Sweet 16: The Starting Line vs. Say Anything

[Anton Djamoos]

Which band is your favorite?

[thesafeword]

Say Anything.

[DejaNew]

I don't really like either of these bands, but SA is more enjoyable imo

[SSLYBY]

I voted for Say anything... But I've really grown outta them, and I still spin Direction all the time.

[reckoner]

the starting line for sure.

[yves.]

the starting line

[AndrewIcex]

Starting Line for sure, always been a big fan.

[TSLROCKS]

TSL! I really hope they're able to pull through

[xtheaudition]

tsl!

[Alex DiVincenzo]

Hardest poll yet, I think. I went with Say Anything after some debate.

[UnderMyDreams]

TSL for sure.

[ashiex3]

The Starting Line. I still constantly play all of their albums.

[The Summer Ends]

Really really really really hard to choose. I'm going to sit this one out I think.

[Jamos4184]

Love TSL. Never really connected with Say Anything.

[batmannj]

I like Say Anything, but The Starting Line has a better and more consistent discography

[live.]

What a match up. Going with Say Anything on this one, though.

[ExplodingStereo]

Never got into Starting Line, Say Anything's a no brainer.

[softhands]

Oh my, TSL got the best of me.

[kid/A]

dude say anything, is a real boy.....?

[TSLROCKS]

Good to see TSL get the early lead

[Ryzenfall]

Had to go with TSL.

[kianacarly]

TSL for me.

[walshknilb281]

I was gonna go with TSL but then I remembered the show Say Anything put on in Melbourne at Soundwave this year and how greatful Bemis was for all the fans to be there so I went with Say Anything, toughest one yet

[saving jonathan]

TSL all theee wayyyy.

[theguy77]

again, say anything wrote IARB. thats enough to put them over any other pop-punk band even if their other music is shit.

[rickbarrera]

here it goes and this won't take long...

[lightcollapse]

This would have been no contest right after ...Is A Real Boy, SA would have absolutely destroyed. I still went with them because ...IARB is one of the most creative pieces of punk music of the past 2 decades, but it'll be close now because IDOTG was such a letdown.

[Illuminate]

Is a Real Boy... Why is this so difficult?

[irthesteve]

...is>...was>BOATS>SILYMI>Direction>>>>Defense

TSL ftw I guess

[phil19]

ive never heard a song by say anything so the starting line get this one

[TSLROCKS]

ive never heard a song by say anything so the starting line get this one

As happy as I am that you voted for TSL you must listen to Is A Real Boy by Say Anything. It's an amazing album

[chochobonewagon]

Say Anything all the way

[hailthewarrior]

The Starting Line. Easily.

[seraph1214]

Two of my favorite bands. Had to go with TSL because every single one of their albums is amazing.

[altemose09]

say anything

[phil19]

As happy as I am that you voted for TSL you must listen to Is A Real Boy by Say Anything. It's an amazing album

yeah people seem to rave about it, and i have been meaning to check it out for a long time now. i really dont know why ive never heard it to be honest

[andrewshungry]

this ones gonna be so close

[mmmmmpoetry]

TSL, i used to like them a number of years ago.
Say Anything is crap in my opinion.

[pblest]

the starting line, by far. fuck say anything, horrible band after their first ep.

[jimjam32]

sorry TSL, but after seeing you play "best of me" at about half-speed at warped tour (essentially murdering the song) I just couldn't get into you.


and IDOTG1+2 are both great.

[Keagan Ilvonen]

Say Anything.

[cOnfidence_Man]

this is really tough, but Starting Line because they've been around longer

[fromoc2dc]

Ah, two of my favorites. Went with Say Anything.

[3eb23]

Easy choice for me. TSL.

[Dirge07]

This was kind of a hard choice...but The Starting Line is consistantly good/great, so my vote's for them.

[mycuban]

i didn't expect the starting line to be winning this one.

[CarryOn09]

listen to admit it! go and listen to it. then tell me you cant vote for say anything.

[Imperfektion]

TSL easily.

