PREVIOUS
70. Story Of The Year - Bang Bang
69. Paramore - Fake Happy
68. All Time Low - Dirty Laundry
67. Our Last Night - Tongue Tied
66. Silverstein - Lost Positives
65. Marianas Trench - Astoria
64. The Gospel Youth - Your Love Is A Cancer
63. Carousel Kings - Grey Goose
62. Seaway - Lula On The Beach
61. Four Year Strong - Men Are From Mars
NEXT
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
Special: 2017 In Review: 100 Best Songs of 2017 Part 3 (80 - 71)
PREVIOUS
80. Pvris - What's Wrong
79. Too Close To Touch - Miss Your Face
78. Cash Cash & Dashboard Confessional - Belong
77. The Flatliners - Hang My Head
76. Sleeping With Sirens - Legends
75. Prophets Of Rage - Unfuck The World
74. Hawthorne Heights - Push Me Away
73. Courage My Love - Stereo
72. Taking Back Sunday - Call Come Running
71. New Found Glory - 20 Years From Now
NEXT
80. Pvris - What's Wrong
79. Too Close To Touch - Miss Your Face
78. Cash Cash & Dashboard Confessional - Belong
77. The Flatliners - Hang My Head
76. Sleeping With Sirens - Legends
75. Prophets Of Rage - Unfuck The World
74. Hawthorne Heights - Push Me Away
73. Courage My Love - Stereo
72. Taking Back Sunday - Call Come Running
71. New Found Glory - 20 Years From Now
NEXT
Monday, 29 January 2018
Special: 2017 In Review: 100 Best Songs of 2017 Part 2 (90 - 81)
PREVIOUS
90. Hedley - Better Days
89. AFI - Hidden Knives
88. Pierce The Veil - Today I Saw The Whole World
87. I Prevail - Already Dead
86. Arkells - Knocking At The Door
85. Good Charlotte - War
84. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness - So Close
83. Our Last Night - Broken Lives
82. Anti-Flag - American Attraction
81. All Time Low - Nice2KnoU
NEXT
90. Hedley - Better Days
89. AFI - Hidden Knives
88. Pierce The Veil - Today I Saw The Whole World
87. I Prevail - Already Dead
86. Arkells - Knocking At The Door
85. Good Charlotte - War
84. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness - So Close
83. Our Last Night - Broken Lives
82. Anti-Flag - American Attraction
81. All Time Low - Nice2KnoU
NEXT
Sunday, 28 January 2018
Special: 2017 In Review: 100 Best Songs of 2017 Part 1 (100 - 91)
100. Dashboard Confessional - We Fight
99. Pvris - Anyone Else
98. Crystalyne - More
97. Green Day - Revolution Radio
96. Run The Jewels - Call Ticketron
95. Tonight Alive - Temple
94. Comeback Kid - Somewhere, Somehow
93. Prophets Of Rage - Hands Up
92. Sum 41 - Goddamn I'm Dead Again
91. We Came As Romans - Lost In The Moment
NEXT
99. Pvris - Anyone Else
98. Crystalyne - More
97. Green Day - Revolution Radio
96. Run The Jewels - Call Ticketron
95. Tonight Alive - Temple
94. Comeback Kid - Somewhere, Somehow
93. Prophets Of Rage - Hands Up
92. Sum 41 - Goddamn I'm Dead Again
91. We Came As Romans - Lost In The Moment
NEXT
Saturday, 27 January 2018
Top 10 Countdown: January 27, 2018
10. Paramore - Fake Happy
Last week: 10.
9. Story Of The Year - Bang Bang
Last week: NEW!
8. Boston Manor - Drowned In Gold
Last week: NEW!
7. We Were Sharks - Stay
Last week: 8.
6. Anti-Flag - Digital Bloackout
Last week: NEW!
5. The Gospel Youth - Kids
Last week: 1.
4. Neck Deep - Parachute
Last week: 5.
