Top Ten.

So, I was really bored at work and realized I haven't posted to my blog in awhile. Approximately one week to be exact. Yeah think about that last phrase, I know I am. Anywho I figured I would redo my top ten bands list from last week that got destroyed somehow, it was so depressing. So here it is my:
Top Ten Bands

10) The Starting Line: Great band that makes great pop-punk. I have seen them live 7 times which is more than any other band. Released a solid pop-punk album in "Say It Like You Mean It" then evolved into a mature rock band with their latest "Based on a True Story". They are set to record a new album in two months and I am anxious to see where their next album will take them.
Songs to Check Out: Artistic License, Ready, Given the Chance, Best of Me

9) Don't Look Down: Like the Starting Line, started as a PA pop-punk band and really evolved with their last effort "The Fear in Love". Beautiful dueling guitars throughout and hooks galore, it is a shame they haven't released anything since.
Songs to Check Out: Fast Forward, Last Breath, Follow

8) 311: 311's S/T was the first CD I ever bought and it is still one of my favorite albums. They have produced a series of solid CD's since then but nothing with the mainstream success. If nothing else they are awesome for putting on a huge concert on March 11th in New Orleans (their hometown) every year to celebrate 311 day. Thier 2004 concert is on DVD. You should pick it up. It contains over 64 tracks. Yeah that is nuts.
Songs to Check Out: Flowing, You Wouldn't Believe, DLMD, Livin' and Rockin'

7) Less Than Jake/Reel Big Fish: I really couldn't decided which of these bands to leave off the list, so they both make it. Both of these bands I first started listening to Sophomore year in HS and really got into with the ska movement. Both of these bands have survived by evovling into a more straight out rock and roll act. And amazing live shows for both bands.
Songs to Check Out(LTJ): Automatic, Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts, Short Fuse Burning
Songs to Check Out(RBF): Beer, Dateless Losers, The Setup (You Need This)
6) Say Anything: Max Bemis who wrote and recorded everything on his debut full length album "...Is A Real Boy" except the drums, did this whole album when he was only 18 years of age. Now, at 20 and recently out of a mental institution Max is going on tour and I can't wait to catch Say Anything in all it's glory. He is able to mix crunching guitars with beautiful harmonies and powerful melodies and his lyrics are so brutally honest you can feel it. The vocals drip with emotion from the second the album stops. The only reason Say Anything is not higher up on the list is they have only released one album.
Songs to Check Out: Alive With The Glory of Love, Admit It!, Wow, I can be Sexual Too, Belt, I Want to Know Your Plans

5) Taking Back Sunday: They are so high on my list mainly on the power of their debut album "Tell All Your Friends". Unfortunetly, they had some band issues and ended up losing two original members. Their new music I still enjoy greatly, and can't wait for their new album in April, but it is not the same. However, TAYF is more than enough to get them to #5 on my list.
Songs to Check Out: Cute Without the "E" (Cut from the Team), Great Romances of the 20th Century, Little Devotional, Timberwolves in New Jersey, The Union

4) Zebrahead: To the band that is huge in Japan. I am not really sure why they are not bigger over here in the US. But they make great rock and roll music with some sweet vocals laid over the top. One of the first bands I ever heard to utilize the dual vocalists. Also, the first and only band I know to have a music video on Playboy.
Songs to Check Out: Playmate of the Year, What's Going On? Hello Tomorrow, Into You

3) Jimmy Eat World: I have only recently gotten really into these guys but they make amazing music. I know most of you know them from everyone's favorite overplayed hit "The Middle" but their music is fairly different from that radio-friendly hit. Another band I can listen to all of their CDs all the way through to. JEW comes in at #3 not only for their amazing music but also for the longetivity. They have been making music for almost as long as the #2 band on this list.
Songs to Check Out: Lucky Denver Mint, Cautioners, Futures, Goodbye Sky Harbor

2)Blink 182: I am sure most of you have heard of this trio. Unfortunetly they are indefinite hiatus, and I don't know if I will ever be able to enjoy thier live show again because of the animosity that exists between Mark and Tom. Very sad indeed. But these guys paved the way for punk rock to move into the new millenium in the mainstream. They were my favorite band until #1 came along and knocked them off.
Songs to Check Out: Dammit, Here's Your Letter, Stockholm Syndrome, Every Time I Look for You, M+M's, Wasting Time

1) New Found Glory: My favorite band, as soon as I popped thier S/T into my car I knew I was hooked. That CD single-handedly kicked me out of my rap/hip-hop phase. I can listen to all their CDs all the way through. There really isn't any of their songs that I will skip if it comes up. Best pop-punk band of all-time. They are the yard stick by which all future pop-punk bands are measured.
Songs to Check Out: Better Off Dead, Truth of My Youth, 3rd and Long, At Least I'm Known for Something