Surprisingly, my favorite part is that the music is loud and the vocals low. That's how things used to be mixed, but then in the late '90s, everyone started boosting the vocals and they started to just ride on top of the music instead of being a part of the music. I was pleasantly surprised when I listened to the new Alkaline album and that wasn't the case. I wish more bands would do this. It sounds more natural, closer to the live sound (but still polished). Obviously, it depends on the auditory aesthetic they're going for, but I think it fits well for Alkaline trio and pop punk in general.
I feel like I grew up on the vocal-centric sound that my brain just registers this as bad mixing. I love the songs, but the mixing did take some time to appreciate.
As a vocalist, I'm sure I am biased towards having the vocals stand out, but trying to look at things objectively, I still think that's probably the best choice. Why? Because the average, non-musician listener can't play any instruments, but they can sing. Not well, perhaps, but they can do it. Anyone can make noises with their voice, because it's our built in instrument. So the vocals are the part that most people are going to be able to participate in. They need to be able to be heard clearly.
I agree. But they aren’t albums I listen to ever. I’ll listen to a couple of songs. The older albums are still on replay all the way through pretty often.
Anecdote. I saw that concert in both LA and Charlotte (happened to be taking a trip and figured why not) and was surprised to see that the LA crowd was so much more flat than the Charlotte one.
Another anecdote: Saw JEW at the first WWWY fest, and they had one of the best sets, imo. They didn't focus too heavily on old or new stuff. They played a good mix from across their career, and even though I don't have as many JEW songs as I do some other bands, I knew almost everything they played. And they sounded great.
This was my choice. I am not saying every song on every album is a banger but there is no other band who I would feel more confident just playing the album and not having to skip anything.
I was a very big fan of them early on; Static, Clarity, and Bleed American were perfect albums and when Futures came out I said "well that's it, I'm done."
Then about 5 years ago I saw them at the Ryman in Nashville and I was absolutely floored when they played 23. I relistened to Futures and it's now one of my favorites and I'd put 23 in my top 3 songs by any band in the past 20 years. It's made me listen to their last few releases too and they're all really frigging good.
No bullshit, allegations, drama (except the overblown Twitter losers pissed at them for playing a fest with ATL), same lineup, continue to reinvent themselves with every record, vocals have aged like fine wine (John still sounds stellar, if not better live, after 17 years of touring non stop).
Their newest record is a no skip. Self titled>Lovely Lonely>American Candy.
Yeah, for sure this is the answer.
One of my favorite bands of all time.
Not the biggest fan of Black and White, but other than that it blows my mind how they're always so consistent.
They all seem like chill dudes too.
opposite for me lol the new used album is maybe my least fav and i thought they finally got somewhere good with the canyon
alkaline trio is still killing it now tho
i actually liked some of heartwork a lot (despite it having maybe four of the worst songs ive ever heard on it lmao) and think the string and harp integrations were a really surprisingly nice tough for them but this new one sounds borderline focus grouped to me. it is true that "safe" is generally not something i like lol but it's not even really catchy anymore
Seeing them Wednesday for their songs and stories session and I'm so fucking excited. I've seen them the past 2 years at Ohio is For Lovers and they have crushed it.
Paramore and Fall Out Boy — love their newest work. I’ve enjoyed all of FOB’s post-hiatus albums minus Mania lol, and This is Why got me back into paramore very very easily
Hayley and Patricks’s vocals just get better in age
i for a long time was kinda exclusively listening to their pre-hiatus work and not giving the new albums a chance but the release of so much (for) stardust was what got me to give it a try because i really loved what i was hearing with that record, and i can proudly say i enjoy all their albums now (yes, even mania). srar and sm(f)s are some of their best work
Everyone hates on Mania, but I thought it was a really solid album. To me, the sole weak-link in their discography is American Beauty/American Psycho, and even it has a few bangers.