3. Knuckle Puck - Gone
Last week: 4.
2. With Confidence - Waterfall
Last week: 3.
1. We Were Sharks - Beyond Repair
Last week: 2.
Last week: 10.
9. Story Of The Year - Bang Bang
Last week: NEW!
8. Boston Manor - Drowned In Gold
Last week: NEW!
7. We Were Sharks - Stay
Last week: 8.
6. Anti-Flag - Digital Bloackout
Last week: NEW!
5. The Gospel Youth - Kids
Last week: 1.
4. Neck Deep - Parachute
Last week: 5.
3. Knuckle Puck - Gone
Last week: 4.
2. With Confidence - Waterfall
Last week: 3.
1. We Were Sharks - Beyond Repair
Last week: 2.
Sunday, 21 January 2018
Special: 2017 In Review: Best Movies of 2017
63. Rings
62. Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
61. Ghost In The Shell
60. Coin Heist
59. Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets
58. Snatched
57. The Emoji Movie
56. Annabelle: Creation
55. The Mummy
54. Kidnap
53. CHiPs
52. The Circle
51. Atomic Blonde
50. Beauty And The Beast
49. Daddy's Home 2
48. Power Rangers
47. Free Fire
46. Smurfs: The Lost Village
44. Bright
43. Justice League Dark
42. Fist Fight
41. Stronger
40. Monster Trucks
39. King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword
38. Downsizing
37. Kong: Skull Island
36. Dunkirk
35. American Made
34. The Belko Experiment
33. Marshall
32. Going In Style
31. The House
30. Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
29. The Founder
28. Blade Runner 2049
27. The Dark Tower
25. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
24. Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle
23. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
22. Batman & Harley Quinn
21. Get Out
20. Captain Underpants: The Epic First Movie
19. Happy Death Day
18. John Wick: Chapter 2
17. Despicable Me 3
16. It
15. Molly's Game
14. Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
13. Underworld: Blood Wars
12. Kingsman: The Golden Circle
11. Logan
10. Star Wars: The Last Jedi
8. The Big Sick
7. Spider-Man: Homecoming
6. Justice League
5. Coco
4. Baby Driver
3. The Lego Batman Movie
2. Thor: Ragnarok
1. Wonder Woman
Saturday, 20 January 2018
Top 10 Countdown: January 20, 2018
10. Paramore - Fake Happy
Last week: NEW!
9. New Found Glory - 20 Years From Now
Last week: 9.
8. We Were Sharks - Stay
Last week: NEW!
7. All Time Low - Good Times
Last week: 7.
6. Roam - Alive
Last week: 3.
5. Neck Deep - Parachute
Last week: 8.
4. Knuckle Puck - Gone
Last week: 5.
3. With Confidence - Waterfall
Last week: 4.
2. We Were Sharks - Beyond Repair
Last week: 2.
1. The Gospel Youth - Kids
Last week: 1.
Last week: NEW!
9. New Found Glory - 20 Years From Now
Last week: 9.
8. We Were Sharks - Stay
Last week: NEW!
7. All Time Low - Good Times
Last week: 7.
6. Roam - Alive
Last week: 3.
5. Neck Deep - Parachute
Last week: 8.
4. Knuckle Puck - Gone
Last week: 5.
3. With Confidence - Waterfall
Last week: 4.
2. We Were Sharks - Beyond Repair
Last week: 2.
1. The Gospel Youth - Kids
Last week: 1.
Sunday, 14 January 2018
Special: 2017 In Review: Top 10 Music Videos of 2017
10. Roam - Playing Fiction
Why? Alright so at first glance I'll admit this video looks like a Furry's Fantasy. But that's not the case. Delve in deeper to the lyrical content and you'll realize the song is about gussying up life so it's like a fairytale... hence the song title "playing fiction". So Roam had a bunch of people dress like storybook characters as they roam (heh) through the city initially being weirded out but eventually coming to terms with it and joining in for the final act.
