Originally Posted by guitaristbrb

I've never listened to them but always wanted to. What album should I listen to to get me set up for this release?

Cities or Never Take Friendship Personal. Easily the best 2 albums they've put out though I'm a fan of New Surrender as well.

Originally Posted by guitaristbrb

I've never listened to them but always wanted to. What album should I listen to to get me set up for this release?

Well - Cities if you're looking to specifically get "set up for this record" since it's (arguably) their strongest,, but I normally suggest starting with Never Take Friendship Personal.

Originally Posted by guitaristbrb

I've never listened to them but always wanted to. What album should I listen to to get me set up for this release?

depends on what you're looking for. Cities is probably their most solid release up to this point but NTFP is a great album in itself but it definitely has a different feel. Maybe try NTFP first, because you'll think it can't get any better, then Cities will blow you away. Also, those albums are both done by the same producer as this album, so they'll probably be more similar than their previous two releases.

Originally Posted by guitaristbrb

I've never listened to them but always wanted to. What album should I listen to to get me set up for this release?

Cities!

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No disrespect to the band’s back catalog, but Vital blows everything out of the water. Cities has long been the gold standard fans refuse to forget - while that album is undeniable, it shows a band maximizing their young selves; Vital is the result of veteran musicians turning the corner, understanding what works and crafting their masterpiece. This may be a more linear progression from Cities than their previous two records, but both New Surrender and Dark Is The Way were necessary in bringing Anberlin to their current ability - a fair trade, whether you cared for those years or not.

This is exactly what I've been hoping to hear.

Ok thanks alot guys! Never Take Friendship Personal and Cities it is!

I need to hear this album in it's entirety ASAP.

I need this in and around my ears pretty much now.

Really hoping this isn't being hyped up too much.

We'll find out next week I guess.

Oh man.

after hearing the previews, i have a good feeling it will be their best and definitive album.

Really pumped for this.

Can't wait for this. I actually enjoyed their last album, so I'm sure I'll love this one.

I want this album now. I want it inside of me.

idk, i wish i knew, but idk.