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hey, you're not cory! · 07-04-2005, 02:28 PM

Honorable Mentions: Thursday - Full Collapse, Vendetta Red - Between the Never and the Now, At the Drive-In - Vaya, Armor for Sleep - What To Do When You Are Dead and Fall Out Boy - From Under the Cork Tree

10. Straylight Run - Straylight Run

I bought this cd without ever hearing the band and was very sketchy about it. But as soon as I heard John Nolan amazing voice singing over nothing but a piano in "The Perfect Ending" I knew I was in for something. Every song on this cd is beautiful and they lyrics are perfect. I even like "Tool Sheds and Hot Tubs". John Nolan is one of the best song writers I've ever heard and this cd showcases his amazing talents beautifully.

Favorite tracks: "Existentialism on Prom Night", "The Tension and the Terror", "Sympathy for the Martyr"

9. The Academy Is... - Almost Here

A perfect pop cd full of catchy chrouses, sing-a-long verses, brilliant lyrics and just all around awesomeness. Of all the pop-punk bands to emerge from the Chicago scene in recent years these guys are the best and they've perfected that sound on this cd. William Beckett is a great songwriter and lyricist as well. These guys are going to be huge.

Favorite Tracks: "Black Mamba", "The Phrase That Pays", and "Skeptics and True Believers"

8. Monday in London - The Red Machine

Thursday meets Coheed and Cambria. Full of really interesting guitar riffs and catchy music that is still heavy and makes its presense felt. The best part of this cd though is the singer. His voice can do so many different things and he really knows how to use it. The lyrics are also very interesting and fit the mood of the music well. This cd is perfect all around and I regret putting off listening to it for so long. Definitly one of the absolute best bands to come from this new "emo" wave. RIP Monday in London.

Favorite tracks: "The New You", "The Queen, the Meek and Their Disease", and "A Good Friend, a Worse Enemy"

7. Underoath - They're Only Chasing Safety

Hands down the best cd of 2004 in my opinion. The 8 songs on here that Underoath wrote are 8 of the best songs I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. Even the interlude is so perfect it gives me chills. The lyrics are incredible. The choruses are soaring and will be stuck in your head for days. Spencer's scream is incredible. Aaron's ability to sing and drum is also superb. They may have drastically changed their sound but in my opinion it was definitly for the better. The only weak point of the cd is the last song (written by Aaron Marsh of Copeland) but it even kicks ass at the end.

Favorite Tracks: "Reinventing Your Exit", "Its Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door", "Down, Set, Go"

5 b.Coheed and Cambria - In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3
The second effort by Co&Ca is a different sound but it definitly works for them. They take a turn towards the more progressive side of the band and pull it off perfectly. The music differs from extremely poppy ("Blood Red Summer") to fast and heavy ("Velorium Camper" songs). Claudio's voice is even better on this cd than the first one and the guitars are complex and the drumming is excellent. Everytime you listen to it you hear something new.

Favorite Tracks: "In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3", "Velorium Camper III: Al the Killer", "A Favor House Atlantic"

5 a. Coheed and Cambria - The Second Stage Turbine Blade

Co&Ca's debut album is a mix of emo, metal, and prog rock that comes together to make musical perfection. Every song on this cd is brilliant in its own way and each one is very different from the last with something unique to offer. The vocals and guitars are too good for words to describe. The rhythm section rounds it out as the backbone of all the craziness thats going on. The lyrics are insanely catchy and you'll be singing them for days. This is why I love music.

Favorite tracks: "Junesong Provision", "Neverender", "Delirium Trigger"

4. At the Drive-In - Relationship of Command

I could've put any of ATDI's last three releases (Relationship of Command, IN/Casino/Out, or Vaya) in this spot as I love them all about equally. However I chose this one as I probably enjoy listening to it the most. This is my favorite band ever and this cd is just them doing what they've always done and making it available for you to sing along to while you listen to it. Every aspect of this cd is pure brilliance. Vocally, lyrically, the guitars, the bass lines, the drums, all of it is better than your favorite bands.

Favorite tracks: "One Armed Scissor", "Enfilade", "Invalid Litter Dept."

3. Piebald - We Are the Only Friends We Have

This band should be everyone's favorite. They are great at writing fun songs that anyone can enjoy. This cd is just them at their best. Every single track is just perfect. I listened to this cd for about 3 monthes straight and even now it still doesn't get old.

Favorite tracks: "American Hearts", "Karate Chops for Everyone But Us", "The Stalker"

2. Brand New - Deja Entendu

What can I say about this cd that hasn't already been said before. Its fantastic and it makes me feel miserable and happy at the same time. Jesse can write songs and his lyrics are the best in the pop punk universe. The songs are catchy and at the same time dark and moody. There is nothing bad about this cd and it deserves all the mainstream attention that it got if not more. They shot for something totally different with this release and nailed it, not only did they out do Your Favorite Weapon they out did every other cd that was released in 2003.

Favorite tracks: "Okay, I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don't", "The Quiet Things The No One Ever Knows", "Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades"

1. Taking Back Sunday - Tell All Your Friends

Well there you have it. This cd combines catchy pop music with fantastic duel vocals and the best songwriting I've ever heard. I've yet to listen to this cd and find a flaw...and I've listened to it quite a few times. They more or less brought in this new era of "emo" music and this cd single handedly changed my views and tastes on music. Every time I hear it I can't help but sing along with every single word and throw my hair around and just enjoy it. Its brilliant.

