Jason Tate

[Jason Tate]

Introduction

Welcome to my best of 2006 list. This is all personal opinion, if you're not going to realize that - don't bother reading. Hopefully you'll check out the artists and songs on my list, I think there's some great stuff here. When it's all said and done, 2006 was a very good year for music.


Top Albums of 2006

30) ActionReaction - 3 is the Magic Number
29) Fair - The Best Worst-Case Scenario
28) Manchester Orchestra - I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child
27) Latterman - We are Still Alive
26) Anathallo - Floating World
25) Over It - Step Outside Yourself
24) No Trigger - Canyoneer
23) Kevin Devine - Put Your Ghost to Rest
22) Spitalfield - Better Than Knowing Where You Are
21) New Found Glory - Coming Home
20) Underoath - Define the Great Line
19) Damien Rice - 9
18) Anti-Flag - For Blood and Empire
17) Saosin - Self-Titled
16) AFI - Decemberunderground
15) Set Your Goals - Mutiny!
14) Brandtson - Hello, Control
13) Thursday - A City by the Light Divided
12) Liam and Me - There's a Difference
11) Rise Against - The Suffer and the Witness
10) Plus 44 - When Your Heart Stops Beating
09) The Living End - State of Emergency
08) The Steal - The Steal
07) Rocky Votolato - Makers
06) The Matches - Decomposer
05) John Mayer - Continuum
04) The Format - Dog Problems
03) Brand New - The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me
02) Joshua Radin - We Were Here
01) Morrissey - Ringleader of the Tormentors

Honorable Mention

Foo Fighters - Skin and Bones
Brand New - Demos
Cobra Starship - When the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets
Between the Trees - The Story and the Song
As Tall as Lions - Self-Titled
Rock Kills Kid - Are You Nervous?
Jump, Little Children - Live at the Dock Street Theatre
+/- - Let's Build A Fire
Rhett Miller - The Believer
M. Ward - Post War
Josh Ritter - The Animal Years
TV on the Radio - Return to Cookie Mountain

These are albums that I felt needed some recognition but didn't really fit into my top 30 (or in two cases, didn't really count - seeing as they're live albums).

Top EPs of 2006

03) The Apprentice - Good Friends Don't Come Easy
02) Sherwood - The Summer EP
01) The Colour Revolt - Self-Titled

Worst (Most Disappointing) Albums of 2006

04) Matchbook Romance - Voices
03) October Fall - A Season in Hell
02) Yellowcard - Lights and Sounds
01) Cute is What We Aim For - The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch

It hurts to put Yellowcard on this list, but sadly, I must. However, that train wreck doesn't even come close to the catastrophe of Cute is What We Aim For.

Best Producer of the Year

01) Mark Hoppus

Runner-Up: Mike Green

Best New Band of 2006

01) The Steal

Runners-Up: Plus 44, Liam and Me, Set Your Goals, Manchester Orchestra

Best Music Video of 2006

01) Thrice - Red-Sky

Runners-Up: Plus 44 - When Your Heart Stops Beating, Justin Timberlake - Sexyback

Best Lyrics of 2006

05) Morrissey
04) John Mayer
03) Nate Reuss (The Format)
02) Joshua Radin
01) Jesse Lacey (Brand New)

Even with a few missteps on their new album, Jesse Lacey continues to impress with his command of the lyric and usage of verse.

Joshua Radin mastered the art of "simple yet poignant" lyrics this year. No other album hit me with the same emotional hammer, and this is due to the clever crafting of "regular" language into beautiful melody and song.

Nate's just one hell of a clever dude. The lyrics on "Dog Problems" still leave a smile on my face.

John Mayer may have one of the best ears and minds for "pop" music today. The way he crafts his songs is exceptional. I'm in awe.

It's Morrissey. Enough said.

Runners-Up: Geoff Rickley (Thursday), Manchester Orchestra, Shawn Harris (The Matches)

Best Vocals of 2006

05) John Mayer
04) Cove Reber (Saosin)
03) Nate Ruess (The Format)
02) Jason Gleason (Action Reaction)
01) Morrissey

No one comes close to Morrissey.