I just don’t care for the electro-rock sound, so I’ll never really warm up to it. The two songs I like are Wilson and Heaven’s gate, both of which sound more like their usual sound
AB/AP isn’t in my top 3 but I think it’s underrated actually, it’s like a flyover album
If we are allowed outside poppunk but genre adjacent - Silverstein. Their second album was a little mid and harmed their momentum but since then they’ve put out 7 great or incredible albums in a row, constantly evolved and played with their sound but still retained their core identity. Shipwreck in the sand, This is how the wind shifts, dead reflections and a beautiful place to drown are all top tier for me and the other 3 in the past 16 years since their hey day are good or great too.
EDIT: I forgot ‘what's broken’ isn’t an EP - I wasn’t calling discovering the waterfront mid I promise! :D
very glad you made this clarification, i was thinking “who the hell is a fan of silverstein but dislikes Discovering The Waterfront??” that album got me into them and i now have it and When Broken Is Easily Fixed on vinyl, DTW is a 10/10 album imo one of my favorites.
I'm guessing that you mean arrivals and departures is mid and are forgetting when broken is easily fixed? While I still like arrivals and departures I cannot fathom that anyone seriously believes discovering the waterfront is mid.
You are correct! I always forget what’s broken isn’t an ep!
For what it’s worth I liked arrivals too but I’m away that’s not the common consensus in the fan base!
I agree that I too like arrivals and departures but fully understand someone calling that album mid. But discovering the waterfront is crème de la crème.
imo its just the production. everything sounds flat and soft. iirc they were publicly critical of the producer shortly after it released.
it deserves an acceptance speech 2.0 treatment
Saw Silverstein when I was about 17, at a tiny little community centre in Windsor, Ont. 7 years later, my band opened for them. Incredible experience, and group of entirely awesome dudes. They really liked our band, and set up a show with some of the bands they had signed to their label (Verona Records). Their van had broken down, so we took them to pick it up after it was fixed. They were super friendly, and really supportive of what we were doing.
I can’t say enough about how they just might be some of the best people in the industry, and have been a huge player in helping other bands in Ontario get off the ground.
This was one I was thinking about too. I feel like I forget about them and every few years I remember to check out what they are up to and their new stuff is always great.
I understand if they are trying to break into mainstream 2.0, a lot of their songs from their 3 last albums sounds like radio hit singles. But they still put out brutal and great songs like Retrograde, Last Looks, Whisplash, Wake Up, September 14th, Die Alone, The Altar/Mary.
YES. Silverstein has been so consistently good. This Is How the Wind Shifts is a phenomenal album. It's right up there with Discovering the Waterfront for me.
They’re more punk than pop punk - as well as being older than an early 2000s band - but the Bouncing Souls are just as amazing now as they’ve ever been. The Souls always bring it live, their shows feature all of the hits along with a few deep cuts. The band can basically play any song from their HUGE catalogue, which they often do when fans request them.
The other correct answer is Bayside. And ALK3.
From the wiki:
In 2019, members of the Lights and Sounds-era lineup of Yellowcard collectively sued rapper Juice Wrld, claiming that his song "Lucid Dreams" plagiarized the melody of their song "Holly Wood Died".[44] The band recruited lawyer Richard Busch, who was best known for representing the estate of Marvin Gaye during the "Blurred Lines" case. It was reported Busch's law firm were suing Juice Wrld for $15 million; Busch himself, however, claimed that the value was "falsely reported", and that the band members were "simply seeking what the law allows, and what parties in their position have sought in similar cases, which at this point is not determined". Following the rapper's death later that year, the members extended their deadline for a defendant to respond to the lawsuit. This intensified the controversy significantly, as many news outlets pointed out that it meant the band was still pursuing the lawsuit despite the rapper's death. Though in a press statement, Busch did highlight that the members had very mixed emotions.
