Best Of 2012
the very best records of 2012 |
1 | | The Menzingers On The Impossible Past
Simply nothing moved me like this did. The lyrics, the song structures, the passion
behind it all floored me, and I found myself listening to the entire album on repeat
time after time, personal favorites coming and going every few weeks. This album
really hits me. Having been released in February, I Think it certainly has stood the
test of time in order for it to be called my AOTY of 2012.
http://vimeo.com/54563725 |
2 | | The Gaslight Anthem Handwritten
My favorite band. Yep, I said it. They can do no wrong in my eyes. And then they
come up with 'Mae', a track that leaves me breathless every time I hear it pass by
through my headphones. Exceptional band, exceptional record, as always. |
3 | | Run, Forever Settling
One of the most underrated punk releases of the year. An very short album full of
life-anthems.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKbdPNrnQ0s |
4 | | Curbside The Sound I Know
Skatepunk record of the year. That's all. |
5 | | fun. Some Nights
Yeah, it's a pop album. But it's so damn catchy, so clever and so addictive. All
Allright is the perfect example of how a pop-song should be. And Stars is one of my
favorite songs of the year, never thought I could appreciate auto-tunes as much
as I do within this song. And We Are Young is definitely the weakest track. |
6 | | No Trigger Tycoon
Again, perfect punk rock record that has to be played lout during the summer
months. |
7 | | Motion City Soundtrack Go
We know they can write a good pop-punk song (Everything is allright) but with this
album, they add a little experimentation to the table. Songs Like Everyone Will Die &
Happy Anniversary are some of their darkest songs ever written by the band. The
rest of the record sound like a MCS album should sound like. Unique band. |
8 | | Sharks No Gods
If The Gaslight Anthem were influenced by The Clash instead of Springsteen, they
would sound like this. I get a huge nostalgic feeling from their music and their lyrics,
and their riffs are intense.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNvhvwVxElw |
9 | | The Early November In Currents
Best emo record the year. |
10 | | Anberlin Vital
Anberlin back on track. |
11 | | Yellowcard Southern Air
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY35SAwquh0 |
12 | | Bloc Party Four
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1URjfe-aGI |
13 | | Further Seems Forever Penny Black
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p09O-dKWLjw |
14 | | Say Anything Anarchy, My Dear |
15 | | The Bouncing Souls Comet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zReqt_Vk6M4 |
16 | | Hot Water Music Exister
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lk7CPYEmyg |
17 | | All Time Low Don't Panic |
18 | | Hostage Calm Please Remain Calm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX4gkncwpQA |
19 | | Stars The North
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AweNFOcFspY |
20 | | Minus The Bear Infinity Overhead |
21 | | Make Do and Mend Everything You Ever Loved
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_m9gx1g3l0 |
22 | | mewithoutYou Ten Stories |
23 | | Japandroids Celebration Rock |
24 | | John Mayer Born and Raised |
25 | | The Killers Battle Born
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2PxyF9k1Rw |
26 | | Masked Intruder Masked Intruder |
27 | | Pennywise All or Nothing |
28 | | Eve 6 Speak In Code |
29 | | Now, Now Threads |
30 | | Bathurst Bathurst |
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