[zeropunk16]

Tsl

[Broden Terry]

I love both bands but I voted for The Starting Line.

[jr0d5]

I guess I don't see what the big deal is about the starting line

[tawtaw]

Pulling for SA here.

[laxcrs]

tsl, ive seen them live more than any other band. and they are from my hometown.

[nerdvglc]

i hate these polls making me choose between my favorite bands. i LOVE both of them, and have listened to each band's full catalog, and although i can see where tsl should have my support, but i go with say anything because they're too personally important. i like listening to music made by someone who's fucked up and cool and smart. say anything play smart music. plus there's the jamisonparker link...

[theguy77]

I guess I don't see what the big deal is about the starting line

there is none :shrug:

[Chris Fallon]

Like both, but have gotten pretty bored with Say Anything recently. Like I said, I'm a pop music fan -- TSL.

[Clark]

Say Anything. Easily. Decent pop-rock band vs. Is a Real Boy... = no contest.

[NinjaJew]

Seriously? SERIOUSLY!? TSL hasn't released a good album since their freshman album. Max Bemis on the other hand, is a GOD. This shouldn't be that difficult.

[jmg85]

i just made it tied at 157/157. this was a tough one.

[fadedmemories]

Oh man, this might be the hardest yet, IARB and SILYMI are both favorite album of mine.

[TSLROCKS]

This is gonna be real close

[onthefringe]

eeee. so close.

[katieissweet]

This will be so close. Went with TSL.

[starjamgirl]

TSL ftw, even though not that thrilling live

[ericsounds41]

The Starting Line.

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

tsl. one good album (is a real boy) vs. 3 good albums.

[what_ever]

starting line

[ctmk]

bemis' lyrics push say anything over tel

[timb89]

come on say anything!

[acowsert]

Sorry Max Bemis, you're just not catchy enough...

[fivergirl]

I like both, I listen to Say anything more though.

[travis113p]

wow. neck and neck.

[bailmeout13]

The Starting Line. I can't get into Say Anything for the life of me.

[COTA]

Went with The Starting Line

[newfoundmichael]

So close! I went Say Anything, but I just recently got back into The Starting Line for the first time since high school.

[anthonydarko]

I like TSL but I enjoy Max's lyrics so much more so Say Anything for me.

[chipdip18]

what a great matchup

[thespearkid]

Closest poll ever.

[BTNGHRTSBB]

wow 50/50

[cscwell107]

Say Anything but it was close as hell. I guess my vote put Say Anything on top of the Starting Line by one vote.

[Hockeywall]

wow. 50-50. guess my TSL vote made it 204-204

[Freeman/]

This is such a hard choice. Say anything, is a real boy is just like nothin else.

[Broclee]

Neck and neck, like it should be.

[AndrewIcex]

Neck and neck, like it should be.


You speak the truth, good sir.

[nfgluver1423]

i cant stand SA and TSL is awesome, so yeah.. TSL haha

[Broclee]

You speak the truth, good sir.
This is one of the best polls we've had, and it won't be spoiled by a Tweet or MySpace bulletin.

[AndrewIcex]

This is one of the best polls we've had, and it won't be spoiled by a Tweet or MySpace bulletin.


Yeah, unless Max Bemis gets involved *gulp* which he shouldn't... atleast I hope not...

[Broclee]

Yeah, unless Max Bemis gets involved *gulp* which he shouldn't... atleast I hope not...
For some reason, I just can't really imagine that happening. I could be wrong, though.

[AndrewIcex]

For some reason, I just can't really imagine that happening. I could be wrong, though.


Yeah, I know... I mean if they wanted it that bad... then sure it could happen, but I doubt he cares... honestly.

[TalkShowsOnMute]

Easily The Starting Line for me, I really don't like Say Anything.

[Undue Noise]

Wow such an incredibly close poll. I went with Say Anything after much debate.

[XEmoBoyShandorX]

This one is going to be close. Went with TSL.

[littlebeav]

Not surprised this is so close. Both are excellent. In the Thursday v FOB poll I discussed my bloody Thursday hat. It was the broken nose at a TSL show that gave me such gnarly flair. But Bemis is near flawless in his output and creativity. Not to mention the most raw lyrics this scene has heard in decades.