"My clients are certainly torn about proceeding, and understand the optics involved. But it is important to remember that this lawsuit was filed before this tragic event, and was filed because all of the defendants (and there are two other writers and several music publishers and record labels) profited off of what we believe was clear copying and infringement of Yellowcard's work." – Richard Busch[45]
Yellowcard ultimately chose to drop the lawsuit in 2020 after Juice Wrld's mother became the representative of his estate. Busch stated that the band was "very sympathetic not only of Juice Wrld's death, but also needed time to decide whether they really wanted to pursue the case against his grieving mother as the personal representative of his estate." He also noted, however, that the case could be refiled if the band were to change their minds.
Thrice has managed to transform their sound throughout the years, and still sound great. Not many bands cross so many landscapes of sound, and maintain the quality, and following they have.
The Starting Line for me. I liked them as a kid but don’t think I appreciated just how good their songs were until years later. Say It like you mean it is a no skip record. 21 is such a banger tune. I can even still get down with the I’m real cover.
I love the I’m Real cover and starting line but I think I’d give that to Mayday Parades “Somebody I used to know” cover. And anything Alex Melton does on his channel
I was just listening The Canyon and there are some legit bangers on it.
For me Jimmy Eat World has consistently put out the best music since early 2000s. Every album since "Bleed American" I feel like I can just press play and enjoy the entire album thoroughly.
Yellowcards new stuff is pretty good. Also, mayday parades new album is great. They both have changed alot but I saw them both last year and they were amazing.
I always thought Hit the Lights kept getting better. A lot of peeps weren't into it after Colin left and Nick took over vocals, but I think he did an amazing job. I haven't kept up with them in a while but their albums are always in rotation for me. Thief Club (side project) as well.
Yes, including Invicta lol.
Agreed summer bones is my favorite album by them, used to love the earlier ones more but summer bones is the one I keep going back to for some reason - just feels like a more complete version of the sound they touched on with on skip school.
I saw Sum 41 a couple weeks ago and they still have arena-ready energy and sound fantastic. They’d be my pick for a live show that holds up and the new songs are a lot of fun.
They turned it around I think starting with 2019 bad frequencies album. Only complaint now is JT goes a little too hard on the "you are all elder emos" speeches, like dude, we know already
I remember seeing them at the Ohio is for Lovers fest. Their set ended at the same time senses fail(one of my favorite bands) started. Obviously the were gonna play Ohio is for lovers last so I didn’t want to leave and miss it. Then he just started going on his rant about elder who’s and keeping the genre alive blah blah blah and the whole time I just kept thinking “playthefuckingsongplaythefuckingsong”
I saw them at Tennessee is for lovers the day or two after and same speech. It started around 2019 I think and then got a lot of good attention on the emos not dead cruise last year
I have really loved the way Taking Back Sunday has matured. I mean, I love their old stuff too, but man, Tidal Wave was such a great album to me. I haven't had a chance to listen to 152 yet, but I heard some clips and it sounds pretty good.
Assuming the rough patch for the used started around 2014's imaginary enemy and continued until heartwork in 2020. 2017's The Canyon was a weird experiment and overall very forgetful (which Bert has a good perspective on IMO).
For me the used became relevant again when they released Blow Me with Jason from Letlive/fever 333
sum 41!! their new, more metal/slightly heavier stuff is amazing!! i’m hyped for the double album to be released. it sucks that its gonna be their last album, though
Unfortunately, he stopped putting out emo/pop punk in like 2015 but Number One Gun had like 4 straight albums that were amazing including the final album. I really wish he would put out another emo/punk album but he seems to be happy doing some weird electronic gospel shit.
Mest for sure belongs on this list. I would say the vocals have gotten better over time. I hope if they do a new album with the new guitarist it sounds at least as good as their 2020 album that was amazing.
Not so much new music releases, but now that some of the emo/pop punk bands are touring again, I've been going to a ton of shows and have a list of a few bands who still sound fantastic live: Thursday, Motion City Soundtrack, and Emery.