9. Courage My Love - Need Someone
Why? Sometime simplicity is all you need for a good video. This one almost didn't make the cut as I went back and forth but upon re-watching it months later I realized not only does this deserve a spot, but it's not just sneaking in at spot #10 either. The band acts there way through all the emotions with a song about being Friendzoned but still wanting to look out for that person. It's sad, it's fun, it's heartful and passionate. It's also #9 on this list.
8. Yellowcard - A Place We Set Afire
Why? Yellowcard is so much more than a band to me. The band may have announced their departure with the aptly named Rest In Peace but A Place We Set Afire is the song and video where we officially say goodbye. The video represents fond memories for any of us lucky enough to see Yellowcard live. A fitting goodbye, even though I still wasn't quite ready for it.
7. Ok Go - Obsession
Why? I don't fault anyone for putting this higher on their list, as far as production goes this probably deserves to be #1 on my list. The problem I have is Ok Go does these crazy videos so often that they are more famous for them than they are for their music and with every new video they come up it lags behind their earlier creations. Kudos for them for still entertaining us but this one probably ranks in the bank half of their videography.
6. All Time Low - Good Times
Why? Unfortunately discrimination is still prevalent in our society. Luckily now more than ever people have an outlet for their voice to be heard. Here All Time Low provide the lyrics that'll make you feel better, it's not all bad, one day you'll be able to leave and be appreciated, and when you do, don't forget the Good Times. I can be describing the song or the video here as they go hand in hand. In the video a middle eastern women is bullied and at the end on prom night she celebrates with her friends. It's a good time, and also a new beginning.
5. The Gospel Youth - Tired Eyes And Heavy Hearts
Why? The Gospel Youth released a few music videos this year but Tired Eyes is definitely their best. It's a sequel to their first single "Moods Like English Weather" which features a narrative similar to this with a man going through problems but also a performance piece from the band. Here, they ditched the performance piece and stuck with the narrative which also follows a man going through a tough time. At the end of the video he climbs a water tower, presumably to jump, just like in it's predecessor but when up there he runs into the man from Moods and both give each other strength. It's a look at the difficulties people may face but at the end of the day someone is always there to talk to and listen to you. They also provide the Suicide Hotline so anyone watching knows exactly where they can find an ear.
4. Fall Out Boy - Champion
Why? Fall Out Boy has made some really cool videos in the past, but it's been a while since they really had a good narrative to go along with the visuals. They knocked it out of the park with Champion though. It's a series of people using VR to pretend they are someone else. Some people want to be sexier, the sexy people want to be powerful, the powerful want to be rich and the rich want to be Pete Wentz. It's all connected!! Also ICU Jaden Smith.
3. Grayscale - Love Yourself
Why? So Grayscale is a pretty small band doing a cover of a Justin Bieber song, how the hell can they get ahead of bands like Fall Out Boy, Ok Go and All Time Low with a simple club performance piece? It's the message they get across. Justin was singing about Selina and her vanity. Grayscale took the song subject matter and turned it on it's head. They want everyone to truly love themselves, love their flaws, love their weakness', love their defects. The video was taken down shortly after going up (thanks Justin) but luckily went back up as the video spoke to me and was a joy to watch because of it.
2. The Summer Set - Jean Jacket
Why? I'm a huge movie fan so anything with a killer narrative catches my attention. The Summer Set went big for their last video from their last release (maybe ever?). I say maybe ever since the band is on hiatus so the singer can try out acting, something he should excel at given this video. Essentially the video is boy loves girl, girl gets kidnapped, boy has to save girl. But there are plenty of twists and turns along the way, including a surprise ending. The voiceover work (which usually annoys me in music videos) is surprisingly strong and the cinematography is top notch.
