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Taking Back Sunday

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Taking Back Sunday is an American alternative rock band formed in Bethesda, Maryland, known for their emotionally charged lyrics and intricate guitar interplay, primarily characterized by Justin York’s distinctive vocal delivery and the band's signature blend of pop-punk and emo styles.

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Where did Taking Back Sunday form?

Taking Back Sunday formed in the Long Island, New York area in 1999. The band became closely associated with the early-2000s emo and alternative-rock scene.

Which Taking Back Sunday album is Tell All Your Friends?

Tell All Your Friends is the band's 2002 debut studio album. It includes fan favorites such as "Cute Without the 'E)'" and "You're So Last Summer."

Who sings for Taking Back Sunday?

Adam Lazzara is the band's lead vocalist. The group is also known for the prominent guitar and vocal interplay that shaped its early emo sound.

Why is Taking Back Sunday linked with emo?

The band's early records combine urgent guitars, shouted and sung vocals, and emotionally direct lyrics. Tell All Your Friends helped make that style widely recognizable in the early 2000s.