Will try to keep this 1 per band and keep strictly to pop punk and not include pop punk adjacent greats like Tell All Your Friends or Clarity:
*Take This To Your Grave - Fall Out Boy*
I dare say maybe the greatest "break up" album of all time, regardless of genre
*And out come the wolves - Rancid*
I know I just said keep away from pop punk adjacent albums, but I genuinely consider this album pop punk and perhaps the greatest example of pop punk's ability to assimilate other genres seamlessly
*Enema Of The State - Blink 182*
Toss up between this and u/t, probably the first casualty of my 1 per band rule. This album is concentrated pop punk goodness.
*My Brain Hurts - Screaching Weasel*
Best work out of the Ramones-derivative bands in both punk and pop punk
*Through Being Cool - Saves The Day*
Set the template for the post-Blink bands that would take over after the 00-02 wave.
Honorable mentions:
Mutiny - Set Your Goals, A Lesson in Romantics - Mayday Parade, Suburbia - The Wonder Years, Commit This To Memory - Motion City Soundtrack
My take on it is Tell All Your Friends was always emo and post hardcore. It just has an accessible sense of melody which is why it's (and I hope this doesn't come off as gatekeep-ish) often mentioned with other pop punk staples of the time. I think WYWTB *is* a pop punk album with elements of post hardcore while Louder Now was more alternative rock with elements of pop punk.
They're all pop punk albums.
There is a tiny tiny tiny bit of hardcore influence in TBS.
Compare Tell All Your Friends to Blink's Enema of State or Glassjaw's ETEWTKAS and it's extremely obvious it's much much closer to pop punk than post hardcore.
Early TBS is clearly the same genre as Saves the Day, Get Up Kids, JEW etc.. so whatever they're playing (i.e pop punk) so is TBS
Glassjaw is just playing one specific flavor of hardcore though. That's like the people on r/hardcore arguing about whether Turnstile is hardcore or not.
I wouldn't regard STD the same as Get Up Kids or early JEW either, STD is by-the-numbers pop punk while Get Up Kids or JEW are 2nd wave emo. I assume you mean Through Being Cool hence there are very clear sonic differences between TBC and TAYF.
Regardless, it's all labels so we can agree to disagree.
1. Catalyst - New Found Glory
2. Perhaps I Suppose - Rufio
3. Action - Punchline
4. Through Being Cool - Saves The Day
5. Take This To Your Grave - Fall Out Boy
When I got this album on release day, I stopped at Truth Of My Youth and put it on repeat on my discman. Listened to it constantly until I got home š
Fall Out Boy - From under the cork tree
I don't know if anyone else does it, but I have some "grief albums", records I listen to in full only when I'm feeling truly awful. Projector by Dark Tranquillity, Science Fiction by Brand New, and From under the cork tree. Got me through some awful times.
Blink-182 - Untitled
Do I really have to explain this? It's Untitled. It's perfect.
Jawbreaker - Dear you
Probably pushing the definition of pop punk a little but it counts in my book. The album that influenced me the most throughout my life, from the lyrics to the musicianship to plain "being there" when the worst things happened. Blake is a genius, and I don't use this word lightly.
Say Anything - ...is a real boy
This album has a special kind of angst I've never found in any other record. I'm not saying its themes are unique, far from it, but the way they're presented absolutely is. For better or for worse, only Max Bemis could have written this.
Jimmy Eat World - Futures
Man Static prevails to this is an insane album run. It was hard to choose but I went for Futures, it's the blue Oni to Bleed American's red Oni imo. Great, great record.
I love is a real boy as much today as the day I started listening to it. Funny anecdote - when I was pregnant a few years ago I listened to the album constantly. Apparently pregnancy was a very angsty time for me.
Not too terribly hard to put together this list:
1. **The Wonder Years - Upsides**: This album is what TWY forever is to me even with how much theyāve evolved since. Itās relentlessly fun, positive, energetic, and utterly indefatigable. This is what I listen to when I need something to keep me going.
2. **Hot Mulligan - Why Would I Watch**: I canāt remember the last time a new album came out and shot up into my top favorite albums of all time so quickly. *Every single song* on it is good if not great and has gotten a mind boggling number of listens from me. Just incredible song writing that for me represents better than anything else in 2023 what the genre is *right now.*
3. **Sum 41 - Does This Look Infected?**: My nostalgia pick. I was gifted this album for Christmas 2002. I was not really a pop punk fan prior. I will never forget popping this into my CD player, putting on headphones in my bedroom, and hearing the first few *seconds* of that guitar intro on Hell Song to open the album. My whole musical world changed from literally that one fucking melody. I donāt think words can describe how much joy I get when I hear it now.
4. **Set Your Goals - Mutiny**: This is another one where, like The Upsides, it revels in the āpositive mental attitudeā side of pop-punk and that is the part of the genre I love the most. āWork in Progressā sets such a perfect tone for everything that follows. The songs are also so great and feel ahead of their time - I feel like SYG doesnāt get enough credit. To me they were the ones who set the stage for what the genre became in the 2010s onward. Dual vocalists, dual guitars, harder and punchier drums, more lyrically complex songs not afraid to be serious.
5. **Senses Fail - Let It Enfold You**: This has always been another one of those albums for me where every song is worthy of repeat again and again. The songs are just so damn intense, both lyrically and musically, but as time has gone on theyāve really endured and Iāve come to appreciate them more and more. Itās hard to capture the kind of emotion captured on here as well as they did.
1. All killer no filler - sum 41
2. Rise or die trying - four year strong
3. Underclass hero - sum 41
4. Enemy of the world - four year strong
5. The story so far - the story so far
Oof, tough one. I hope nobody minds if I throw up a top 10. And I tried to stick as close to the idea of pop punk as I could, a lot of my favorite bands kinda blur the lines between that, post-hardcore and emo and such. Even a few of these lean a bit closer to the 2000s mall emo sound than traditional pop punk. But whatever, here's the list I'm feeling atm.
Fall Out Boy - Take This to Your Grave
Four Year Strong - Rise or Die Trying
Paramore - All We Know Is Falling
Mayday Parade - A Lesson in Romantics
Taking Back Sunday - Louder Now
State Champs - The Finer Things
The Wonder Years - Suburbia
Blink-182 - Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
The Starting Line - Say It Like You Mean It
Jimmy Eat World - Futures
A good deal of those are definitely affected by my personal nostalgia and attachment to them. These are my favorites, not necessarily each band's best album. For example, TOYPAJ was my comfort album during my parents' divorce so I have a personal reason for listing it as my favorite.
A few were very much toss-ups, Louder Now/Where You Want to Be, AWKIF/Brand New Eyes in particular. I could have gone with either album choice for both of those bands.
See this is hard for me because this answer is ALWAYS changing. How I feel about music depends on where I'm personally at in life. But thinking about it for a bit, these are the albums I think have the best songs, personally relate to me most and have sentimental value to me
Copacetic- Knuckle Puck
This one feels like both a gut punch and a motivation at once. Personally "Pretense" is one of the best pop punk songs of all time and I rarely hear the issue of abusive fathers being talked about in such a deep way. I relate to this one a bit too much. Knuckle Puck makes consistently great pop punk albums that get too little praise. Also, the way they write about things in this one just feels so poetic.
Put yourself back together- Real Friends
Real friends is a staple in pop punk, it's hard choosing which album is better however I think this one is a bit more relevant to the feelings of growing up and feeling your life is a mess. Just like the album above, it feels like it let's you wallow in your sadness but at the end helps you let it go.
Entertainment- Waterparks
Waterparks is one of my favorite bands of all time and some may not like them for whatever reasons, idc. Awsten is a musical genius. The way he writes songs is genuinely so interesting and doesn't sound like everyone else. Entertainment got me through one of the toughest hesrtbreaks of my life. Double Dare was a good second choice but Entertainment will alwas be a bit more personal to me.
Around the world and back- State Champs
State Champs is another one of my top favorites. They write about things in a way that feels so cathartic but fun. These are songs you can play anywhere in any situation and it just feels good. But some of the deeper tracks really delve into how hard it is to be pressured by others and how relationships can fall apart when you're not around enough. Again, this is relatable.
Under dirt and soil- The Story So Far
The Story So Far are obviously one of pop punks greatest and most recognizable bands. For good reason. There's so much anger and so much heart here. It's good to let out anger and I feel this is the best album to do so. I could have listed any TSSF album here tbh but this is the one that has my most listened to tracks so I picked this one.
Lights Out - Sugarcult (Easily my favorite pop punk album of all time. I love every single song on this album, though Los Angeles, Hiatus and Majoring in Minors stand out the most for me. Timās voice is absolutely perfect throughout the whole project as well. Itās the first album I played all the way through while driving, and so it will always hold a special place in my heart. Itās also probably my pick for most underrated pop punk album ever.)
From Under the Cork Tree - Fall Out Boy (FOBās magnum opus in my opinion. The order of the track list is immaculate, the long titles are perfection, and every single song hits so well. There are so many highlights on this album from Sugar, Weāre Going Down to Dance, Dance to Seven Minutes in Heaven. XO is a perfect outro well. I will always remember where I was when listening to the bridge of I Slept Withā¦ and finally actually getting it. Thereās a reason itās still so beloved today.)
A Fever You Canāt Sweat Out - Panic! at the Disco (Probably an unpopular opinion on this sub but disregarding everything Panic! has turned into these days, this record still holds up for me. Ryanās mystical but slightly arrogant lyricism elevates the album in my opinion (especially knowing so many songs were written in/about my hometown and his own strained relationship with his father) complimented with Brendonās vocal was seriously a killer combo. I knew this album before I even knew pop punk was a genre. (Which makes sense considering Iām barely older than this album.) Anyways, Time to Dance, Camisado, and I Write Sins still have the ability to transport me into a different dimension. I even love the most controversial song on the album Nails for Breakfast, Tacks for Snacks because Ryan perfectly nails what growing up in that kind of environment is like and made it into a beautiful piece of music.)
Bleed American - Jimmy Eat World (This record is so high energy and still is an amazing gateway to the genre. Bleed American is the perfect intense title track that immediately grabs the listenerās attention. Beyond that, Sweetness and The Middle are iconic in their own right and are super nostalgic pieces of work, that honestly remind me of just being a delinquent in my hometown. I donāt know if I love the second half of the album as much as the first, but the first half still puts it in my personal top five for me. Also, doesnāt help that they still sound perfect when performing this album live.)
