but understood backwards. Continued success in all you do and thanks for the great music.

[@Joe_SG]

Really enjoyed the insight in to the album, thank you for making it happen. It's also the first time I've been inclined to look up the producer for an album, it turns out Eric produced some of my favourite albums!

[@marmar383pressrepeat6]

I can't wait to see this. Love your videos

[@SHSNJROTC]

thanks for giving me so many great songs to associate such great childhood memories with, never change you guys

[@RickSavageRadio]

This was awesome! Thank you for sharing the stories. Such fond memories from that time.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Went to the philly show of the Louder Now tour - I remember Adam announcing Fred was from Philly and hearing the place erupt. Adam flipped into the crowd at the end and landed right on top of me, too.

[@TheColorFred]

Haha! Amazing

[@EricMerrow]

What an absolutely incredible look back on a phenomenal album!! Thanks for making this video, Fred!! Always loved My Blue Heaven bc of the use of Breaking Pangaea lyrics!

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks my man! MBH is my favorite on the album

[@ethanhervol7442]

Thank you for doing this, guys! Louder Now was and still is a huge part of my musical life, learned some awesome guitar technique from Fred & Eddie!

[@colbyjames1945]

I just want you guys to know that I bought that album the day it came out because my friend told me that it was gonna be awesome. And it changed my life. Its still my favorite album to this day. I have a tattoo of some lines from twenty twenty surgery, at the time that song was resonating with me. But every track is perfect in my eyes. I can listen to this from front to back over and over. I had just started to play guitar. Fred and Eddie are such a huge influence in my guitar playing. And Fred, you also influenced my singing. I always thought your voice commands space in the songs, which is awesome and really refreshing compared to pretty much every other band. So thanks man. It might be hard to tell but you guys made an impact. Especially to me.

[@dannywallin8250]

still love this record and when Make damn sure comes on it still makes me want scream my lungs out ! haha

[@BuzzlightyearinactionSaSenado]

I love this podcast! Next how it like being a member of taking back sunday back in the days..

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks for watching. I’ll keep the stories coming.

[@2dollarcrew]

This was so good. Front to back.

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks. I really appreciate that ✌️

[@b-rich]

Man, that was so insightful. It actually brought me back, years ago, when I had my "shot" in a band that had the potential. Our producer changed me forever, and for the better. Am so grateful for those experiences, and now carry those skill sets to self producing, and live production. Eric sounds like a real workhorse, but the results, I believe, speak for themselves. Happy 15 years Louder Now! Cheers Fred! 👏❤

[@JackOnRecord]

What I would give to see these gentleman on stage together again. If TBS do a WYWTB/Louder Now tour, it HAS to be with the lineup that wrote and performed these records.

[@Chagy2112]

The chemistry you guys had exploded into a rock your f*cking socks off album. Make Damn Sure will forever be in my top 10 songs ever, across all genres. Thanks for creating a timeless beast!

[@fiendswithbenefits6784]

Awsome! Ima listen in on my hour drive home from work! 🖤

[@EternallyUnhappy]

Taking back Sunday was a huge part of my life and especially Louder now getting me through life...I always jammed out to it in my room cranked up singing along sometimes lead and literally the only group where sometimes just singing your powerful parts Fred.... Thank you for such an amazing experience in music

[@hugaluga]

Great video! Super interesting to hear more about the way the album was made and how you all view it now. Sidenote: I think it would be cool if the former members collaborated on a song or a record. (Including the ones who didn't actually play together! - Mascherino, Fazzi, Reyes, Rubano)

[@Victoria_Ti]

Oh I love you guys 💖 You're awesome!

[@TheColorFred]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@johnborea4231]

Thank you for an amazing record and thank you for this. I love all iterations of tbs and am still a huge fan. Louder now holds a special place in my heart and I thank you guys for that ❤️

[@lordfizzz]

We love you Eddie!

[@ibuiltthesky]

This was such an awesome insight Fred !! Thanks for doing this, makes me feel super motivated to make more records 🤘

[@TheColorFred]

You better be making more records! Never stop! Glad you’re watching. Keep in touch

[@JJ-mm5nk]

Thank you guys so much for doing this! I love hearing about the recording process and Eric’s techniques!

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks for watching!🤘🤘

[@dean6372]

More excellent content Fred. Thank you so much brother. Do you think you'll return to the UK when all this covid stuff passes?

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks! Yes I hope to tour there in the next year.

[@angryhands9564]

Amazing insights, love the behind the scenes info on this record. Thank you Fred, feel free to drop more things like this of your time, experiences, records, and life man. We appreciate your hard work and vulnerable honest moments

[@TheJpyne518]

great video, love the album. i remember hearing "MakeDamnSure" on VH1 and "Spin" off of Madden 07

[@tooruoikawa8985]

I loved the track Miami and always disappointed I never got to hear it live all the times I saw TBS back in then day … TBS always had really strong albums with tracks I would never skip! Thanks for making my school life bearable and giving me something to do in the summer when you guys were touring, it kept me out of trouble trying to see you guys and learn all your music on different instruments! TBS created a nice spot for themselves in the scene that has influenced a generation so thank you for all the sacrifices you made over the years to make this all work!

[@DarknessFlameMedia]

I saw TBS the other day and they performed Miami and it was really freakin good