Scott Weber

[Scott Weber]

** The Best Albums of 2005: ** (does not include re-releases)


30) The Starting Line – Based on a True Story
29) Terminal – How the Lonely Keep
28) Avenged Sevenfold – City of Evil
27) Neil Diamond – 12 Songs
26) Armor for Sleep – What to Do When You’re Dead
25) Cartel - Chroma
24) Sigur Ros - Takk
23) Thrice – Vheissu
22) Eisley – Room Noises
21) Marathon - Marathon
20) A Wilhelm Scream - Ruiner
19) Vendetta Red – Sisters of the Red Death
18) Haste the Day – When Everything Falls
17) Anberlin – Never Take Friendship Personal
16) Kanye West – Late Registration
15) Stretch Arm Strong – Free at Last
14) The Agony Scene – The Darkest Red
13) August Burns Red – Thrill Seeker
12) The Decemberists – Picaresque
11) Circa Survive – Juturna
10) The Fall of Troy - Doppelganger
09) Sherwood – Sing, But Keep Going
08) Coheed and Cambria – Good Apollo I’m Burning Star IV: Volume 1
07) Sufjan Stevens - Illinois
06) Every Time I Die – Gutter Phenomenon
05) Acceptance - Phantoms
04) Death Cab for Cutie - Plans
03) Minus the Bear – Menos El Oso
02) Comeback Kid – Wake the Dead
01) Gatsby’s American Dream – Volcano


** Best EPs of 2005: **

05) Circa Survive - The Inuit Session
04) Relient K - Apathetic
03) Hey Mercedes - Unorchastrated
02) The City on Film - American Diary
01) Action Reaction – Action Reaction


** The Worst 5 Albums of 2005: **

05) A Static Lullaby – Faso Latido
04) Plain White T’s – All That We Needed
03) Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! – S/T
02) Day at the Fair – The Rocking Chair Years
01) Scary Kids Scaring Kids – The City Sleeps in Flames


** Best Producer of the Year: **

03) Tim O’Heir
02) Casey Bates
01) Aaron Sprinkle


**Most Disappointing Albums of 2005**
(These are albums I was expecting a lot from and didn’t get it. It doesn’t mean I dislike the album, it just means I wanted more.)

05) The Juliana Theory – Deadbeat Sweetheart
04) Mae – The Everglow
03) Coheed and Cambria – Good Apollo…
02) Thrice - Vheissu
01) The Mars Volta – Frances the Mute

** Best Music Videos of 2005: **

03) Thrice – Image of the Invisible
02) Gatsby’s American Dream - Theatre
01) My Chemical Romance – Ghost of You

** Worst Music Video of 2005: **

01) Scary Kids Scaring Kids – The Only Medicine


** Best Vocals of 2005: **

05) Keith Buckley (Every Time I Die)
04) Nic Newsham (Gatsby’s American Dream)
03) Will Pugh (Cartel)
02) Jason Vena (Acceptance)
01) Jason Gleason (Action Reaction)

** Worst Vocals of 2005: **

01) Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!


** Best Live Show (from shows I attended): **

05) Underoath
04) Sherwood
03) Emery
02) Bear vs. Shark
01) Gatsby’s American Dream

**Best Bands I Missed Out on in 2004**

05) Mew
04) Limbeck
03) Of Montreal
02) The Faint
01) mewithoutYou


** Best Record Label: **

01) Solid State Records

– They were on fire this year, signing and releasing albums from August Burns Red and Becoming the Archetype, as well as putting out a fantastic melodic metalcore CD from Haste the Day. 2005 also saw very good releases from Norma Jean and the highly underrated As Cities Burn.


** Best Clothing Company: **

Full Bleed (www.fullbleed.org)

** Saddest Break-Up: **

03) Bear vs. Shark
02) Beloved
01) The Get Up Kids


** Best Album Art: **

05) Gatsby’s American Dream - Volcano
04) The Letters Organize – Dead Rhythm Machine
03) Norma Jean – O’ God, The Aftermath
02) Becoming the Archetype – Terminate Damnnation
01) A Wilhelm Scream - Ruiner


** Best 'Other' Zine Website: **

01) www.pastepunk.com – Jordan is awesome, I love his reviews and I love the site content.