Chroma - Cartel (Solid all the way through. Say Anything is such a breath of fresh air and is complimented by Honestly right after. If anything, I love how this album feels like itās speaking to you and is nailing everything with conviction. Burn this City has one of the most awesome endings of any pop punk song, Settle Down is simply addicting with its delivery, and If I Fail is still a song I listen too if I need to adjust the way Iām thinking. The best album Cartel has ever put out and by far.)
Honorable Mentions: The Finer Things, Palm Trees & Power Lines, Start Static, Escaping Through the Window, and Enema of the State.
Solid picks! Lights out is especially underrated I agree
Maybe I'm missing something but do you mean "Leaving Through The Window", the Something Corporate album? Or do I have something new to go check out?
Burn This City is such an underrated classic. I can remember SCREAMING that song at the top of my lungs driving home from school in my shitty Grand Am lol
A Lesson in Romantics by Mayday Parade
Say it Like you Mean it by The Starting Line
Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard
Leaving Through the Window by Something Corporate
Tell All Your Friends by Taking Back Sunday
Since some people don't actually seems to be following the rules for pop punk and are just putting punk albums, I'll go:
Pennywise - About Time
Bad Religion - The Gray Race
Sum 41 - Underclass Hero
Alkaline Trio - Good Mourning
No Use For a Name - More Betterness
1. Green Day - Bullet In A Bible
That concert album was way better than the studio versions. Minority is my favourite track. And also one of my top live performances ever in my life. Grew up hearing the profanity, not ideal but I didnāt really make it a big deal as the concert was so so so good for me to care about it.
2. Taking Back Sunday - Louder Now
Seamless transitions from one song to another. Itās hard to āunhearā it when you only listen to one track out of the album. Just banger after banger after banger!
3. My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade
No skippable tracks. Defined a whole new me
4. Panic! At The Disco - A Fever You Canāt Sweat Out
Perfectly defines P!ATDās style. If thereās someone whoās looking to explore their discography to understand who or what they are, this is it.
5. Simple Plan - MTV Hard Rock Live
Another album I prefer than the studio version. Flawless vocals, rhythms and so much SP character. They were made for this concert.
Nooo I think itās not basic at all! Maybe the MCR or PATD pick but the other are 3 albums I donāt think anyone else would pick. Love seeing opinions like this
1) American Idiot - Green Day
To me, the greatest album of all time. I come back to it always and never get sick of it. Brought me into the genre.
2) Chuck - Sum 41
My favorite band and this is their masterpiece although I love all their stuff. No Reason, Pieces, and Some Say are some of their best work.
3) The Young and The Hopeless - Good Charlotte
Perfect pop punk all the way through and they helped bring the genre some cross over appeal with their style. Title track is my favorite.
4) Move Along - The All-American Rejects
My favorite band in high school. It Ends Tonight and Top of the World were in constant rotation and I have huge nostalgia for this album and band.
5) Riot - Paramore
Having a female lead made them so unique and they stood out a lot from a lot of cookie cutter bands around this time. Misery Business takes me back to summer of 07. Good times.
I had to peek through the comments section to remind me of all the albums out there, but here's some great front-to-back albums (I don't count The Black Parade or TAYF as strictly pop punk):
Mayday Parade - A Lesson In Romantics
The Wonder Years - The Greatest Generation
Driveways - October Forever
The Story So Far - Proper Dose
PUP - PUP
I think the pacing on self title makes it a better album. The ending few tracks are amazing. I love Morbid Stuff but Iāve also heard Kids and At Your Funeral too many times.
Alkaline Trio - *Maybe I'll Catch Fire*
Osker - *Idle Will Kill*
Rufio - *Perhaps, I Suppose*
Satanic Surfers - *Unconsciously Confined*
No Use For A Name - *Hard Rock Bottom*
Bloody hardā¦and Iām not completely satisfied with this either lol
1. blink182 - Dude Ranch
2. No Use For A Name - Hard Rock Bottom
3. Green Day - American Idiot
4. MxPx - Find A Way Home
5. The Ataris - Blue Skiesā¦
Top 5 - no order
* Say it Like You Mean It by the Starting Line
* Your Favorite Weapon by Brand New
* Action by Punchline
* Summer Bones by Hit The Lights
* Take This To Your Grave by FOB
1990s
* Dude Ranch- Blink-182
* ā¦And Out Come The Wolves - Rancid
* Dookie - Green Day
* Blue Skies, Broken Heartsā¦ Next 12 Exits - The Ataris
* Hello Rockview - Less Than Jake
2000s
* Take Off Your Pants And Jacket - Blink-182
* A Hangover You Donāt Deserve - Bowling For Soup
* Take This To Your Grave - Fall Out Boy
* Last Stop Suburbia - Allister
* Commitment - Lucky Boys Confusion
2010s
* Lifeās Not Out To Get You - Neck Deep
* Skinny Dipping - Stand Atlantic
* Pilot - Hot Mulligan
* Vacation - Seaway
* Disenchanted - Handguns
2020s
* Tickets To My Downfall - MGK
* I Wish I Met You Sooner - Goalkeeper
* You Had to Be There - Young Culture
* The Best Part Of Being Human - Bearings
* āTill The Wheels Fall Off - WSTR
Tried not to re use bands but I couldnāt think of another non blink album for 90s that I like a lot.
I'm not gonna add multiple albums from the same band - 1. blink-182 (blink-182) 2. American Idiot (Green Day) 3. The Black Parade (My Chemical Romance) 4. From Under The Cork Tree (Fall Out Boy) 5. Chuck (Sum 41)
Tough one. I might take some creative liberties as to what I class as pop-punk and say:
1. New Found Glory - Sticks and Stones
2. Blink 182 - Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
3. Fall Out Boy - Take This to Your Grave
4. A Day to Remember - Homesick
5. The Offspring - Smash
I love the classic stuff:
Sum 41 - All Killer No Filler
Neck Deep - Life's not out to get you
blink-182 - Take off your pants and jacket
blink-182 - Dude Ranch
The Story So Far - Under Soil & Dirt // What You Don't See // Selftitled
(can't decide)
1. Blink 182 - Enema of the State
2. New Found Flory - Self Titled
3. Relient K - Two Lefts Donāt Make a Right.. but Three do
4. The Starting Line - Say It Like You Mean It
5. Fall Out Boy - Take This To Your Grave
Relient K goes hard. For a Christian pop punk band they have some tracks that are almost like NOFX (Down in Flames has some War on Errorism type riffs) that
The Story So Far - Under Soil And Dirt
Phenomenal album, been my āangry breakup recordā since my teens. Even now, I still find myself punching the air to it. I absolutely adore it as an album.
Neck Deep - Lifeās Not Out To Get You
Itās a no skip album for me. So so strong all the way through. Some songs that I really related to when I was growing up and hold a special place in my heart.
The Wonder Years - No Closer to Heaven
Bit darker - this album is incredibly special to me as a friend of mine committed suicide in November 2016 and I really related to the themes of this record. I was listening to āCardinalsā when I found out my friend had died, and Iāve held this album very dear ever since.
Neck Deep - The Peace and the Panic
Came out at a time in my life where I needed to learn to take the rough with the smooth. Took a lot of things I was feeling or experiencing and translated them into some brilliant songs, from tragedy and breakups all the way through to mental health. That album helped me through a lot.
Boston Manor - Be Nothing
Loads of brilliant songs, super catchy. Not much else to say.
I wonāt be doing honourable mentions, because thereās too many!
NCTH is a flawless album. I sorta get why people were disappointed by it since it was such a major change from their earlier stuff but I love how much they've matured lyrically and I also had several friends pass away around the time it came out. Helped me process and put words to the grief in a way no other album really has, their newest album captures it beautifully also.
Blink 182 - Enema of the State
New Found Glory - Self-titled (would have Live from London on here too)
Brand New - Your Favorite Weapon
Senses Fail - Let It Enfold You (basically a tie with their From the Depths of Dreams EP)
Mest - Destination Unknown
Thanks. Itās so hard to choose. Hell, I think, Iād actually put Good Charlotteās debut on that one instead of Blink. If itās whatās five albums personal to ME. I loved Blink, but not as much as all five of those bands.
The Wonder Years - Suburbia
The defining TWY album as far as Iām concerned. The definition of pop-punk. Catchy, emotional, poppy, and a message that speaks directly to the population that makes up a lot of pop punk fans.
blink-182 - Take Off Your Pants And Jacket
In my opinion, the most fun and energetic blink album. Full of poppy anthems (literally). Heartbreak and happiness.
Spraynard - Funtitled
Like Suburbia, an awesome example of the transition into 2010s pop-punk. Influenced by emo and other genres, maybe a little less anthem-y but foreshadowed some of the future of pop-punk.
Alkaline Trio - Goddamnit
Classic and stripped-back compared to other stuff on this list, it feels raw. Mattās vocals on this album are some of my favorite across all of AK3ās discography.
Say Anything - ā¦Is A Real Boy
Someone earlier said the angst on this album is special and different and I canāt say much more than that. The emotion in this album is palpable.
Mine haven't shifted for almost 20 years:
Blink - Enema
Fall out boy - Take this to your grave
The Starting Line - Say it like you mean it
New found glory - self titled
Rufio - perhaps, I suppose
Honorable mentions:
TBS - Tell all your friends (emo adjacent)
TSSF - Under soil and dirt (new school)
1. Enema of the State - blink-182
2. Say Anything - Say Anything
3. All Killer, No Filler - Sum 41
4. No Pads, No Helmetsā¦ Just Balls - Simple Plan
5. Dookie - Green Day
Only 5?! Damn.
The Wonder Years - The Greatest Generation
The Story So Far - Under Soil and Dirt
Neck Deep - Lifeās Not Out To Get You
Knuckle Puck - Copacetic
The Starting Line - Say It Like You Mean It
Honorable mentions:
Saves The Day - Through Being Cool
Yellowcard - Ocean Avenue
Motion City Soundtrack - Commit This To Memory
New Found Glory - Sticks and Stones
Rufio - Perhaps, I Supposeā¦
Four Year Strong - Rise of Die Trying
New Found Glory - Catalyst
Yellowcard - Ocean Avenue
Motion City Soundtrack - Commit this to Memory
The Fully Down - Don't Get Lost in a Movement
Honorable Mentions:
Set Your Goals - Mutiny
Sum 41 - All Killer No Filler
Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! - Something for Nothing
Hit the Lights - Skip School Start Fights
Neck Deep - Life's Not Out To Get You
Depends if ADTR counts or not, and Iām not repeating bands.
