Special: 2021 In Review: Top 100 Singles of 2021: 50 - 41

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50. The Summer Set - Street Lightning

49. DE'WAYNE - I Know Something

48. With Confidence - Big Cat Judgement Day

47. Stand Atlantic - Molotov (Ok)

46. Like Pacific - Waste Of Breath

45. Mod Sun - Down

44. Trash Boat - Silence Is Golden

43. A Day To Remember - Last Chance To Dance (Bad Friend)

42. Point North - Stitch Me Up

41. Dragged Under Ft. Spencer Chamberlain (Underoath) - Brainwash Broadcast

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Special: 2021 In Review: Top 100 Singles of 2021: 80 - 71

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80. We Came As Romans Ft. Caleb Shomo (Beartooth) - Black Hole

79. The Maine - April 7th

78. Trash Boat - He's So Good

77. Waterparks - The Secret Life Of Me

76. Grayscale - Live Again

75. 3OH!3 - I'm So Sad

74. As It Is - IDGAF

73. Architects - Meteor

72. DE'WAYNE - Stains

71. Boston Manor - Desperate Pleasures

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Special: First Listen Thoughts: DE'WAYNE "Stains", AFI "Bodies", We Were Sharks "New Low"

DE'WAYNE - Stains

Label: Hopeless Records

Press release: A lifetime in the making, alt-pop superstar DE'WAYNE has officially announced his debut album STAINS, due out June 18th via Hopeless Records. The eleven-track album blends the incendiary nature of his live show with a story that needs to be told and a genreless freedom. Instead of trying to fit into a ready-made scene, STAINS is driven by energy, emotion, excitement. "Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be. I want to put out music that feels like you have to listen to it right now."

My thoughts: At 11 tracks, 5 of which were released before the album announcement, and another 2 post album announcement left us with only 4 wholly new songs. Like the singles they were a mixed bag but one can't deny DE'WAYNE's infectious energy and genre bending attitude going from lo-fi hip hop to high energy guitar backed rock music and everything in between.

AFI - Bodies

Label: Rise records

Press release: The California hardcore punk kings will be releasing their new record Bodies on June 11 via Rise, with the LP produced by the band’s own Jade Puget. “Anyone who knows our catalog knows that no two records really sit together,” says Jade. ​“Some sit a little closer, maybe. We do certain things, just by virtue of who we are, that are consistent, but those things come about organically. Every time we do something, I have to judge it on its own merits. Some fans are going to judge a new album, or a new song, based on what’s come before. But as artists, we can’t do that, because it would only hinder our creativity.”

My thoughts: I've said many times that I don't hold it against artists when they opt to try something new on a record and AFI might as well change their name to chameleon the amount of times they changed their sound but that doesn't mean I need to enjoy it which I do not. Apart from a few tracks this LP is full of misses with the standout track likely being the single Feeling Tragic with No Eyes being the best of the deep cuts.

We Were Sharks - New Low

Label: Revival Records

Press release: Ottawa, ON-based quintet, We Were Sharks have announced their upcoming album, New Low, which is set for release in May 2021. On New Low, lead vocalist Randy Frobel shares, “New Low is a collection of songs that we created that focuses on being down but not out. Since the release of Lost Touch, we’ve experienced many of life’s ups and downs. We’ve lost relationships, friends and family, and have gone through a lot of unexpected challenges that life has a tendency to throw at you when you least expect it. However, no matter what may have tried to keep us down or hold us back, we always take the hit and keep pushing forward.”

My thoughts: This is probably the best pop punk album I've heard this year so far. We Were Sharks have tightened up their songwriting while still having hooks for days. If I had to point out one misstep it's "Burning Houses" which is a mid-tempo song which I usually love but there was no hook to draw me in. The singles are all solid (the first 5 tracks) which you'd know if you follow my countdown have all entered the top 10 at one point or another. Ashley pt. 2 and album closer Ready To Go are the best of the back half.

Top 10 Countdown: May 15, 2021

10. DE'WAYNE - I Know Something

Last week: 5.