1. Run The Jewels - Legend Has It
Why? What Run The Jewels is doing for hip-hop is near unprecedented. What they are doing for the country IS unprecedented. El-P and Killer Mike make sure their voices are heard regardless of if they are trying to fix the country or smack down the corrupt leader of it. In the Legend Has It video they tackle the police and their racial profiling showing that all because someone acts a certain way doesn't make them criminals, often times it's the puppeteer pulling the strings behind the scenes that is. It's socially significant, it's well executed, it's my #1 video of 2017.
Why? Alright so at first glance I'll admit this video looks like a Furry's Fantasy. But that's not the case. Delve in deeper to the lyrical content and you'll realize the song is about gussying up life so it's like a fairytale... hence the song title "playing fiction". So Roam had a bunch of people dress like storybook characters as they roam (heh) through the city initially being weirded out but eventually coming to terms with it and joining in for the final act.
9. Courage My Love - Need Someone
Why? Sometime simplicity is all you need for a good video. This one almost didn't make the cut as I went back and forth but upon re-watching it months later I realized not only does this deserve a spot, but it's not just sneaking in at spot #10 either. The band acts there way through all the emotions with a song about being Friendzoned but still wanting to look out for that person. It's sad, it's fun, it's heartful and passionate. It's also #9 on this list.
8. Yellowcard - A Place We Set Afire
Why? Yellowcard is so much more than a band to me. The band may have announced their departure with the aptly named Rest In Peace but A Place We Set Afire is the song and video where we officially say goodbye. The video represents fond memories for any of us lucky enough to see Yellowcard live. A fitting goodbye, even though I still wasn't quite ready for it.
7. Ok Go - Obsession
Why? I don't fault anyone for putting this higher on their list, as far as production goes this probably deserves to be #1 on my list. The problem I have is Ok Go does these crazy videos so often that they are more famous for them than they are for their music and with every new video they come up it lags behind their earlier creations. Kudos for them for still entertaining us but this one probably ranks in the bank half of their videography.
6. All Time Low - Good Times
Why? Unfortunately discrimination is still prevalent in our society. Luckily now more than ever people have an outlet for their voice to be heard. Here All Time Low provide the lyrics that'll make you feel better, it's not all bad, one day you'll be able to leave and be appreciated, and when you do, don't forget the Good Times. I can be describing the song or the video here as they go hand in hand. In the video a middle eastern women is bullied and at the end on prom night she celebrates with her friends. It's a good time, and also a new beginning.
5. The Gospel Youth - Tired Eyes And Heavy Hearts
Why? The Gospel Youth released a few music videos this year but Tired Eyes is definitely their best. It's a sequel to their first single "Moods Like English Weather" which features a narrative similar to this with a man going through problems but also a performance piece from the band. Here, they ditched the performance piece and stuck with the narrative which also follows a man going through a tough time. At the end of the video he climbs a water tower, presumably to jump, just like in it's predecessor but when up there he runs into the man from Moods and both give each other strength. It's a look at the difficulties people may face but at the end of the day someone is always there to talk to and listen to you. They also provide the Suicide Hotline so anyone watching knows exactly where they can find an ear.
4. Fall Out Boy - Champion
Why? Fall Out Boy has made some really cool videos in the past, but it's been a while since they really had a good narrative to go along with the visuals. They knocked it out of the park with Champion though. It's a series of people using VR to pretend they are someone else. Some people want to be sexier, the sexy people want to be powerful, the powerful want to be rich and the rich want to be Pete Wentz. It's all connected!! Also ICU Jaden Smith.
3. Grayscale - Love Yourself
Why? So Grayscale is a pretty small band doing a cover of a Justin Bieber song, how the hell can they get ahead of bands like Fall Out Boy, Ok Go and All Time Low with a simple club performance piece? It's the message they get across. Justin was singing about Selina and her vanity. Grayscale took the song subject matter and turned it on it's head. They want everyone to truly love themselves, love their flaws, love their weakness', love their defects. The video was taken down shortly after going up (thanks Justin) but luckily went back up as the video spoke to me and was a joy to watch because of it.
