Top 100 Greatest Albums (According to this guy)

“ Please, leave all overcoats, canes and top hats with the doorman;  And from that moment, you'll be out of place and underdressed;  I'm wrecking this evening already and loving every minute of it;  Ruining this banquet for the mildly inspiring… ” The mid 00s saw a boom in the emo and punk pop genre, with new bands smashing into the UK charts. The likes of Paramore and Fallout Boy, among the more popular emo-pop bands, were joined by the ever intriguing Panic! At The Disco. With an ever-increasing popularity and widening audience, it is their debut album that enters my list at 44. Alongside the popular song from the album, ‘I Write Sins Not Tragedies’, we have a plethora of incredible songs, pulling in a vast array of musical styles. Mixing their upbeat rock with the likes of trance/techno, classical, bouncy beach boys pianoesque rock, disco, baroque, waltz and even big band; it certainly is one of the most unique rock albums you will ever come across. Singer Brendon Urie...

“ I met God in a velvet Elvis painting that I painted myself, in  a bar where I was pulling off the bottom shelf;  When I had to quit before I killed myself,  I met him there and  I was scared;  And so I asked God if he could fix my flaws;  he said I gave them to you, I  know they are killing you;  But I'm not done with you yet …” It is a breath of fresh air when bands with a particular world view or religious ideals are real about the hardships of life and struggles of faith . Although The Classic Crime  don’t identify under the Christian rock genre due to differing views on faith amongst the members, themes certainly shine through. They  are an honest band and How To Be Human is a wonderful album, both musically and lyrically. The band were  one of my Spotify discoveries throughout a period of finding new (to me) Alternative rock and metal bands.  Their sound is not unlike that of Fallout Boy, but devoid of the polished pop f...

“If you let me I could;  I'd show you how to build your fences;  Set restrictions, separate from the world;  the constant battle that you hate to fight, just blame the limelight;  Don't look up, just let them think, there’s no place else you'd rather be…” From hearing the likes of ‘Misery Business’ on XFM, I’ve been a great admirer of Paramore. But, like a few other bands on this list, it took me a while before giving the album my full attention. Through many plays in the car by Mrs Temple, it became a firm favourite. This is alternative rock but full of punk energy. Emo without the whineyness and despair. Their songs are excellently crafted; catchy and brilliant. There is a mix of upbeat rock songs and slower ballads, the former definitely stronger.  Hayley Williams’ vocals are fantastic. Full of emotion, clarity, confidence and with a bite; one of my favourite female singers for sure. Her soaring vocals and the generally upbeat themes throughout truly set this...