I think the music is alright but I think the lyrics are…slightly embarrassing? And maybe one of the b-sides for that album should have taken its place
They Don't Have Any Friends is a good time. This Is Happening should have been on the record instead of Like You Do. I've always found it strange to go from Better Homes and Gardens into a love song.
I think How I Met Your Mother rips and it should have been on that album, and they probably know it too, considering it was on quite a few setlists for a b-side.
when I first heard TDHAF, BHAG, and WWYT, I knew we had the best TBS record. Not sure they’d hit a gear that high since WYWTB.
2:57 in All The Way is the best moment on the record. You don’t even need to look it up because you know what it is.
It's personally my favorite on that album, but to be fair, i haven't listened to the album that much, so others could move their way to the top. I do agree that the lyrics aren't great, and i cringed when i heard Adam singing it in a live recording. Could have been the video, but the rest of the band sounded great. Shrugs
new again / happiness is are my favourites and they don't have any friends is great. i never connected with tidal wave except death wolf and you can't look back. i was shocked with how good HI was though.
I'm impressed with how much I don't like Tidal Wave. I hope their next album is absolutely nothing like it.
New Again is just so boring and non engaging to me. Like watching paint dry. Like, sure, I can do it, but why would I?
I think at this point I feel safe saying Happiness Is is their best post-reunion album of the 3. Tidal Wave had some really great tracks though with Death Wolf and You Can't Look Back. Also really liked We Don't Go In There, All Excess, and Call Come Running, but I def haven't listened to many Tidal Wave tracks in recent months.