Alkaline Trio - From Here to Infirmary

Originally from Chicago, and moving to San Francisco, Alkaline Trio are the original My Chemical Romance, minus the cocaine addiction. Punk rock at it's darkest, they move from Satan, to girls, to...well, back to Satan. Matt Skiba says he does it for the attention (he's really an atheist), but it does make for some great rock and some graphic lyrics. I recommend it if you like energetic, raw punk, My Chemical Romance, or a combination of both. Standout tracks: "Mr. Chainsaw," "Stupid Kid," and "Armageddon." Rating: 10/10

Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ag0ydm3wznt

Sublime - Sublime

Sublime's self-titled album. This was my second CD I had ever bought. Ever. I'm assuming everyone has it already, and if you lost your copy, get it here and enjoy. Standout tracks: all of them. Rating: 11/10

Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ddeyhqbyybv

Blink-182 - Dude Ranch

Alternative Press just said this was one of the most influential albums of the 1990's. Together with Green Day's Dookie, Blink-182 forever cemented skate-punk into the mainstream. Rudimentary chords, and lyrics that sound like they were written by a sophomore in high school, Tom Delonge, Mark Hoppus, and Scott Raynor (this is pre-Travis Barker) took the basics of punk and applied to to girls, parents, and how much school sucked. This seriously sounds like a well-produced demo tape. But for some reason, it's amazing. Standout tracks: "Dammit," and "Josie." Rating: 10/10

Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?bmnjyzmbtdn

Brand New - Deja Entendu

Brand New's second full album is nothing short of genius. The band provides a harder edge to their pop-punk sound, and on some tracks border screamo. Tempering the faster-paced songs are more instrumental, lyrical based sounds that are placed ever-so-carefully among the track listing. Even with the disparity between song temps, the album flows effortlessly from start to end. This one is on my all-time list. Standout tracks: "The Quiet Things that No One Ever Knows," and "Play Crack the Sky." Rating: 10/10

Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?1yg1yjpne8y

Rancid - ...And Out Come the Wolves

I've decided to post the albums I have personally thought of as perfect-10's. You probably disagree with me, but this is my little shindig, so I can like what I want. First, to counter all the pop as of late, here's Rancid's ...And Out Come the Wolves.


Classic punk/ska from the famed East Bay. Political, snotty, rough lyrics about heroin, girls, and government are conveyed by an even rougher voice in Tim Armstrong and Lars Frederiksen. The crazy thing is, for a punk band, the amount of musical talent is pretty extraordinary. Complex bass lines, screaming guitars, and a blitzkrieg of drums highlight and punctuate this album. Standout tracks: "Roots Radical," "Time Bomb," and "Ruby Soho." Rating: 10/10

Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?9g5izq93yyn

Lux Courageous - Reasons That Keep the Ground Near

More indie than pop, Lux Courageous rocks with sonic overtones and even more important subtle undertones that are hard to pick up the first time you listen. Their use of pianos, slow, articulate drums, and rhythmic and well-placed fills and stops create a super detailed musical picture that makes the band so damn good. Songs range from the slow, emotional ("Seatbelts are Saviors") to the upbeat, quicker ballads ("Safe at Last"). This is my personal reccommendation. If you don't like it, delete it. If you do like it, well, that's why I'm doing this. Standout tracks: "Wearing Dangerous," and "Barely Enough." Rating: 9.5/10

Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?5ttxzfjowv0

Motion City Soundtrack - Even If It Kills Me

If I were you, I'd skip the summary, and go to the link. This album has articulate, original lyrics, built upon a base of pop. While I realize I've been posting poppy albums lately, frankly, I don't give a fuck. This is catchy, witty, and outdoes everything they've done in the past (and what many other bands have done in the past as well). I've listened to this album at least once a day since I got it. Download it, and you might, too. Standout tracks (among all the great tracks): "It Had to be You," "Broken Heart," and "Antonia." Rating: 9.5/10

Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?egnscfgmmxz