Runner-Ups: Josh Groban

Biggest Sellouts

02) October Fall
01) Cute is What We Aim For

Best Live Show

04) Say Anything
03) Brand New
02) Thrice
01) Morrissey

Hardest Working Band of 2006

01) Sherwood

Best Record Label

02) Vagrant Records
01) Nettwerk

Most Overrated Band

01) Angels & Airwaves

Most Underrated Bands

06) Joshua Radin
05) Thursday
04) Set Your Goals
03) No Trigger
02) Spitalfield
01) Brandtson

People got pissed Brandtson released a different style of CD (it's not even as different as people make it out to be) and therefore missed one of the better albums released this year. They continue to be incredibly underrated.

I honestly have no idea why more people aren't into Spitalfield.

Thursday was given the shaft by some of the scene kids this year. Big mistake. Their new album may end up being their best of their career. Yeah, I went there.

Joshua Radin hasn't hit the mainstream yet and goes unnoticed even by some in the "underground" scene. I don't think this will last nor do I think it's fair. He became one of my favorite singer/songwriters this year and I think more people need to jump on this bandwagon.

Best (Catchiest Song) Single

03) Rise Against - Ready the Fall
02) Rock Kills Kid - Paralyzed
01) Plus 44 - When Your Heart Stops Beating

While they may not be the best songs of the year, or even the best tracks on their respective albums. These are the three songs that I could not help but find myself singing in my head over and over again.

Best B-Side

01) Brand New - Demo 2

Don't know if this really counts but I don't care. My list, my website, my rules.

Worst Single

01) Cute is What We Aim For - Curse of Curves

Best 'Other' Zine Website

02) Pastepunk.com
01) Rockinsider.com

Band of the Year

02) Brand New
01) The Matches

The Matches put together an album with 9 different producers, and made it captivating, invigorating, and catchy. Their control of style, wit, fun, and song, bring them to the top of my list.

Brand New overcame - everything - to release one of the best albums of the year. I'd say they've successfully continued their trend of complete dominance. Yes, Jesse, you're still the king.

Band(s) Most Pimped By AP.net

02) The Format
01) Brand New

In Our Memories

I would just like to take this time to remember everyone we lost this year. May angels lead you in ...

Best Band Related DVD

01) Foo Fighters - Skin and Bones

Best Movies of 2006

05) Casino Royale
04) Thank You For Smoking
03) The Prestige
02) Last Kiss
01) The Departed

Best Book of 2006

04) The 33 Strategies of War - Robert Greene
03) Get Fuzzy - Scrum Bums
02) The Future of Music (http://www.amazon.com/Future-Music-Manifesto-Digital-Revolution/dp/0876390599/sr=8-1/qid=1164356627/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-8075106-0026460?ie=UTF8&s=books)
01) What is the What - Dave Eggers

I'm including books I read for the first time in 2006 as well. If you're not reading everything Eggers puts out, I highly recommend you start. And Get Fuzzy is the best comic strip out there right now, gotta show some love.

Best TV Shows of 2006

03) Heroes
02) House
01) Scrubs

The Next Big Thing(s) of 2007

10) Boys Like Girls
09) Scenes from a Movie
08) Thrice
07) The Matches
06) The Starting Line
05) Nightmare of You
04) Cartel
03) The Format
02) Say Anything
01) Brand New

Most Anticipated Releases of 2007

05) Brand New
04) Jimmy Eat World
03) Say Anything
02) A Wilhelm Scream
01) Thrice

I'm not including albums from 2007 I've already heard in this list. Otherwise, you could add Dustin Kensrue and Relient K.

