AbsolutePunk.net Staff (Compiled List)

[Jason Tate]

This list was compiled by going through all of the top 30 albums in the staff lists and using a point system to assign a ranking to each album. We then added up the points to come up with the collective staff consensus you see below. Check out all of the staff member's individual reviews and discover some new music to check out.

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1. The Format - Dog Problems (580pts)

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Originally Released July 11th on The Vanity Label (Nettwerk Records)
The Format dominated our best of lists this year, and rightfully so. Read Jason (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=137985)'s and Steve (http://http//www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=139034)'s review of Dog Problems if you need any more convincing why this is the best album of 2006.

2. Brand New - The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me (500pts)

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Originally Released November 21st On Interscope Records
They returned, they conquered. Even with mixed reviews, Brand New's The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me was a favorite from the majority of our staff.

3. mewithoutYou - Brother, Sister (335pts)

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Originally Released September 26th On Tooth And Nail Records
More accessible than previous releases yet just as poetic, Brother, Sister finds mewithoutYou as strong as ever, and coming in third in our year end rankings. Read Gabe's review (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=174312) to find out why so many staff members loved this album.

4. Saves The Day - Sound the Alarm (320pts)

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Originally Released April 11th On Vagrant Records
After an extensive schedule of touring, Saves The Day comes back with a vengeance. This hardnosed 'Back To The Old Days' sound of this album is really something to check out. Besides, who can resist Conley's pink hair? Read Jason (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=120549)'s and Gabe (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=123337)'s reviews of Saves the Day's Sound the Alarm.

5. Plus-44 - When Your Heart Stops Beating (280pts)

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Originally Released November 14th On Interscope Records
While they might not be Blink182, Plus 44 were still able to reinvigorate many old fans. Staff members were not let down. Read Drew's review of When Your Heart Stops Beating here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=187755).

6. Rocky Votolato - Makers (255pts)

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Originally Released January 24th On Barsuk Records
Like the whiskey that serves as its namesake, this folky-americana record was subtly endearing. Ranking surprisingly high on our list, Rocky V.'s combination of age and grace was irresistable. Read Garett's review of Makers here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=112455).

7. John Mayer - Continuum (202pts)

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Originally Released September 12th On Sony Music Entertainment
John Mayer returned to the forefront of music with the heavily blues-influenced Continuum. Silky and seductive, the album just might be Mayer's best yet. AP's staff agrees. Read Tony's review of Continuum here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=174867).

8. Moneen - The Red Tree (190pts)

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Originally Released April 11th On Vagrant Records
Full of raw, emotional rock tunes, The Red Tree is an album that inspires and awes. Read Jason (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=120555)'s and Drew (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=128504)'s review of The Red Tree.

9. Copeland - Eat Sleep Repeat (205pts)

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Originally Released October 31st On The Militia Group
Embracing a revitalized sound, Copeland took Eat, Sleep Repeat way underground, back to the band's roots. In fact, the album stunned enough of our staff members to warrant the #9 spot on our list. Read Tony's review of Eat Sleep Repeat here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=180672).

10. As Tall As Lions - Self-Titled (195pts)

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Originally Released August 8th On Triple Crown (East West) Records
Fronted by the enormous vocal talent of Dan Nigro, As Tall As Lions became adults and made a deep, dark record with trance-like side effects. Ambiently haunting, the self-titled sophomore effort shows that ATAL are not one hit wonders. Read Garett's review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=170440).

11. Damien Rice - 9 (190pts)

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Originally Released November 14th On Warner Bros. Records
On 9, Rice teeters between being heartbroken and pissed off throughout. An excellent follow-up to his stunning debut album, O.

12. New Found Glory - Coming Home (185pts)

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Originally Released September 19th On Geffen Records
Coming Home features a slick sound from Florida pop-punkers New Found Glory. They aren't shy about pulling out the ballads, nor are they shy about racking up the points in our list. Read Jason's review of Coming Home here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=170730).

13. My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade (180pts)

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Originally Released October 24th On Reprise Records
Cancer, death, loneliness, and teenagers. Those are just a few of the topics covered on My Chemical Romance's third album. Debuting at number 2 on the charts, the sound is bigger and theatrics are more grandiose. Channeling Pink Floyd, Queen, and Bowie throughout the album, MCR are ready to take over the throne as the new kings of rock and roll. Read Jared's review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=181715).

