Well, another year is drawing to a close. People are gearing up for the holidays and it’s almost time to start creating our New Year’s resolution lists. But before we begin looking to the future, let’s employ a different kind of list to help us appreciate the past. You know what I’m talking about. Yep, a Top Ten list! Each day I’m going to publish a different editor’s Top 10 albums of 2010 list for you to praise, completely disagree with, or just outright ignore.
Today’s list comes from Dying Scene news writer, Hayley Winters (aka: happyweasels), and you can check out her picks for the 10 Best Albums of 2010 right here.
Another year almost finished, and another year full of great music. It was hard to pick favorites as usual, but I gave it a go. Hope you guys enjoy.
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1. Bouncing Souls – “Ghosts on the Boardwalk”
.For their 20th anniversary, the Souls released 12 all new tracks independantly and digitally to all their loyal fans. But this year, they decided to release all tracks as a regular album. Digitals are great, but if you love ripping open CD cases like me, as well as infectious punk rock, you’ll love this album
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2. Fake Problems – “Real Ghosts Caught on Tape”
.In the last 2 years, these guys have certainly blown up in the scene, and you’d be a fool to miss out on them. If I could think of one argument to get you to purchase this album, it would be this: any band that can get Ann Veal and Maeby from Arrested Development to sing some tracks has got to have something going for them.
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3. Alkaline Trio – “This Addiction”
.The only thing I really have to say about this album is, wow. Just wow. After around 13 years, these guys are still killing it, and have no plans of slowing down.
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4. Four Year Strong – “Enemy of the World”
.Anyone that knows me, knows I can’t resist some raw and intense pop punk. So obviously Four Year Strong is a perfect choice for a top 10 pick. Anytime I listen to these guys, and they break out into one of their fanous “breakdowns” I just need to stop what I’m doing, and air guitar along with them. Plus, you just gotta love those beards they guys are always sporting.
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5. Motion City Soundtrack – “My Dinosaur Life”
To be perfectly honest I had known about these guys since, oh I dunno about 6 or 7 years. Sure I had downloaded a few songs here and there, but I always neglected them on my Ipod. However, when my friend and I attended one of the many Vans Warped Tour dates over the summer, I was amazed at how energetic, and intense MCS’s set was. They obviously gave it their all, and still had a little more in them. Needless to say, I can now call myself a fan, and can’t wait to see these guys again..
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6. Chaser – “The Big Picture”
.I’ve been into these guys as long as I’ve been aware of the now doomed social networking site MySpace (that is a long, long time). Now unlike MySpace, these guys are still rockin, and still putting out great records. The Big Picture is a great album to stick on repeat on your Ipod, and listen to over, and over again. Trust me, you can’t get tired of it.
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7. Cancer Bats – “Bears, Mayors, Scraps & Bones”
.What would any top 10 list be without some good old metal/hardcore/punk/guys from Canada. Not only one of my favorite albums of the year, but one of my favorite live bands of 2010. Most certainly I will not forget watching them when they opened up for my faves Anti-Flag, then later on lead singer Liam Cormier selling me one of their bandanas. m/
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8. Bad Religion – “The Dissent of Man”
.Now keep in mind, these albums are in no particular order. But I do feel slightly ashamed at having these guys be number 8 on my list. I mean come on, 30 years, and Bad Religion being just as great and important to the scene as they were when Recipe of Hate or Stranger than Fiction was released. Enough said. And if there are some of you that have yet to hear this album, or Bad Religion in general, prepared to be schooled.
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9. Weezer – “Hurley”
.Weezer’s 8th studio album proves that they have yet to lose their musical direction, as well as their sense of humor. I honestly don’t know which is better, the entire album, or just the cover alone. I guess I’ll let you guys be the judge of that.
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10. A Day to Remember – “What Separates Me From You”
For the longest time, I considered A Day to Remember simply a guilty pleasure. I’d usually just download a few choice tracks, play them on repeat, and that would be it. But after the release of What Separates Me From You, I realized there’s nothing to be guilty about. This album shows maturity, growth, but includes a little bit of fun and youthfulness. Perfect choice to wrap up my top 10 for the ’10..
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