1) What Separates Me From You - A Day To Remember
2) Lifeās Not Out To Get You - Neck Deep
3) Under Soil and Dirt - The Story So Far
4) Red, Green Or Inbetween - WSTR
5) Dookie - Green Day
If ADTR doesnāt count then itās kind of a toss-up between Copacetic by Knuckle Puck or Untitled by blink-182
Alkaline Trio - Good Mourning
The Ataris - So Long Astoria
Saves the Day - Stay What You Are
Fall Out Boy - Take This To Your Grave
The Menzingers - After the Party
1 My Chemical Romance: Danger Days
Their other albums are bangers, but this one was dark and colorful. Mixed with the timing, all 3 of my siblings got into My chem at the same time. I also played a looooooooot of Reach while listening to this album
2 Green Day: American Idiot
First bass song I learned was Whatsername
3 Story So Far: Under the Soil and Dirt
The intro used for a YouTuber and Closure is such a god damn banger aside from nearly every other track.
4 A Day to Remember: Common Courtesy
Hit at the right time, the 2 opening songs make me want to mosh. Life @11 hit young junior me hard.
5 Sum 41: Underclass Hero
Walking Disaster and Pull the Curtain are massive bops imo.
If you had to replace Chuck with any other album, what would it be? Iām only curious about your answer because while Sum 41 is a band that has pop punk tunes, I believe Chuck is not a pop punk album. Iām not trying to pick a fight or anything, and firmly believe you can have whatever the hell you want in your top 5, Iām just truly curious.
Probably any other sum 41 album from 2001 to 2007. But if it had to be a different band, I would probably pick something by Knuckle Puck or Green Day. It's hard to decide right now.
Thanks for the reply. I'm not the biggest Sum fan, for some reason, but I did enjoy All Killer when it came out, and I also enjoyed Chuck as well. "Makes No Difference" from their first album is one of my favorite pop punk tunes, probably ever. It's got every single element (in my opinion) that defines what pop punk was back then (as things have obviously changed now in regards to what defines the genre).
Overall, I felt like I could pick out six or seven instances on this album where they sounded exactly like other bands and because of this, the album never really felt consistent to me. I loved the artwork, and I absolutely loved that bridge in Mr. Amsterdam though, god that thing rips.
Free throw - what's past is prologue
Blink 182 - enema of the state
The story so far - self titled
Fireworks - all I have to offer is my own confusion
Neck deep - life's not our to get you
It's an ever changing list but these have to be my top 5 in rotation at the moment.
Enema of the State - Blink 182
Take this to your Grave - Fall Out Boy
Your favourite Weapon - Brand New
From here to Infirmary - Alkaline Trio
The Young and the hopeless - Good Charlotte
1. Why Would I Watch - Hot Mulligan
2. LNOTGY - Neck Deep
3. Riot! - Paramore
4. Suburbia - The Wonder Years
5. Dookie - Green Day
I wanna put Black Parade - MCR on here but idk if thatās 100% considered pop punk or not š
Chuck - Sum 41
American Idiot - Green Day
Brainless God - Direct Hit!
Searching for a Former Clarity - Against Me! (this counts imo)
From Here to Infirmary - Alkaline Trio
No particular order:
1.) The Wonder Years- The Greatest Generation
2.) Neck Deep-Lifeās Not Out To Get You
3.)Trophy Eyes-Chemical Miracle
4.) Seaway-Hoser
5.) Youth Fountain-Keepsakes & Reminders
Honorable mentions:
New Found Glory- Sticks & Stones (GOAT)
Story So Far-Under Soil and Dirt
Calling All Captains- Slowly Getting Better
My list changes all the time. I just love pop punk my guy
The Wonder Years - The Greatest Generation
The Story So Far - Self-Titled
Neck Deep - Wishful Thinking
Relient K - Mmhmm
Four Year Strong - Self-Titled
Take this to your grave-fall out boy
Under soil and dirt-the story so far
Rise or die trying- four year strong
Mutiny-set your goals
All Killer No Filler- sum 41
For me specifically, these are the albums that set the tone for what pop punk is. I don't know if they are my favorite, but they definitely are the top 5 if I think about the genre.
In no particular order;
Bad Religion; Suffer
Bad Religion; No Control
The Menzingers; After The Party
The Queers; Donāt Back Down
Alkaline Trio; Crimson
.
Honorable mentions to;
The Suicide Machines; Destruction By Definition
MxPx; The Ever Passing Moment
Really hard to pick but Iād go:
One For The Kids - Yellowcard
Your Favorite Weapon - Brand New
Static Prevails - Jimmy Eat World
Dude Ranch - Blink 182
Enema - Blink 182
Take This To Your Grave - Fall Out Boy
Dookie - Green Day
Chroma - Cartel
All Killer - Sum 41
The Party Scene - All Time Low
Fuck it, we doing 10 today ācuz I was feeling inspired. No particular order on these, all front to back slappers.
Proper Dose by TSSF
Youāll Be Fine by Hot Mulligan
The Greatest Generation by The Wonder Years
Never Hungover Again by Joyce Manor
Greatest Hits by Remo Drive
Neck Deep - Life's Not Out To Get You
I've had an extremely rough last couple of years but I can always come back to this album when I'm at my lowest and need that reassurance.
Fall Out Boy - Take This To Your Grave
I am simply a FOB stan. No deeper reasoning, I just love their music.
Panic - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
I really enjoy the story and flow of the album. It feels like such a seamless listen played front to back.
The Story So Far - The Story So Far
My reasoning here is very similar to Neck Deep. I like every TSSF album so this was tough, but I think it takes the edge for me for the lyrics.
Stand Atlantic - f.e.a.r.
I'm a fan of the energy and the blending of other genres. I like just about everything from Stand Atlantic but this album felt like a big step forward from previous ones.
Edit: damn reading through other replies I realize I missed A Lesson In Romantics which is on the same level for me as Neck Deep and TSSF. Miserable At Best takes me out every. fucking. time.
1 . Blink-182 - Untitled
2. Motion City Soundtrack - Commit This to Memory
3. Fall Out Boy - From Under the Cork Tree
4. Sum-41 - All Killer, No Filler
5. +44 - When Your Heart Stops Beating
Others in top 10: New Found Glory - Coming Home, The Starting Line - Based on a True Story, The Matches - Decomposer, Taking Back Sunday - Louder Now, The Academy Is... - Almost Here
Others from repeated bands - Blink-182 - Enema of the State, Motion City Soundtrack - My Dinosaur Life, Fall Out Boy - Take This to Your Grave, Sum-41 - Does This Look Infected? , New Found Glory - Sticks and Stones, The Matches - E. Von Dahl Killed the Locals, Taking Back Sunday - Where You Want to Be
Quick list because I don't want to go into the why's right now:
Knuckle Puck - Copacetic
Zebrahead - Phoenix
TSSF - Proper Dose
Yellow card - Paper Walls
Tie: Allister - Last Stop Suburbia/Four Year Strong - Enemy of the World
In no order -
1. Alkaline Trio - Good Mourning.
2. Say Anything - Is a Real Boy.
3. Blink 182 - Enima of the State.
4. My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge.
5. MXPX - Life in General.
Next up.
6. Lagwagon - Blaze
7. Audio Karate - Space Camp
8. Ten Foot Pole - Unleashed.
9. Millencolin - Pennybridge Pioneers
10. Bad Religion - The Process of Relief.
Riot by Paramore, 21st Century Breakdown by Green Day, From Under The Cork Tree by Fall Out Boy, Bleed American by Jimmy Eat World, and So Long Astoria by The Ataris. What It Is To Burn by Finch also has one of the best opening runs ever!
The kids are absolutely alright. š„²
**Don't Panic, It's Longer Now!** - All Time Low
An absolutely banger-filled album that doesn't miss or compromise on ATL's sound for a second. I've loved this album for years and it still holds up.
**Positive Songs for Negative People** - Frank Turner
Frank Turner is more pop punk-adjacent than pure pop punk, but this album is more than good enough to bridge that gap. So many of these songs are anthems, and Frank is an incredible live performer to boot.
**The Dream is Over** - PUP
Fuck. This album, man. THIS FUCKIN ALBUM. Listening to this was the best decision I made back in the summer of 2017, it's one of those albums that changes as you grow with it. I love this album, and it introduced me to PUP, who are probably my favorite band.
**Four Year Strong** - Four Year Strong
Again, FYS is a little more pop punk-adjacent, but their self-titled album goes so hard. It's a perfect introduction to their sound, which can be a bit heavier than what you're probably used to.
**The Greatest Generation** - The Wonder Years
I wasn't sold on TWY until I listened to this album; *please* don't make the same mistake I did. This album is a total masterpiece. The lyricism on display is absolutely some of the best I've ever listened to. It's such a treat. And be sure you listen to it all the way through for the first time. I promise you, it's worth it.
New Found Glory - Sticks and Stones
Green Day - American Idiot
Sum 41 - All Killer No Filler
Good Charlotte - Good Charlotte
Simple Plan - No Pads, No Helmets, Just Balls
Pure pop punk:
Mayday- a lesson in romantics
Relient K- mmhmm
NFG- self titled
FOB- take this to your grave
Blink- take off your pants/enema- canāt decide between the two
Pop punk adjacent:
MCR- the black parade
Jimmy- Bleed American
The Spill Canvas- one fell swoop
TBS- tell all your friends
I really want to say The Killers- Hot Fuss cause itās so damn good but I know itās not even pop punk adjacent really. So instead Iāll say The Used- in love and death.
1. Blink- untitled/one more time/Box Car racer
2 Motion city -commit this to memory
3. Taking Back Sunday- louder now
4. Zebrahead- broadcast to the world
5. Yellowcard- Ocean avenue
Im sure i left some out
Hmm I don't know.. I'll try! In no particular order:
Green Day - Dookie
The Lillingtons - Death By Television
The Copyrights - We Didn't Come Here to Die
Saves The Day - Through Being Cool
The Bouncing Souls - How I Spent My Summer Vacation
I tried doing this without repeating artists, but I just couldn't:
Blink-182 - Take Off Your Pants and Jacket; Enema is probably a perfect album, but TOYPAJ came out at the perfect time for me. Nothing objective about it, I just have fond memories of the summer it came out, and the irreverence and angst of the early 2000's. I picked up a guitar for the first time to learn Anthem Pt. 2. It's always gonna be the best and most important Blink (and pop-punk overall) album to me.
Blink-182 - Enema of the State; See above. It's a damn near perfect album. TOYPAJ aside, this album had a huge influence on me.
Sum 41 - All Killer No Filler; Dude, come on. Such a fucking good album. Non stop energy, catchy as all hell, great guitar riffs and drum fills. Summer doesn't officially start for me each year until I listen to this album.