[huckleberry]

never really got into say anything. TSL is one of my fav bands, the got my vote

[dancelukedance]

say anything!

[robat19]

I love both.

[MarkyMark1984]

this one is so close! every vote counts so all of you "i think i'll sit this one out" better get your @$$es voting!

[spunkmastaflex]

Is A Real Boy wins this for me

[Nick Le]

This is close; went with Say Anything.

[friskycurtain]

I love TSL and absolutely hate Say Anything...so TSL I vote

[drudo182]

Starting Line. Better win...

[speakhandsforme]

This is the first poll where I actually can't choose...

[AndrewIcex]

This is the first poll where I actually can't choose...

It's definitely a tough one for sure.

[NickLopez]

CLOSE one at 261-263. I voted TSL.

[emkvetwin]

oh man, reeeeeeeeally tough. and apparently, the voting reflects that.

i'll take TSL.

[speakhandsforme]

I went with TSL for the sake of nostalgia.

262-263? Intense.

[iheartTHS]

This one was really hard. Max Bemis is amazing and puts on a great live show but I had to go with TSL simply for nostalgia.


This one is extremely close. Can't wait to see who pulls through, I'd be happy with either.

[friskycurtain]

Wouldn't that be an upset if TSL won?

[AussieBoy]

starting line easy.
only like sexual too and alive.. by SA

shit ay its close though, 2 votes between after 550

[weworemasks]

neck and neck. love tsl forever, hate sa forever.

[TSLROCKS]

Fucking wow. This is an intense battle

[amysaurus]

Holy shit it's close. I voted for TSL based on nostalgic value.

[punkrockness]

Wow this is too close for my comfort. I just really want TSL to have this. It has now been a year since their last show. :(

[AEast317]

will be the closest one.

[blotto]

the starting line

[VIVALAMATT]

Say Anything is so much better. TSL can't touch "Is A Real Boy..."

[VIVALAMATT]

I really hope Say Anything pulls through and wins this

this.

[fadedmemories]

This is easily the closest poll since the Lydia/Mae poll

[hailthewarrior]

TSL are consistent, they evolve, and they're always fun. SA created one great album, then floundered through 27 songs where maybe 9 were worth it. I truly enjoy both bands, but Kenny > Max.

[hailthewarrior]

This is easily the closest poll since the Lydia/Mae poll

Wrong band won that one. /bitter, lol

[yves.]

oh my goddddd. this poll is what is keeping me awake, i swear.

[theguy77]

TSL are consistent, they evolve, and they're always fun. SA created one great album, then floundered through 27 songs where maybe 9 were worth it. I truly enjoy both bands, but Kenny > Max.

oh so you ARE a huge fan of IARB. thats comforting, though im sure you dont agree with me that its the best pop-punk album ever written. in fact, if i know you well enough, you dont even consider it pop-punk like i do. amirite?

[hailthewarrior]

oh my goddddd. this poll is what is keeping me awake, i swear.

go to bed. staying awake three days to see who wins between tsl and sa would be a bit much.

[fadedmemories]

Wrong band won that one. /bitter, lol
Haha I see you're not much of a Lydia fan

[speakhandsforme]

Tied at 289.

[hailthewarrior]

oh so you ARE a huge fan of IARB. thats comforting, though im sure you dont agree with me that its the best pop-punk album ever written. in fact, if i know you well enough, you dont even consider it pop-punk like i do. amirite?

yes, i do enjoy it quite often. i consider it pop-rock... but i consider TAYF much better, and BOATS/SILYMI, and Sticks and Stones... and yeah. haha.

Haha I see you're not much of a Lydia fan

Can. Not. Stand. I saw them live once, so terrible. Listened to half of "Illuminate" and hated it.

[Bryant]

Fuck, this'll be a tough one for TSL.

[fadedmemories]

Can. Not. Stand. I saw them live once, so terrible. Listened to half of "Illuminate" and hated it.
Haha fair enough, Illuminate was one of my favorites from last year.

