Which Album Features My Friends Over You As Its Single?

I still get this little rush whenever that opening riff hits — it takes me straight back to driving with the windows down and a busted tape deck that somehow made everything sound more epic. If you’re thinking of the pop-punk staple 'My Friends Over You', that one was released as a single from New Found Glory’s 2002 album 'Sticks and Stones'. It was basically the song that pushed them from being a beloved scene band into a more mainstream pop-punk fixture; you could hear it blasting from skate parks, house parties, and those tiny local venues where I discovered half my favorite bands.

'Sticks and Stones' was put out on Drive-Thru (with MCA involved at the time), and it’s the record where their tight harmonies and fast-paced hooks got a bit more polished — which, to be honest, I loved. Neal Avron was behind the production, and you can hear that sheen without losing the band’s raw energy. Besides 'My Friends Over You', the album also gave us 'Head on Collision', another track that stuck around on playlists and mixtapes. I remember dissecting the lyrics with friends over cheap pizza, arguing about whether the song was spiteful or just playfully jealous — the ambiguity is part of what made it charming.

If you’re digging through old CDs or chasing down vinyl, the original 'Sticks and Stones' packaging and liner notes are kind of a nostalgic treat: band photos, thank-yous scribbled all over, and that early-2000s aesthetic that somehow still feels timeless. For anyone rekindling a pop-punk phase or introducing younger friends to the genre, start with 'My Friends Over You' and let the rest of 'Sticks and Stones' unfold — it’s the kind of album that rewards repeat listens and backyard conversations.

I was at a small summer festival when a crew mate queued up 'My Friends Over You' and the whole crowd lost it — that track is from New Found Glory’s 2002 album 'Sticks and Stones'. It served as the lead single and basically became the band’s anthem for that era; you’ll hear it on nostalgia playlists, in skate videos, and in any pop-punk primer worth its salt.

The record has that crisp early-2000s production that still feels punchy, and beyond the single there are other memorable songs like 'Head on Collision'. If you’re trying to track down the right album, look for 'Sticks and Stones' — it’s the one that carried 'My Friends Over You' into the wider world and helped cement New Found Glory’s place in the scene. Perfect for long drives or when you need that specific blend of bittersweet lyrics and singalong choruses.