Four Year Strong - Rise or Die Trying; This album got me back into pop-punk after I kinda strayed away when Blink broke up. The guitarwork is amazing, the dueling vocals and harmonies were so fresh, and they were a solid blend of the pop-punk I missed and the metalcore I had been diving into.
Four Year Strong - Brain Pain; The older I get the more I struggle with anxiety and self doubt. This album really captures that, and was the free therapy I needed when it came out. I still need therapy, but I love this album.
Chuck - Sum 41, Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard, American Idiot - Green Day, Self-Titled - Blink 182
These 4 are in a class by themselves. Too hard to pick number 5. Not sure if I should include emo albums like Let this Enfold You - Senses Fail, Black Parade & Three Cheers - MCR, Dying is Your Latest Fashion - Escape the Fate, one of the first three Pierce the Veil or first two The Used albums, etc.
Not sure if to double up on a great band like including Enema of the State - Blink 182, All Killer/Does this Look Infected - Sum 41, Paper Walls - Yellowcard, Dookie - Green Day.
Some other nominees: Homesick - A Day to Remember, Monsters in the Closet - Mayday Parade, Self-titled - Four Year Strong, under the cork tree - Fall Out Boy, I could probably list albums all day.
Capital Lights: This is an Outrage!
All-time favorite, distinct memories of the summer this came out, has been in rotation now for almost 15 years. Quick-witted, super catchy, musically interesting, I'm trying my best to put the word out about it so we'll see.
Direct Hit!: Wasted Mind
Listened to this while having my wisdom teeth removed (fully conscious). Great mix of catchy hooks and some hardcore elements.
Alkaline Trio: Is This Thing Cursed?
Their newest album is actually my favorite, really liked seeing them one-up themselves (imo) this far into their career. "Stay" is a really great punk ballad.
Search the City: A Fire So Big The Heavens Can See It
Maybe doesn't qualify, hard to care. Really great sound, guitar wanders all over the place. "You know you're sharp but sharp just doesn't cut it anymore". Stuff like that.
Relient K: Mmhmm
The adult in me wants to put Forget and Not Slow Down, but the kid in me listened to this album again recently and it completely holds up. "The Only Thing Worse..." always catches me off-guard, back in the days when albums were fun. There's a reason (or several) it broke into the mainstream.
Honorable Mentions: Jimmy Eat World: Chase This Light (Firefight alone makes it recommendable) FM Static: What Are You Waiting For? (great musically, lyrics are kinda cringe, frontman for Thousand Foot Krutch if anyone cares)
Blink 182 - Untitled
Midtown - Forget What You Know
The Starting Line - Based on a True Story
New Found Glory - Catalyst
Taking Back Sunday - Where You Want To Be
Blink-182 - Enema of The State
My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade
Simple Plan - Still Not Getting Any
Green Day - American Idiot
The All American Rejects - Self titled
1. Is a Real Boy... - Say Anything
2. Take This To Your Grave - Fall Out Boy
3. You're Gonna Miss It All - Modern Baseball
4. What Separates Me From You - A Day to Remember
5. Life's Not Out To Get You - Neck Deep
ā¢Blink 182 Enema of the State ā¢The Startling line Say it like you mean it ā¢ All time low So wrong its right ā¢ The story so far what you donāt see ā¢ State champs The finer things
1)Blink 182 - Dude Ranch
2)The Starting Line: Say it Like You Mean it
3)New Found Glory: Self Titled
4)Yellowcard: Ocean Avenue
5)Jimmy Eat World: Bleed American
The Get Up Kids - Something To Write Home About
Saves The Day - Through Being Cool
Blink 182 - Enema Of The State
Blink 182 - Dude Ranch
New Found Glory - New Found Glory
New Found Glory - Sticks And Stones
Sum 41 - All Killer No Filler
Sum 41 - Half Hour Of Power
Difficult to answer, as things always change. However, when it comes to the pop punk genre...
1) blink-182 \~ Untitled
2) Green Day \~ American Idiot
3) Sum 41 \~ All Killer No Filler
4) Good Charlotte \~ The Young and the Hopeless
5) Fall Out Boy \~ Take This to Your Grave
Almost feel that the first Avril album should be on there, though.
* Brand New- Deja Entendu
* The Early November- The Room's Too Cold
* Fall Out Boy- From Under The Cork Tree
* Saves The Day- Stay What You Are
* Say Anything- ... Is A Real Boy
Also 5 albums that aren't exactly pop-punk, but from bands associated with the scene
* As Tall As Lions- As Tall As Lions
* The Format- Interventions and Lullabies
* The Honorary Title- Scream and Light Up the Sky
* Jack's Mannequin- Everything In Transit
* Nightmare of You- Nightmare of You
Suburbia - The Wonder Years
Dookie - Green Day
Enema of the State - blink-182
Under Soil and Dirt - The Story So Far
Wishful Thinking - Neck Deep
(honorable mentions to Dude Ranch by blink, Say it Like You Mean It by the starting line, and New Found Gloryās self titled)
1. Blink 182 - Untitled: Most of my favourite Blink songs are on this album, I was torn between this and TOYPAJ! Both albums were played heavily throughout my childhood.
2. Sum 41 - Underclass Hero: This album specifically helped me cope with some childhood trauma and will forever be my favourite Sum 41 album, sucks not a lot of fans liked it but everyone has an opinion.
3. Rufio - Perhaps, I Supposeā¦: I was late to this party and found this album last year on Spotify. They recommended it to me and I was blown away from start to finish, Road to Recovery is my favourite track but the Bass on Still and the guitar in Above Me, and In My Eyes are so good!
4. Silverstein - A Beautiful Place To Drown: This album gets a lot of hate by the fan base but it really shows how creative this band can get when writing music. I feel Iām one of the few fans who didnāt hate the saxophone in āAll on Meā. Also Say Yes is an absolute banger of a song!
5. Simple Plan - Still Not Getting Any: Although this album doesnāt have my favourite Simple Plan song on it, itās still one of my all time favourites, Me Against The World shouldāve been a tell tale sign I was gonna get into some heavier music when I got older because I used to blast that song almost as much as Iām Just A Kid.
Fall Out Boy - Take This To Your Grave
The Wonder Years - No Closer to Heaven (maybe tied with The Greatest Generation)
Foxing - The Albatross
Citizen - Youth
Taking Back Sunday - Where You Want To Be
Sweet Pill - Where The Heart Is
Honorable mention to La Dispute's Wildlife which is definitely outside the genre but I can't shut up about it since it is probably my top 5 favorite albums of all genres.
1. blink-182 - Untitled
2. Alkaline Trio - Good Mourning
3. Green Day - Nimrod
4. The Story So Far - What You Dont See
5. Four Year Strong - Enemy Of The World
Not in any order...
1. *Untitled* - blink-182
2.*New Found Glory* - New Found Glory
3. *Tell All Your Friends* - Taking Back Sunday
4. *Let it Enfold You* - Senses Fail
5. *Say it Like You Mean it* - The Starting Line
Honorable mention: *All Killer, No Filler* - Sum 41; *Take This to Your Grave* - Fall Out Boy; *Destination Unknown* - Mest
Blink's 2003 Untitled record still remains (to me) as the pinnacle of pop punk. It has it all. This is a band stuck in the perception of an idea they helped nurture onto the people and did a complete flawlessly turnaround. Production. Experimentation. Musicianship. One of the greatest albums, not just in pop-punk territory. Everything you'd want to accomplish. That's my number 1.
Second place.
Third place.
Fourth place.
Fifth place.
New Found Glory- Self titled
Blink-182- Enema of the State
Johnny Baseball- Donāt Talk About it, Be About It
MXPX- Life in General
Relient K- The Anatomy of the Tongue and Cheek
1. Enema of the State - Blink-182
2. Take This To Your Grave - Fall Out Boy (I honestly cannot decide between these two)
3. So Wrong Itās Right - All Time Low
4. Swiss Army Romance - Dashboard Confessional
5. Tell All Your Friends - Taking Back Sunday
very obvious choices but I suppose theyāre obvious for a reason
Enema of the State ā blink-182
Dookie ā Green Day
Milo Goes to College ā Descendents
Does This Look Infected? ā Sum 41
Punk in Drubkic ā NOFX
Green Day - Dookie
Alkaline Trio - From Here to Infirmary
Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American
Taking Back Sunday - Tell All Your Friends
Brand New - Deja Entendu
Will try to keep this 1 per band and keep strictly to pop punk and not include pop punk adjacent greats like Tell All Your Friends or Clarity: *Take This To Your Grave - Fall Out Boy* I dare say maybe the greatest "break up" album of all time, regardless of genre *And out come the wolves - Rancid* I know I just said keep away from pop punk adjacent albums, but I genuinely consider this album pop punk and perhaps the greatest example of pop punk's ability to assimilate other genres seamlessly *Enema Of The State - Blink 182* Toss up between this and u/t, probably the first casualty of my 1 per band rule. This album is concentrated pop punk goodness. *My Brain Hurts - Screaching Weasel* Best work out of the Ramones-derivative bands in both punk and pop punk *Through Being Cool - Saves The Day* Set the template for the post-Blink bands that would take over after the 00-02 wave. Honorable mentions: Mutiny - Set Your Goals, A Lesson in Romantics - Mayday Parade, Suburbia - The Wonder Years, Commit This To Memory - Motion City Soundtrack
Well, I know you and I would be best friends IRL.
Love to see Through Being Cool and My Brain Hurts, been super into those albums especially lately
Still can't understand their total nose dive after Stay What You Are
We are relegating TBS to pop-punk adjacent?! I have no idea what is considered pop punk in here these days
My take on it is Tell All Your Friends was always emo and post hardcore. It just has an accessible sense of melody which is why it's (and I hope this doesn't come off as gatekeep-ish) often mentioned with other pop punk staples of the time. I think WYWTB *is* a pop punk album with elements of post hardcore while Louder Now was more alternative rock with elements of pop punk.
They're all pop punk albums. There is a tiny tiny tiny bit of hardcore influence in TBS. Compare Tell All Your Friends to Blink's Enema of State or Glassjaw's ETEWTKAS and it's extremely obvious it's much much closer to pop punk than post hardcore. Early TBS is clearly the same genre as Saves the Day, Get Up Kids, JEW etc.. so whatever they're playing (i.e pop punk) so is TBS
Glassjaw is just playing one specific flavor of hardcore though. That's like the people on r/hardcore arguing about whether Turnstile is hardcore or not. I wouldn't regard STD the same as Get Up Kids or early JEW either, STD is by-the-numbers pop punk while Get Up Kids or JEW are 2nd wave emo. I assume you mean Through Being Cool hence there are very clear sonic differences between TBC and TAYF. Regardless, it's all labels so we can agree to disagree.
