This was my first NFG CD, and I decided to get it after hearing "My Friends Over You" on the radio. And, half expecting to be disappointed, I was blown away. From the outstanding intro to the hidden track, it was amazing. Here's the track by track rundown:

1. Understatement- This is the way an album should start. Great lyrics and a very memorable chorus. 10/10
2. My Friends Over You- The hits keep coming. Another great track. 10/10
3. Sonny- A slower song about Jordan's grandfather who died, and it's just as good as the first two. 9.75/10
4. Something I Call Personality- The shortest song on the track, and probably one of the worst. 7.25/10
5. Head On Collision- I didn't really like this song at first, but after listening to it a few times the deeper lyrics got to me, and it's one of the better ones now. 9/10
6. It's Been a Summer- Nice intro, and a fairly good rest of the song too. 8.75/10
7. Forget My Name- A great song with a sing-along-to chorus, and the ending blends nicely into the next track. 9.5/10
8. Never Give Up- Starts out similar to Sonny, but that's where the similarity ends up. A fast paced song with a memorable chorus. 8.75/10
9. The Great Houdini- Seems like the songs under three minutes are the worst. That's not to say it's not that bad a song. 7.25/10
10. Singled Out- Takes the cake for coolest intro on the CD, and the rest of the song is pretty good too. 8.5/10
11. Belated- Another nice song with a chorus you can sing along to. 8.5/10

12. The Story So Far- A great way to end the CD with an awesome chorus and good lyrics. Stay tuned to about 25 minutes into the song to hear a pretty funny hidden track. 10/10

So, if you like punk/rock, NFG won't disappoint you. I had liked only one of their poppier songs and I was still impressed. This CD will be in your rotation for a long time after you get it.

Well, NfG is my favorite band and this is thier best Cd so far. Drive Thru Record's best band!
This is the playlist and their ratings for "Sticks and Stones'
1. Understatement-10/10-Great leadoff song, latest single, my favorite song on the album.
2. My Friends Over You-10/10-First single, awesome lyrics, great song
3. Sonny-9.5/10-Not as good as the first two songs but still an awesome song, kind of sad beacause it is about Jordans grandfather that died.
4. Something I Call Personality-9.8/10-The best music on the Cd, lyrics are good but song is only 2:40 long. I like the when they say "Lets Go" and "Hell Yeah"
5. Head On Collision-9.4/10-Second single on the Cd, very good lyrics but the chorus could be better.
6. It's Been a Summer-10/10-Second best song on the album, song about a summer where he meets a girl.
7. Forget My Name-8.5/10-Good song with good drums and overall music.
8. Never Give Up-9/10-Not the best but really good.
9. The Great Houdini-8.5/10-Different song, still good though.
10. Singled Out-8/10-Probably my least fvorite song on the album but still a great song.
11. Belated-8.2/10-A little better that "Singled Out" a slower paced song.
12. The Story So Far-10/10-A great way to end the Cd, makes you want to listen to the Cd over and over again. If you fast forward to the end of this song there is the band talking, very funny.

Wow. Even those who may have shunned off the self-titled CD may want to have a listen to "Sticks and Stones." NFG has scored again, with 12 incredibly well-written tracks, with the standard infectious melodies and lyrical content.

Jordan still loves to write about girls, but these songs show a maturity that lacked on the self titled, "Nothing Gold Can Stay" and "It's All About The Girls." The guitar tones on this album are greatly improved, as is the guitar work of Chad and Steve in general. Ian's bass work is also quite impressive this time around. Jordan's voice is at it's prime, and even edgy in spots.

Guest appearances from Mark Hoppus, and members of Alkaline Trio among others are a cool addition to an already great cd. While the same "fun" element from their previous cd's is here...the songwriting on "Sticks and Stones" is NFG's best...no question about it.

My favorite tracks so far are "Head on Collision", "The Story So Far", and the single, "My Friends Over You." However, there is not a weak track to be found here.

NFG fans will not be dissapointed, and those who haven't ever picked up a NFG release...this is a great place to start.

Good work, guys!

A New Found Glory is a most germane name for this Florida native band. Recently releasing their third chart topping album, "Sticks and Stones" proved a huge milestone for the band. The album is composed of creative love lyrics and the original sound NFG has carried in their career. The lyrics describe past relationships gone wrong with songs like "Head On Collision" and "My Friends Over You". The musical sound stretches from fast-paced emo to the slow tempo of a ballad. Passionate writing of relationships allows a wide range of people to relate to the songs. Along with the powerful and distinct voice of Jordan Punkik (lead singer), this CD is a must-have.
Although creative and most enjoyable, many fans would agree, "Sticks and Stones" didn't surpass the quality of NFG's self-titled sophomore album (which has proved to be their best release to date). This CD was more formulated, was not as raw, and possessed more of the "pop" sound many alterntive/punk/rock groups try to avoid. NFG lost some of their underground, punk-influenced edge they once had. Regardless, it's a fine piece of art.....I give it four stars.

I have been an NFG fan since a friend introduced me to Nothing Gold Can Stay. I loved that CD, and it got me hooked on NFG. I loved their Self Titled CD even more than NGCS. With Sticks and Stones, I was a little skeptical, and I felt it could never live up to the last two. Although its not quite as good as the other two, Sticks and Stones is still a very good album from NFG.

1. Understatement - the album starts off strong with this song, which is a little edgier than their songs on Self Titled, and has a catcy chorus that you can really sing along to. 10/10

2. My Friends Over You - a lot of people dont like this song because its their new single, and they think that NFG is going pop. I like it though, and I can really relate to the words. Not as strong as the others on the cd, but definatley good. 8/10

3. Sonny - my favorite track on the album. The intro hooks you right away, the words are very original, and the whole song just fits well together. Kind of a slower song, but definatley good. 10/10

4. Something I Call Personality - this song has a guest appearance by Mark of Blink, but you really cant tell. Pretty good song. 7/10

5. Head On Collision - nasty. This is a very close second behind Sonny. Cool riff in the middle too. 10/10

6. Its Been A Summer - the only song I dont really like on the CD. Still good, but doesnt live up to the rest of the CD. 5/10

7. Forget My Name - very catchy. I didnt like this the first time I heard it, but it has become one of my favorites. 9/10

8. Never Give Up - this is a pretty good song, not as good as the others, but still a good song. I like the chorus of this song. 7/10

9. The Great Houdini - this is one of the better songs on the album, but not as good as songs like Head on Collision and Sonny. 8/10

10. Singled Out - pretty funky intro, and overall a very good song. 9/10

11. Belated - this song doesnt really stand out for me. I like it, but it is not up to the others. 7/10

12. Story So Far - good song to end the album on. If you listen to about 25 mins on this track, you can hear the guys messing around, kinda funny. For the song, 8/10

Overall, this is not my favorite NFG album, but that doesnt take away from how good it is. I would definatley recommend this to any fan, I would say it lives up to the others, even though it doesnt quite beat them. Also, check out the song The Minute I Met You on the Clockstoppers soundtrack, its really good.