2. The Summer Set - Jean Jacket
Why? I'm a huge movie fan so anything with a killer narrative catches my attention. The Summer Set went big for their last video from their last release (maybe ever?). I say maybe ever since the band is on hiatus so the singer can try out acting, something he should excel at given this video. Essentially the video is boy loves girl, girl gets kidnapped, boy has to save girl. But there are plenty of twists and turns along the way, including a surprise ending. The voiceover work (which usually annoys me in music videos) is surprisingly strong and the cinematography is top notch.
1. Run The Jewels - Legend Has It
Why? What Run The Jewels is doing for hip-hop is near unprecedented. What they are doing for the country IS unprecedented. El-P and Killer Mike make sure their voices are heard regardless of if they are trying to fix the country or smack down the corrupt leader of it. In the Legend Has It video they tackle the police and their racial profiling showing that all because someone acts a certain way doesn't make them criminals, often times it's the puppeteer pulling the strings behind the scenes that is. It's socially significant, it's well executed, it's my #1 video of 2017.
Saturday, 13 January 2018
Top 10 Countdown: January 13, 2018
10. As It Is - No Way Out
Last week: 10.
9. New Found Glory - 20 Years From Now
Last week: NEW!
8. Neck Deep - Parachute
Last week: 9.
7. All Time Low - Good Times
Last week: 8.
6. A Day To Remember - We Got This
Last week: 3.
5. Knuckle Puck - Gone
Last week: 7.
4. With Confidence - Waterfall
Last week: 5.
3. Roam - Alive
Last week: 2.
2. We Were Sharks - Beyond Repair
Last week: 4.
1. The Gospel Youth - Kids
Last week: 1.
Last week: 10.
9. New Found Glory - 20 Years From Now
Last week: NEW!
8. Neck Deep - Parachute
Last week: 9.
7. All Time Low - Good Times
Last week: 8.
6. A Day To Remember - We Got This
Last week: 3.
5. Knuckle Puck - Gone
Last week: 7.
4. With Confidence - Waterfall
Last week: 5.
3. Roam - Alive
Last week: 2.
2. We Were Sharks - Beyond Repair
Last week: 4.
1. The Gospel Youth - Kids
Last week: 1.
Sunday, 7 January 2018
Special: 2017 In Review: Best Albums of 2017
Hello beautiful folks. Welcome back to the end of the year specials. We're kicking off our 2017 in review with my favourite albums of 2017. So just like last year, ranking them is hard so we're going to tier them off.
TOP 5
Seaway - Vacation
Record Label: Pure Noise Records
Choice Cuts: Car Seat Magazine, Something Wonderful, Day Player, Neurotic
Why: Effortlessly melodic and marked by a shiny, '90s alt-rock aesthetic, Seaway's third full-length album, is a confidently executed production; the kind that grabs your attention from the start and never lets you turn away. To achieve this vibrant sound they hooked up with producer Mike Green (All Time Low, 5 Seconds of Summer). and together, they've crafted an uber-enthusiastic pop-punk vision, building upon the best aspects of their previous albums.
Neck Deep - The Peace And The Panic
Record Label: Hopeless Records
Choice Cuts: Motion Sickness, Where Do We Go When We Go, The Grand Delusion, Parachute
Why: I would not have pegged Neck Deep for existential pop punk, but the hook from the excellent closer summarizes the album’s mindset quite well: “I just wanna get one up on life before it kills me.” For the band, the answer comes with living a life with purpose. Neck Deep haven’t become philosophers overnight, but their ability to wrestle with the frustrations of life lends some very welcome gravity to this fun record.