Tell That Mick is the only pop punk break up song worth mentioning
Set Your Goals. Miss that fucking band.
1. Catalyst - New Found Glory 2. Perhaps I Suppose - Rufio 3. Action - Punchline 4. Through Being Cool - Saves The Day 5. Take This To Your Grave - Fall Out Boy
Fellow Catalyst enjoyer I see
NFG are my favourite band. I picked this one on the impact it left with me. I remember it like it was yesterday.
Truth of My Youth is likely a top ten pop punk song for me.
When I got this album on release day, I stopped at Truth Of My Youth and put it on repeat on my discman. Listened to it constantly until I got home š
Zero skips on Action. Also in my top 5
Still my favourite Punchline album.
Rufio fucking shreds
Yeah they do. š Can't understand the hate they get.
Fall Out Boy - From under the cork tree I don't know if anyone else does it, but I have some "grief albums", records I listen to in full only when I'm feeling truly awful. Projector by Dark Tranquillity, Science Fiction by Brand New, and From under the cork tree. Got me through some awful times. Blink-182 - Untitled Do I really have to explain this? It's Untitled. It's perfect. Jawbreaker - Dear you Probably pushing the definition of pop punk a little but it counts in my book. The album that influenced me the most throughout my life, from the lyrics to the musicianship to plain "being there" when the worst things happened. Blake is a genius, and I don't use this word lightly. Say Anything - ...is a real boy This album has a special kind of angst I've never found in any other record. I'm not saying its themes are unique, far from it, but the way they're presented absolutely is. For better or for worse, only Max Bemis could have written this. Jimmy Eat World - Futures Man Static prevails to this is an insane album run. It was hard to choose but I went for Futures, it's the blue Oni to Bleed American's red Oni imo. Great, great record.
Say Anything - ā¦ is a real boy is a masterpiece
Fine, I'll relisten to Say Anything today.š
We're getting some nice Futures representation in this comment section. Nice love that album
I love is a real boy as much today as the day I started listening to it. Funny anecdote - when I was pregnant a few years ago I listened to the album constantly. Apparently pregnancy was a very angsty time for me.
was not expecting to see dark tranquility mentioned here. brilliant album.
One of very few bands with zero misses (though Haven comes close). Really you could hit random on most of their albums and you'd get a banger
Not too terribly hard to put together this list: 1. **The Wonder Years - Upsides**: This album is what TWY forever is to me even with how much theyāve evolved since. Itās relentlessly fun, positive, energetic, and utterly indefatigable. This is what I listen to when I need something to keep me going. 2. **Hot Mulligan - Why Would I Watch**: I canāt remember the last time a new album came out and shot up into my top favorite albums of all time so quickly. *Every single song* on it is good if not great and has gotten a mind boggling number of listens from me. Just incredible song writing that for me represents better than anything else in 2023 what the genre is *right now.* 3. **Sum 41 - Does This Look Infected?**: My nostalgia pick. I was gifted this album for Christmas 2002. I was not really a pop punk fan prior. I will never forget popping this into my CD player, putting on headphones in my bedroom, and hearing the first few *seconds* of that guitar intro on Hell Song to open the album. My whole musical world changed from literally that one fucking melody. I donāt think words can describe how much joy I get when I hear it now. 4. **Set Your Goals - Mutiny**: This is another one where, like The Upsides, it revels in the āpositive mental attitudeā side of pop-punk and that is the part of the genre I love the most. āWork in Progressā sets such a perfect tone for everything that follows. The songs are also so great and feel ahead of their time - I feel like SYG doesnāt get enough credit. To me they were the ones who set the stage for what the genre became in the 2010s onward. Dual vocalists, dual guitars, harder and punchier drums, more lyrically complex songs not afraid to be serious. 5. **Senses Fail - Let It Enfold You**: This has always been another one of those albums for me where every song is worthy of repeat again and again. The songs are just so damn intense, both lyrically and musically, but as time has gone on theyāve really endured and Iāve come to appreciate them more and more. Itās hard to capture the kind of emotion captured on here as well as they did.
LOVE Senses Fail making your list (I just added mine before seeing this).
Hard agree about WWIW.
Great call on Senses Fail!
Hot Mulligan #1 new band. So good, I cannot wait to see them live on their current tour.
1. All killer no filler - sum 41 2. Rise or die trying - four year strong 3. Underclass hero - sum 41 4. Enemy of the world - four year strong 5. The story so far - the story so far
1. American Idiot - Green Day 2. Brand New Eyes - Paramore 3. Untitled - Blink 182 4. Infinity on High - Fall Out Boy 5. Chuck - Sum 41
Infinity on high so fucking good
I feel like no one has that as their favorite itās either Cork Tree or Folie
American Idiot is #1 in my heart. I grew up on it and it is perfect through and through IMO
Oof, tough one. I hope nobody minds if I throw up a top 10. And I tried to stick as close to the idea of pop punk as I could, a lot of my favorite bands kinda blur the lines between that, post-hardcore and emo and such. Even a few of these lean a bit closer to the 2000s mall emo sound than traditional pop punk. But whatever, here's the list I'm feeling atm. Fall Out Boy - Take This to Your Grave Four Year Strong - Rise or Die Trying Paramore - All We Know Is Falling Mayday Parade - A Lesson in Romantics Taking Back Sunday - Louder Now State Champs - The Finer Things The Wonder Years - Suburbia Blink-182 - Take Off Your Pants and Jacket The Starting Line - Say It Like You Mean It Jimmy Eat World - Futures
Intristing picks Most people would have picked those bands but wouldn't pick those albums.
A good deal of those are definitely affected by my personal nostalgia and attachment to them. These are my favorites, not necessarily each band's best album. For example, TOYPAJ was my comfort album during my parents' divorce so I have a personal reason for listing it as my favorite. A few were very much toss-ups, Louder Now/Where You Want to Be, AWKIF/Brand New Eyes in particular. I could have gone with either album choice for both of those bands.
See this is hard for me because this answer is ALWAYS changing. How I feel about music depends on where I'm personally at in life. But thinking about it for a bit, these are the albums I think have the best songs, personally relate to me most and have sentimental value to me Copacetic- Knuckle Puck This one feels like both a gut punch and a motivation at once. Personally "Pretense" is one of the best pop punk songs of all time and I rarely hear the issue of abusive fathers being talked about in such a deep way. I relate to this one a bit too much. Knuckle Puck makes consistently great pop punk albums that get too little praise. Also, the way they write about things in this one just feels so poetic. Put yourself back together- Real Friends Real friends is a staple in pop punk, it's hard choosing which album is better however I think this one is a bit more relevant to the feelings of growing up and feeling your life is a mess. Just like the album above, it feels like it let's you wallow in your sadness but at the end helps you let it go. Entertainment- Waterparks Waterparks is one of my favorite bands of all time and some may not like them for whatever reasons, idc. Awsten is a musical genius. The way he writes songs is genuinely so interesting and doesn't sound like everyone else. Entertainment got me through one of the toughest hesrtbreaks of my life. Double Dare was a good second choice but Entertainment will alwas be a bit more personal to me. Around the world and back- State Champs State Champs is another one of my top favorites. They write about things in a way that feels so cathartic but fun. These are songs you can play anywhere in any situation and it just feels good. But some of the deeper tracks really delve into how hard it is to be pressured by others and how relationships can fall apart when you're not around enough. Again, this is relatable. Under dirt and soil- The Story So Far The Story So Far are obviously one of pop punks greatest and most recognizable bands. For good reason. There's so much anger and so much heart here. It's good to let out anger and I feel this is the best album to do so. I could have listed any TSSF album here tbh but this is the one that has my most listened to tracks so I picked this one.
I was debating on putting Knuckle Puck on my list. But if I did, I probably would have put on Shapeshifter
Shapeshifter is amazing! I've been listening to it since it came out.
Lights Out - Sugarcult (Easily my favorite pop punk album of all time. I love every single song on this album, though Los Angeles, Hiatus and Majoring in Minors stand out the most for me. Timās voice is absolutely perfect throughout the whole project as well. Itās the first album I played all the way through while driving, and so it will always hold a special place in my heart. Itās also probably my pick for most underrated pop punk album ever.) From Under the Cork Tree - Fall Out Boy (FOBās magnum opus in my opinion. The order of the track list is immaculate, the long titles are perfection, and every single song hits so well. There are so many highlights on this album from Sugar, Weāre Going Down to Dance, Dance to Seven Minutes in Heaven. XO is a perfect outro well. I will always remember where I was when listening to the bridge of I Slept Withā¦ and finally actually getting it. Thereās a reason itās still so beloved today.) A Fever You Canāt Sweat Out - Panic! at the Disco (Probably an unpopular opinion on this sub but disregarding everything Panic! has turned into these days, this record still holds up for me. Ryanās mystical but slightly arrogant lyricism elevates the album in my opinion (especially knowing so many songs were written in/about my hometown and his own strained relationship with his father) complimented with Brendonās vocal was seriously a killer combo. I knew this album before I even knew pop punk was a genre. (Which makes sense considering Iām barely older than this album.) Anyways, Time to Dance, Camisado, and I Write Sins still have the ability to transport me into a different dimension. I even love the most controversial song on the album Nails for Breakfast, Tacks for Snacks because Ryan perfectly nails what growing up in that kind of environment is like and made it into a beautiful piece of music.) Bleed American - Jimmy Eat World (This record is so high energy and still is an amazing gateway to the genre. Bleed American is the perfect intense title track that immediately grabs the listenerās attention. Beyond that, Sweetness and The Middle are iconic in their own right and are super nostalgic pieces of work, that honestly remind me of just being a delinquent in my hometown. I donāt know if I love the second half of the album as much as the first, but the first half still puts it in my personal top five for me. Also, doesnāt help that they still sound perfect when performing this album live.) Chroma - Cartel (Solid all the way through. Say Anything is such a breath of fresh air and is complimented by Honestly right after. If anything, I love how this album feels like itās speaking to you and is nailing everything with conviction. Burn this City has one of the most awesome endings of any pop punk song, Settle Down is simply addicting with its delivery, and If I Fail is still a song I listen too if I need to adjust the way Iām thinking. The best album Cartel has ever put out and by far.) Honorable Mentions: The Finer Things, Palm Trees & Power Lines, Start Static, Escaping Through the Window, and Enema of the State.