** Biggest AP.net Controversies: **

03) The Fall Out Boy reviews
02) Ryan Mills leaving AP.net
01) The Scary Kids Scaring Kids review

** Best Unsigned Band: **

05) Hudson
04) Cali AC
03) Set Your Goals
02) Is to Feel
01) A Textbook Tragedy

** Band(s) Most Pimped By AP.net: **

03) Gatsby’s American Dream
02) Thrice
01) The Spill Canvas

** Best Magazine of 2005: **

01) Alternative Press

**Favorite AP Staff Member**

01) Jared Kaufman

**Favorite AP Forum Members**

05)
04)
03)
02)
01) BombOutOfBibles


** Best "Other Genre" Album: **

03) Johnny Cash – The Legend of Johnny Cash
02) Neil Diamond – 12 Songs
01) Kanye West – Late Registration

** Best Guilty Pleasure Songs: **

05) The Starting Line – The World
04) Lorene Drive – God Knows I Love You Kid
03) Senses Fail – Institutionalized
02) Boys Night Out - Medicating
01) Allister - Rewind

** Best Band Related DVD: **

01) Armor for Sleep – A Comprehensive Guide to Touring

** Best TV Shows of 2005: **

10) My Name is Earl
09) Lost
08) The OC
07) Family Guy
06) Desperate Housewives
05) The Office
04) Curb Your Enthusiasm
03) Entourage
02) 24
01) Arrested Development

Wild Card - Project Runway

** The Next Big Thing(s) of 2006: **

04) Panic! At the Disco
03) Run Kid Run
02) Cartel
01) Forgive Durden

**Most Anticipated Releases of 2006**

10) Rise Against
09) Pedro the Lion
08) Radiohead
07) This Providence
06) Dragonforce
05) Forgive Durden
04) Brand New
03) The Jealous Sound
02) mewithoutYou
01) Gatsby’s American Dream

** Best Song of 2005: **

Gatsby’s American Dream – "Shhhhhh…...I’m Listening to Reason."

DISCLAIMER: I cannot be held responsible for not including albums that I never heard, so leave those comments at the door.

If you have questions/comments feel free to leave them! I'm more than happy to explain any of my choices.

[Paul Tao]

i didn't realize you were such a big comeback kid fan.

[preppyak]

Good choices, all the albums in my top 10 are in your top 30. And yes, Forgive Durden is the next big thing, but it should be in '06, not 05

[Scott Weber]

i didn't realize you were such a big comeback kid fan.
hells yeah i am.

[Signals Corrupted]

i am obviously a favorite forum member.

[I Miss Weezer]

I miss Ryan Mills, this site hasn't been the same since he left.

[DroppedUrPocket]

02) Ryan Mills leaving AP.net
01) The Scary Kids Scaring Kids review

???

[when 4ever ends]

very good list

[Scott Weber]

02) Ryan Mills leaving AP.net
01) The Scary Kids Scaring Kids review

???
it's better off not revisiting, i'm suprised you missed those. ask around in the general forums if you want to know, i suppose.

[DroppedUrPocket]

it's better off not revisiting, i'm suprised you missed those. ask around in the general forums if you want to know, i suppose.

I knew Ryan Mills left/got canned/etc. I never really knew why.

I have no idea about the SKSK shit, though.

I will ask eventually. I have to go out and finish my xmas shopping right now, though.

[duffe]

You don't like This Is Hell, Scott?

[Scott Weber]

You don't like This Is Hell, Scott?
why would you say that? I actually streamed one song and dug it, then i searched for the album for a while and never found it. can't include things on my list I never heard.

[Louise Heng]

i remember when I was like "omg new sufjan leaked!!" and you were all "who now?"

and didn't Mew come out with a new album this year? Or are you just referring to Frengers?

[newfoundnorcal]

good calls, scott. your best of's for live shows is right on.

[Talib Scottie]

The only thing I really disagree about is Underoath's live show... don't know, they just bore me live.

Other then that, great list.

[duffe]

why would you say that? I actually streamed one song and dug it, then i searched for the album for a while and never found it. can't include things on my list I never heard.Ok, i thought you've listened to the whole ep.

[Scott Weber]

i remember when I was like "omg new sufjan leaked!!" and you were all "who now?"

and didn't Mew come out with a new album this year? Or are you just referring to Frengers?
Haha yeah. I was a late bloomer to Sufjan. And yes, I was referring to Frengers, as well as Of Montreal's Satanic Panic in the Attic.