Best Songs of 2006

10) Justin Timberlake - Sexyback
09) The Living End - Wake Up
08) Plus 44 - 155
07) Brandtson - Parallels
06) Josh Ritter - Thin Blue Flame
05) Morrissey - Life is a Pigsty
04) Rocky Votolato - White Daisy Passing
03) Joshua Radin - Closer
02) Brand New - Jesus
01) John Mayer - Belief

In Conclusion

The Matches

Ringleader of the Tormentors by Morrissey

"Belief" by John Mayer

You have no idea what I have in store for 2007. We're not even close to finished. With your help, we can change the music industry's landscape. I hope you are all willing to go along for the ride. Thank you to everyone that continues to visit AP.net and make it what it is. My dreams come true everyday, and it's all because of you.

[Jason Tate]

I just wanted to use this time to thank everyone that's taken the time to tell one friend about AP.net. Word of mouth has turned my little hobby into something bigger than my wildest dreams ever imagined.

Thank you - everyone. Now let's not stop now, let's make 2007 even bigger. Tell all your friends.

Now, I guess -- bring on the shit talking. I can't wait to learn how my list isn't "enough" of whatever you think it should be, or not in the right order.

[Melissa Johnson]

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[Steve Henderson]

Very surprising list.

[Drew Beringer]

OMG Jason you are just following trends by posting indie/songwriters on your list, goddamn it I WANT MORE GENERIC BANDS!!!!



nice list buddy

[neo506]

Colour Revolt was 2005, no?

[JunkBondTrader]

lyke omfg where in the fawk is the hold steady

haha just playing

[SePaMc]

Wait.

Most Anticipated Releases of 2007

05) Brand New
04) Jimmy Eat World
03) Say Anything
02) A Wilhelm Scream
01) Thrice


Brand New can't have another release. I think you are implying something else? Just checkin.

[Snails]

Nice list, it's pretty similar to what mine would've looked like.

[Jason Tate]

Colour Revolt was 2005, no?
No (http://www.amazon.com/Colour-Revolt/dp/B000HIVOGY/sr=8-1/qid=1166689794/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-3769565-6528822?ie=UTF8&s=music)?

[AreTwoKay]

I'm happy to see The Steal on a list.

[neo506]

No (http://www.amazon.com/Colour-Revolt/dp/B000HIVOGY/sr=8-1/qid=1166689794/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-3769565-6528822?ie=UTF8&s=music)?I have it as 2005...It was reissued in 06 I believe


whatever. doesnt matter.


its great

[Jason Tate]

I have it as 2005...It was reissued in 06 I believe


whatever. doesnt matter.


its great
Says original release date: August, re-issue October - both 2006. :shrug:

That's what I went off of for all my stuff.

O well.

[neo506]

Says original release date: August, re-issue October - both 2006.hmmm


Ill ind the booklet sometime

it doesnt really matter. I just heard it was 05 and thats how it was tagged in my itunes


:edit:

their bio says original pressing was dec of 2005

that explains the itunes thing

[MrMet]

Good List.

ps.We gotta play some yahoo checkers again! ;-)

[ParisInFlames55]

i almost never agree with anything you say, but this list is really well done. i know my opinion of you doesn't mean shit to you, but as a long time viewer of this website i have to say i am extremely happy with your choices and the way this site is still being run. good job man and i am excited to see what the future holds. and you like rhett miller and that makes you even more of a king in my book.

[SePaMc]

Says original release date: August, re-issue October - both 2006. :shrug:

That's what I went off of for all my stuff.

O well.

hmmm


Ill ind the booklet sometime

it doesnt really matter. I just heard it was 05 and thats how it was tagged in my itunes


:edit:

their bio says original pressing was dec of 2005

that explains the itunes thing

I have it tagged 05.

But August/October wouldn't make sense since they sold it on the BN tour in July.

Oh well. I first heard of em this year. All good.

[takingbackrufio]

Brand New release in 07?

Right on.

;-)

[Darren McLeod]

I'm happy to see The Steal on a list.
it's on two lists! great album.

[Remz]

The living end kick ass and all, but to be honest State Of Emergency was a big let down for me. it had a few good songs, but eh, alot of it was very meh. Older stuff= bettar.