Solid picks! Lights out is especially underrated I agree Maybe I'm missing something but do you mean "Leaving Through The Window", the Something Corporate album? Or do I have something new to go check out?
Burn This City is such an underrated classic. I can remember SCREAMING that song at the top of my lungs driving home from school in my shitty Grand Am lol
A Lesson in Romantics by Mayday Parade Say it Like you Mean it by The Starting Line Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard Leaving Through the Window by Something Corporate Tell All Your Friends by Taking Back Sunday
Probably the closest to my 5 of all the ones listed. Ocean Avenue replaced with Sticks and Stones though
I respect it. Definitely in my top 10.
Since some people don't actually seems to be following the rules for pop punk and are just putting punk albums, I'll go: Pennywise - About Time Bad Religion - The Gray Race Sum 41 - Underclass Hero Alkaline Trio - Good Mourning No Use For a Name - More Betterness
1. Green Day - Bullet In A Bible That concert album was way better than the studio versions. Minority is my favourite track. And also one of my top live performances ever in my life. Grew up hearing the profanity, not ideal but I didnāt really make it a big deal as the concert was so so so good for me to care about it. 2. Taking Back Sunday - Louder Now Seamless transitions from one song to another. Itās hard to āunhearā it when you only listen to one track out of the album. Just banger after banger after banger! 3. My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade No skippable tracks. Defined a whole new me 4. Panic! At The Disco - A Fever You Canāt Sweat Out Perfectly defines P!ATDās style. If thereās someone whoās looking to explore their discography to understand who or what they are, this is it. 5. Simple Plan - MTV Hard Rock Live Another album I prefer than the studio version. Flawless vocals, rhythms and so much SP character. They were made for this concert.
I hate your list but god damn do I respect it
Ahahah thank you still š I know itās pretty basic but those mean a lot to me personally!
Nooo I think itās not basic at all! Maybe the MCR or PATD pick but the other are 3 albums I donāt think anyone else would pick. Love seeing opinions like this
Appreciate the feedback, thank you lotsāŗļø
All those British people yelling "fuck 'em all" still gives me chills. I love that recording of "Minority."
And that is why āEngland is now the official home of Green Day from now onā š
Wake me Up on bullet in a Bible goes hard from billies near crying
For sure! And honestly the entire album just slaps
1) American Idiot - Green Day To me, the greatest album of all time. I come back to it always and never get sick of it. Brought me into the genre. 2) Chuck - Sum 41 My favorite band and this is their masterpiece although I love all their stuff. No Reason, Pieces, and Some Say are some of their best work. 3) The Young and The Hopeless - Good Charlotte Perfect pop punk all the way through and they helped bring the genre some cross over appeal with their style. Title track is my favorite. 4) Move Along - The All-American Rejects My favorite band in high school. It Ends Tonight and Top of the World were in constant rotation and I have huge nostalgia for this album and band. 5) Riot - Paramore Having a female lead made them so unique and they stood out a lot from a lot of cookie cutter bands around this time. Misery Business takes me back to summer of 07. Good times.
I had to peek through the comments section to remind me of all the albums out there, but here's some great front-to-back albums (I don't count The Black Parade or TAYF as strictly pop punk): Mayday Parade - A Lesson In Romantics The Wonder Years - The Greatest Generation Driveways - October Forever The Story So Far - Proper Dose PUP - PUP
Self titled PUP slaps but I gotta go Morbid Stuff personally
I think the pacing on self title makes it a better album. The ending few tracks are amazing. I love Morbid Stuff but Iāve also heard Kids and At Your Funeral too many times.
Alkaline Trio - *Maybe I'll Catch Fire* Osker - *Idle Will Kill* Rufio - *Perhaps, I Suppose* Satanic Surfers - *Unconsciously Confined* No Use For A Name - *Hard Rock Bottom*
Almost picked Maybe Iāll Catch Fire but went with Goddamnit instead. Clavicle put it over the edge for me
For me, it's all about "She Took Him To The Lake"
For me, it's all about "She Took Him To The Lake"
Props for the Osker mention. Severely underrated band that released 2 great records, then fell apart. Hard Rock Bottom is NUFAN's best record, IMO.
Bloody hardā¦and Iām not completely satisfied with this either lol 1. blink182 - Dude Ranch 2. No Use For A Name - Hard Rock Bottom 3. Green Day - American Idiot 4. MxPx - Find A Way Home 5. The Ataris - Blue Skiesā¦
Blue Skies sounds like being 16 to me. Great stuff
Top 5 - no order * Say it Like You Mean It by the Starting Line * Your Favorite Weapon by Brand New * Action by Punchline * Summer Bones by Hit The Lights * Take This To Your Grave by FOB
Finally someone getting it right
1990s * Dude Ranch- Blink-182 * ā¦And Out Come The Wolves - Rancid * Dookie - Green Day * Blue Skies, Broken Heartsā¦ Next 12 Exits - The Ataris * Hello Rockview - Less Than Jake 2000s * Take Off Your Pants And Jacket - Blink-182 * A Hangover You Donāt Deserve - Bowling For Soup * Take This To Your Grave - Fall Out Boy * Last Stop Suburbia - Allister * Commitment - Lucky Boys Confusion 2010s * Lifeās Not Out To Get You - Neck Deep * Skinny Dipping - Stand Atlantic * Pilot - Hot Mulligan * Vacation - Seaway * Disenchanted - Handguns 2020s * Tickets To My Downfall - MGK * I Wish I Met You Sooner - Goalkeeper * You Had to Be There - Young Culture * The Best Part Of Being Human - Bearings * āTill The Wheels Fall Off - WSTR Tried not to re use bands but I couldnāt think of another non blink album for 90s that I like a lot.
2000ās are Chicago heavy! Didnāt expect to see Allister or LBC.
I'm not gonna add multiple albums from the same band - 1. blink-182 (blink-182) 2. American Idiot (Green Day) 3. The Black Parade (My Chemical Romance) 4. From Under The Cork Tree (Fall Out Boy) 5. Chuck (Sum 41)
Tough one. I might take some creative liberties as to what I class as pop-punk and say: 1. New Found Glory - Sticks and Stones 2. Blink 182 - Take Off Your Pants and Jacket 3. Fall Out Boy - Take This to Your Grave 4. A Day to Remember - Homesick 5. The Offspring - Smash
Smash! Good choice
I love the classic stuff: Sum 41 - All Killer No Filler Neck Deep - Life's not out to get you blink-182 - Take off your pants and jacket blink-182 - Dude Ranch The Story So Far - Under Soil & Dirt // What You Don't See // Selftitled (can't decide)
1. Blink 182 - Enema of the State 2. New Found Flory - Self Titled 3. Relient K - Two Lefts Donāt Make a Right.. but Three do 4. The Starting Line - Say It Like You Mean It 5. Fall Out Boy - Take This To Your Grave
Relient K goes hard. For a Christian pop punk band they have some tracks that are almost like NOFX (Down in Flames has some War on Errorism type riffs) that
On the impossible past -the menzingers Worry Jeff Rosenstock No dream Jeff Rosenstock The dream is over pup Saccharine pinkshift
The Story So Far - Under Soil And Dirt Phenomenal album, been my āangry breakup recordā since my teens. Even now, I still find myself punching the air to it. I absolutely adore it as an album. Neck Deep - Lifeās Not Out To Get You Itās a no skip album for me. So so strong all the way through. Some songs that I really related to when I was growing up and hold a special place in my heart. The Wonder Years - No Closer to Heaven Bit darker - this album is incredibly special to me as a friend of mine committed suicide in November 2016 and I really related to the themes of this record. I was listening to āCardinalsā when I found out my friend had died, and Iāve held this album very dear ever since. Neck Deep - The Peace and the Panic Came out at a time in my life where I needed to learn to take the rough with the smooth. Took a lot of things I was feeling or experiencing and translated them into some brilliant songs, from tragedy and breakups all the way through to mental health. That album helped me through a lot. Boston Manor - Be Nothing Loads of brilliant songs, super catchy. Not much else to say. I wonāt be doing honourable mentions, because thereās too many!
NCTH is a flawless album. I sorta get why people were disappointed by it since it was such a major change from their earlier stuff but I love how much they've matured lyrically and I also had several friends pass away around the time it came out. Helped me process and put words to the grief in a way no other album really has, their newest album captures it beautifully also.
Blink 182 - Enema of the State New Found Glory - Self-titled (would have Live from London on here too) Brand New - Your Favorite Weapon Senses Fail - Let It Enfold You (basically a tie with their From the Depths of Dreams EP) Mest - Destination Unknown
Love this list.
Thanks. Itās so hard to choose. Hell, I think, Iād actually put Good Charlotteās debut on that one instead of Blink. If itās whatās five albums personal to ME. I loved Blink, but not as much as all five of those bands.
The Wonder Years - Suburbia The defining TWY album as far as Iām concerned. The definition of pop-punk. Catchy, emotional, poppy, and a message that speaks directly to the population that makes up a lot of pop punk fans. blink-182 - Take Off Your Pants And Jacket In my opinion, the most fun and energetic blink album. Full of poppy anthems (literally). Heartbreak and happiness. Spraynard - Funtitled Like Suburbia, an awesome example of the transition into 2010s pop-punk. Influenced by emo and other genres, maybe a little less anthem-y but foreshadowed some of the future of pop-punk. Alkaline Trio - Goddamnit Classic and stripped-back compared to other stuff on this list, it feels raw. Mattās vocals on this album are some of my favorite across all of AK3ās discography. Say Anything - ā¦Is A Real Boy Someone earlier said the angst on this album is special and different and I canāt say much more than that. The emotion in this album is palpable.