13. The Matches - Decomposer (120pts)

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Originally Released September 12th On Epitaph Records
The Matches are anything but ordinary. Incorporating nine different producers on their sophomore album, this California quartet released one of the most diverse albums of 2006. Read Jason's review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=171239).

15. Band Of Horses - Everything All The Time (170pts)

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Originally Released March 21st On Sub Pop Records
Stadium-sized emo/indie/pop isn't as easy to construct as Band Of Horses would have you believe. Yet, they soar with natural fluency though this dreamy amalgamy of reverb heavy vocals and shimmering, delicate orchestration.

16. The Decemberists - The Crane Wife (165pts)

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Originally Released October 3rd On Capitol Records
Whether or not Stephen Colbert bests The Decemberists in the guitar challenge, Colin Meloy remains king of storytelling in the indie-rock world. Proving that major labels cannot kill off their quixotic, archetypal gift of gab, or their penchant for moody pop/folk tunes, The Decemberists did what they do best and made an enchanting compact disc.

17. Early November - The Mother, The Mechanic, And The Path (160pts)

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Originally Released July 11th On Drive-Thru Records
Sophomore slump be damned. Ace Enders and Co. wrote a three album masterpiece that captivated many. Read Drew's review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=145502).

17. Cursive - Happy Hollow (160pts)

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Originally Released August 22nd On Saddle Creek Records
Who needs cello? Cursive make it seem like art isn't hard as they weave a socio-religious commentary into a conceptual album full of the loud, techinical bliss that is second nature for Tim Kasher and crew. Read Greg's review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=165477).

19. The Lawrence Arms - Oh Calcutta! (155pts)

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Originally Released March 7th On Fat Wreck Chords
After showing some pop-punk prowess on The Greatest Story Ever Told, The Larry Arms turn their amps up to eleven with a more aggressive punk sound for Oh! Calcutta!, and succeed in doing so. Read Darren and Drew's dialogue review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=119618).

20. The Hold Steady - Boys and Girls in America (150pts)

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Originally Released October 3rd On Vagrant Records
It might be impossible to list any other band that can narrate stories of inebriation and infatuation over barroom rock as fine as The Hold Steady did on Boys and Girls In America. Read a user review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=193571).

20. Sleeping At Last - Keep No Score (150pts)

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Originally Released June 21st Independently
Someone bottled heaven and sold it to Sleeping At Last, and they poured this ethereal beauty all over Keep No Score. Garett's record of the year, Sleeping At Last will bestir the heart and lift your spirits to the sky. Read Steve's review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=149240&highlight=sleeping+at+last).

20. Clipse - Hell Hath No Fury (150pts)

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Originally Released November 28th On Startrak Entertainment
Easily one of the best hip-hop albums of the new millennium, the Brothers Thornton much anticipated and much delayed sophomore effort is full of dark beats and even darker lyrics. Read Drew's review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=197557).

20. Saosin - Saosin (130pts)

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Originally Released September 26th On Capitol Records
This band ended up not being the modern day Guns N Roses, and finally got the full-length out Greenless. Cove is the new star in this show, and he sure does show off his pipes. Read Steve's review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=166717).

24. Thursday - A City by the Light Divided (140pts)

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Originally Released May 2nd On Island Records
Thursday's latest effort might have taken a while to get into, but there is no denying that this is the most personal album of their career. Read Drew's review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=131096).

24. Gatsbys American Dream - Self-titled (140pts)

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Originally Released August 8th on Fearless Records
Hell hath no fury like Gatsbys American Dream towards the commercial degradation of music. In an outpour of pent up frustration, the boys rocked raw and red, redefining their indefinable sound with keyboards and tongue-in-cheek lyrical mischief. Read Scott's review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=159655).

24. Regina Spektor - Begin To Hope (140pts)

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Originally Released June 13th on Sire Records
Though she upped her dosage of accessibility, Regina Spektor traded no weight in songwriting prowess. A classically trained pianist and always playful singer, Spektor crafted a gem that frollicks into your ears and skips around your heart

27. Murder By Death - In Bocca Al Lupo (130pts)

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Originally Released May 23rd On Tent Show (East West) Records
This somber record used a cello as its base to drive an Inferno-inspired concept album that led its listeners through dead men and sinners, in and out of hell. Read Darren's review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=138389).