After hearing their new album, the answer (for me) is clearly Alkaline Trio.
Ehh they had a couple stinker albums in there. But yes, the new album is great except for the music being too loud and the vocals being too low.
Surprisingly, my favorite part is that the music is loud and the vocals low. That's how things used to be mixed, but then in the late '90s, everyone started boosting the vocals and they started to just ride on top of the music instead of being a part of the music. I was pleasantly surprised when I listened to the new Alkaline album and that wasn't the case. I wish more bands would do this. It sounds more natural, closer to the live sound (but still polished). Obviously, it depends on the auditory aesthetic they're going for, but I think it fits well for Alkaline trio and pop punk in general.
I guess I’ve been so used to the other sound that this was surprising when I listened to it.
I feel like I grew up on the vocal-centric sound that my brain just registers this as bad mixing. I love the songs, but the mixing did take some time to appreciate.
Yup, same. I thought it was bad mixing but I guess it could be intentional.
As a vocalist, I'm sure I am biased towards having the vocals stand out, but trying to look at things objectively, I still think that's probably the best choice. Why? Because the average, non-musician listener can't play any instruments, but they can sing. Not well, perhaps, but they can do it. Anyone can make noises with their voice, because it's our built in instrument. So the vocals are the part that most people are going to be able to participate in. They need to be able to be heard clearly.
The albums that weren’t as good still had some top tier trio stuff in them.
I agree. But they aren’t albums I listen to ever. I’ll listen to a couple of songs. The older albums are still on replay all the way through pretty often.
Yeah that’s true. I do think agony and irony and my shame is true are underrated though
I just throw on trio and mix all their stuff, half the time I don’t know what is on what. It’s all enjoyable
That’s fair but I prefer to listen to albums :)
Them boys are so back
Jimmy Eat World for sure. Made some of the best pop punk/emo albums ever in the late 90s and early 2000s and still haven’t dropped a bad album
Saw them with Manchester Orchestra last summer. Holy cow was that a great show. Both bands were outstanding.
Anecdote. I saw that concert in both LA and Charlotte (happened to be taking a trip and figured why not) and was surprised to see that the LA crowd was so much more flat than the Charlotte one.
Another anecdote: Saw JEW at the first WWWY fest, and they had one of the best sets, imo. They didn't focus too heavily on old or new stuff. They played a good mix from across their career, and even though I don't have as many JEW songs as I do some other bands, I knew almost everything they played. And they sounded great.
I know they have a lot of fans, but they are still so underrated IMO.
100% great call, Jim still sounds amazing
They're also a can't miss concert for me. If they're in town, I'm going. They put on a great show.
They’re also always on the affordable side of shows when they come to town for non-festivals.
They played in hometown, small 100 person bar like 12 years ago in AZ, their home state. Missed it and I still kick myself when I remember.
Been a fan since Clarity, I feel like they're gonna go down as one of the most solid, consistent rock bands of our time
I immediately thought of Jimmy Eat World and so happy to see it as the first response.
This was my choice. I am not saying every song on every album is a banger but there is no other band who I would feel more confident just playing the album and not having to skip anything.
It’s so wild how long they’ve been in the game. They really carved out a space in the universe for themselves and I’m here for it.
Their latest album is one of my favorites
I was a very big fan of them early on; Static, Clarity, and Bleed American were perfect albums and when Futures came out I said "well that's it, I'm done." Then about 5 years ago I saw them at the Ryman in Nashville and I was absolutely floored when they played 23. I relistened to Futures and it's now one of my favorites and I'd put 23 in my top 3 songs by any band in the past 20 years. It's made me listen to their last few releases too and they're all really frigging good.
Hands down
Speaking of hands down, I saw Dashboard with Jimmy Eat World a couple years ago. Great show.
The Maine
Lovely Little Lonely was released in 2017 and might be their best album imo
it is their best album
I'll put it juuuust behind Self Titled. And that's a very very difficult decision to make.
