Never Take Friendship Personal is the second studio album by alternative rock band Anberlin, released on February 1, 2005 on Tooth & Nail Records.
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Never Take Friendship Personal garnered positive reception from Music critics. Johan Wippsson of Melodic rated the album four stars, remarking how this "is a fantastic album and a great follow up, even better than their great debut." At Christianity Today, Andy Argyrakis rated the album four stars, highlighting how the album is "for those seeking an artfully made and engagingly played project, just not ideal for those looking for faith based edification" on which the music has "sophisticated alternative sonics, ample hooks and sweeping melodies." The song has never been officially released.
Personnel
Anberlin
- Stephen Christian – lead vocals, keyboards
- Joseph Milligan – lead guitar
- Nathan Strayer – rhythm guitar, vocals
- Deon Rexroat – bass guitar
- Nathan Young – drums, percussion
Production
- Aaron Sprinkle – producer, engineer
- JR McNeely – mixing
- Troy Glessner – mastering
- Brandon Ebel – executive producer
Additional musicians
- Phil Sneed – additional vocals ("The Runaways")
- Seth Roberts – additional vocals ("Stationary Stationery")
- Ryan Clark – unclean vocals ("Never Take Friendship Personal")
- Mike Weiss – guitars ("Dance, Dance, Christa Päffgen")
Artwork
- Jeff Gros – photography
- John Deeb – band photography
- Asterik Studio – art direction & design
- Kris McCaddon – Anberlin logo
Management
- Kyle Griner – Management for Arson Media Group, Inc
- Melody King – Booking Agent for The Agency Group, Ltd
- Chad Johnson – A&R
- Mike McKoy – Legal for Serling Rooks & Ferrara, LLP