[Bury Your Head]

Tate how can u hates on voices so much. I thought it was fantastic and took a band as generic as MR to new hieghts. I mean look at goody like my two shoes or monsters. Classics

And thursday did put out a good album but I have not been able to get into it. I mean I just can't listen to it from start to finish and I only listened to it maybe 8 times since I bought it.


The matches are from my hometown and it was amazing to see decomposuer develop into what it is. They had some others they should have put on like "fierce to love" instead of old ones like "shoot me shoot me..." but decomposuer, and saosin self titled was best for me.


And yes
Good god
Cute. Its so funny to see shaant now compared to when he had pimples all over his face and blonde spikey hair like the old kenny from starting line drive thru years.

Btw anyone else excited for new tsl? Based on a true story was amazing for me..

[dillonzach86]

Very nice list. I was excited to see Joshua Radin listed so much and so high on your list. He is definitely underrated and he put out one of my favorite albums of the year as well.

[sdbrown]

Lots of love for lots of good bands- I hope your influence can help them blow up into what they should be

[AshtonThomas]

I like the way you shit on Cute is what we aim for...that album was atrocious, and the music is some of the WORST ive ever heard. Good list as far as I;m concerned. THRICE CANT WAIT!!!

[Dirty Ernie]

Not even honorable mention for Saves the Day or Moneen?

[TastyBeverage]

Tate just curious. Where would you rate TEN's triple disc?

[unwritten]

Not even honorable mention for Saves the Day or Moneen?

haha, I was actually wondering the same thing. I guess they died down for him as the year went on.

[Vanilla Bear]

i love that you put the matches as band of the year...that band took me by surprise and put together an amazing album

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

Thrice only 8th on "The Next Big Thing(s) of 2007"-list? What makes Brand New so special? I really don't get the hype around Brand New; I really, really don't see what the hell is so great about this band.

Otherwise, I liked your list. Not a lot, but more than the most others I've read.

[costello.]

love the matches, format, say anything, brand new. hate cute is what we aim for. you're right about basically everything on the list, in my opinion..

[Mercy Medical]

*high five* to you Mr. Tate for having Brandtson and Liam and Me on your Top Of list.

[chokeychicken]

really surprised to not see saves the day, moneen, or olmpia on this list.

[Shark90576]

How about Saves the Day?

You gave the record a pretty nice review, and there is no mention of them.

[Loch_Doun]

So I guese there is truth to the rumor of Brand New releasing an EP next year... but I wont hold my breath.

[petey536]

im suprised over it is not higher, but good list none the less

[tiff_taff]

Very nice Tate. Very nice.

[J-rad]

WORST LIST EVER, douche bag.

[Rest_Easy]

really, no bayside - acoustic? sooo many cds it's easy to get lost in the mix

[Dark Blue]

Nettwerk is a label? I thought they were just management?

[Smithers]

great choice for song of the year. what an amazing track.

[newfoundglory00]

Best B-Side

01) Brand New - Demo 2


Finally someone mentions demo 2. Best of all the demos!

[CountMeOut923]

Nettwerk is a label? I thought they were just management?


they are both

[CountMeOut923]

surprised you didnt have fob on your anticipated list for 07? I know you are a big supporter of theirs..

[bust_a_move]

MATCHES LOVE, JOHN MAYER LOVE, FORMAT LOVE.
i am officially a happy person.

[bust_a_move]

i didn't even notice belief was song of the year.
that song is fucking incredible.

[LPMagic]

Similarities with my thoughts / Top 25 Albums list...

We both had Brand New at #3.

We both had Underoath and Thursday in the Top 20.

We both think Brand New's 2nd demo is the b-side of the year.

We both loved "The Last Kiss", which is refreshing considering its box office sales and the widespread negative criticism it seemed to receive (which may have went hand in hand).

Some standout differences with my thoughts...

Brandtson was one of my most disappointing releases. "Who Are You Now?" was one of my favorite albums of the year it came out (2004?) and one of my most listened to discs since its release. I don't think I could even stand to listen to "Hello, Control" more than a couple times.

I enjoyed Matchbook Romance's "Voices." It was definitely a different direction, but I think the (I hate using this word) mature sound in comparison to earlier music works.

