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Never Take Friendship Personal by Anberlin
Never Take Friendship Personal is an album by Anberlin, released in 2005. 1 song from it has charted on rock radio countdowns, with 2 countdown appearances in total. The biggest is “Paperthin Hymn”, on 2 lists with a best position of #104.
Never Take Friendship Personal, Anberlin's second album, came out on Tooth & Nail on February 1, 2005, and the title carries a sting: it was inspired by the band's decision to cut guitarist Joey Bruce loose. Aaron Sprinkle produced, and the Winter Haven, Florida, band sharpens the alt-rock of Blueprints for the Black Market into something taut and anthemic, Stephen Christian's voice soaring over the guitars of Joseph Milligan and newcomer Nathan Strayer, with Deon Rexroat on bass and Nathan Young on drums.
"A Day Late" and "Paperthin Hymn" were the singles, both with videos, while "Dance, Dance Christa Päffgen" is a portrait of Nico, born Christa Päffgen, touching on her battle with drugs and her death. "(The Symphony of) Blasé", which some fans know as "Amsterdam", shows the band reaching for grandeur.
Written with AI assistance from RockLists chart data, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia.
Songs from Never Take Friendship Personal on radio countdowns
| # | Song | Strength | Lists | Best | #1s | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paperthin Hymn | 2 | #104 | – | 2005–2006 |
Only songs that appear on at least one countdown are listed. Release data from MusicBrainz.