The Maine - Lovely Little Lonely
Record Label: 8123 Records
Choice Cuts: Bad Behavior, Don't Come Down, Do You Remember? (The Other Half Of 23), Black Butterflies And Deja Vu
Why: Lovely, Little, Lonely amalgamates external influences with the band’s own music, past and present, with precision, depth and an obviously loving craftsmanship. The result is an album that feels timeless, even on first impact. It’s the Maine's best batch of songs since Pioneer, their catchiest material since Can’t Stop Won’t Stop and their most cohesive work to date. This is generation-spanning and generationally great pop rock.
Silverstein - Dead Reflection
Record Label: Rise Records
Choice Cuts: Whiplash, The Afterglow, Last Looks, Ghost
Why: When a band has released as many albums as Silverstein, choosing a favorite as a fan isn’t an easy task. Silverstein have managed evolve and grow with each release, making the process even harder, but emotionally, Dead Reflection is easily one of their best releases to date. These songs are raw, powerful, and hard-hitting, something that the band is known for, and sonically, they still manage to surprise fans nearly two decades later.
The Gospel Youth - Always Lose
Record Label: Rise Records
Choice Cuts: Kids, Wildfire, Moods Like English Weather, I Will Deliver You To The Fireflies
Why: Always Lose is a statement and it doesn’t adhere to any rules. When listening you will escape into a world of poignancy and emotional twists. Your heart will take a weight, your optimism may crack, but the thrill will set you apart. Yes, it may be a depressing, dark, venture into territory marked by bloodied hands and shards of misery. This music is a crystal clear inspection of youth and its expectation. At the end of the day they’ve truly delivered a record which matters and inspires.
Just Missed
New Found Glory - Makes Me Sick
Choice Cuts: Party On Apocalypse, Barbed Wire, Say It Don't Spray It
All Time Low - Last Young Renegade
Choice Cuts: Last Young Renegade, Good Times, Nice2KnoU
The Menzingers - After The Party
Choice Cuts: Lookers, After The Party, Thick As Thieves
Grayscale - Adornment
Choice Cuts: Come Undone, Let It Rain, Atlantic
Broadside - Paradise
Choice Cuts: Paradise, Disconnect, Hidden Colours
I Prevail - Lifelines
Choice Cuts: Stuck In Your Head, Lifelines, Come And Get It
Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness - Zombies On Broadway
Choice Cuts: Fire Escape, Don't Speak For Me, Brooklyn, You're Killing Me
As It Is - Okay.
Choice Cuts: Hey Rachel, Pretty Little Distance, Okay
Prophets Of Rage - Self-Titled
Choice Cuts: Unfuck The World, Who Owns Who, Strength In Numbers
Roam - Great Heights And Nosedives
Choice Cuts: Alive, Playing Fiction, Open Water
Anti-Flag - American Fall
Choice Cuts: When The Wall Falls, Racists, Digital Blackout
Knuckle Puck - Shapeshifter
Choice Cuts: Gone, Everyone Lies To Me, Double Helix
2nd Tier Classics
Courage My Love - Synesthesia
Choice Cuts: Tough Love, Need Someone
Carousel Kings - Charm City
Choice Cuts: Grey Goose, Glory Daze
Less Than Jake - Sound The Alarm
Choice Cuts: Whatever The Weather, Bomb Drop
Four Year Strong - Some Of You Will Like This, Some Of You Won't
Choice Cuts: Let Me Down Again, Your Ego Is Writing Checks Your Body Can't Cash
The Flatliners - Inviting Light
Choice Cuts: Hang My Head, Nicotine Lips
AFI - AFI (The Blood Album)
Choice Cuts: Get Hurt, Hidden Knives
Our Last Night - Selective Hearing
Choice Cuts: Caught In The Storm, Broken Lives
Pvris - All We Know Of Heaven, All We Need Of Hell
Choice Cuts: Same Soul, What's Wrong
The Wonder Years - Burst And Decay
Choice Cuts: Cardinals, Coffee Eyes
Story Of The Year - Wolves
Choice Cuts: How Can We Go On, Give Up My Heart
Sleeping With Sirens - Gossip
Choice Cuts: Empire To Ashes, Gossip
Paramore - After Laughter
Choice Cuts: Grudges, Fake Happy
Foo Fighters - Concrete And Gold
Choice Cuts: Run, Make It Right
For The Win - Heavy Thoughts