I didn't enjoy Plus 44. As a fan of Blink 182 (my favorite band for years), Boxcar Racer, and Angels and Airwaves, I felt like "When Your Heart Stops Beating" was bland. Mark's vocals have never sounded more whiney and the entire release made me realize how much I wish Tom would've been right next to him in recording vocals and guitar. It's a shame we may never have that again.

My best band-related DVD would be Death Cab for Cutie's "Directions." I only bring this one up because I'm wondering if you saw it and what you thought of it.

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Overall, I enjoyed reading your list and I definitely see where you're coming from on a lot of your choices (despite disagreeing with a few here and there). One last question, is the Brand New 2007 release you refer to the one dealing with rerecorded demos? Subquestion, has any light been shed on that or is a timeframe set for when it would be released? I'm dying to know more.

- Jeff

[sirensiren]

i still haven't listened to the Format :-(

[Jason Tate]

WORST LIST EVER, douche bag.

Sign up just to say that? Hahaah, sweet.

really, no bayside - acoustic? sooo many cds it's easy to get lost in the mix

True, it's hard to remember them all. I never really got into bayside though.

surprised you didnt have fob on your anticipated list for 07? I know you are a big supporter of theirs..

Too many other great albums coming out -- that one's on the cusp though and woulda been next on the list.

[Jason Tate]

Similarities with my thoughts / Top 25 Albums list...

We both had Brand New at #3.

We both had Underoath and Thursday in the Top 20.

We both think Brand New's 2nd demo is the b-side of the year.

We both loved "The Last Kiss", which is refreshing considering its box office sales and the widespread negative criticism it seemed to receive (which may have went hand in hand).

Sweet, I loved the Last Kiss, screw the haters.

Some standout differences with my thoughts...

Brandtson was one of my most disappointing releases. "Who Are You Now?" was one of my favorite albums of the year it came out (2004?) and one of my most listened to discs since its release. I don't think I could even stand to listen to "Hello, Control" more than a couple times.

And I understand why "old" fans don't like the new album. I just happen to be one of the few that buck that trend, and I still think they're incredibly underrated.

I enjoyed Matchbook Romance's "Voices." It was definitely a different direction, but I think the (I hate using this word) mature sound in comparison to earlier music works.

And I hated it. They went for a "mature" sound -- yet aren't the kind of band that can pull it off -- it ended up just annoying me.

I didn't enjoy Plus 44. As a fan of Blink 182 (my favorite band for years), Boxcar Racer, and Angels and Airwaves, I felt like "When Your Heart Stops Beating" was bland. Mark's vocals have never sounded more whiney and the entire release made me realize how much I wish Tom would've been right next to him in recording vocals and guitar. It's a shame we may never have that again.

Fair enough, but I didn't find the vocals to be whiny at all. I was just impressed at how good of a songwriter Mark is and how I'm glad at least one of the post blink182 bands is good.

My best band-related DVD would be Death Cab for Cutie's "Directions." I only bring this one up because I'm wondering if you saw it and what you thought of it.

It was good, Skin and Bones was better.


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Overall, I enjoyed reading your list and I definitely see where you're coming from on a lot of your choices (despite disagreeing with a few here and there). One last question, is the Brand New 2007 release you refer to the one dealing with rerecorded demos? Subquestion, has any light been shed on that or is a timeframe set for when it would be released? I'm dying to know more.

- Jeff

:shrug:

[LPMagic]

:shrug:
The Devil and Tate Are Raging Inside Me.

- Jeff

[CurtyB]

good call on Untitled 2....one of my favorite Brand New songs...and I'm sure you love it because it reminds you of The Smiths/Morrissey

[Johnny Drama]

Fall Out Boy is not most anticipated of 2007? Or have you already heard it and that's why it's not on there?

[HiddenInNJ]

much love for the matches and thursday and i approve.... brand new release in 2007?

[LPMagic]

Fall Out Boy is not most anticipated of 2007? Or have you already heard it and that's why it's not on there?

brand new release in 2007?
Both been asked.