9. Waterparks - You'd Be Paranoid Too (If Everyone Was Out To Get You)
Last week: NEW!

8. Silverstein - Bankrupt
Last week: 9.

7. Beartooth - The Past Is Dead
Last week: 8.

6. Jetty Bones - Nothing
Last week: 2.

5. With Confidence - Big Cat Judgment Day

Last week: 7.

4. All Time Low - Once In A Lifetime
Last week: 6.

3. Against The Current - Weapon
Last week: 4.

2. Waterparks - Numb
Last week: 3.

1. The Maine - Sticky
Last week: 1.

Top 10 Countdown: May 8, 2021

10. We Were Sharks - Problems
Last week: 10.

9. Silverstein - Bankrupt
Last week: NEW!

8. Beartooth - The Past Is Dead
Last week: 9.

7. With Confidence - Big Cat Judgment Day
Last week: 8.

6. All Time Low - Once In A Lifetime

Last week: 7.

5. DE'WAYNE - I Know Something

Last week: 3.

4. Against The Current - Weapon
Last week: 5.

3. Waterparks - Numb
Last week: 4.

2. Jetty Bones - Nothing

Last week: 1.

1. The Maine - Sticky
Last week: 2.

Top 10 Countdown: May 1, 2021

10. We Were Sharks - Problems

Last week: NEW!

9. Beartooth - The Past Is Dead
Last week: NEW!

8. With Confidence - Big Cat Judgment Day
Last week: 9.

7. All Time Low - Once In A Lifetime

Last week: NEW!

6. Mod Sun Ft. Avril Lavigne - Flames
Last week: 4.

5. Against The Current - Weapon
Last week: 8.

4. Waterparks - Numb

Last week: 5.

3. DE'WAYNE - I Know Something

Last week: 1.

2. The Maine - Sticky

Last week: 3.

1. Jetty Bones - Nothing

Last week: 2.

Top 10 Countdown: April 24, 2021

10. A Day To Remember - Everything We Need
Last week: NEW!

9. With Confidence - Big Cat Judgment Day
Last week: 10.

8. Against The Current - Weapon
Last week: 9.

7. The Dirty Nil - Elvis '77
Last week: NEW!

6. Yungblud Ft. Machine Gun Kelly - Acting Like That
Last week: 2.

5. Waterparks - Numb
Last week: 8.

4. Mod Sun Ft. Avril Lavigne - Flames
Last week: 1.

3. The Maine - Sticky
Last week: 5.

2. Jetty Bones - Nothing
Last week: 4.

1. DE'WAYNE - I Know Something
Last week: 3.

Top 10 Countdown: April 17, 2021

10. With Confidence - Big Cat Judgment Day
Last week: NEW!

9. Against The Current - Weapon
Last week: 10.

8. Waterparks - Numb
Last week: NEW!

7. Fever 333 - Wrong Generation
Last week: 4.

6. jxdn - Better Off Dead
Last week: 3.

5. The Maine - Sticky
Last week: 6.

4. Jetty Bones - Nothing
Last week: 8.

3. DE'WAYNE - I Know Something
Last week: 5.

2. Yungblud Ft. Machine Gun Kelly - Acting Like That

Last week: 1.

1. Mod Sun Ft. Avril Lavigne - Flames
Last week: 2.

Top 10 Countdown: April 10, 2021

10. Against The Current - Weapon
Last week: NEW!

9. Waterparks - Lowkey As Hell
Last week: 5.

8. Jetty Bones - Nothing
Last week: 9.

7. Trash Boat - He's So Good
Last week: 7.

6. The Maine - Sticky
Last week: NEW!

5. DE'WAYNE - I Know Something
Last week: 8.

4. Fever 333 - Wrong Generation

Last week: 4.

3. jxdn - Better Off Dead
Last week: 1.