[saintjoel]

I miss Ryan Mills, this site hasn't been the same since he left.
you sure miss alot of people

[Trainsaw]

awesome AD was #1 tv show

[fluke182]

01) Gatsby’s American Dream – Volcano


** Best TV Shows of 2005: **

10) My Name is Earl
09) Lost
08) The OC
07) Family Guy
06) Desperate Housewives
05) The Office
04) Curb Your Enthusiasm
03) Entourage
02) 24
01) Arrested Development

** The Next Big Thing(s) of 2006: **

01) Forgive Durden

**Most Anticipated Releases of 2006**

05) Forgive Durden
01) Gatsby’s American Dream

** Best Song of 2005: **

Gatsby’s American Dream – "Shhhhhh…...I’m Listening to Reason."

DISCLAIMER: I cannot be held responsible for not including albums that I never heard, so leave those comments at the door.

If you have questions/comments feel free to leave them! I'm more than happy to explain any of my choices.
We agree on all of these things exactly. You rule as per usual. Although the continuous lack of Veronica Mars love is disconcerting. It's one of the best shows on television and you should really check it out.

[_all_star_me_]

ill admit, project runaway is a pretty adictive show. and mew are amazing. but i really prefer frengers.

[Scott Irvine]

Bear vs. Shark > Gatsby's American Dream

Live show.

[Scott Weber]

ill admit, project runaway is a pretty adictive show. and mew are amazing. but i really prefer frengers.
Yeah me too, that's why it was something I missed out on in 04. I don't like the new one nearly as much.

[atextbooktraged]

honored to be your choice for best unsigned. thanks so much scott.

[piaffeprncess98]

I guess everyone on AP knew you'd pick Gatsby's for alot of things! I agree, I think Nic has a great voice and they really are great live. I also really enjoyed that AFS dvd, I think it was my favorite band dvd of this year. It really was comprehensive.

[brooklynburning]

Curb Your Enthusiasm and Arrested Development gracing the top 5. Couldnt agree with you more on that.

[Scott Weber]

honored to be your choice for best unsigned. thanks so much scott.
thanks for making a killer album!!!

[leafsacc]

thanks for including the vendetta red cd, you always gave them the credit they deserve for improving by so much over their first album. And Gatsby does put on a great live show and they're really cool guys.

[thedood]

good list...really good actually. As far as the ep's go, have you heard zella mayzell's ep or no? It is something i could see you liking, and if you have heard it what did ya think? (check out their purevolume or myspace)

[wow]

We agree on all of these things exactly. You rule as per usual. Although the continuous lack of Veronica Mars love is disconcerting. It's one of the best shows on television and you should really check it out.

so true vmars is an amazing show.

and where can i see gatsby's video??

[Steve Henderson]

I think your list was excellent - a lot more diverse than I expected...props dude.

Where is Mills writing now??

[pastepunk]

Thanks for the kind words Scott re: Pastepunk, they're definitely appreciated.

[I Miss Weezer]

you sure miss alot of people

I do. I know your joking due to my user name, but I miss a lot of staff that has left the site over the years. I don't come as often anymore, mainly on for the recs on Sunday. So I don't see the drama anymore.

[NameTaken69]

a nice mix of styles in the top 30

[MyDaysOfDanger]

RIP Get Up Kids....saddest break up of the past 5 years. I forgot all about Sigur Ros releasing Takk this year, shoulda been ALOT higher

[Newairrecords]

**Favorite AP Forum Members**

05)
04)
03)
02)
01) TBA


when will that TBA be replaced with my username?

[crit]

And this is why you're my favorite staff member.

[Chico]

Interesting list. Though I liked Faso Latido and All that We Needed.

[ForeverInADay]

Shhhhhh! I'm Listening To Reason is my favourite song of the year as well, its the song that changed my view on GAD

[theESCO]

I think the Kelly Clarkson controversy should have made the list. :)

[TimeAsIdeology]

No love for the new With Honor? Ouch.

[Scott Weber]

I think your list was excellent - a lot more diverse than I expected...props dude.

Where is Mills writing now??

thanks dude. i do like all kinds of stuff, i was kinda all over the map this year.

Thanks for the kind words Scott re: Pastepunk, they're definitely appreciated.
of course man, keep up the good work. i read your reviews as a means of how to improve mine.

[Scott Weber]

No love for the new With Honor? Ouch.
You know, I liked it, but not enough for it to make a top list for me. The EP was fantastic, but the full-length really took a step back. I thought it was worse than the new Bane, which I was pretty unimpressed with.