- Jeff

[losethegirl]

Brand New's Demo 2 is easily one of the best things I have heard this year.

Other than that I agree that Brandston is extremely underrated. I saw them play to a crowd of 12 a couple months back and they still gave it their all.

I can't tell you how many people I have gotten addicted to this site, especially my co-workers in college radio. You run a tight ship and in the 2+ years I have been coming here, things just keep getting better. Seeing all the people around here keeps me wanting a career in the music industry.

[Johnny Drama]

Both been asked.

- Jeff

read through it again and still don't see where the FOB question was asked.

-Todd

[LPMagic]

read through it again and still don't see where the FOB question was asked.

-Todd
Too many other great albums coming out -- that one's on the cusp though and woulda been next on the list.
Yeah.

- Jeff

[lookitsmarc]

How were there 30 albums you liked more than Sound The Alarm? Not even an honourable mention. It wasn't the best of the year, but I figured it was good for top 20. I remember reading that you really enjoyed the album.

I could have probably made the same post about The Red Tree.

[coandca33]

2. Pastepunk.com

great pick, i must agree.

[sweetforever]

:appl: nice list

[byebyebeautiful]

dave eggers > everybody on this goddamn site.

[FatJordan]

Dear God, the new Wilhelm Scream will make the world cum all at once.

[elvis2x]

Good list. The only things I disagree with:

Over It sucks ass. Underoath too.
Matchbook Romance isn't that bad.

[luckyboy611]

RxB seriously didn't make your list, not even honorable mention???

I don't know about that. Easily their best album, and they're one of the best bands in the game.

[luv247muzac]

Very good list. I have to agree with the cd from Yellowcard. I was a bit disappointed by that one too. Here is a band that should have made your list. Mute Math. They put on an excellent show also. One of the best live bands I've seen in a while.

[James Johnson]

Good list Jason. Glad too see plenty of great punk slip into your list. :-)

And props for featuring the living end!

[snakeinmyboots]

Honorable Mention
Cobra Starship - When the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets

no

judge them musically, no way, not just because he was in midtown.

Big in 2007

Good list for 2007, but I would put Cartel number 1. They will be the next All-American Rejects.

Brand New is close to being the next big thing all the mags push them to be.

[BigMouthStrikes]

Great list

[funkel]

Honorable Mention
Cobra Starship - When the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets

no

judge them musically, no way, not just because he was in midtown.

Big in 2007

Good list for 2007, but I would put Cartel number 1. They will be the next All-American Rejects.

Brand New is close to being the next big thing all the mags push them to be.
Despite how much I love Cartel...I pray that doesn't happen.

[beckettlove]

Band of the YearThe Matches

THANK YOU!

[shoop]

Most Overrated Band

01) Angels & Airwaves


AMEN!!!

[michaeljennings]

"Thursday was given the shaft by some of the scene kids this year. Big mistake. Their new album may end up being their best of their career. Yeah, I went there".


I certainly agree.

[dekdog11]

i enjoyed your list tate. good man

[snakeinmyboots]

Question for Mr. Tate.

Why the big flip flop for brand new's favortie song? You were pushing Millstone so hard, calling that the best song on the album, while you put Jesus #2 on your favorites list.

[anxangelsxcry]

im ashamed and appalled at the lack of recognition that pistolita has, or in this case, has not received. tsk tsk, one of the greats of the year.

www.myspace.com/pistolita (http://www.myspace.com/pistolita)

and heavens. its skiba for fuck sake.

[hxchairstylist]

jason, you run a fantastic site. its a forum where music can be discussed, voices can be heard, people can bitch, people can praise, and I can continue to come back to time and again to receive helpful information.

Good work on your best of list. I hope the people see it for what it is: One mans opinion on the quality-or lack thereof- of music out there. One mans trash is another mans treasure people...
-Jake
www.hxchairstylist.com

[ActorInThisPlay]

That would be amazing if Brand New came out with another album in 07 but I doubt that happens.

