Top 5
blink-182 - Nine
Record Label: Columbia Records
Choice Cuts: On Some Emo Shit, Darkside, I Really Wish I Hated You, The First Time
Why? Definitely reminiscent of the untitled blink record. This album has dark themes throughout based upon the state of the world as well as the state of yourself and well-being. That being said you couldn't really tell if you didn't pay attention to the lyrics as this album is still bouncy and may just end up being my favourite since that untitled record, perhaps even surpassing it. blink makes it clear they don't need Tom or joke songs to put out a compelling record.
Waterparks - Fandom
Record Label: Hopeless Records
Choice Cuts: Easy To Hate, Watch What Happens Next, Cherry Red, War Crimes
Why? At this point it's obvious Waterparks will always be trying something new and FANDOM is riddled with new toys and tricks for the band to use. Awsten Knight went as far as to say that he almost scrapped a song (Telephone) because it was originally just a plain pop punk song but instead evolved it into something sonically different. There's still dashes of songs you can imagine being on their previous releases but layered in such a way that they also would seem out of place.
Sleep On It - Pride & Disaster
Record Label: Equal Vision Records
Choice Cuts: After Tonight, Babe Ruth, Under The Moment, Hold Your Breath
Why? Sleep On It's 2nd album is cut from a similar clothe although the evolution isn't as drastic, it works. Pride & Disaster fires on all cylinders as the album is full of hit after hit. Zech's voice is the highlight just above the improved harmonies and musicianship. If Overexposed was the gold standard, this might be the platinum standard.
Grayscale - Nella Vita
Record Label: Fearless Records
Choice Cuts: Desert Queen, Painkiller Weather, IN Violet, Twilight (My Heaven)
Why? Grayscale definitely went poppier on this record and that's not a bad thing though they definitely buried the lead with the two lead singles even if they had pop twinges to them. If I wasn't for lead singer Colin Walsh's distinct voice I might think this was a The 1975 record (again not a sleight) but even if you're not into that there s still a few pop punk bangers like Twilight and Desert Queen along with the previously alluded to Painkiller Weather and In Violet.
Set It Off - Midnight
Record Label: Fearless Records
Choice Cuts: Criminal Minds, Killer In The Mirror, For You Forever, Midnight Thoughts
Why? This album is so strong I couldn't keep it out of the top 5 but the hold backs are there is a quite a few filler tracks that could've been cut from the 15 song tracklisting and still let you feel okay about the album length, that said when the songs are on they are on, mixing styles, catchy corus' and lead singer Cody Carson's strong vocals make Midnight a treat for SIO fans and non-fans alike.
Just Missed
Fever 333 - Strength In Numb333rs
Choice Cuts: Burn It, One Of Us, The Innocent
Roam - Smile Wide
Choice Cuts: I Don't Think I Live There Anymore, Hand Grenade, Play Dumb
The Maine - You Are OK
Choice Cuts: Slip The Noose, Forevermore, My Best Habit
Sleeping With Sirens - How It Feels To Be Lost
Choice Cuts: Break Me Down, How It Feels To Be Lost, Never Enough
Bayside - Interrobang
Choice Cuts: Bury Me, Interrobang, Prayers
Jimmy Eat World - Surviving
Choice Cuts: All The Way (Stay), Criminal Energy, Surviving
The Menzingers - Hello Exile
Choice Cuts: Strangers Forever, America (You're Freaking Me Out), Anna
Locket - All Out
Choice Cuts: Hunnie, Out Of Sight, All Out
Issues - Beautiful Oblivion
Choice Cuts: Tapping Out, Your Sake, Drink About It
New Found Glory - From Your Screen To Your Stereo 3
Choice Cuts: This Is Me, The Power Of Love, Accidentally In Love
I Prevail - Trauma
Choice Cuts: Gasoline, Hurricane, Bow Down
Sum 41 - Order In Decline
Choice Cuts: 45 (A Matter Of Time), Out For Blood, Heads Will Roll
2nd Tier Classics
Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties - Routine Maintenance
Choice Cuts: Lead Paint & Salt Air, Runnin' Towards The Light
Pup - Morbid Stuff
Choice Cuts: Kids, See You At Your Funeral
The Early November - Lilac
Choice Cuts: Ave Maria, Fame
Silverstein - Redux - The First 10 Years
Choice Cuts: Bleeds No More, Still Dreaming
All Time Low - It's Still Nothing Personal: A Ten Year Tribute
Choice Cuts: Weightless, A Party Song (The Walk Of Shame)
Weezer - The Teal Album
Choice Cuts: Africa, No Scrubs
Marianas Trench - Phantoms
Choice Cuts: I Knew You When, Wish You Were Here
Senses Fail - From The Depths Of Dreams EP (Reissue)
Choice Cuts: Bastard Son, Bloody Romance
Simple Creatures - Strange Love EP
Choice Cuts: Adrenaline, Lucy
Simple Creatures - Everything Opposite EP
Choice Cuts: One Little Lie, Thanks I Hate It
Seaway - Fresh Produce
Choice Cuts: Closer, Blur
Eat Your Heart Out - Florescence
Choice Cuts: Carousel, Closer To The Sun
Carousel Kings - Plus Ultra
Choice Cuts: Lock Meowt, Monarch
Taylor Swift - Lover
Choice Cuts: Death By A Thousand Cuts, I Think He Knows
Other Favourites
As It Is - The Great Depression: Reimagined (All 4 EP's)
Weezer - The Black Album
Silverstein - When Broken Is Easily Fixed Live
The Damned Things - High Crimes
Our Last Night - Let Light Overcome
Our Last Night - Overcome The Darkness
Hawthorne Heights - Lost Frequencies
Rarity - The Longest Lonesome
Too Close To Touch - I'm Hard To Love, But So Are You EP (All 3 Volumes)
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