28. Forgive Durden - Wonderland (120pts)

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Originally Released May 9th On Fueled By Ramen Records
Though the concert of concept albums died down after '05, Forgive Durden proved that with poetic lyrical talents, wild imaginations, a ring-true message, and catchy, techinical rock, a record with a story can still knock you on your ass. Off kilter riffs and a vast array of genre sounds made this a musical adventure not soon forgotten. Read Scott's review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=133307&highlight=forgive+durden).

28. Kevin Devine - Put Your Ghost to Rest (120pts)

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Originally Released October 17th On Capitol Records
Kevin Devine shows he hasn't missed a step with his major label full-length debut. Continuing to teeter between political satire, blunt self-exposure, and stream of consciousness, KD keeps his membership in the singer/songwriter elite.

30. Portugal. The Man- Waiter: "You Vultures!" (115pts)

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Originally Released January 24th On Fearless Records
If The Mars Volta hailed from Seattle and didn't do the whole "quit drugs" thing, they would have written this record. Literally all over the place, these experimental soundscapes are a refreshing, psychedelic playground for the temporal lobe. Read Scott's review here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=113407&highlight=portugal%21+the+man).

01) 80pts
02) 70pts
03) 60pts
04-07) 50pts
08-11) 40pts
12-15) 30pts
16-19) 20pts
20-23) 10pts
24-27) 5pts
28-30) 2pts


Feel free to leave your best of lists in this thread - or in the official general forum thread (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=193905).

[Jason Tate]

Please browse the rest of the lists (http://www.absolutepunk.net/forumdisplay.php?f=195) in our database (a huge thank you to all the bands and labels and other industry folk who contributed lists - as well as a thank you to all of the staff [especially Gabe, Melissa, Robert, and Nathan] for putting this feature together) to find lists from some of your favorite artists.

Thanks to everyone for making 2006 a banner year for AP.net

[Drew Beringer]

I'm just happy Clipse is in this.

[Paul Tao]

For being a compilation of the entire staff, it's really not that bad of a list. It's got a good variety.

[Jared Kaufman]

4th

[Nathan Lint]

fifth

in before the lock.

[xearlynovemberx]

6th

[Jonathan Lally]

7th.. eh.. 7th!

[konfusion151]

mm this looks pretty good to me. especially since dog problems is hands down my favorite album of the year. thanks for all the hard work dudes. good job.

ps - bad year for hardcore eh?

i dont want to complain
but personally i think drop dead, gorgeous and protest the hero got overlooked in that aspect

[lilRIPsta]

im just confused in the lack of love for RX Bandits. am i the only one that loved that cd?

[dont you move]

:tumbleweed:

jk

[tymsnurmn04]

yay staff.

[kissesneverdie]

Sweet.
I'm glad you included The Matches.

[Darren McLeod]

hooray for 19 and 20!

[Ladron]

no Underoath love? :-0

[combatbaby]

The Format and Cursive, wooo.

[xcarlupanddiex]

no Head Automatica ?!?

[albatrossxivy]

clipse is sooo good

[sdbrown]

I'm surprised there's no Rise Against :bluesad:

and an internet high five to The Format.

[southline]

the new STD, as a whole, was underrated this year

[shannomu]

three of your top five are also in my top five. way to go. and there are a few albums on this list i wish i would have gotten my hands on and since they are in your top 30 now i really wish i had them.

[megazordx]

regina spektor!! good call, she for real deserves to be on here. and saves the day at #4? hmmm.

[decrescendo27]

im just confused in the lack of love for RX Bandits. am i the only one that loved that cd?

i was curious about that too haha

i mean come on, people

[abalonegyro]

Decomposer made it on. Yay! I'm surprised +44 is so high up though. I saw them both on tour. I'm admittedly a Matches fan and haven't really listened to the +44 album much, but from the 2 times I heard them play live, I wasn't really that into it.

[Greg Dona]

Clipse represent! Good job Drew.

[jaimej]

4th
fifth

in before the lock.

Hahahaha ilu guys.

[Vanilla Bear]

that's a really good list...glad to see the early november on there!

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

You actually left out Converge, Mastodon, Deftones, Isis, Thom Yorke, Mars Volta, Blood Brothers, Tool, Muse and The Bronx?!

Still, pretty decent list. Kudos.

[.KillMoneen.]

no underoath, after you plugged and plugged it...i mean come on..that was a top 3 best albums of the year under the format and moneen

[Rocondude66]

i'm so glad the matches are on this.

[tharealck]

really awesome list, looks great.

