Let me just start out by saying that I don't like most of the frontrunners in the emo movement today. Most of them are bland, unoriginal, and not talented. This band, however, is a breath of fresh air. I first heard this album when I was determined to not like it because there are two ex-members of Taking Back Sunday involved. I couldn't keep this mental block up though. This cd eventually broke in. I'll go over the songs:

1. The Perfect Ending - (5/5) This song was not a good sign if I was trying to not like this band. This song really got to me. Very relatable in my life and done very well. I know it may sound like a little inferior recording quality at first, but it is actually done really well. One of my favorites.
2. The Tension And The Terror - (4/5) Not as good as the song before it. This one is much poppier than the last one. This one would have worked as a radio hit. Not the greatest lyrics on the cd or anything, but still a good song.
3. Existentialism On Prom Night - (5/5) If you have heard this band before, this is most likely the song you have heard. This one hit the radio airwaves, as well it should have. This song is amazing. I love every aspect of it. The lyrics, the music, the vocals...everything.
4. Another Word For Desperate - (5/5) Geez. The lead singer is upset. I love this song. It is possibly my favorite track on the album. Great lyrics. Great music. Extremely well put together. Pretty emotional song.
5. Mistakes We Knew We Were Making - (5/5) Only song that could have followed 'Another Word For Desperate'. While the track before it is very upset, this seems to be the calm after the storm. This song has hopeful lyrics, but not like, happy fuzzy stuff thankfully. It's like after someone has been hurt emotionally and they are recovering.
6. Dignity & Money - (4/5) Bear with this song. I did not like when the vocals first came in, but it really picks up after that. I really enjoyed this song by the end of it. Solid song.
7. Your Name Here (Sunrise Highway) - (4/5) The other song you may have heard from these guys. Thought it was okay at first but not great. It really grew on me over time. Lyrics aren't particularly great on this one, but it's still very enjoyable.
8. Tool Sheds & Hot Tubs - (5/5) The first song that is led by Michelle. She has a beautiful voice. This song is much happier and dancier than the rest. The lyrics aren't as happy as the song makes you believe, but still a lot of fun to listen to.
9. It's For The Best - (5/5) John leading again. The piano in this one does a lot for the song. I love the lyrics. Some of the best on the album in my opinion. Musically is very well put together. Vocals are done well. Just a great song.
10. Now It's Done - (5/5) Michelle leading again. This song is another one in contention with 'Another Word For Desperate' for my favorite song on the album. Great lyrics, a really great vocal performance, and put together nearly flawlessly in my opinion. Builds up to a climax that is done well.
11. Sympathy For The Martyr - (4/5) I like this song quite a bit. Pretty good one to end it on. Not one of the top 3 on the album, but still very good.

They end it where they need to, which is good. If it had gone much longer it would've started getting old, but they did a great job balancing it out. Usually I am wary of brother-sister bands, but this one is very good. The two are very close, and it is easy to see that. I highly recommend this album. I think it's one of the best albums to come out over the past few years.

Nice rich poppier melodies and sophisticated lyrics that flow make for a well critically acclaimed album. They were an emo "secret" before they finally released their anticipated album with Existentialism on Prom Night. The Tension and the Terror should've been another hit as it's got a catchy melody throughout, open hard to say out lyrics like "awkward just start stalling conversation" and John Nolan makes these lyrics and others work well. Nolan made these songs based on his personal experiences mostly, and the issues dealt with include the very common theme of love, greed, and hurt.
The main qualm someone could have with this album is that some of the songs sound very similar and may be too slow, but a good ear and appreciation for pop music make this one a keeper!

You can listen to the entire album straight, not just a couple of good songs, but an entire album of great songs!

After a good listen.... I think they should have stuck to their day job.

I have had this album for a while. I have listened to it more times than I can count. All I can say is that this is a amazing album. I never seem to get sick of it. "the perfect ending" is one of my favorites. It is really simplistic and has so much emotion to it. Well... the whole Cd has emotion to it but, that song really sticks out for me. This CD is quite a bit more calm and mellow than Taking Back Sunday. Every song is unique and has its own feel to it. This album is definetly worth listening to.