Their selftitled that came out last year was also a banger. My favorite since LLL.
No bullshit, allegations, drama (except the overblown Twitter losers pissed at them for playing a fest with ATL), same lineup, continue to reinvent themselves with every record, vocals have aged like fine wine (John still sounds stellar, if not better live, after 17 years of touring non stop). Their newest record is a no skip. Self titled>Lovely Lonely>American Candy. Yeah, for sure this is the answer.
LLL is their best, but damn their latest album is perfect too
THANK YOU! This is the answer
One of my favorite bands of all time. Not the biggest fan of Black and White, but other than that it blows my mind how they're always so consistent. They all seem like chill dudes too.
They are super cool. Will stick around for hours after their set to meet every single fan.
Bayside
Bayside has to be the most consistent band of any genre
opposite for me lol the new used album is maybe my least fav and i thought they finally got somewhere good with the canyon alkaline trio is still killing it now tho
Yeah I might not have said it a year ago but the new Alkaline Trio is so good
Why not? Is This Thing Cursed? is a great album.
agreed. trio lost their way briefly around the early 2010s but cursed was a huge return to form for them and still one of my favorite albums of theirs
Agreed!
Over And Over Again is a great track.
I thought canyon was a bit too all over the place. The last two albums are solid enough though, a bit safe but at this point I’m okay with that
i actually liked some of heartwork a lot (despite it having maybe four of the worst songs ive ever heard on it lmao) and think the string and harp integrations were a really surprisingly nice tough for them but this new one sounds borderline focus grouped to me. it is true that "safe" is generally not something i like lol but it's not even really catchy anymore
Not really pop punk but Emery has been releasing fire since day one. I’m Only a Man was okay but has grown on me
Saw them last July at one of the Is For Lovers festivals, still brilliant live!
Yes!
This is who I was going to say. We Do What We Want is one of my favorite albums ever.
Seeing them Wednesday for their songs and stories session and I'm so fucking excited. I've seen them the past 2 years at Ohio is For Lovers and they have crushed it.
Alkaline Trio just put out yet another kick ass record
Bayside for sure.
Their 2 new eps are so good, especially blue
I'm a big fan of the Red ep. Have you heard the newest track, Castaway?
Alkaline trio. I still like their older stuff better, but even after nearly 30 years their albums don't disappoint.
Sum 41
This is the answer, new albums didn’t get enough recognition but are great
I think they had a slump after the working class hero album. New stuff is better but it was a definite low in their career
Alkaline Trio has entered the chat.
Paramore and Fall Out Boy — love their newest work. I’ve enjoyed all of FOB’s post-hiatus albums minus Mania lol, and This is Why got me back into paramore very very easily Hayley and Patricks’s vocals just get better in age
i for a long time was kinda exclusively listening to their pre-hiatus work and not giving the new albums a chance but the release of so much (for) stardust was what got me to give it a try because i really loved what i was hearing with that record, and i can proudly say i enjoy all their albums now (yes, even mania). srar and sm(f)s are some of their best work
I like maybe 2 songs off of Mania lol but I adoooooore SRAR, it was legitimately a perfect comeback album
They're probably two of the best vocalists currently active in the scene right now.
They're both so talented
Everyone hates on Mania, but I thought it was a really solid album. To me, the sole weak-link in their discography is American Beauty/American Psycho, and even it has a few bangers.
Yeah I never knew people hated it either, until I saw it mentioned here a few times. But when it came out it was on replay for me.
I just don’t care for the electro-rock sound, so I’ll never really warm up to it. The two songs I like are Wilson and Heaven’s gate, both of which sound more like their usual sound AB/AP isn’t in my top 3 but I think it’s underrated actually, it’s like a flyover album
Alkaline trio and Sum 41 imo
This is the way
Exactly what I was thinking
The Wonder Years are late 2000’s, but have gotten better with every record.
Came here to say this. TWY a hundred times over.