[AmIWrong]

Why do you hate October Fall so much? they barely toured this year and you still have them biggest sell outs. There definitely are bigger sell outs out there.

[uhhimetgreenday]

Top EPs of 2006
03) The Apprentice - Good Friends Don't Come Easy

Thank you so much for putting them on here, Eric is an awesome guy and they are an awesome band. I really hope they get the recognition they deserve.

The Next Big Thing(s) of 2007
09) Scenes from a Movie

I'll be surprised if Scenes doesn't become really popular after their cd release, it's catchy as hell, well what i've heard. Too bad it's not out until March. They're good guy, they deserve it.

[konstantine94]

I agree with a lot of what you said. Cartel is going to be huge.

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

You never seem to comment my posts..Swede-hater!

[wilkesc01]

i just wanted to say i fought cute is what we aim for--curse of curves is a good song thier album totally rocks your saying they suck well thats just my opinion i think as they go on they will be better

[Kotz1]

No major surprises (except MBR & YC on the "worst" list - ouch). Thanks for making AP.net my addiction for 2006 and beyond.

[heytheredelilah]

i love you so much seriously for putting so much thought into this. i definitely agree with most of this list even though you did say it's personal opinion so so what. anyway i just wanted to thank you for breaking it down like that. i loved it.

[Decemberist]

seems like you really go out of your way and make up categories just to take shots at bands.
nice

[FUCKDIRTYWIPES]

jason, you put brand new as most anticipated of 2007, do they have something planned?

[Jason Tate]

seems like you really go out of your way and make up categories just to take shots at bands.
nice
Make up categories? Uh -- I've used the same EOTY format for 3 years now. Going back to 2003.

[Jason Tate]

i just wanted to say i fought cute is what we aim for--curse of curves is a good song thier album totally rocks your saying they suck well thats just my opinion i think as they go on they will be better
:shake:

[DeadCityScars]

jason, you put brand new as most anticipated of 2007, do they have something planned?

He's just trying to stir up rumors, don't buy into it.

[Chris Fallon]

No shit-talking from me. I really like your list.

[redsand62]

I saw joshua radin at the bowery ballroom. He's the nicest guy! He was exhausted from press and constant touring, and he did all of his set in the middle of the show to go back to the hotel to actually catch a few winks, but he wouldn't leave until he met everyone who wanted to meet him. I'm glad someone else has caught on to how amazing his music is :)

[jacnrh]

Dear Jason,
No Best Unsigned Bands of 2006 list?

I was pretty sad that MFH didn't make the next big thing list.

Good lists though. I about agree completely.
Brandtson does deserve more. What about Copeland?

[poppa Q]

Damn, the smallest things that you could do still go highly scrutinized.

[AlyssaAsthenia]

the angels & airwaves forum is calling you out:

http://lkmedia.net/angelsandairwaves/forum/viewtopic.php?p=299994#299994

:jawdrop:

[Jason Tate]

the angels & airwaves forum is calling you out:

http://lkmedia.net/angelsandairwaves/forum/viewtopic.php?p=299994#299994

:jawdrop:
I didn't say they were bad - just overrated. Common sense says there's no way the band can live up to the rating Tom Delonge gave them himself.

[Plus00]

Very interesting I like reading other peoples opinion, and I love how you gave The Matches some much credit it seems as if people still don't know them and there a great band, and they put on one hell of a live show. Great Post.

[dumbcorey]

Belief is an amazing song. hands down.

[lushintransit]

Damn, the smallest things that you could do still go highly scrutinized.


True, very true. He could cough and people would assume it's a hint about a Brand New record release.

[bgkersey]

not to beat a dead horse....

but the colour revolt ep originally came out the first week of january '06... and definitely deserves all the attention it can get.

and enjoyed your list... makes me want to check out radin.

[lilgoaliebro]

The Matches win of course. They are the greatest.

[nicolazaro]

I didn't bother reading but i'm sure i saw the colour revolt ep at their shows in june and july, at least july. even then, still 2006 but that would mean the original release date of august might be off, or they had it at the shows before it was released.