I think the Matches' album points are mislabeled--they're listed at 120, but between bands that have 180 and 170...

[Tomte]

since so many people loved floating world I am quite surprised it doesn´t show up on the list.

[mdarket]

no Anathallo, that was my #1

[frommelyty]

You actually left out Converge, Mastodon, Deftones, Isis, Thom Yorke, Mars Volta, Blood Brothers, Tool, Muse and The Bronx?!

Still, pretty decent list. Kudos.


isis tool and thom yorke, word!

[Jarrodtexas]

I dont understand why some of the bands were on there, particularly the early november. I absolutely loved their first album, but I thought this was one was basically three cd's of someone whining about their parents. None of the songs are all that clever or ridiculously creative. anyways, I guess the rest of this is ok. It is exactly what you'd expect on this site.

[leftstranded]

after all the shit that thursday got for that album they still made it. sweet

[sayyes]

It's good to see Band of Horses on there. I still need to check out several albums.

[YouMadeTheScene]

How the hell did TV on the Radio and Ghostface Killah get the snub?

[YouMadeTheScene]

It's good to see Band of Horses on there. I still need to check out several albums.

Agreed

[petey536]

the combined list is great though, glad to see copeland in the top 10

[bleed me bleu]

anathallo should be on everyones list.

and at least in top ten

[Garett Press]

Rx Bandits almost made it - it was close

And Underoath, I don't know, I don't listen to Underoath - they just weren't high up enough on enough staff lists to earn the points

[Greg Dona]

How the hell did TV on the Radio and Ghostface Killah get the snub?

I hadn't heard TV on the Radio until after I made the list because I'm a neanderthal. I love it now though. About Ghostface, I think only I have it on my list, but I'm not sure.

[Scott Irvine]

You actually left out Converge, Mastodon, Deftones, Isis, Thom Yorke, Mars Volta, Blood Brothers, Tool, Muse and The Bronx?!

Still, pretty decent list. Kudos.

New Mars Volta was horrible. Tool's 10,000 days was incredibely lame. The others just didn't see enough votes from each of the staff to get the list.

[FUCKDIRTYWIPES]

good list, very similar to mine....well kinda

[Troggy]

Converge? Incubus? Black Keys? Essex Green? As Fast As? Underoath? TDAA? Zao? Light this City?

at least you guys have regina spektor and the format. i enjoy those albums.

[Scott Weber]

Even though this is a complilation of like 20 different opinions, people will still complain. Hah. All of the albums being mentioned made it on at least one staff member's top 30, but these are the top 30 combined, so we're not going to see a lot of super indie stuff when we've got a good chunk of staffers that prefer punk rock to that kind of stuff.

[arf_mutha_arf]

Set Your Goals :-(

[Troggy]

Even though this is a complilation of like 20 different opinions, people will still complain. Hah. All of the albums being mentioned made it on at least one staff member's top 30, but these are the top 30 combined, so we're not going to see a lot of super indie stuff when we've got a good chunk of staffers that prefer punk rock to that kind of stuff.

fair enough. but i dont listen to way obscure music =)

[Scott Weber]

fair enough. but i dont listen to way obscure music =)
Well, coming from a Zao fan I thought this release wasn't very good. It's time for them to hang it up.

[Jason Tate]

Even though this is a complilation of like 20 different opinions, people will still complain. Hah. All of the albums being mentioned made it on at least one staff member's top 30, but these are the top 30 combined, so we're not going to see a lot of super indie stuff when we've got a good chunk of staffers that prefer punk rock to that kind of stuff.
I've been silently laughing at people who are complaining. Like it's going to matter.

[Scott Weber]

I've been silently laughing at people who are complaining. Like it's going to matter.
If we included all the stuff they complained about, then they'd complain about the stuff we took off to make room for it. X-)

[ActorInThisPlay]

Copeland has 205 points in 9th and John Mayer has 202 points in 7th...?

[HiddenInNJ]

surprised no underoath.... but what i did like was cursive, moneen, and copeland love... those bands are very overlooked this year... also why does no one love so they say?

[secretemily]

no Anathallo, that was my #1

I agree. It def. should have been up there. As for Underoath- I think the majority of people were not stoked that it started to sound a lot more like their old stuff.

[d1rtejerz]

Suprisingly not bad of a list. The Format wasn't a bad album but it probably wouldn't crack my top 50. I am in the middle of relistening to stuff...so it does have an outside chance. Mewithoutyou is my number three of the year, so that was funny.