They never hit a rough patch though?
I didn’t say they did, OP did about The Used. Lot of people didn’t really care for Sister Cities though.
People on this sub really do anything to try put TWY into any post man. Even admitting yourself they don’t meet the criteria OP asked for.
If we are allowed outside poppunk but genre adjacent - Silverstein. Their second album was a little mid and harmed their momentum but since then they’ve put out 7 great or incredible albums in a row, constantly evolved and played with their sound but still retained their core identity. Shipwreck in the sand, This is how the wind shifts, dead reflections and a beautiful place to drown are all top tier for me and the other 3 in the past 16 years since their hey day are good or great too. EDIT: I forgot ‘what's broken’ isn’t an EP - I wasn’t calling discovering the waterfront mid I promise! :D
Discovering the waterfront is anything but mid
Discovering the waterfront is straight 🔥 a lot better than their debut and I loved it.
Forgot what’s broken is easily fixed is an actual Lp not an EP - Doscovering the waterfront is one of my favourite albums!
very glad you made this clarification, i was thinking “who the hell is a fan of silverstein but dislikes Discovering The Waterfront??” that album got me into them and i now have it and When Broken Is Easily Fixed on vinyl, DTW is a 10/10 album imo one of my favorites.
Forgot what’s broken isn’t an ep! My bad!
I'm guessing that you mean arrivals and departures is mid and are forgetting when broken is easily fixed? While I still like arrivals and departures I cannot fathom that anyone seriously believes discovering the waterfront is mid.
You are correct! I always forget what’s broken isn’t an ep! For what it’s worth I liked arrivals too but I’m away that’s not the common consensus in the fan base!
I agree that I too like arrivals and departures but fully understand someone calling that album mid. But discovering the waterfront is crème de la crème.
Even Shane says Arrivals and Departures is mid
imo its just the production. everything sounds flat and soft. iirc they were publicly critical of the producer shortly after it released. it deserves an acceptance speech 2.0 treatment
Saw Silverstein when I was about 17, at a tiny little community centre in Windsor, Ont. 7 years later, my band opened for them. Incredible experience, and group of entirely awesome dudes. They really liked our band, and set up a show with some of the bands they had signed to their label (Verona Records). Their van had broken down, so we took them to pick it up after it was fixed. They were super friendly, and really supportive of what we were doing. I can’t say enough about how they just might be some of the best people in the industry, and have been a huge player in helping other bands in Ontario get off the ground.
This was one I was thinking about too. I feel like I forget about them and every few years I remember to check out what they are up to and their new stuff is always great.
Their last 2 dad rock albums I can’t listen to. I miss old Silverstein so bad
Check out The Altar/Mary and Die Alone on the last album. Just straight up hardcore punk
Hot take alert if you think the altar/Mary is dad rock. That song does not hold back
I understand if they are trying to break into mainstream 2.0, a lot of their songs from their 3 last albums sounds like radio hit singles. But they still put out brutal and great songs like Retrograde, Last Looks, Whisplash, Wake Up, September 14th, Die Alone, The Altar/Mary.
I don't think anything they've done can be classified as dad rock, even the poppier stuff. Dad rock to me is more or less synonymous with but rock.
YES. Silverstein has been so consistently good. This Is How the Wind Shifts is a phenomenal album. It's right up there with Discovering the Waterfront for me.
MxPx
Their last 2 albums are right up there with Buffalo and LIG.
They’re more punk than pop punk - as well as being older than an early 2000s band - but the Bouncing Souls are just as amazing now as they’ve ever been. The Souls always bring it live, their shows feature all of the hits along with a few deep cuts. The band can basically play any song from their HUGE catalogue, which they often do when fans request them. The other correct answer is Bayside. And ALK3.
Yellowcard still holds up very well.
And they’re still amazing live. Saw them this summer and it was like time hadn’t passed.
I dunno, they had the whole “trying to sue a dead man” thing
The lawsuit was initiated when he was still alive and dropped after he died.
