HardSharting TOP 5 PUNK & ALT 2025 + Honorable Men
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| 1 |  | Geese
Getting Killed
#1 - not much to add to the discourse. didnt think itd be my thing but they are so god damn weird and yet really catchy. trinidad is the sound of someone having a psychotic break, in a good way |
| 2 |  | La Dispute
No One Was Driving the Car
#2 - thought this may be a hot take but given how high it did in the sput rankings maybe not. i loved it. their sound is a bit 'matured' and heavier, but jordans songwriting and lyricism is still top tier |
| 3 |  | Maruja
Pain to Power
#3 - again been beaten to death a bit but thought the 'direct' approach, while polarising, made for a more straight forwardly punk record which vibed with a lot of the song writing, but still pretty intense throughout |
| 4 |  | The World Is a Beautiful Place...
Dreams Of Being Dust
#4 - took their sound as far as they could on illusory walls, then got pissed off and made an actual hardcore record. results are unsurprisingly good |
| 5 |  | Turnstile
Never Enough
#5 - was very torn on this pick and this record as a whole. for now, still 'pro' turnstile even though this is essentially Glow On 2.0, but they do need to evolve on the next record. hardcore music for normie, but still a tonne of fun |
| 6 |  | The Callous Daoboys
I Don't Want to See You in Heaven
HONORABLE MENTION - maybe the best 'core' or mathcore record all year |
| 7 |  | Swans
Birthing
HONORABLE MENTION - not their best, but better than their last few and a decent ending for this phase |
| 8 |  | Wednesday
Bleeds
HONORABLE MENTION - surprised this didnt make the sput list (unless i missed it), thought it was better than rat saw god. great mix of trailor trash country, rock, shoegaze and 90s vibes |
| 9 |  | Emma Goldman
all you are is we
HONORABLE MENTION - not a finished package but a promising debut, we need more high end screamo |
| 10 |  | Deadguy
Near-Death Travel Services
HONORABLE MENTION - cool return, still sound great after all these years |
| 11 |  | Boneflower
Reveries
HONORABLE MENTION - another good screamo record and minor breakout. felt a bit like last years Frail Body but not as heavy or intense |
| 12 |  | Great Grandpa
Patience, Moonbeam
HONORABLE MENTION - wouldnt normally be my jam as its so god damn twee, but it was too gorgeous sounding to deny |
| 13 |  | Ho99o9
Tomorrow We Escape
HONORABLE MENTION - saw these guys like 9 years ago supporting DEP on their farewell tour and they were dec, cool to see them start to realise their potential and have all the pieces fit now with their blend of punk, hardcore rap and metal |
| 14 |  | Propagandhi
At Peace
HONORABLE MENTION - their worst album, but it still SOUNDS good even if they have found 'peace' in their older ages. still has some tasty riffs and cool lyrics even if the bite isnt there |
| 15 |  | Pup
Who Will Look After the Dogs?
HONORABLE MENTION - likewise probs their worst release, but still has some fun tracks, the one with jeff rosenstock bangs |
| 16 |  | The Smith Street Band
Once I Was Wild
HONORABLE MENTION - its dec |
| 17 |  | Viagra Boys
Viagr Aboys
HONORABLE MENTION - my fav band who sing about looking at yer mums feet on the internet |
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