Growing up, the only two albums I've ever worn out from over playing were blink-182's Enema Of The State and Green Day's Dookie. I had to buy two version of both, mainly because the originals were well-worn, through many long bus rides and road trips. I knew, and still know, those albums forwards and backwards.
That's dedication.
Chalk it up to the songwriting, the hooks, or maybe the humor, but those albums started my life-long love affair with pop-punk. Well out of my teens, I still find something earnest about the genre, even if people are quick to be critical about the nasally vocals and dime-a-dozen copy cats that litter the scene. While not as overtly political or social like most punk music, I believe pop-punk is, at times, a more honest form of expression. The same fire rests between the breakdowns of Tell All Your Friends or Your Favorite Weapon also lies in punk classics like London Calling, or Against The Grain. Maybe pop-punk isn't as large in its lyrical scope, but I'd wager that it doesn't need to be. Both punk and pop-punk music are about finding acceptance of ourselves and others, and finding that freedom in bouncing, energetic melodies.
Bottom line: Haters gonna hate.
Liz over at Dance To The Radio shares my sentiment, and so we've decided to give you guys a healthy dose of pop-punk this week. You'll notice there's some overlap with the artists that we've chosen. I don't see that as the genre having an easily identifiable or shallow sound. Instead, I see that as a testament to how personal some of these artists are, that people from across the country can still feel a sense of community through this music.
Tell That Mick He Just Made My List Of Things To Do Today- Fall Out Boy
Dumpweed- blink-182
Punk Rock Princess- Something Corporate
Valentine- The Get Up Kids
Hit Or Miss- A New Found Glory
Magazines- Brand New
Rocks Tonic Juice Magic- Saves The Day
Basket Case- Green Day
Attention- The Academy Is...
Bouncing Off The Walls- Sugarcult
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Clockwork- Autopilot Off
The Few That Remain- Set Your Goals
Once Again- The Hanks
Jamie- Weezer
Riot Girl- Good Charlotte
Find My Way Back- Four Year Strong
Misery Business- Paramore
Sweetness- Jimmy Eat World
Martin Sheen Or JFK- Yellowcard
Every Man Has A Molly- Say Anything
Fell In Love Without You- Motion City Soundtrack
Don't Hate Me- Rufio
Bada Bing! Wit' A Pipe- Four Year Strong
It's Never Sunny In South Philadelphia- The Wonder Years
Left Coast Envy- The Starting Line
Long Nights- Piebald
February Punk- Superchunk
Hurricane- Something Corporate
Just A Quiet Evening- Lifetime
Bike Scene- Taking Back Sunday
Fine Comfort In Yourself- Midtown
Understatement- A New Found Glory
My Name Is Jonas- Weezer
Perfect Lines- The Promise Ring
Spanaway- The Movielife
J.A.R.- Green Day
Short Fuse Burning- Less Than Jake
Wendy Clear- blink-182
Bye Bye Baby- Saves The Day
Dancing With A Ghost- Valencia
Dead End Road- Alkaline Trio
The End With You- Boxcar Racer
2 comments:
"All I want is
Is to be just friends
Understand, and don't hate her
Feelings change, no strength in me
I'm sorry, my love for you is gone"
My god that song takes me back. To a much awkward time. I haven't heard those whiny lyrics in ages.
It's, perhaps, my favorite Rufio song.
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