Here’s a “best of” pick I can definitely get behind…

AP Magazine gave Taking Back Sunday’s “New Again” the top spot on its Best Albums of ‘09 list. Not only did “New Again,” debut in the top 10 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart this year (the third consecutive Taking Back Sunday release to do so) it’s an album that takes TBS back to its roots.

Taking Back Sunday is one of those bands that, despite the hardships and constant line-up changes, remains intact. Their music grows and evolves, but they never falter from what they are; a band that truly represents the duality of music. The ballads, the sing-along lyrics, the catchy mid-tempo rock and the dual-shreiking vocals, TBS masters it all.

While no TBS album will ever be as good as “Tell All Your Friends” was, “New Again” revitalizes my love for the band, especially after the mediocre album they released in ‘06.