Choice Cuts: Us Versus Them, How Can I
Other Favourites:
Goldfinger - The Knife
Jule Vera - Waiting On The Sun
I The Mighty - Where The Mind Wants To Go/Where You Let It Go
Sainte - Smile And Wave
Propogandhi - Victory Lap
Rise Against - Wolves
The Used - Canyon
Relient K - Truly Madly Deeply
Comeback Kid - Ousider
TOP 5
Seaway - Vacation
Record Label: Pure Noise Records
Choice Cuts: Car Seat Magazine, Something Wonderful, Day Player, Neurotic
Why: Effortlessly melodic and marked by a shiny, '90s alt-rock aesthetic, Seaway's third full-length album, is a confidently executed production; the kind that grabs your attention from the start and never lets you turn away. To achieve this vibrant sound they hooked up with producer Mike Green (All Time Low, 5 Seconds of Summer). and together, they've crafted an uber-enthusiastic pop-punk vision, building upon the best aspects of their previous albums.
Neck Deep - The Peace And The Panic
Record Label: Hopeless Records
Choice Cuts: Motion Sickness, Where Do We Go When We Go, The Grand Delusion, Parachute
Why: I would not have pegged Neck Deep for existential pop punk, but the hook from the excellent closer summarizes the album’s mindset quite well: “I just wanna get one up on life before it kills me.” For the band, the answer comes with living a life with purpose. Neck Deep haven’t become philosophers overnight, but their ability to wrestle with the frustrations of life lends some very welcome gravity to this fun record.
The Maine - Lovely Little Lonely
Record Label: 8123 Records
Choice Cuts: Bad Behavior, Don't Come Down, Do You Remember? (The Other Half Of 23), Black Butterflies And Deja Vu
Why: Lovely, Little, Lonely amalgamates external influences with the band’s own music, past and present, with precision, depth and an obviously loving craftsmanship. The result is an album that feels timeless, even on first impact. It’s the Maine's best batch of songs since Pioneer, their catchiest material since Can’t Stop Won’t Stop and their most cohesive work to date. This is generation-spanning and generationally great pop rock.
Silverstein - Dead Reflection
Record Label: Rise Records
Choice Cuts: Whiplash, The Afterglow, Last Looks, Ghost
Why: When a band has released as many albums as Silverstein, choosing a favorite as a fan isn’t an easy task. Silverstein have managed evolve and grow with each release, making the process even harder, but emotionally, Dead Reflection is easily one of their best releases to date. These songs are raw, powerful, and hard-hitting, something that the band is known for, and sonically, they still manage to surprise fans nearly two decades later.
The Gospel Youth - Always Lose
Record Label: Rise Records
Choice Cuts: Kids, Wildfire, Moods Like English Weather, I Will Deliver You To The Fireflies
Why: Always Lose is a statement and it doesn’t adhere to any rules. When listening you will escape into a world of poignancy and emotional twists. Your heart will take a weight, your optimism may crack, but the thrill will set you apart. Yes, it may be a depressing, dark, venture into territory marked by bloodied hands and shards of misery. This music is a crystal clear inspection of youth and its expectation. At the end of the day they’ve truly delivered a record which matters and inspires.
Just Missed
New Found Glory - Makes Me Sick
Choice Cuts: Party On Apocalypse, Barbed Wire, Say It Don't Spray It
All Time Low - Last Young Renegade
Choice Cuts: Last Young Renegade, Good Times, Nice2KnoU
The Menzingers - After The Party
Choice Cuts: Lookers, After The Party, Thick As Thieves
Grayscale - Adornment
Choice Cuts: Come Undone, Let It Rain, Atlantic
Broadside - Paradise
Choice Cuts: Paradise, Disconnect, Hidden Colours
I Prevail - Lifelines
Choice Cuts: Stuck In Your Head, Lifelines, Come And Get It
Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness - Zombies On Broadway
Choice Cuts: Fire Escape, Don't Speak For Me, Brooklyn, You're Killing Me
As It Is - Okay.