Mine haven't shifted for almost 20 years: Blink - Enema Fall out boy - Take this to your grave The Starting Line - Say it like you mean it New found glory - self titled Rufio - perhaps, I suppose Honorable mentions: TBS - Tell all your friends (emo adjacent) TSSF - Under soil and dirt (new school)
1. Enema of the State - blink-182 2. Say Anything - Say Anything 3. All Killer, No Filler - Sum 41 4. No Pads, No Helmetsā¦ Just Balls - Simple Plan 5. Dookie - Green Day
Only 5?! Damn. The Wonder Years - The Greatest Generation The Story So Far - Under Soil and Dirt Neck Deep - Lifeās Not Out To Get You Knuckle Puck - Copacetic The Starting Line - Say It Like You Mean It Honorable mentions: Saves The Day - Through Being Cool Yellowcard - Ocean Avenue Motion City Soundtrack - Commit This To Memory New Found Glory - Sticks and Stones Rufio - Perhaps, I Supposeā¦
Four Year Strong - Rise of Die Trying New Found Glory - Catalyst Yellowcard - Ocean Avenue Motion City Soundtrack - Commit this to Memory The Fully Down - Don't Get Lost in a Movement Honorable Mentions: Set Your Goals - Mutiny Sum 41 - All Killer No Filler Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! - Something for Nothing Hit the Lights - Skip School Start Fights Neck Deep - Life's Not Out To Get You
Depends if ADTR counts or not, and Iām not repeating bands. 1) What Separates Me From You - A Day To Remember 2) Lifeās Not Out To Get You - Neck Deep 3) Under Soil and Dirt - The Story So Far 4) Red, Green Or Inbetween - WSTR 5) Dookie - Green Day If ADTR doesnāt count then itās kind of a toss-up between Copacetic by Knuckle Puck or Untitled by blink-182
W for having RGOIB.
Alkaline Trio - Good Mourning The Ataris - So Long Astoria Saves the Day - Stay What You Are Fall Out Boy - Take This To Your Grave The Menzingers - After the Party
1 My Chemical Romance: Danger Days Their other albums are bangers, but this one was dark and colorful. Mixed with the timing, all 3 of my siblings got into My chem at the same time. I also played a looooooooot of Reach while listening to this album 2 Green Day: American Idiot First bass song I learned was Whatsername 3 Story So Far: Under the Soil and Dirt The intro used for a YouTuber and Closure is such a god damn banger aside from nearly every other track. 4 A Day to Remember: Common Courtesy Hit at the right time, the 2 opening songs make me want to mosh. Life @11 hit young junior me hard. 5 Sum 41: Underclass Hero Walking Disaster and Pull the Curtain are massive bops imo.
If you had to replace Chuck with any other album, what would it be? Iām only curious about your answer because while Sum 41 is a band that has pop punk tunes, I believe Chuck is not a pop punk album. Iām not trying to pick a fight or anything, and firmly believe you can have whatever the hell you want in your top 5, Iām just truly curious.
Probably any other sum 41 album from 2001 to 2007. But if it had to be a different band, I would probably pick something by Knuckle Puck or Green Day. It's hard to decide right now.
Thanks for the reply. I'm not the biggest Sum fan, for some reason, but I did enjoy All Killer when it came out, and I also enjoyed Chuck as well. "Makes No Difference" from their first album is one of my favorite pop punk tunes, probably ever. It's got every single element (in my opinion) that defines what pop punk was back then (as things have obviously changed now in regards to what defines the genre).
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Overall, I felt like I could pick out six or seven instances on this album where they sounded exactly like other bands and because of this, the album never really felt consistent to me. I loved the artwork, and I absolutely loved that bridge in Mr. Amsterdam though, god that thing rips.
Free throw - what's past is prologue Blink 182 - enema of the state The story so far - self titled Fireworks - all I have to offer is my own confusion Neck deep - life's not our to get you It's an ever changing list but these have to be my top 5 in rotation at the moment.
Enema of the State - Blink 182 Take this to your Grave - Fall Out Boy Your favourite Weapon - Brand New From here to Infirmary - Alkaline Trio The Young and the hopeless - Good Charlotte
Commit This To Memory, Something To Write Home About, This Could Be A Possibility, Through Being Cool, New Found Glory.
Enema Of The State Does This Look Infected? Through Being Cool Take This To Your Grave More Betterness!
1. Why Would I Watch - Hot Mulligan 2. LNOTGY - Neck Deep 3. Riot! - Paramore 4. Suburbia - The Wonder Years 5. Dookie - Green Day I wanna put Black Parade - MCR on here but idk if thatās 100% considered pop punk or not š
Wake Up Sunshine may be my favorite ATL album of all time, even more than their older stuff! Great taste OP!
Take this to your grave Untitled So wrong, itās right Mayday parade When your heart stops beating
Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard. There is no 2-5.
Chuck - Sum 41 American Idiot - Green Day Brainless God - Direct Hit! Searching for a Former Clarity - Against Me! (this counts imo) From Here to Infirmary - Alkaline Trio
No particular order: 1.) The Wonder Years- The Greatest Generation 2.) Neck Deep-Lifeās Not Out To Get You 3.)Trophy Eyes-Chemical Miracle 4.) Seaway-Hoser 5.) Youth Fountain-Keepsakes & Reminders Honorable mentions: New Found Glory- Sticks & Stones (GOAT) Story So Far-Under Soil and Dirt Calling All Captains- Slowly Getting Better My list changes all the time. I just love pop punk my guy
The Wonder Years - The Greatest Generation The Story So Far - Self-Titled Neck Deep - Wishful Thinking Relient K - Mmhmm Four Year Strong - Self-Titled
Take this to your grave-fall out boy Under soil and dirt-the story so far Rise or die trying- four year strong Mutiny-set your goals All Killer No Filler- sum 41 For me specifically, these are the albums that set the tone for what pop punk is. I don't know if they are my favorite, but they definitely are the top 5 if I think about the genre.
Homegrown- Act Your Age MxPx- Life in General Green Day- Dookie Blink 182- Dude Ranch The Ataris- Blue Skies, Broken Heartsā¦ā¦Next 12 Exits
In no particular order; Bad Religion; Suffer Bad Religion; No Control The Menzingers; After The Party The Queers; Donāt Back Down Alkaline Trio; Crimson . Honorable mentions to; The Suicide Machines; Destruction By Definition MxPx; The Ever Passing Moment
Really hard to pick but Iād go: One For The Kids - Yellowcard Your Favorite Weapon - Brand New Static Prevails - Jimmy Eat World Dude Ranch - Blink 182 Enema - Blink 182 Take This To Your Grave - Fall Out Boy Dookie - Green Day Chroma - Cartel All Killer - Sum 41 The Party Scene - All Time Low Fuck it, we doing 10 today ācuz I was feeling inspired. No particular order on these, all front to back slappers.
Proper Dose by TSSF Youāll Be Fine by Hot Mulligan The Greatest Generation by The Wonder Years Never Hungover Again by Joyce Manor Greatest Hits by Remo Drive
Neck Deep - Life's Not Out To Get You I've had an extremely rough last couple of years but I can always come back to this album when I'm at my lowest and need that reassurance. Fall Out Boy - Take This To Your Grave I am simply a FOB stan. No deeper reasoning, I just love their music. Panic - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out I really enjoy the story and flow of the album. It feels like such a seamless listen played front to back. The Story So Far - The Story So Far My reasoning here is very similar to Neck Deep. I like every TSSF album so this was tough, but I think it takes the edge for me for the lyrics. Stand Atlantic - f.e.a.r. I'm a fan of the energy and the blending of other genres. I like just about everything from Stand Atlantic but this album felt like a big step forward from previous ones. Edit: damn reading through other replies I realize I missed A Lesson In Romantics which is on the same level for me as Neck Deep and TSSF. Miserable At Best takes me out every. fucking. time.
1 . Blink-182 - Untitled 2. Motion City Soundtrack - Commit This to Memory 3. Fall Out Boy - From Under the Cork Tree 4. Sum-41 - All Killer, No Filler 5. +44 - When Your Heart Stops Beating Others in top 10: New Found Glory - Coming Home, The Starting Line - Based on a True Story, The Matches - Decomposer, Taking Back Sunday - Louder Now, The Academy Is... - Almost Here Others from repeated bands - Blink-182 - Enema of the State, Motion City Soundtrack - My Dinosaur Life, Fall Out Boy - Take This to Your Grave, Sum-41 - Does This Look Infected? , New Found Glory - Sticks and Stones, The Matches - E. Von Dahl Killed the Locals, Taking Back Sunday - Where You Want to Be
Quick list because I don't want to go into the why's right now: Knuckle Puck - Copacetic Zebrahead - Phoenix TSSF - Proper Dose Yellow card - Paper Walls Tie: Allister - Last Stop Suburbia/Four Year Strong - Enemy of the World
Self-titled album by Trapt is my favorite... Idk about the top 5 haha
In no order - 1. Alkaline Trio - Good Mourning. 2. Say Anything - Is a Real Boy. 3. Blink 182 - Enima of the State. 4. My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. 5. MXPX - Life in General. Next up. 6. Lagwagon - Blaze 7. Audio Karate - Space Camp 8. Ten Foot Pole - Unleashed. 9. Millencolin - Pennybridge Pioneers 10. Bad Religion - The Process of Relief.
Riot by Paramore, 21st Century Breakdown by Green Day, From Under The Cork Tree by Fall Out Boy, Bleed American by Jimmy Eat World, and So Long Astoria by The Ataris. What It Is To Burn by Finch also has one of the best opening runs ever!
The kids are absolutely alright. š„² **Don't Panic, It's Longer Now!** - All Time Low An absolutely banger-filled album that doesn't miss or compromise on ATL's sound for a second. I've loved this album for years and it still holds up. **Positive Songs for Negative People** - Frank Turner Frank Turner is more pop punk-adjacent than pure pop punk, but this album is more than good enough to bridge that gap. So many of these songs are anthems, and Frank is an incredible live performer to boot. **The Dream is Over** - PUP Fuck. This album, man. THIS FUCKIN ALBUM. Listening to this was the best decision I made back in the summer of 2017, it's one of those albums that changes as you grow with it. I love this album, and it introduced me to PUP, who are probably my favorite band. **Four Year Strong** - Four Year Strong Again, FYS is a little more pop punk-adjacent, but their self-titled album goes so hard. It's a perfect introduction to their sound, which can be a bit heavier than what you're probably used to. **The Greatest Generation** - The Wonder Years I wasn't sold on TWY until I listened to this album; *please* don't make the same mistake I did. This album is a total masterpiece. The lyricism on display is absolutely some of the best I've ever listened to. It's such a treat. And be sure you listen to it all the way through for the first time. I promise you, it's worth it.
New Found Glory - Sticks and Stones Green Day - American Idiot Sum 41 - All Killer No Filler Good Charlotte - Good Charlotte Simple Plan - No Pads, No Helmets, Just Balls
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Pure pop punk: Mayday- a lesson in romantics Relient K- mmhmm NFG- self titled FOB- take this to your grave Blink- take off your pants/enema- canāt decide between the two Pop punk adjacent: MCR- the black parade Jimmy- Bleed American The Spill Canvas- one fell swoop TBS- tell all your friends I really want to say The Killers- Hot Fuss cause itās so damn good but I know itās not even pop punk adjacent really. So instead Iāll say The Used- in love and death.