[hubbabubbal3ts]

i didn't even have to open it up to know that gatsbys was number one on scotts list. and i'm really excited about the dragonforce cd too.

[adozenroses]

why so harsh with sksk? i really liked that record.

[iihungrieii]

what was controversial about the SKSK review?

[Talib Scottie]

what was controversial about the SKSK review?
It got ripped ferociously because it was really weak and there was a sudden policy change.

[TgE ARTdamage]

good to see Doppleganger at number 10!

Fall Of Troy fucking owns.

[TBA]

**Favorite AP Forum Members**

05)
04)
03)
02)
01) TBA

If you have questions/comments feel free to leave them! I'm more than happy to explain any of my choices.

I knew I was the only one that mattered! I debated not doing this, but I noticed your favorite show is Arrested Dev, so you have to laugh at this :thumbsup: (logs out...signs back in as d00der.)

[TitoThePoolBoy]

anyone care to explain what was so controversial about what the fall out boy reviews?

[Gleebo]

I dont even remember what albums you chose as your tops, but since you put Arrested Development as #1 you rock.

[The Silencer]

Scott...I was sure that the new Becoming the Archetype album would be a shoe in for your top 30.

[TheUntitled]

Probably the most solid list yet.

[Steve Henderson]

thanks dude. i do like all kinds of stuff, i was kinda all over the map this year.
.
Yeah, I guess I just figured from the type of music you review, it was mostly what you listen to. Was very surprised to see Acceptance on there for example.

[tambo41187]

Where is Mills writing now??
PunkNews

[Scott Weber]

Scott...I was sure that the new Becoming the Archetype album would be a shoe in for your top 30.
If the guy had a different voice, maybe. Couldn't get into it for a long amount of time, so..

[Scott Weber]

I knew I was the only one that mattered! I debated not doing this, but I noticed your favorite show is Arrested Dev, so you have to laugh at this :thumbsup: (logs out...signs back in as d00der.)
Hahaha, that made my day.

[TimeAsIdeology]

You know, I liked it, but not enough for it to make a top list for me. The EP was fantastic, but the full-length really took a step back. I thought it was worse than the new Bane, which I was pretty unimpressed with.

It seems like that's the consensus on it, but I really disagree. I think it's some of the best stuff they've ever done. They toned down a little, went with more of a Strike Anywhere vibe, but songs like "Plot Two," "Closets," and "Like Trumpets" are some of the best they've ever recorded. I can't get enough of it.

[Scott Weber]

It seems like that's the consensus on it, but I really disagree. I think it's some of the best stuff they've ever done. They toned down a little, went with more of a Strike Anywhere vibe, but songs like "Plot Two," "Closets," and "Like Trumpets" are some of the best they've ever recorded. I can't get enough of it.
Each to their own. I'd rather listen to the new Bane, or of course the new Comeback Kid for my hardcore fix.

[cheeruptheEmo]

i agree with alot of what you said...
and especially with mewithoutyou
I love them

[youareallfreaks]

I knew Ryan Mills left/got canned/etc. I never really knew why.

I have no idea about the SKSK shit, though.

I will ask eventually. I have to go out and finish my xmas shopping right now, though.



i think all that happened was they got clowned and some kid in jersey got mad. now that is d r a m a

[DroppedUrPocket]

i think all that happened was they got clowned and some kid in jersey got mad. now that is d r a m a
A couple of guys who wer eup to no good starting makin' trouble in their neighborhood. They got in one little fight and their moms got scare and said "You're moving with Jason Tate to AP.net."

[youareallfreaks]

A couple of guys who wer eup to no good starting makin' trouble in their neighborhood. They got in one little fight and their moms got scare and said "You're moving with Jason Tate to AP.net."



yeah, true, then i think someone whistled for a cab . . .

[Emopunkthrice]

Comeback Kid=Sweeetness on Cake

[knifewound]

** The Best Albums of 2005: ** (does not include re-releases)
19) Vendetta Red – Sisters of the Red Death


Couldnt agree more. I think this album was overlooked by alot of people.

[punkerz2003]

gatsby's is releasing an album in 2006?

[Scott Weber]

gatsby's is releasing an album in 2006?
of course! gatsby's releases an album every single year, without fail, since 2002. they've confirmed there will be a 2006 release.