Choice Cuts: Hey Rachel, Pretty Little Distance, Okay
Prophets Of Rage - Self-Titled
Choice Cuts: Unfuck The World, Who Owns Who, Strength In Numbers
Roam - Great Heights And Nosedives
Choice Cuts: Alive, Playing Fiction, Open Water
Anti-Flag - American Fall
Choice Cuts: When The Wall Falls, Racists, Digital Blackout
Knuckle Puck - Shapeshifter
Choice Cuts: Gone, Everyone Lies To Me, Double Helix
2nd Tier Classics
Courage My Love - Synesthesia
Choice Cuts: Tough Love, Need Someone
Carousel Kings - Charm City
Choice Cuts: Grey Goose, Glory Daze
Less Than Jake - Sound The Alarm
Choice Cuts: Whatever The Weather, Bomb Drop
Four Year Strong - Some Of You Will Like This, Some Of You Won't
Choice Cuts: Let Me Down Again, Your Ego Is Writing Checks Your Body Can't Cash
The Flatliners - Inviting Light
Choice Cuts: Hang My Head, Nicotine Lips
AFI - AFI (The Blood Album)
Choice Cuts: Get Hurt, Hidden Knives
Our Last Night - Selective Hearing
Choice Cuts: Caught In The Storm, Broken Lives
Pvris - All We Know Of Heaven, All We Need Of Hell
Choice Cuts: Same Soul, What's Wrong
The Wonder Years - Burst And Decay
Choice Cuts: Cardinals, Coffee Eyes
Story Of The Year - Wolves
Choice Cuts: How Can We Go On, Give Up My Heart
Sleeping With Sirens - Gossip
Choice Cuts: Empire To Ashes, Gossip
Paramore - After Laughter
Choice Cuts: Grudges, Fake Happy
Foo Fighters - Concrete And Gold
Choice Cuts: Run, Make It Right
For The Win - Heavy Thoughts
Choice Cuts: Us Versus Them, How Can I
Other Favourites:
Goldfinger - The Knife
Jule Vera - Waiting On The Sun
I The Mighty - Where The Mind Wants To Go/Where You Let It Go
Sainte - Smile And Wave
Propogandhi - Victory Lap
Rise Against - Wolves
The Used - Canyon
Relient K - Truly Madly Deeply
Comeback Kid - Ousider
Saturday, 6 January 2018
Top 10 Countdown: January 6, 2018
10. As It Is - No Way Out
Last week: NEW!
9. Neck Deep - Parachute
Last week: NEW!
8. All Time Low - Good Times
Last week: 9.
7. Knuckle Puck - Gone
Last week: 8.
6. Anti-Flag - When The Wall Falls
Last week: 6.
5. With Confidence - Waterfall
Last week: 5.
4. We Were Sharks - Beyond Repair
Last week: 4.
3. A Day To Remember - We Got This
Last week: 3.
2. Roam - Alive
Last week: 1.
1. The Gospel Youth - Kids
Last week: 2.
Last week: NEW!
9. Neck Deep - Parachute
Last week: NEW!
8. All Time Low - Good Times
Last week: 9.
7. Knuckle Puck - Gone
Last week: 8.
6. Anti-Flag - When The Wall Falls
Last week: 6.
5. With Confidence - Waterfall
Last week: 5.
4. We Were Sharks - Beyond Repair
Last week: 4.
3. A Day To Remember - We Got This
Last week: 3.
2. Roam - Alive
Last week: 1.
1. The Gospel Youth - Kids
Last week: 2.
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