When I was around 15 years old I saw Taking Back Sunday live for the first time and I decided they were the best live act of all time and front-man Adam Lazzara was definitely mancrush-worthy. I’ve gone through some growing up, musical changes, and the viewing of several more concerts since then. Taking Back Sunday has gone through the change of a couple of members, a few more albums and several tours since then. Now, I’m still convinced Taking Back Sunday is the best live act today.

The band dominated their set with support from Moneen and Everlea. Adam made dreams come true as he killed track after track. It was a show where you realize that their recorded work couldn’t possibly match their live versions. Two songs in, Adam made dreams come true as he put his mic-stand aside and flew through a repertoire of microphone slinging tricks. He threw his mic up into the air only to catch it the moment it was time for him to deliver a verse. He swung his mic outwards and it coasted in circles, wrapping around his neck only to make its way to his mouth so he could drop the chorus. He threw his mic away and whipped it back in an instant; around his elbow, into his palm. Perfection.

Taking Back Sunday was phenomenal live. They played a solid set, took requests at the end and played everything I inaudibly asked for. If you get the chance to see them, don’t think twice.

Here’s some Taking Back Sunday for your listening pleasure:

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Download: Taking Back Sunday – Timberwolves At New Jersey

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Download: Taking Back Sunday – Cute Without the E (Cut from the Team) (acoustic)

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Download: Taking Back Sunday – Where My Mouth Is