2. Mod Sun Ft. Avril Lavigne - Flames
Last week: 3.

1. Yungblud Ft. Machine Gun Kelly - Acting Like That
Last week: 2.

Top 10 Countdown: April 3, 2021

10. AFI - Looking Tragic
Last week: NEW!

9. Jetty Bones - Nothing
Last week: NEW!

8. DE'WAYNE - I Know Something
Last week: 9.

7. Trash Boat - He's So Good
Last week: 8.

6. Architects - Meteor
Last week: 6.

5. Waterparks - Lowkey As Hell
Last week: 1.

4. Fever 333 - Wrong Generation
Last week: 5.

3. Mod Sun Ft. Avril Lavigne - Flames
Last week: 4.

2. Yungblud Ft. Machine Gun Kelly - Acting Like That
Last week: 3.

1. jxdn - Better Off Dead
Last week: 2.

Top 10 Countdown: March 27, 2021

10. We The Kings - No 1 Like U
Last week: NEW!

9. DE'WAYNE - I Know Something
Last week: NEW!

8. Trash Boat - He's So Good
Last week: 9.

7. We Were Sharks - Shameless
Last week: 2.

6. Architects - Meteor
Last week: 7.

5. Fever 333 - Wrong Generation
Last week: 6.

4. Mod Sun Ft. Avril Lavigne - Flames
Last week: 5.

3. Yungblud Ft. Machine Gun Kelly - Acting Like That
Last week: 4.

2. jxdn - Better Off Dead
Last week: 3.

1. Waterparks - Lowkey As Hell
Last week: 1.

Special: 2020 In Review: Top 100 Singles Of 2020: 70 - 61

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70. Architects - Animals

69. You Me At Six - Suckapunch

68. Less Than Jake - Lie To Me

67. Point North Ft. DE'WAYNE - Brand New Vision

66. MxPx - Worries

65. Mayday Parade - I Can Only Hope

64. The Wonder Years - Out On My Feet

63. Broadside - Foolish Believer

62. State Champs - Crying Out Loud

61. Juice Wrld & Marshmello - Come & Go

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Special: 2020 In Review: Top 100 Singles Of 2020: 90 - 81

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90. You Me At Six - Beautiful Way

89. Echosmith - Love You Better

88. Body Count - Bum-Rush

87. Point North - No One's Listening

86. Protest The Hero - The Canary

85. Too Close To Touch - Pick Me Up

84. Machine Gun Kelly - Drunk Face

83. We Came As Romans - From The First Note

82. Anti-Flag Ft. DE'WAYNE, Marcia Richards, Jalise Della Gary & Tom Morello - A Dying Plea Vol. 1

81. Neck Deep - Fall

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Top 10 Countdown: January 9, 2020

10. Anti-Flag Ft. DE'WAYNE, Marcia Richards, Jalise Della Gary & Tom Morello - A Dying Plea Vol. 1
Last week: 10.

9. jxdn Ft. Iann Dior - Tonight
Last week: NEW!

8. We Were Sharks - Shameless
Last week: NEW!

7. Seaway - Still Blue
Last week: 3.

6. Mod Sun - Karma
Last week: 7.

5. Seaway - Mrs. David
Last week: 6.

4. Bearings - Super Deluxe
Last week: 5.

3. Machine Gun Kelly Ft. Halsey - Forget Me Too
Last week: 4.

2. Meet Me @ The Altar - Garden
Last week: 2.

1. Bearings - Sway
Last week: 1.

Top 10 Countdown: January 2, 2020

10. Anti-Flag Ft. DE'WAYNE, Marcia Richards, Jalise Della Gary & Tom Morello - A Dying Plea Vol. 1
Last week: NEW!

9. Seaway - Big Vibe
Last week: 4.

8. Mayday Parade - First Train
Last week: 8.

7. Mod Sun - Karma
Last week: NEW!

6. Seaway - Mrs. David
Last week: 7.

5. Bearings - Super Deluxe
Last week: 6.

4. Machine Gun Kelly Ft. Halsey - Forget Me Too
Last week: 5.

3. Seaway - Still Blue
Last week: 3.

2. Meet Me @ The altar - Garden
Last week: 2.

1. Bearings - Sway
Last week: 1.