Good mention of: Brand New, The Matches, The Decemberists, The Hold Steady(my number 1), Clipse, Saosin, Spektor, Band of Horses.

Some I just flat out disagree with: +44, John Mayer(I might find it to be his worst effort), Damien Rice(likewise)...etc.

Either way, an interesting read and it's nice to see that most of the staff has moved beyond shallow teeny punk nonsense.

[mybreakingpoint]

i still don't care for the format that much. i don't understand the hype. :shrug: but apparently, that's just me. and i'm ok with that.

i'm not okay with the fact that "the suffering & the witness" wasn't on there, however; that's very disappointing.

[aminorthreat55]

The Format at #1 = good list

[bradyreier]

The Format at #1 = good list
agreed.

[GRIFFARD]

no trophy scars :'(

[Darren McLeod]

How the hell did TV on the Radio and Ghostface Killah get the snub?
Like Greg, I made my list before hearing TV on the Radio. I don't listen to rap, so GFK had no chance on my list.

The thing with these lists is the albums that make it are just the ones that are more universally liked than others. I'm not sure anyone had Brand New as their number 1 album, but on a number of staff member's lists, it placed fairly well. However, there are albums that will place high in a couple of lists yet not make it, because there simply weren't enough other staff who liked it/listened to it.

[polock]

no offense but this is a pretty shitty list, wut i think anyways

[ben pequeno]

why did everyone forget 'first impressions of earth?' that cd was better than half the shit compiled by staff.

[ben pequeno]

LMAO. (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=186293)

[Nathan Lint]

I had Rise Against up high on my list. It just didn't have enough in the end to make it.

[astaticskyline]

Bummed that TEN didn't make it further up the list :/

but nice list.

[konfusion151]

I've been silently laughing at people who are complaining. Like it's going to matter.

other peoples opinions matter as much as yours. because thats all they are, opinions.

[gcmaniac]

yay NFG!

[Branevember31]

nice, early november's on it

[Jason Tate]

other peoples opinions matter as much as yours. because thats all they are, opinions.
Uh, that has nothing to do with anything.

[Adeniz19]

i love the compiled lists. it really does capture pretty much the entire music tastes of the community

[InaGreendase]

ps - bad year for hardcore eh?

i dont want to complain
but personally i think drop dead, gorgeous and protest the hero got overlooked in that aspect


uhhhhhhh

[Scott Weber]

uhhhhhhh
seconded

[still]

uh oh.

"ironic" rap album on the "best of" lists.

looks like absolutepunk is turning into pitchfork media.

[cue flames of "you're ignorant," "i listen to it because i like to expand my musical taste," "some rap is good, as long as it's underground," etc.]





..but with all that said, i actually am curious to check it out now.

[Adeniz19]

i didnt care for clipse. new nas was better

[zeropunk16]

hmmmm, even though decemberunderground's not on there, I think i'll survive

[laxcrs]

clipse got all its love from two members but either way im happy

[PomonaForEmpusa]

alright where the fuck is Jeremy Enigk's "World Waits"?

[Perfect Teeth]

take +44 and GAD off that list and move the matches and copeland much higher.

[SwishMX48]

Thats an awesome list I agree with just about all of it, and it makes me remember how great April 11th was!

[Scott Weber]

alright where the fuck is Jeremy Enigk's "World Waits"?
it's on MY list!

[sasalukac]

i'll have to check out some of these albums i surprisingly haven't heard of... like Band of Horses and Rocky Votolato. i agree with most of the choices, just maybe not their rank. but meh, i can't complain, not everyone can have the exact same taste. i wish people would understand that and stop bashing the list

[SLADE775]

Hahahaha

[lilRIPsta]

Format was a cute listen for about a week, then just lost it for me

[saysmydoctor]

Where's #14?

[heartsdietoo]

Decemberunderground should've made it, being that it's better than half of the other bands on the list (*in my opinion)

[rclooman]

i thought the roots and thom yorke might have made it on here. other then that, its a pretty good top 30. i would trade out those two with GAD and Cursive. and Format for Norma Jean.

[adamslameface]

i definitely think Norma Jean and FBTMOF should have been on that list.


and Cursive.

[LCincala]

i am a huge advocate of the classic crime's cd.
i think it was incredible.

[hxchairstylist]

quite possibly the best list I've read yet. this definitely encompases the "best of the best". although, I would say that underoath's mammoth should be on here.