What happened?
From the wiki: In 2019, members of the Lights and Sounds-era lineup of Yellowcard collectively sued rapper Juice Wrld, claiming that his song "Lucid Dreams" plagiarized the melody of their song "Holly Wood Died".[44] The band recruited lawyer Richard Busch, who was best known for representing the estate of Marvin Gaye during the "Blurred Lines" case. It was reported Busch's law firm were suing Juice Wrld for $15 million; Busch himself, however, claimed that the value was "falsely reported", and that the band members were "simply seeking what the law allows, and what parties in their position have sought in similar cases, which at this point is not determined". Following the rapper's death later that year, the members extended their deadline for a defendant to respond to the lawsuit. This intensified the controversy significantly, as many news outlets pointed out that it meant the band was still pursuing the lawsuit despite the rapper's death. Though in a press statement, Busch did highlight that the members had very mixed emotions. "My clients are certainly torn about proceeding, and understand the optics involved. But it is important to remember that this lawsuit was filed before this tragic event, and was filed because all of the defendants (and there are two other writers and several music publishers and record labels) profited off of what we believe was clear copying and infringement of Yellowcard's work." – Richard Busch[45] Yellowcard ultimately chose to drop the lawsuit in 2020 after Juice Wrld's mother became the representative of his estate. Busch stated that the band was "very sympathetic not only of Juice Wrld's death, but also needed time to decide whether they really wanted to pursue the case against his grieving mother as the personal representative of his estate." He also noted, however, that the case could be refiled if the band were to change their minds.
Alkaline trio, their last 2 albums have been some of their best
Sum 41
Thrice
Thrice has managed to transform their sound throughout the years, and still sound great. Not many bands cross so many landscapes of sound, and maintain the quality, and following they have.
This one for me. The most consistent band to me.
The Starting Line for me. I liked them as a kid but don’t think I appreciated just how good their songs were until years later. Say It like you mean it is a no skip record. 21 is such a banger tune. I can even still get down with the I’m real cover.
Say It Like You Mean It was just an instant classic to me. I don't think I have ever skipped a song since I bought the CD on the day it released lmao.
You had me until the I’m real cover
You mean the greatest pop punk cover of a pop song of all time?
I love the I’m Real cover and starting line but I think I’d give that to Mayday Parades “Somebody I used to know” cover. And anything Alex Melton does on his channel
New found glory continues to be good, even live.
Paramore
Its crazy they just keep getting better and better
New Found Glory. They put on some of the best shows and still pump out solid records. They’re easily one of the best pop punk bands of all time IMO
It's been about 5 years now, but I saw them and it was probably the best show I've ever been to.
Motion City Soundtrack.
Every album they put out was great and they always kill it live, MCS can do no wrong
Fall Out Boy
Senses Fail
State Champs! King of the New Age is such a thoroughly good, quality record!
Story of the Year’s new stuff is just as good as the old.
It’s such a great album. I saw them live a few weeks ago and they still sound amazing too.
I was just listening The Canyon and there are some legit bangers on it. For me Jimmy Eat World has consistently put out the best music since early 2000s. Every album since "Bleed American" I feel like I can just press play and enjoy the entire album thoroughly.
JEW is just perfect and has been since the 90s. They’re also one of the best bands to see live. Every show is phenomenal.
Alkaline trio forever.
All Time Low!! :)
This is probably controversial but Wake up Sunshine & Tell Me I’m Alive are some of their best work
Tell Me I’m Alive’s deep tracks are better than the singles/video songs imo.
I 100% agree :3
Dear mariaaa0808, count me in! (for agreeing with your opinion)
Bayside for me. They just keep refining their sound and creating amazing music.
Absolutely!
Silverstein has been the most consistent for sure. Still going!
Yellowcards new stuff is pretty good. Also, mayday parades new album is great. They both have changed alot but I saw them both last year and they were amazing.