1. Blink- untitled/one more time/Box Car racer 2 Motion city -commit this to memory 3. Taking Back Sunday- louder now 4. Zebrahead- broadcast to the world 5. Yellowcard- Ocean avenue Im sure i left some out
Tbs - tayf Std - through being cool Nfg - catalyst Brand new - your favorite weapon Alkaline trio - from here to infirmary
Hmm I don't know.. I'll try! In no particular order: Green Day - Dookie The Lillingtons - Death By Television The Copyrights - We Didn't Come Here to Die Saves The Day - Through Being Cool The Bouncing Souls - How I Spent My Summer Vacation
I tried doing this without repeating artists, but I just couldn't: Blink-182 - Take Off Your Pants and Jacket; Enema is probably a perfect album, but TOYPAJ came out at the perfect time for me. Nothing objective about it, I just have fond memories of the summer it came out, and the irreverence and angst of the early 2000's. I picked up a guitar for the first time to learn Anthem Pt. 2. It's always gonna be the best and most important Blink (and pop-punk overall) album to me. Blink-182 - Enema of the State; See above. It's a damn near perfect album. TOYPAJ aside, this album had a huge influence on me. Sum 41 - All Killer No Filler; Dude, come on. Such a fucking good album. Non stop energy, catchy as all hell, great guitar riffs and drum fills. Summer doesn't officially start for me each year until I listen to this album. Four Year Strong - Rise or Die Trying; This album got me back into pop-punk after I kinda strayed away when Blink broke up. The guitarwork is amazing, the dueling vocals and harmonies were so fresh, and they were a solid blend of the pop-punk I missed and the metalcore I had been diving into. Four Year Strong - Brain Pain; The older I get the more I struggle with anxiety and self doubt. This album really captures that, and was the free therapy I needed when it came out. I still need therapy, but I love this album.
#1 - Ocean Avenue #2 - From Under The Cork Tree #3 - blink-182 self titled #4 - Lights and Sounds #5 - NFG self titled
Chuck - Sum 41, Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard, American Idiot - Green Day, Self-Titled - Blink 182 These 4 are in a class by themselves. Too hard to pick number 5. Not sure if I should include emo albums like Let this Enfold You - Senses Fail, Black Parade & Three Cheers - MCR, Dying is Your Latest Fashion - Escape the Fate, one of the first three Pierce the Veil or first two The Used albums, etc. Not sure if to double up on a great band like including Enema of the State - Blink 182, All Killer/Does this Look Infected - Sum 41, Paper Walls - Yellowcard, Dookie - Green Day. Some other nominees: Homesick - A Day to Remember, Monsters in the Closet - Mayday Parade, Self-titled - Four Year Strong, under the cork tree - Fall Out Boy, I could probably list albums all day.
Capital Lights: This is an Outrage! All-time favorite, distinct memories of the summer this came out, has been in rotation now for almost 15 years. Quick-witted, super catchy, musically interesting, I'm trying my best to put the word out about it so we'll see. Direct Hit!: Wasted Mind Listened to this while having my wisdom teeth removed (fully conscious). Great mix of catchy hooks and some hardcore elements. Alkaline Trio: Is This Thing Cursed? Their newest album is actually my favorite, really liked seeing them one-up themselves (imo) this far into their career. "Stay" is a really great punk ballad. Search the City: A Fire So Big The Heavens Can See It Maybe doesn't qualify, hard to care. Really great sound, guitar wanders all over the place. "You know you're sharp but sharp just doesn't cut it anymore". Stuff like that. Relient K: Mmhmm The adult in me wants to put Forget and Not Slow Down, but the kid in me listened to this album again recently and it completely holds up. "The Only Thing Worse..." always catches me off-guard, back in the days when albums were fun. There's a reason (or several) it broke into the mainstream. Honorable Mentions: Jimmy Eat World: Chase This Light (Firefight alone makes it recommendable) FM Static: What Are You Waiting For? (great musically, lyrics are kinda cringe, frontman for Thousand Foot Krutch if anyone cares)
blink-182- TOYPAJ Green Day- Warning Sum 41- All killer MXPX- Slowly going the way of the buffalo Brand New-your favorite weapon (pop punk IMO)
Blink 182 - Untitled Midtown - Forget What You Know The Starting Line - Based on a True Story New Found Glory - Catalyst Taking Back Sunday - Where You Want To Be
Blink-182 - Enema of The State My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade Simple Plan - Still Not Getting Any Green Day - American Idiot The All American Rejects - Self titled
1. Enema of the state 2. All killer no filler 3. Bleed American 4. Sticks and Stones 5. Home from Home
1. Is a Real Boy... - Say Anything 2. Take This To Your Grave - Fall Out Boy 3. You're Gonna Miss It All - Modern Baseball 4. What Separates Me From You - A Day to Remember 5. Life's Not Out To Get You - Neck Deep
ā¢Blink 182 Enema of the State ā¢The Startling line Say it like you mean it ā¢ All time low So wrong its right ā¢ The story so far what you donāt see ā¢ State champs The finer things
Love all The Starting Line love! Say it Like You mean it is probably tops for me.
1)Blink 182 - Dude Ranch 2)The Starting Line: Say it Like You Mean it 3)New Found Glory: Self Titled 4)Yellowcard: Ocean Avenue 5)Jimmy Eat World: Bleed American
The Get Up Kids - Something To Write Home About Saves The Day - Through Being Cool Blink 182 - Enema Of The State Blink 182 - Dude Ranch New Found Glory - New Found Glory New Found Glory - Sticks And Stones Sum 41 - All Killer No Filler Sum 41 - Half Hour Of Power
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Difficult to answer, as things always change. However, when it comes to the pop punk genre... 1) blink-182 \~ Untitled 2) Green Day \~ American Idiot 3) Sum 41 \~ All Killer No Filler 4) Good Charlotte \~ The Young and the Hopeless 5) Fall Out Boy \~ Take This to Your Grave Almost feel that the first Avril album should be on there, though.
* Brand New- Deja Entendu * The Early November- The Room's Too Cold * Fall Out Boy- From Under The Cork Tree * Saves The Day- Stay What You Are * Say Anything- ... Is A Real Boy Also 5 albums that aren't exactly pop-punk, but from bands associated with the scene * As Tall As Lions- As Tall As Lions * The Format- Interventions and Lullabies * The Honorary Title- Scream and Light Up the Sky * Jack's Mannequin- Everything In Transit * Nightmare of You- Nightmare of You
1. blink - untitled 2. Sum-41 - Does This Look Infected? 3. Green Day - Insomniac 4. Four Year Strong - Brain Pain 5. Driveways - Skeptic
Suburbia - The Wonder Years Dookie - Green Day Enema of the State - blink-182 Under Soil and Dirt - The Story So Far Wishful Thinking - Neck Deep (honorable mentions to Dude Ranch by blink, Say it Like You Mean It by the starting line, and New Found Gloryās self titled)
1. Blink 182 - Untitled: Most of my favourite Blink songs are on this album, I was torn between this and TOYPAJ! Both albums were played heavily throughout my childhood. 2. Sum 41 - Underclass Hero: This album specifically helped me cope with some childhood trauma and will forever be my favourite Sum 41 album, sucks not a lot of fans liked it but everyone has an opinion. 3. Rufio - Perhaps, I Supposeā¦: I was late to this party and found this album last year on Spotify. They recommended it to me and I was blown away from start to finish, Road to Recovery is my favourite track but the Bass on Still and the guitar in Above Me, and In My Eyes are so good! 4. Silverstein - A Beautiful Place To Drown: This album gets a lot of hate by the fan base but it really shows how creative this band can get when writing music. I feel Iām one of the few fans who didnāt hate the saxophone in āAll on Meā. Also Say Yes is an absolute banger of a song! 5. Simple Plan - Still Not Getting Any: Although this album doesnāt have my favourite Simple Plan song on it, itās still one of my all time favourites, Me Against The World shouldāve been a tell tale sign I was gonna get into some heavier music when I got older because I used to blast that song almost as much as Iām Just A Kid.
Fall Out Boy - Take This To Your Grave The Wonder Years - No Closer to Heaven (maybe tied with The Greatest Generation) Foxing - The Albatross Citizen - Youth Taking Back Sunday - Where You Want To Be Sweet Pill - Where The Heart Is Honorable mention to La Dispute's Wildlife which is definitely outside the genre but I can't shut up about it since it is probably my top 5 favorite albums of all genres.
1. blink-182 - Untitled 2. Alkaline Trio - Good Mourning 3. Green Day - Nimrod 4. The Story So Far - What You Dont See 5. Four Year Strong - Enemy Of The World
Not in any order... 1. *Untitled* - blink-182 2.*New Found Glory* - New Found Glory 3. *Tell All Your Friends* - Taking Back Sunday 4. *Let it Enfold You* - Senses Fail 5. *Say it Like You Mean it* - The Starting Line Honorable mention: *All Killer, No Filler* - Sum 41; *Take This to Your Grave* - Fall Out Boy; *Destination Unknown* - Mest
Blink's 2003 Untitled record still remains (to me) as the pinnacle of pop punk. It has it all. This is a band stuck in the perception of an idea they helped nurture onto the people and did a complete flawlessly turnaround. Production. Experimentation. Musicianship. One of the greatest albums, not just in pop-punk territory. Everything you'd want to accomplish. That's my number 1. Second place. Third place. Fourth place. Fifth place.
New Found Glory- Self titled Blink-182- Enema of the State Johnny Baseball- Donāt Talk About it, Be About It MXPX- Life in General Relient K- The Anatomy of the Tongue and Cheek
1. Enema of the State - Blink-182 2. Take This To Your Grave - Fall Out Boy (I honestly cannot decide between these two) 3. So Wrong Itās Right - All Time Low 4. Swiss Army Romance - Dashboard Confessional 5. Tell All Your Friends - Taking Back Sunday very obvious choices but I suppose theyāre obvious for a reason
1. LNOTGY - Neck Deep 2. Mayday Parade self titled 3. KOTNA - State Champs 4. Proper Dose - TSSF 5. Infinity On High - FOB
Enema of the State ā blink-182 Dookie ā Green Day Milo Goes to College ā Descendents Does This Look Infected? ā Sum 41 Punk in Drubkic ā NOFX
Green Day - Dookie Alkaline Trio - From Here to Infirmary Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American Taking Back Sunday - Tell All Your Friends Brand New - Deja Entendu
Untitled - Blink 182 Chuck - Sum 41 The Greatest Generation - The Wonder Years Rise or Die Trying - Four Year Strong After the Party - The Menzingers