Taking Back Sunday performing at the Moody Amphitheater Waterloo Park in Austin, Texas on September 9, 2025, with John Nolan, Adam Lazzara, and Shaun Cooper. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Born from the vibrant Long Island emo and pop-punk scene, Taking Back Sunday became one of the most influential and enduring bands of the early 2000s. With their debut album, Tell All Your Friends, they established a sound defined by dual vocalists, intricate guitar riffs, and emotionally charged lyrics that captured the drama and heartache of youth. Adam Lazzara's impassioned, melodic delivery and John Nolan's (and later Fred Mascherino’s) raw, conversational counter-vocals created a unique call-and-response dynamic that became their trademark.
The band's evolution has been a journey through line-up changes and musical experimentation, but their core identity has always remained a raw, passionate expression of human relationships. Albums like Where You Want to Be and Louder Now solidified their place as genre-defining artists, and their enduring appeal lies in their ability to write songs that feel deeply personal yet universally relatable.
A Taking Back Sunday concert is a high-energy, nostalgic, and deeply communal experience. Their current tour is a powerful testament to the band's longevity and the unwavering loyalty of their fans. From the moment they take the stage, the atmosphere is electric, charged with a sense of shared history and a collective love for the music that defined an era. The setlist is a masterfully crafted journey through their extensive catalog, hitting on all the classic tracks that made them legends. Songs like "Cute Without the 'E' (Cut From the Team)" and "Makedamnsure" are delivered with a powerful, almost desperate energy, with Lazzara’s impassioned stage presence and signature microphone tricks captivating the audience. The band's performance is tight and precise, with every member locked in, delivering the songs with a conviction that feels as fresh as it did twenty years ago.
The most compelling part of a Taking Back Sunday show is the audience itself. The crowd is an essential, active participant, singing every single word at the top of their lungs, their voices often overpowering the band's themselves. It's a cathartic experience, a moment for thousands of people to collectively scream, jump, and relive the emotions of their youth. The dual vocals are perfectly recreated on stage, and the interplay between the band members is seamless. This tour is more than just a performance; it’s a celebration of a band that has defied expectations and continued to thrive. Taking Back Sunday proves that true passion and honest songwriting can create a connection that lasts a lifetime.
Fan reviews:Setlist for the show at the Moody Amphitheater Waterloo Park
Absolutely amazing! Growing up i listened to Taking Back Sunday and seeing them in concert was amazing! I would definitely see them again!
Awesome! All the bands were awesome. Taking Back Sunday did a great show.
They played everything I'd hoped they would, and mixed in some new stuff. Was super happy, great time!
Taking Back Sunday always gives the best live show. Have attended at least a dozen shows over the years and they never fail to give an awesome show!
Taking Back Sunday was awesome. Great song selection from all of their popular songs as well as a good mix of the new stuff. Venue is awesome.
- Don't Stop Me Now
- A Decade Under the Influence
- What's It Feel Like to Be a Ghost?
- S'Old
- Error: Operator
- Set Phasers to Stun
- The One
- Liar (It Takes One to Know One)
- Amphetamine Smiles
- You're So Last Summer
- My Blue Heaven
- You Can't Look Back
- Twenty-Twenty Surgery
- This Photograph Is Proof (I Know You Know)
- Flicker, Fade
- Cute Without the 'E' (Cut From the Team)
- MakeDamnSure
Taking Back Sunday was the main act at the Moody Amphitheater Waterloo Park with guests Coheed and Cambria and Foxing. They continue across the United States with the last stop at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, Washington on September 21, 2025.
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