2016 was an INCREDIBLE year for music in general, but exceptional for pop punk. i tried not to fill my top ten with one specific genre, but it was inevitable.
Good Charlotte - Youth Authority
not only did they release their first new album since 2010 (and an amazing album at that), but i saw them live (for the first time, since i fell in love with them 14 years ago) 3 times over the last 6 months. banner year for me.
ISSUES - Headspace
Tyler Carter lost my interest for a period of time during their self-titled era. Headspace changed that, and there’s not one song on this album that I don’t listen to. And they opened their Warped set this year with the Pokemon theme song. killer.
blink-182 - California
with fingers crossed, i waited patiently for this newfound trio to woo me. the singles were fitting, and the live performance gave me what i needed to believe this album would be exactly blink fans needed after the slight disappointment that was Neighborhoods. anyone who was a fan of Mark or Travis, was not disappointed.
Rarity - I Couldn’t Be Weaker
a genuine surprise, considering their label (not knocking Rise Records, but sometimes things tend to come out generic), but also not surprised in the least, because these dudes are CANADIAN (so support some homeland music and give them a listen.)
Jimmy Eat World - Integrity Blues
when i put this album on, i could have cried. from start to finish, this was just pure Jimmy Eat World. and i loved it.
Moose Blood - Blush
by recommendation from someone, i listened to Blush under the impression that it would be something completely different than it was. when you think Moose Blood, you don’t necessarily think soft or sad. but once you give them a chance, your mind will be completely changed.
Panic! At the Disco - Death Of A Bachelor
Brendon Urie. that’s pretty much all i have to say.
Green Day - Revolution Radio
definitely my favourite Green Day album since American Idiot. their previous trilogy release was less than well-received, and really didn’t catch my attention, but they brought it back around with this album.
JoJo - Mad Love
its 2006; i am utterly obsessed with JoJo. 10 years i waited for this album, and i wasn’t entirely sure what to expect… but from the first song, i knew the whole album would not disappoint.
Touché Amoré - Stage Four
staying in my comfort zone, i wouldn’t have listened to this album. but i took recommendation from two people who have musical taste that i respect immensely, and i’ve been listening to this album constantly over the last few weeks.
if i could make this a top sixteen… (so now it is aha)
Sum 41 - 13 Voices
Canadians have not only been successful in the mainstream music scene these past few years. With Brownsound on board again, this is an incredible comeback album. a lot of old school Sum 41 influence.
Childish Gambino - Awaken, My Love!
there is no world in which Donald Glover can do wrong. but the music world is my favourite showcase of his talents.
Trash Boat - Nothing I Write You Can Change What You’ve Been Through
UK pop punk is always a favourite.
Kid Cudi - Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’
haven’t heard a Cudi album i liked as much as Man on the Moon, but this one is up there. i won’t say that Pharrell having a hand in it helped, but...
Beach Weather - Chit Chat EP
Beach Weather should be world known. their first EP stole my heart and never gave it back. Chit Chat is a perfect follow up.
Rihanna - Anti
there is never anything to complain about when it comes to Rihanna. hell, you could put Work on repeat for hours and i wouldn’t mind.
AND predictions for my 2017 top album list.
You Me At Six - Night People
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness - Zombies on Broadway
The Maine - TBA
PVRIS - TBA
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