[yodaplaysdrums]

I liked the list. I'm especially glad to see appearances by +44 and No Trigger.

[suxatlife]

Nobody on AP.net seemed to make a decent list for the top EP's of 2006. Everyone seems to be picking Sherwood's Summer EP as the top EP but I want to throw out some other worthy candidates that weren't mentioned by anyone and ask why??

1. Brightwood - The Love Antidote

------- Amazing EP. If you havent heard this EP, it is definately time to go and listen.

2. Scenic Attraction - Short Lie For A Long Cry

------- I believe I got the title of that EP corrrect. I am not completely sure to be honest and I am writing this reply from work to pass time but yea. This EP was extremely catchy and fun and they did this by themselves, being that they were not signed at the time. Songs like "I have problems with tangents" and "Bandaid For A Bullet Wound" were just awesome and were the soundtrack to my summer.

3. All Time Low - Put Up Or Shut Up

------- To be honest I myself didn't even listen to this EP much but I was definately surprised that it did not get any honorable mentions or anything.

4. Waking Ashland - Telescopes

-------- Awesome Awesome stuff. What else do I have to say?

There is one more but I cannot think of their name somehow for the life of me. The band name starts with an "S" and they have piano in the tracks aswell and one of the songs on the EP is entitled "Drive" ehh oh well...When I stop home on my lunch break I will figure it out and edit this post to include them.

[Steve Henderson]

Nobody on AP.net seemed to make a decent list for the top EP's of 2006. Everyone seems to be picking Sherwood's Summer EP as the top EP but I want to throw out some other worthy candidates that weren't mentioned by anyone and ask why??

1. Brightwood - The Love Antidote

------- Amazing EP. If you havent heard this EP, it is definately time to go and listen.

2. Scenic Attraction - Short Lie For A Long Cry

------- I believe I got the title of that EP corrrect. I am not completely sure to be honest and I am writing this reply from work to pass time but yea. This EP was extremely catchy and fun and they did this by themselves, being that they were not signed at the time. Songs like "I have problems with tangents" and "Bandaid For A Bullet Wound" were just awesome and were the soundtrack to my summer.

3. All Time Low - Put Up Or Shut Up

------- To be honest I myself didn't even listen to this EP much but I was definately surprised that it did not get any honorable mentions or anything.

4. Waking Ashland - Telescopes

-------- Awesome Awesome stuff. What else do I have to say?

There is one more but I cannot think of their name somehow for the life of me. The band name starts with an "S" and they have piano in the tracks aswell and one of the songs on the EP is entitled "Drive" ehh oh well...When I stop home on my lunch break I will figure it out and edit this post to include them.
All Time Low was my #2 EP.

[suxatlife]

Ahh Okay, I missed that. The one I couldn't think of by the way that was my #5 EP of 2006 was:

5. Standard Of Living - Patience

------A mix of piano or keys flows in with the music nicely similar to the style of Waking Ashland.

[zachmcnulty]

wow...mutemath nowhere. I don't see how you could ignore them.

[BigbOYALA]

You couldn't find one CD worse than Cute's? That's an outright lie, and you know it. You just don't like Shaant so you hate their CD.

[mutualaddiction]

wait, most anticipated release of '07? What are they releasing in '07? And props on recognition for Rocky Votolato!

[CBdrummer618]

Next best thing of 2007 ---> Boys Like Girls

I like it! nice.

[HelpMeSleep]

i definitely agree with yellowcard's lights and sounds being a big disappointment. i loved ocean avenue and there were a couple songs i liked on lights and sounds but overall i felt it was a waste of money.

i know they just put a new album out and i havent heard any of it yet but i'm curious to because i heard they brought the violin back from ocean avenue which i had liked. i know on lights and sounds they used an electric violin which kind of defeats the purposed of even having a violin.

[HelpMeSleep]

Next best thing of 2007 ---> Boys Like Girls

I like it! nice.


agreed! and same with cartel. love them both! i saw them together in sf with cobra starship and quietdrive. best concert.