[Ghostpsalm]

WOW! TSL winning by only 4 as of my vote.

as much as i love say anything, i hated IDOTG. i do love every starting line album ever put out. so it was a no brainer for me

[denissuxx]

Waoh! This is close! I voted Say Anything

[Metal Now]

Wow, this is close. I voted for SA though. For me they are just an impeccable band.

[yepitsme]

Never really got into Say Anything so I guess I'm kinda biased.
Starting Line

[konfusedsoul346]

oh shiiiiit. one vote separates them

[3mpire]

Say Anything. IARB is so much better than anything TSL have put out.

This is a really close poll!

[theguy77]

yes, i do enjoy it quite often. i consider it pop-rock... but i consider TAYF much better, and BOATS/SILYMI, and Sticks and Stones... and yeah. haha.

haha no way any of those albums can touch IARB :-p

[Dagless]

This is the first one in this contest that hasn't been a no-brainer. I went with The Starting Line. Is A Real Boy is a fantastic album, but IDOTG had very little lasting power. It's also a toss-up between BOATS and IARB for my favourite pop-punk album, and since I enjoy the rest of TSL's releases a lot more than Say Anything's, they win it.

[swt_catastrophe]

309 to 314? wow, that's close

[anamericangod]

:drew:

[loveisdead]

Wonder who you voted for haha.

[tommy's ghost]

Far too many people seem to discount the Say Anything demos and Baseball...

[Mixtape182]

Say Anything

[MADSTA]

I predict a win for TSL.

[loveisdead]

I predict a win for TSL.
I predict a wrong for MADSTA.

No way, this site has too much a boner of Bemis.

[MADSTA]

I predict a wrong for MADSTA.

No way, this site has too much a boner of Bemis.
I underestimated TSL's fanbase before, I just didn't want to do that again.
We'll see who's the better predictor.

[loveisdead]

I underestimated TSL's fanbase before, I just didn't want to do that again.
We'll see who's the better predictor.
Haha, I guess we will. I voted for TSL if it makes you feel better.

[handlikesecret]

Anton, you're killin' me!

[erinfxs]

SA definitely.

[boxingwithstars]

this was a tough one. i used to be very connected to both of these bands, and now i've kind of grown away from both of them. i love Direction, but i don't feel the same way i used to about Say It Like You Mean It or Based On A True Story. i voted for Say Anything because in the end, Is A Real Boy has more staying power than anything TSL has released.

[DaveZeroZero]

Say Anything comes up trumps for me.

[Shin Akuma]

they are very close ... i went with say anything .. their style is more unique!

[isingdabodyhigh]

this is hard but i gotta pick the band that got me into this genre.... the starting line

[atticusfinch]

TSL was a no brainer for me. HOLY SHIT this poll is close.

[_><_]

Say Anything.

[Until The Bombs]

Tsl.

[derekmoyer4]

tsl, come on pull it out

[bloodflowers]

the starting line, by far. fuck say anything, horrible band after their first ep.

Exactly.

How is the starting line losing?!

[showyourteeth]

definitely one of the toughest polls yet

i ended up choosing the starting line

[SteffRyanFail]

Hm. I'm gonna go with Say Anything.

[bleach]

The Starting Line better win this.

[Hagysaurus Rex]

Close poll so far. I never really got into either, but Say Anything is much more talented.

[truthbetoldxx]

now this is close. tsl for me

[blimpcityhero11]

Love both bands, but I chose TSL without hesitation...

[timb89]

Yes Say Anything Have Taken The Lead

[fly_guy]

Go TSL

[trappedintime]

It's so tough. But I went with Say Anything.

[LucyCledenRadfo]

I put Say Anything, It's seriously close though... SA are only 4 people ahead at the minute.

[Olle.89]

dam so close i voted say anything because i aint a big fan off Direction but love say any things last record..

[popdisaster00]

ickkkkk how is say anything winning? gross

[davidmest]

difficult.

