Sunday, December 26, 2010

Top 20 Albums Of 2010 (part 1 #11-20)

I was gonna post this tomorrow, but I'm up for it right now. Here it goes. It would be nice if y'all would listen to a couple links I'm gonna post and give me opinions. So that it isn't completely pointless. That's all. Bombs away :)

#20. Iron Chic - Not Like This
With members from the legendary Latterman, this band has to be good. Gruff and melodic "orgcore" pop-punk so catchy they'll be stuck in your head for weeks. 
"Every Town Has An Elm Street": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_fYQNYCmFo

#19. Man Overboard - Real Talk
Man Overboard are one of these new bands that play pop-punk that isn't horribly cliched and overproduced. They take elements from '90s pop-punk like blink-182 and make it relevant. Also, they made awesome sweatshirts that said "Defend Pop Punk" on them. Instant love.
"Al Sharpton": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0_Ug9AmZkY

#18. The Menzingers - Chamberlain Waits
The Menzingers are one of punk's best well-kept secrets. They're perfect to listen to whether it's for fun or for more serious times. With this album, they got even better than they were. The only problem is that this album didn't have a lot of staying power with me. However, I'm sure their next album will be an all-around winner.
"Time Tables": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXWc1N1CIIs

#17. The Riot Before - Rebellion
This band is one of my all-time favorites, and their singer is one of my favorites as well. Rebellion was full of high-paced punk songs that will someday be regarded as classics.
The music video to this song is awesome: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=362jtP1NGq0

#16. Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
You will all hate me for placing Kanye here. But I blatantly dgaf. He's talented no matter how much of a jerk he is. This album shows his full capability as an artist, and he's effing great.
"Monster". it lives up to its title: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ona42jz8w0k

#15. Gorillaz - Plastic Beach
Gorillaz is one of the most unique projects in all of music. Plastic Beach is a bit of a grower, but it's addicting after awhile. Everything about it is great; the story, lyrics, featured artists, etc. Welcome to the world of the plastic beach. Huzzah.
"On Melancholy Hill": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGPp4f3-U34

#14. Tigers Jaw - Two Worlds 
Tigers Jaw is the essential pop-punk-tinged indie band. They actually sound a tiny bit like Weezer, but much, much better. Their songs are usually little two-minute spurts of emotion. Really awesome spurts of emotion, that is.
"Let Go/Trashed Floors":  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqgnrUj06vs

#13. For Today - Breaker
Breaker eventually did get a place in my top 15, just as I said in an earlier post. It's their best record, because it's so powerful. It chronicles the writer breaking away from sin, as the title suggests. For Today is currently the best Christian hardcore band, no doubt.
"White Flag": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvhifclQdGc

#12. The Roots - How I Got Over
The Roots are always bringing new flavor to hip-hop, ever since they started. This album reminded me of one of my favorite albums ever, Marvin Gaye's Whats Going On. It's socially conscious, but at the same time very introspective. Oh, and it blends motown soul and old school hip-hop beautifully. The Roots deserved 10 grammy nods more than Eminem did.
"How I Got Over": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nDKTxjKK9k

#11.Ceremony - Rohnert Park
The first real entry I wrote on here was about this band. I adore this band because of their dark, suburban sound. This band sounds sick, literally. Also because they bring something totally unique to hardcore. Hardcore went through a period of staleness. But if this is hardcore's future, we have nothing to worry about.
"Back in '84": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDVUgQ4iAqo 

2 comments:

  1. PLASTIC BEACH! I got a Gorillaz T-shirt 4 Xmas and I'm proud. they are great because its ALWAYS a collaboration of artists and (DUH) and incorporates great artwork and story telling with each song and music video that comes out. glad 2 c it made the list :)

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  2. Yeah, I didn't like it at first but now I love it :D Gorillaz are amazing. Make sure to check out some of the other bands too. I think you'd like The Riot Before(#17). And also Transit and The Wonder Years, which are on part 2 of the list. Have fun :]

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