Favorite tracks: "Theres No 'I' in Team", "Cute Without the 'E' (Cut From the Team)", "Timberwolves at New Jersey"

Sorry, I couldn't pick between the Coheed cds

07-04-2005, 02:28 PM	#23
hey, you're not cory! Listen to Bowie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rensselaer, Indiana Posts: 5,690	Honorable Mentions: Thursday - Full Collapse, Vendetta Red - Between the Never and the Now, At the Drive-In - Vaya, Armor for Sleep - What To Do When You Are Dead and Fall Out Boy - From Under the Cork Tree 10. Straylight Run - Straylight Run I bought this cd without ever hearing the band and was very sketchy about it. But as soon as I heard John Nolan amazing voice singing over nothing but a piano in "The Perfect Ending" I knew I was in for something. Every song on this cd is beautiful and they lyrics are perfect. I even like "Tool Sheds and Hot Tubs". John Nolan is one of the best song writers I've ever heard and this cd showcases his amazing talents beautifully. Favorite tracks: "Existentialism on Prom Night", "The Tension and the Terror", "Sympathy for the Martyr" 9. The Academy Is... - Almost Here A perfect pop cd full of catchy chrouses, sing-a-long verses, brilliant lyrics and just all around awesomeness. Of all the pop-punk bands to emerge from the Chicago scene in recent years these guys are the best and they've perfected that sound on this cd. William Beckett is a great songwriter and lyricist as well. These guys are going to be huge. Favorite Tracks: "Black Mamba", "The Phrase That Pays", and "Skeptics and True Believers" 8. Monday in London - The Red Machine Thursday meets Coheed and Cambria. Full of really interesting guitar riffs and catchy music that is still heavy and makes its presense felt. The best part of this cd though is the singer. His voice can do so many different things and he really knows how to use it. The lyrics are also very interesting and fit the mood of the music well. This cd is perfect all around and I regret putting off listening to it for so long. Definitly one of the absolute best bands to come from this new "emo" wave. RIP Monday in London. Favorite tracks: "The New You", "The Queen, the Meek and Their Disease", and "A Good Friend, a Worse Enemy" 7. Underoath - They're Only Chasing Safety Hands down the best cd of 2004 in my opinion. The 8 songs on here that Underoath wrote are 8 of the best songs I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. Even the interlude is so perfect it gives me chills. The lyrics are incredible. The choruses are soaring and will be stuck in your head for days. Spencer's scream is incredible. Aaron's ability to sing and drum is also superb. They may have drastically changed their sound but in my opinion it was definitly for the better. The only weak point of the cd is the last song (written by Aaron Marsh of Copeland) but it even kicks ass at the end. Favorite Tracks: "Reinventing Your Exit", "Its Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door", "Down, Set, Go" 5 b.Coheed and Cambria - In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 The second effort by Co&Ca is a different sound but it definitly works for them. They take a turn towards the more progressive side of the band and pull it off perfectly. The music differs from extremely poppy ("Blood Red Summer") to fast and heavy ("Velorium Camper" songs). Claudio's voice is even better on this cd than the first one and the guitars are complex and the drumming is excellent. Everytime you listen to it you hear something new. Favorite Tracks: "In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3", "Velorium Camper III: Al the Killer", "A Favor House Atlantic" 5 a. Coheed and Cambria - The Second Stage Turbine Blade Co&Ca's debut album is a mix of emo, metal, and prog rock that comes together to make musical perfection. Every song on this cd is brilliant in its own way and each one is very different from the last with something unique to offer. The vocals and guitars are too good for words to describe. The rhythm section rounds it out as the backbone of all the craziness thats going on. The lyrics are insanely catchy and you'll be singing them for days. This is why I love music. Favorite tracks: "Junesong Provision", "Neverender", "Delirium Trigger" 4. At the Drive-In - Relationship of Command I could've put any of ATDI's last three releases (Relationship of Command, IN/Casino/Out, or Vaya) in this spot as I love them all about equally. However I chose this one as I probably enjoy listening to it the most. This is my favorite band ever and this cd is just them doing what they've always done and making it available for you to sing along to while you listen to it. Every aspect of this cd is pure brilliance. Vocally, lyrically, the guitars, the bass lines, the drums, all of it is better than your favorite bands. Favorite tracks: "One Armed Scissor", "Enfilade", "Invalid Litter Dept." 3. Piebald - We Are the Only Friends We Have This band should be everyone's favorite. They are great at writing fun songs that anyone can enjoy. This cd is just them at their best. Every single track is just perfect. I listened to this cd for about 3 monthes straight and even now it still doesn't get old. Favorite tracks: "American Hearts", "Karate Chops for Everyone But Us", "The Stalker" 2. Brand New - Deja Entendu What can I say about this cd that hasn't already been said before. Its fantastic and it makes me feel miserable and happy at the same time. Jesse can write songs and his lyrics are the best in the pop punk universe. The songs are catchy and at the same time dark and moody. There is nothing bad about this cd and it deserves all the mainstream attention that it got if not more. They shot for something totally different with this release and nailed it, not only did they out do Your Favorite Weapon they out did every other cd that was released in 2003. Favorite tracks: "Okay, I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don't", "The Quiet Things The No One Ever Knows", "Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades" 1. Taking Back Sunday - Tell All Your Friends Well there you have it. This cd combines catchy pop music with fantastic duel vocals and the best songwriting I've ever heard. I've yet to listen to this cd and find a flaw...and I've listened to it quite a few times. They more or less brought in this new era of "emo" music and this cd single handedly changed my views and tastes on music. Every time I hear it I can't help but sing along with every single word and throw my hair around and just enjoy it. Its brilliant. Favorite tracks: "Theres No 'I' in Team", "Cute Without the 'E' (Cut From the Team)", "Timberwolves at New Jersey" Sorry, I couldn't pick between the Coheed cds