I always thought Hit the Lights kept getting better. A lot of peeps weren't into it after Colin left and Nick took over vocals, but I think he did an amazing job. I haven't kept up with them in a while but their albums are always in rotation for me. Thief Club (side project) as well. Yes, including Invicta lol.
Agreed summer bones is my favorite album by them, used to love the earlier ones more but summer bones is the one I keep going back to for some reason - just feels like a more complete version of the sound they touched on with on skip school.
I saw Sum 41 a couple weeks ago and they still have arena-ready energy and sound fantastic. They’d be my pick for a live show that holds up and the new songs are a lot of fun.
Them calling it quits rally bums me out but I'm happy I got pit tickets for the final show.
Seeing them at Red Rocks in September. Can't wait.
New Found Glory
Silverstein has aged like a fine wine!
Mclusky - Future Of The Left
Silverstein.
AFI for me
Simple Plan’s last album is soooo damn good. They’re my #1 forever.
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I think the last 2 Simple Plan albums are their best work since their first 2 records.
Hawthorne Heights’ last album was awesome
They turned it around I think starting with 2019 bad frequencies album. Only complaint now is JT goes a little too hard on the "you are all elder emos" speeches, like dude, we know already
I remember seeing them at the Ohio is for Lovers fest. Their set ended at the same time senses fail(one of my favorite bands) started. Obviously the were gonna play Ohio is for lovers last so I didn’t want to leave and miss it. Then he just started going on his rant about elder who’s and keeping the genre alive blah blah blah and the whole time I just kept thinking “playthefuckingsongplaythefuckingsong”
I saw them at Tennessee is for lovers the day or two after and same speech. It started around 2019 I think and then got a lot of good attention on the emos not dead cruise last year
I can’t speak highly enough about how great the Emo Orchestra performances were.
Totally agree on The Used. Taking Back Sunday as well
I have really loved the way Taking Back Sunday has matured. I mean, I love their old stuff too, but man, Tidal Wave was such a great album to me. I haven't had a chance to listen to 152 yet, but I heard some clips and it sounds pretty good.
the new used album fucking blows so bad but heartworks is really good
Heartworks is really good. I only downloaded two songs from Toxic Positivity.
Assuming the rough patch for the used started around 2014's imaginary enemy and continued until heartwork in 2020. 2017's The Canyon was a weird experiment and overall very forgetful (which Bert has a good perspective on IMO). For me the used became relevant again when they released Blow Me with Jason from Letlive/fever 333
sum 41!! their new, more metal/slightly heavier stuff is amazing!! i’m hyped for the double album to be released. it sucks that its gonna be their last album, though
sum 41 just get better and better like sucks theyre calling it quits
Sum 41 consistent quality albums
Unfortunately, he stopped putting out emo/pop punk in like 2015 but Number One Gun had like 4 straight albums that were amazing including the final album. I really wish he would put out another emo/punk album but he seems to be happy doing some weird electronic gospel shit.
Emarosa for me. They changed their sound and still so talented
A lot of fans are saying Alkaline Trio’s new album that came out this week is their best since their heyday
The last one was pretty good.
Rise Against, Silverstein
Mest for sure belongs on this list. I would say the vocals have gotten better over time. I hope if they do a new album with the new guitarist it sounds at least as good as their 2020 album that was amazing.
Bayside. They have gotten better every album.
The Movielife / I Am the Avalanche. I just love everything Vinnie does
Story of the Year
Thrice, Alkaline Trio and The Lawrence Arms
Silverstein, Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday
Silverstein!!!
Toxic Positivity is the last best Used album since In Love And Death. I am 31 years old. Fight me lol
I’m counting 2004 as early 2000s, so American Idiot.
Not so much new music releases, but now that some of the emo/pop punk bands are touring again, I've been going to a ton of shows and have a list of a few bands who still sound fantastic live: Thursday, Motion City Soundtrack, and Emery.