[Punk Out]

no Men, Women & Children at all. That was my fave of 2006 by far

[Scott Weber]

quite possibly the best list I've read yet. this definitely encompases the "best of the best". although, I would say that underoath's mammoth should be on here.
hey jake! by the way...best haircut I ever got. haha.

[fearthesloths]

mm this looks pretty good to me. especially since dog problems is hands down my favorite album of the year. thanks for all the hard work dudes. good job.

ps - bad year for hardcore eh?

i dont want to complain
but personally i think drop dead, gorgeous and protest the hero got overlooked in that aspect

protest the hero came out in 2005... at least originally.

i knew 1st would either be BN or the format

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

New Mars Volta was horrible. Tool's 10,000 days was incredibely lame. The others just didn't see enough votes from each of the staff to get the list.



Well...I'll agree with "Amputechture" being awful, and "10,000 Days" being rather dull, but I still think those two should score higher than most of the stuff on that list.

[bigmig22]

i dont think id put tv on the radio up there just yet, but because ive seen them on so many lists i decided to give the CD another try. although ive only made it through the first half of the CD because i listen as i go to bed and i fall asleep, its amazing sounding.

[tragedyco]

glad john mayor made it so high, great album.

[Thisisntright]

no Rookie of the Year? weird..

[saving jonathan]

no underoath? or even PUNCHLINE? two of my fave albums of the year by far.

[Scott Weber]

no underoath? or even PUNCHLINE? two of my fave albums of the year by far.
Punchline is on my worst albums of the year list...does that count? :-D

[Grybo]

no anathallo, what the fuck

[PaintMeBlue]

good list...looks really complete.

[(SceneNameHere)]

shouldn't thursday, spektor, and gad be higher than saosin, according to points?

[myfirstpunksong]

How long is this list going to stay up?

[con40dmitri]

format #1? i would disagree

[lushintransit]

I agree with most of these.
Job well done!

[Branevember31]

format #1? i would disagree


same...i didnt find it that great at all

not in my top 30/40

[CrackerAx]

alright where the fuck is Jeremy Enigk's "World Waits"?
I agree, it was a great list, but Enigk, by far...best album of the year. Saw him live at the Trub last night and it was incredible

[hornsandtails]

at least you got number 1 right

[jonny_2x4]

I just got into the Format, really good stuff. Brand new is a bit overrated of course. The copeland cd is really good as well. Im Surprised not to see underoath up their as well.

[dingy]

Where's Underoath?

[briXinRhands]

i would have put saosin a bit higher and plus 44 a lot lower but this is a pretty damn good list. format is amazing, agreed with brand new, and good to see rocky v up there, that is a great album.

[outofkilter]

God damn that's a terrible top 30.
Regina Spektor and Cursive's latest is easily the best on there.

[Tipidi]

what about spitalfield??

[thisismyname]

Brand New number 2!
My Chem made it even though they're the band everyone loves to hate...
and no underoath?

This gets a thumbs up from me.

[emoishardcore]

some mixed feelings. but yeah, the format does deserve a high rank

[FREEZE]

ugh Brand New and Mewithoutyou

Rise Against all the way


but MCR and John Mayer were very excellent also

[forgive_aaron]

no Underoath love? :-0


thank god...that album is horrible

[RX XR]

a lot of good albums missing...

[Music4Torching]

really good list.

i'm feeling that anathallo really got the shaft though. that was one of my favorite albums of the year and i thought it was innovative and well praised enough to make the list.

[Thisisntright]

Rookie of the Year - The Goodnight Moon its better then most of those records on that list!

[LeightonESmith]

For a website with PUNK in the title and self proclaimed punk posters I am shocked to see that not one freaking fool has mentioned a little album called

IGNITE - OUR DARKEST DAYS

Why? Pull your heads out of your asses!

