The Current Will Carry Us - Counterparts

This is the 100th post for the blog so I was hoping that something huge would come out so that we could post it and make a big deal but there hasn't really been anything new coming out in the past few days so I'm posting this album.  This is one of my favorite albums because it really shows when Counterparts grew up and started taking their music more seriously.  It's a complete night and day difference from their first album and shows off a new mindset towards their songwriting.  I listened to this album on repeat for years and I really think that anyone who is a fan of hardcore/melodic hardcore really needs to check it out.  Some of the most heartfelt songs that you will ever hear.  -Ian

Tracklist

1. The Disconect

2. I Am No One

3. The Constant

4. MMVII

5. Optimist

6. Jumping Ship

7. Pedestal

8. Thank God

9. Uncertainty

10. Sinking

11. Reflection

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New Crown - Wolfmother

I didn't even know this was coming out but I just downloaded it and I'm stoked to listen to it.  Wolfmother rips check it out. -Ian

Tracklist

1. How Many Times

2. Enemy Is In Your Mind

3. Heavy Weight

4. New Crown

5. Tall Ships

6. Feelings

7. I Ain't Got No

8. She Got It

9. My Tangerine Dream

10. Radio

11. I Don't Know Why

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Talon Of The Hawk - The Front Bottoms

Everyone has been telling me to listen to this band for the past year or so and since I'm stubborn I never did.  I had the opportunity to see them once and on my way to the show found out it was sold out so that again kept me from hearing them.  Yesterday Say Anything announced their new tour and The Front Bottoms is their main support throughout the entire tour so I finally decided to go ahead and download their music, and of course, I love it.  Totally part of the "Emo Revival" but that's completely okay with me.  Even if the "Emo Revival" is a trend, it's a trend that I love.  I've always been a fan of emo music and this album is an awesome addition to my collection.  If you still think of kids with black straightened hair and skin tight clothes when you think of emo then you need to listen to this album and realize that they were just a really shitty scene that appeared out of nowhere.  This album is ridiculously relatable and seriously catchy.  If you're an idiot like I am and haven't checked them out yet, end that now. -Ian(I always forget to sign my name)

Tracklist

1. Au Revoir (Adios)

2. Skeleton

3. I Swear To God The Devil Made Me Do It

4. Twin Size Mattress

5. Peach

6. Santa Monica

7. The Feud

8. Funny You Should Ask

9. Tattooed Tears

10. Lone Star

11. Backflip

12. Everything I Own

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Diamond (Decade Edition) - Stick To Your Guns

This was one of the biggest albums of a year or so ago and now they re-released it with a few bonus tracks.  If you're a fan of STYG check it out. 

Tracklist

1. Diamond

2. Against Them All

3. Such Pain

4. The Bond

5. We Still Believe

6. Ring Loud (Last Hope)

7. Empty Hands

8. Beyond The Sun

9. Life In A Box

10. Bringing You Down

11. D(I AM)MOND

12. Built Upon The Sand

13. Just Like Me (Bonus Track)

14. We Still Believe (Acoustic) (Bonus Track)

15. I Resist (Bonus Track)

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Gospel- Fireworks

In honor of Fireworks releasing their long anticipated album “Oh, Common Life”, I thought it would be an appropriate time to review what I believe to be one of the definitive albums in contemporary pop-punk. “Gospel” was released almost 3 years ago to overwhelmingly positive critical reception. Prior to “Gospel”, Fireworks had existed as a New Found Glory-esque easycore band and their previous releases never garnered much attention in the scene, but “Gospel” completely changed people’s perception of the band. Fireworks unveiled surprisingly impressive guitar work, pop inspired melodies, and a less-nasally, improved version of frontman Dave Mackinder before suddenly disappearing after playing Warped Tour 2012. However, despite their unfortunately long hiatus, “Gospel” began to gain a reputation as essential listening for newcomers to the genre. Mackinder’s lyrics are sincere and relatable, and his ability to make fascinating stories out of mundane problems is one of the most enjoyable parts of the album. To anyone who has not listened to Fireworks, or are trying to understand the hype around “Oh, Common Life”, make sure to listen to this album. I honestly believe that in 10 years, this will be considered a classic.

-Jack

Tracklist

1. Arrows

2. I Was Born in the Dark

3. X's on Trees

4. We're Still Pioneers

5. Teeth

6. Oh, Why Can't We Start Old and Get Younger

7. Summer

8. Life Is Killing Me

9. I Am the Challenger

10. Paintings of Paul Revere

11. I Locked My Time Capsule

12. The Wild Bunch

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Imaginary Enemy - The Used

Everyone channel your inner emo self from circa 2000 and listen to the new album from The Used.

Tracklist

1. Revolution

2. Cry

3. El-Oh-Vee-Ee

4. A Song To Stifle Imperial Progression

5. Generation Throwaway

6. Make Believe

7. Evolution

8. Imaginary Enemy

9. Kenna Song

10. Force Without Violence

11. Overdose

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Oh, Common Life - Fireworks

I again, didn't get a chance to listen to this yet.  Fireworks is a cool band that I personally have never been able to get very into, but I think that's just because I never really have given them the chance.  I saw them on a tour awhile ago with The Wonder Years and I remember that they killed it.  I'm seeing them again later this week on another tour with The Wonder Years so I'm sure after seeing that I'll be mad at myself for not giving them a solid listen.  Anyway, check out their new album. I'm sure it'll be cool.

Tracklist

1. Glowing Crosses

2. Bed Sores

3. The Back Window's Down

4. Files On Tape

5. Woods

6. Play God Only Knows

7. One More Creature Dizzy With Love

8. The Only Thing That Haunts This House Is Me

9. The Sound Of Young America

10. Run, Brother, Run

11. The Hotbed Of Life

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