[CROMagnon]

i guess you're not a big saves the day fan, seeing as how they're soon to be released and undoubtedly incredible album isn't being anticipated

but i won't fault you on that one

kanye... i have no idea how he got so big, seeing as how he's a steaming pile of pre-flung monkey turd
oh well, to each his own

great list otherwise

[punkerz2003]

of course! gatsby's releases an album every single year, without fail, since 2002. they've confirmed there will be a 2006 release.
new gatsby's in '06. scott, you just made my day.

[Scott Weber]

new gatsby's in '06. scott, you just made my day.
:)

[Signals Corrupted]

scott, i demand to be on your favorite ap members for the following two reasons:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b259/SignalsCorrupted/DSC05367.jpg

and

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b259/SignalsCorrupted/DSC05404.jpg

these are gifts i give my friends for christmas. also, note the gatsby poster.

[Scott Weber]

for the win!

[duffe]

of course! gatsby's releases an album every single year, without fail, since 2002. they've confirmed there will be a 2006 release.
Good.

[Tommyg117]

Thank God The Fall of Troy made someone's top 10 list.

[aircourtneys]

Definitly agree that Forgive Durden will be the next big thing in 06!

[popdisaster00]

i dig that the fall of troy made it into at least 1 top10 list this year

[HapaGirl]

Thank you for naming Arrested as the best show of the year and for naming the ghost of you as the best video... mcr knows how to make an amazing video to go with their songs (see Helena).

[smogs]

** Best Guilty Pleasure Songs: **

05) The Starting Line – The World



yeaaaaahhhh boy!

[middlenameboom]

i didn't realize you were such a big comeback kid fan.
And I didn't realize he was such a big Scary Kids Scaring Kids fan.

[hxchairstylist]

thank you for at least mentioning something about mew, scott. for real. that band owns. also, someone should put my best of... list up on AP.net. But for all of you who want to read it, www.myspace.com/hxchairstylist in blog 7. :)

-Jake

[Pat Marquez]

I like your top four.

[Scott Weber]

thank you for at least mentioning something about mew, scott. for real. that band owns. also, someone should put my best of... list up on AP.net. But for all of you who want to read it, www.myspace.com/hxchairstylist in blog 7. :)

-Jake
yeah they do! i liked Frengers a whole lot more than the new one, though.

[hxchairstylist]

i didn't even have to open it up to know that gatsbys was number one on scotts list. and i'm really excited about the dragonforce cd too.


ahhh, dragonforce.... :)

[hxchairstylist]

yeah they do! i liked Frengers a whole lot more than the new one, though.

agreed, to a certain extent. but, the 5th-7th tracks on the "glass handed kites..." is about equal to 1-3 on Frengers. Either way, I like them both. I just hope Anberlin can pull some strings and get them out on tour w/ them this year.

[Scott Weber]

agreed, to a certain extent. but, the 5th-7th tracks on the "glass handed kites..." is about equal to 1-3 on Frengers. Either way, I like them both. I just hope Anberlin can pull some strings and get them out on tour w/ them this year.
that would be a strange pairing

[Doodman34]

I'm delighted you made ETID number 6 on best albums. every cd they have has its own destinct sound, and this new one i thought hit perfectly and completely deserve the rocognition this site gives them.

[Rigatoni57]

someone is a huge bob nanna fan haha, good call on the unorchestrated ep. when i first listened to the rough recordings of those songs, the first thing i thought was that it actually felt like their first ep which is probably the best hey mercedes out there.

[_christine]

beloved, definately the saddest break up of the year.

=[

[AdmistAPoision]

My friends took me to my first concert ever to see "Me Without You."

I wrote a paper in my English class about it got a fuckin A+. The band has an immense amount fo energy on and off stage. I just wanted it to flow in and out of the beats and chords with Aaron Weiss...so phenomenal.

They sucked me into every word. I obviouisly didn't expect as much as they brought to my eyes. I'd llove to see them again. I had an awesome time. My clothes smelled of smoke and I had a crushing migrane headache and couldn't walk straight.....but I was all smiles.

Of course after that they took me ot see Foreverchanged.

The band was ok pretty good.....flip mode uncomparable to Me Without You. The venue was disgusting. Some weird guy was takne out he was drunk and very irrational. A lot of young babies walking around across from this bar. I caught a shirt that in the aftermath said "ALCOHOLICS."

i gave it to my mother

[Heart-A-Tact]

I knew there was someone that shared in my pain for The Get Up Kids' breakup. I wanted to.. cry.

...Shit, now you made me think about it. : (

[a typicalcliche]

set your goals got signed