[fishingthe_sky]

I'm a little surprised this as close as it is. I went with TSL, but I thought Say Anything would run away with this.

[YouMeHimAndHer]

I think this is probably the hardest one. I love both bands but had to go for Say Anything.

[Circa1628]

The Starting Line are involved in another close one!

[Schreiforme417]

The Starting Line,

if you are on here and you don't recognize that "Best of Me" is one of the greatest songs of our collective scene, go hit yourself, until you remember that you've used it for at least one ex in your life, if not all

[Juneau_87]

hell yeah.
just evened them out.
50/50.

Vasoli >>>>> Bemis.

[just.Starla.]

Say Anything

[ManicanParty49]

closest one I've seen. Wow.

[chowski]

TSL. Such a close poll.

[Mirrorsandfevers]

Wow, really close.

[hiya]

this is ridiculously close. TSL, never liked SA besides a few songs.

[RonStoppable]

Holy shit this is close. Say Anything, hands down, easy, by a long shot.

[nickthehick2]

Say Anything, but it's tough.

:O this is a close match.

[ghelms88]

I just voted and Say Anything is only ahead by 6 votes. This is the closest poll I think I've seen yet.

[Poochemist]

Now that Say Anything has a decent lead they will most likely win. :-)

I hope so, but a "decent lead" it is not at the moment.

[Rock]

WOW, is this one close.

[Readyfuels]

I'm only really into Say Anything's first album, but I love everything that TSL has done.

[WFUJerseyJon]

The Starting Line. Sorry, Say Anything. But DAMN is this a close match up.

[caitlinlee]

Damn, two votes separating them.

[yves.]

The Starting Line,

if you are on here and you don't recognize that "Best of Me" is one of the greatest songs of our collective scene, go hit yourself, until you remember that you've used it for at least one ex in your life, if not all
you forgot photography, ready, up & go, lasting impressions, surprise surprise, stay where i can see you, etc etc etc.

[underthetalking]

Is a Real Boy beats anything TSL has written.

[MorningStar10]

ooo this one is tight, i put Starting line cause i prefer Direction to In the defense..

[teej_1106]

This match up is so mean. I was really hoping I wouldn't have to choose between these two.

[airik625]

Never could get into TSL. Say Anything for sure.

[Max_123]

Holy shit this is going to be the closet one haha
they're like 10 votes apart

[ForTheAtlantic]

so tough!

[lovekillsgirl]

This was a tough vote for me considering they're both my favorites. But, I have this hope that maybe if TSL wins they'll come back?

[ashiex3]

Wow, this is close.

[jtyexists9]

Holy closeness.

[SSLYBY]

Holy shit neck and neck.

[thespearkid]

Generic comment on closeness of the polls.

[johnnyflashbang]

woah. this is probably the closest one so far. hopefully The Starting Line pulls it off.

[WordzandDreamz]

Wow this is close. I went with The Starting Line, mostly for nostalgia factor.

[ari telescope]

holy crap, so tied

[travis113p]

go max go.

[Galedeep]

The Starting Line, I don't like Say Anything at all.

[ACA]

TSL, but only because SA is nothing special. Neither band deserves Sweet 16, especially considering how they got here.

[LiquorAndDick]

This is neck and neck but I voted TSL.

[undonesweater93]

It's really close. Voted SA.

[DaveZeroZero]

3 votes in it.

[zubinmoosa]

Toughest one yet. Adore both bands to death, but gotta support Max here.

[bobby runs]

TSL! I really hope they're able to pull through

Fuck, this'll be a tough one for TSL.
Agreed with these two statements.
bemis' lyrics push say anything over tel
I do love Bemis' lyrics and understand how good they can be I just love TSL so much more. Max's voice works but I can't stand it as much as I can Kenny's annoying stage.
The Starting Line,

if you are on here and you don't recognize that "Best of Me" is one of the greatest songs of our collective scene, go hit yourself, until you remember that you've used it for at least one ex in your life, if not all
Let's take a look at this video:
YZkjCXqevz8

[Charles777]

God, that's close. I went with Say Anything though. Only heard one TSL song.