Here are my favourite 50 releases of 2006:
1. IGNITE
2. NO TRIGGER
3. RAISED FIST
4. THE LAWRENCE ARMS
5. UNEARTH
6. RISE AGAINST
7. WAR OF AGES
8. THURSDAY
9. ALEXISONFIRE
10. SAOSIN
11. SET IT STRAIGHT
12. CASEY JONES
13. THE FALCON
14. MUCH THE SAME
15. CALIBAN
16. BETRAYED
17. DEAD HEARTS
18. UNDEROATH
19. BIG WIG
20. STRIKE ANYWHERE
21. ANOTHER BREATH
22. THE FIRST STEP
23. THE DRAFT
24. GOOD RIDDANCE
25. A TASTE FOR MURDER
26. SWORN ENEMY
27. AGAINST ALL AUTHORITY
28. ATREYU
29. SINKING SHIPS
30. THE HOPE CONSPIRACY
31. CRIME IN STEREO
32. SICK OF IT ALL
33. CARPATHIAN
34. HAVE HEART
35. VERSE
36. GUNS UP!
37. RUINER
38. ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES
39. SONIC YOUTH
40. I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN
41. TERROR
42. PATH OF RESISTANCE
43. THIS IS HELL
44. THE WARRIORS
45. TOOL
46. MISERY SIGNALS
47. HATEBREED
48. SET YOUR GOALS
49. NOFX
50. EVERY NEW DAY

[Scott Weber]

For a website with PUNK in the title and self proclaimed punk posters I am shocked to see that not one freaking fool has mentioned a little album called

IGNITE - OUR DARKEST DAYS

Why? Pull your heads out of your asses!

Here are my favourite 50 releases of 2006:
1. IGNITE
2. NO TRIGGER
3. RAISED FIST
4. THE LAWRENCE ARMS
5. UNEARTH
6. RISE AGAINST
7. WAR OF AGES
8. THURSDAY
9. ALEXISONFIRE
10. SAOSIN
11. SET IT STRAIGHT
12. CASEY JONES
13. THE FALCON
14. MUCH THE SAME
15. CALIBAN
16. BETRAYED
17. DEAD HEARTS
18. UNDEROATH
19. BIG WIG
20. STRIKE ANYWHERE
21. ANOTHER BREATH
22. THE FIRST STEP
23. THE DRAFT
24. GOOD RIDDANCE
25. A TASTE FOR MURDER
26. SWORN ENEMY
27. AGAINST ALL AUTHORITY
28. ATREYU
29. SINKING SHIPS
30. THE HOPE CONSPIRACY
31. CRIME IN STEREO
32. SICK OF IT ALL
33. CARPATHIAN
34. HAVE HEART
35. VERSE
36. GUNS UP!
37. RUINER
38. ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES
39. SONIC YOUTH
40. I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN
41. TERROR
42. PATH OF RESISTANCE
43. THIS IS HELL
44. THE WARRIORS
45. TOOL
46. MISERY SIGNALS
47. HATEBREED
48. SET YOUR GOALS
49. NOFX
50. EVERY NEW DAY
Both Ignite and No Trigger are in my personal top ten.

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=186305


remember that this is a comprehensive list.

[j_mason21]

Did everyone forget that Billy Talent II came out this year? I mean it may not be the best abum of the year but it deserves atleast a mension. Damn.

[Vicky82]

Did everyone forget that Billy Talent II came out this year? I mean it may not be the best abum of the year but it deserves atleast a mension. Damn.
no it doesn't. not even close to alot of the albums up there

hell yes to seeing the Matches, NFG and GAD up there. All amazing albums

[TomAce]

John Legend...

[ndtitr]

Fbtmof?

[fowruok]

Decent list -- The Format was my number one of the year as well.

Only album I'm surprised didn't get mentioned (moreso in this thread than in the list) is the Bouncing Souls' Gold Record. Such a killer album.

[BigPoppa]

I like 7 yr old pee pee

[JWS1986]

i just dont GET the format, im not saying they're bad, im just saying i dont see what makes them good

[JWS1986]

For a website with PUNK in the title and self proclaimed punk posters I am shocked to see that not one freaking fool has mentioned a little album called

IGNITE - OUR DARKEST DAYS

Why? Pull your heads out of your asses!

Here are my favourite 50 releases of 2006:
1. IGNITE
2. NO TRIGGER
3. RAISED FIST
4. THE LAWRENCE ARMS
5. UNEARTH
6. RISE AGAINST
7. WAR OF AGES
8. THURSDAY
9. ALEXISONFIRE
10. SAOSIN
11. SET IT STRAIGHT
12. CASEY JONES
13. THE FALCON
14. MUCH THE SAME
15. CALIBAN
16. BETRAYED
17. DEAD HEARTS
18. UNDEROATH
19. BIG WIG
20. STRIKE ANYWHERE
21. ANOTHER BREATH
22. THE FIRST STEP
23. THE DRAFT
24. GOOD RIDDANCE
25. A TASTE FOR MURDER
26. SWORN ENEMY
27. AGAINST ALL AUTHORITY
28. ATREYU
29. SINKING SHIPS
30. THE HOPE CONSPIRACY
31. CRIME IN STEREO
32. SICK OF IT ALL
33. CARPATHIAN
34. HAVE HEART
35. VERSE
36. GUNS UP!
37. RUINER
38. ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES
39. SONIC YOUTH
40. I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN
41. TERROR
42. PATH OF RESISTANCE
43. THIS IS HELL
44. THE WARRIORS
45. TOOL
46. MISERY SIGNALS
47. HATEBREED
48. SET YOUR GOALS
49. NOFX
50. EVERY NEW DAY