[Mibabalou]

say anything but TSL is good hardest one yet

[Mibabalou]

Agreed with these two statements.

I do love Bemis' lyrics and understand how good they can be I just love TSL so much more. Max's voice works but I can't stand it as much as I can Kenny's annoying stage.

Let's take a look at this video:
YZkjCXqevz8

ya that was soooo epic last year

[bobby runs]

ya that was soooo epic last year
That video just shows how much of an impact TSL had even if it was just one song. Bigger than any Say Anything song.

[Montauk1222]

The Starting Line

[Mibabalou]

now if i remember correctly say anything either played before them or after them

or senses fail did

[TheBestBet]

Epic battle going on right here. If it ends in a tie, Randy Nicohls should get the deciding vote.

[:-)]

Separated by 5 votes!!!!!!!!!! omg!!!!

tsl all the way for me baby

[foisol]

Say Anything. I never really got into The Starting Line

[hailthewarrior]

now if i remember correctly say anything either played before them or after them

or senses fail did

say anything played before. senses fail played after.

what does that have to do with anything?

tsl should win this.

[Broclee]

TSL, but only because SA is nothing special. Neither band deserves Sweet 16, especially considering how they got here.
"how they got here"?

[c_rob2700]

IARB is far superior to anything TSL has ever done/will do.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Say Anything

[bluepoles]

the starting line for sure

[juliab3291]

oh man this is gonna be close. say anything for me, but i had to stop and think about it.

[i<3TSL]

I wonder who I voted for....

[i<3TSL]

Epic battle going on right here. If it ends in a tie, Randy Nicohls should get the deciding vote.
You expect him to make a choice? That's like choosing between his children.

[NotEvenTheRain]

Just voted for Say Anything to put them up 604-603. Epic battle for sure.

[tonighttonight0]

Shit this is close, TSL

[SirPapariko]

Just tied it up haha.

[Schmidty Says]

Say It Like You Mean It > Anything Say Anything has put out

I do enjoy Say Anything, but TSL deserves this one.

[flyingmonkey711]

Wow! My vote put it at 612 to 612. I am eager to see how this turns out....

[Brandao]

Say Anything all the way!

[I am Mick]

Starting Line for sure.

[Broclee]

I think he means they got this far because of who they were up against. How far any given band has come in this contest is partially due to whom they were pitted against.For instance Midtown most definitely isn't in the top 16 favorite bands on AP yet they got this far. Saves The Day, Death Cab, Paramore and countless others are more popular than them but they have already been eliminated.
Ah, okay.

[ACA]

"how they got here"?

Look at the bands they beat.

[Broclee]

Look at the bands they beat.
Yes, this was explained. I thought you were making reference to All Time Low-esque tactics.

[tightski28]

My vote mattered! I tied the vote at 628. My faith in Democracy is now restored

[tightski28]

while i like both of these bands, It sickens me that they are here, while Muse, Anberlin, Deathcab For Cutie, and Manchester Orchestra are already out of this competition. All Time Low? Seriously?

[CS Lewis]

TSL ftw. Mainly because they are a hometown band and I strongly believe that Say Anything and Max Bemis are terribly overrated and way too overhyped.

[KyleMcr]

wow it's close..... Say Anything

[¡vivalasanti!]

it's tied 50/50
hahaha

[Max_123]

haha holy shit as of right now they're tied at 638 each

[glassjaw777]

say anything by a marathon.

[playcraktheskyy]

My vote just made it 50%/50% .. weird

[ACA]

My vote mattered! I tied the vote at 628. My faith in Democracy is now restored

My vote mattered! If I didn't vote, your vote wouldn't have tied it!

[tightski28]

My vote mattered! If I didn't vote, your vote wouldn't have tied it!

touche...

[j-dogg_69]

TSL starting to edge in front...close the poll whilst they have the lead!!!

[its all good 03]

wow its close so far. the starting line should win for their consistency. everything theyve put out, from 'with hopes of starting over' to 'direction' has been awesome.

[failingwithease]

My vote just made these even. I wasn't expecting that.