no one cares.

[FREEZE]

Did everyone forget that Billy Talent II came out this year? I mean it may not be the best abum of the year but it deserves atleast a mension. Damn.


oh yea! good call id pick this album over almost all of them on that list

[baton]

so - no spitalfield or underoath? so much talking on the site and now nothing, i didn't see spitalfield on almost any list from what i remember

[HeatherJoy]

I love that The Format is tops. I saw them play a show recently at The Aragon in Chicago and they rocked!

[3eb23]

Underoath's new album was incredible. How did it not make a top 30 list?

[tragedyco]

1. John Mayor - Continuum
2. The Fray - How To Save A Life
3. Boys Like Girls - Boys Like Girls
4. Brand New - The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me
5. Quietdrive - Quietdrive
6. Brandtson - Hello, Control
7. Taking Back Sunday - Louder Now
8. Beatles - Love
9. Copeland - Eat Sleep Repeat
10. Over It - Step Outside Yourself

Most anticipated of 2007... Self Against City - "Telling Secrets To Strangers"

[XPrettyXWasteX]

that's definitely not a list to my taste, but whatever.. i agree with a few i suppose - std, nfg, mcr, decemberists, regina spektor.

i really like john mayor's new hit but i haven't heard the album. and i've been too nervous to listen to the new brand new (yeah i'm one of those annoying nostalgic 'your favorite weapon' fans).

to be completely honest, i think taking back sunday should definitely be up there. i thought that album was amazing and definitely a positive growth. but then again, who am i kidding to think it'd be on this list..

[XPrettyXWasteX]

i haven't listened to a lot of your picks, but i can agree with sinking ships, have heart, verse, guns up, hatebreed

For a website with PUNK in the title and self proclaimed punk posters I am shocked to see that not one freaking fool has mentioned a little album called

IGNITE - OUR DARKEST DAYS

Why? Pull your heads out of your asses!

Here are my favourite 50 releases of 2006:
1. IGNITE
2. NO TRIGGER
3. RAISED FIST
4. THE LAWRENCE ARMS
5. UNEARTH
6. RISE AGAINST
7. WAR OF AGES
8. THURSDAY
9. ALEXISONFIRE
10. SAOSIN
11. SET IT STRAIGHT
12. CASEY JONES
13. THE FALCON
14. MUCH THE SAME
15. CALIBAN
16. BETRAYED
17. DEAD HEARTS
18. UNDEROATH
19. BIG WIG
20. STRIKE ANYWHERE
21. ANOTHER BREATH
22. THE FIRST STEP
23. THE DRAFT
24. GOOD RIDDANCE
25. A TASTE FOR MURDER
26. SWORN ENEMY
27. AGAINST ALL AUTHORITY
28. ATREYU
29. SINKING SHIPS
30. THE HOPE CONSPIRACY
31. CRIME IN STEREO
32. SICK OF IT ALL
33. CARPATHIAN
34. HAVE HEART
35. VERSE
36. GUNS UP!
37. RUINER
38. ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES
39. SONIC YOUTH
40. I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN
41. TERROR
42. PATH OF RESISTANCE
43. THIS IS HELL
44. THE WARRIORS
45. TOOL
46. MISERY SIGNALS
47. HATEBREED
48. SET YOUR GOALS
49. NOFX
50. EVERY NEW DAY

[kayteamacpdx]

i think that is a good mix...would have thought velvet teen woudl make it up there and the hold steady woudl be higher in points!

[Scott Weber]

i think that is a good mix...would have thought velvet teen woudl make it up there and the hold steady woudl be higher in points!
i HATED the new velvet teen. i should have done most dissapointing albums in my list because that would have been top 5...

[floorboard22]

Brand New's Cd is fantasitc and so is thursdays