ESSENTIAL ALBUMS 2007

Jason the Magnificent - 12-12-2007 at 02:18 PM

A best of 2007 type thread. Maybe best of 3 and then 1 disappointment...because we don't want to be too posi.

What are the years highlights...it's nearing the end of December so it's as good a time as any to judge.

Maybe this will turn some people onto somthing new...posting a brief snippet about the album is always better than a random naming.

1. Insect Warfare-World Extermination
-this album will punch your face off. this isn't modern 2000's short hair pretentious hc kid grindcore...this is some dirty metal early 90's Earache Records grindcore. This IS the greatest grindcore album since Terrorizer "World Downfall". That will stand up in court.

2. Everyday Dollars-Before The Supply
-was a fan of this bands demo stuff but it was nothing to go crazy over...this CD however has stepped up about 10 notches...epic production...this is such a full sounding great recording of a hc album. it's not overproduced, it's just recorded by someone who knew how to make this band sound exactly what they needed to sound like. Not to mention the new songs are so much better writing wise than the demo it's mindbottling (yes I said it) If you like bands like Warzone, Cause For Alarm, Vision etc etc you'd dig this.

3. Johnny Vomit-Extreme Championship Drinking
-a bit self serving, but seriously one of my favorite bands ever...part of the reason I started NGS records...it just took 10 releases to finally get it done. Glad I ended on such a high note. The ultimate soundtrack to any party. If you hate JV you are funs enemy.

As far as the worst I'd actually have to go with that new Madball. Lots of bands released sub par albums...but for someone who has enjoyed both eras of Madball thoroughly I couldn't be more disappointed on a whole with their post Matt Henderson output. Such a sad end to a great legacy.

Voodoobillyman - 12-12-2007 at 02:51 PM

Tiger Army "Music From Regions Beyond"
So very good, it shows a real maturing in their songwriting and if they keep it up things can only get better for them, this was on the razors edge of commercial appeal, I'm surprised it didn't skyrocket them into the mainstream, although I am pleased by this for my own selfish reasons.

Wisdom In Chains not sure of the title as I got it from Murk
I can't say enough good things about this album, I have been playing tghe shit out of it since I got it and I love the song about his dad, it hits home with me big time.

Nekromantix "Life is a Grave and I Dig it"
It dosen't push any boundaries, but these guys are such a good fucking fun ass band. These guys never dissapoint.

Motorhead "Better Motorhead than dead Live at Hammersmith"
Yup, it's Motorhead, Yup, it's live and YUP! IT FUCKING ROCKS! nuff said

There are alot more, but I am at a loss right now. As far as dissapointments, I think Brian Setzer and the Nashvillains was bleh. It's nothing terrible, but it's getting old.

morgan - 12-12-2007 at 02:54 PM

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Originally posted by Voodoobillyman
Tiger Army "Music From Regions Beyond"
So very good, it shows a real maturing in their songwriting and if they keep it up things can only get better for them, this was on the razors edge of commercial appeal, I'm surprised it didn't skyrocket them into the mainstream, although I am pleased by this for my own selfish reasons.

Wisdom In Chains not sure of the title as I got it from Murk
I can't say enough good things about this album, I have been playing tghe shit out of it since I got it and I love the song about his dad, it hits home with me big time.

Nekromantix "Life is a Grave and I Dig it"
It dosen't push any boundaries, but these guys are such a good fucking fun ass band. These guys never dissapoint.

Far From Finished- Living in the Fallout
Dropkick Murphys- The Meanest of Times
Ministry- The Last Sucker

Discipline - 12-12-2007 at 02:59 PM

Joe Coffee- When the Fabric Don't Fit the Frame
Best album to come out in the last few years.

Tiger Army- Music From Regions Beyond
Their best album yet, quality tunes from start to finish.

Dropkick Murphy's- The Meanest of Times
Great band who gets better every album.

Honourable mention goes to Mark Lind for "Compulsive Fuck Up" as it was amazing as well.

CR83 - 12-12-2007 at 04:27 PM

Madball- Infiltrate the System

JawnDiablo - 12-12-2007 at 04:52 PM

Joe Coffee
Wisdom In Chains
And I liked the James Hunter cd I picked up the other day
aside from them, nothin else has been too memorable.
the beastie boys cd was good
so was the white stripes.
and uh queens of the stoneage maybe.
th ehigh on fire cd was cool

Mark Lind - 12-12-2007 at 05:07 PM

Far From Finished "East Side of Nowhere"
Death & Taxes "Tattooed Hearts and Broken Promises"
Bruce Springsteen "Magic"
Angels & Airwaves "I Empire"
Elliott Smith "New Moon"
Bright Eyes "Four Winds"
Bright Eyes "Casadaga"

clevohardcore - 12-13-2007 at 12:59 AM

I'm a go with Mark on this. THe new BRIGHT EYES is awsome.

Others are

MADBALL
SPRINGSTEEN

Hoenstly not much else has kicked total ass. SOme good stuff but nothing great.

Six66Mike - 12-13-2007 at 05:28 AM

Darkest Hour - Deliver Us
Through the Eyes of the Dead - Malice
Against - Loyalty & Betrayal

Dave - 12-13-2007 at 07:57 AM

50 Lions - Time Is The Enemy
this album is awesome, love it.

Deals Gone Bad - The Ramblers
fuckin' love this album, must have for ska/reggae fans, soulful

James Hunter - People Gonna Talk (even tho, it came out in 2006)
man, i got hooked on this album, good one to drive to work/school, in the mornings.

dis'

Agnostic Front - Warriors
this one just doesn't do it for me, there is just something about it, and i liked the last album.......

DeathByForce - 12-13-2007 at 08:59 AM

Death & Taxes - Tattooed Hearts & Broken Promises
Dropkick Murphys - The Meanest of Times
Chuck Ragan - Feast or Famine
Far From Finished - Living In The Fallout
Wisdom In Chains - Class War

beaner - 12-13-2007 at 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by ChrisReed83
Madball- Infiltrate the System

XHonusWagnerX - 12-13-2007 at 11:21 AM

OVERKILL - Immortalis

panzerkreuzer - 12-13-2007 at 12:24 PM

wolves in the throne room - 2 hunter (epical black metal, very impressive)
payback - kings of nothing
living hell - the lost and the damned
wisdom in chains - class war
all for nothing - can´t kill what´s inside (great female vocals)
punch in the face - at war with everybody (for all kill your idols fans)
shit outta luck - family tradition
neurosis - ....

panzerkreuzer - 12-13-2007 at 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX
OVERKILL - Immortalis

not seriously? i was very disappointed from that cd. weak production and no good songs...

XHonusWagnerX - 12-13-2007 at 01:48 PM

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Originally posted by panzerkreuzer

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Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX
OVERKILL - Immortalis

not seriously? i was very disappointed from that cd. weak production and no good songs...

I did enjoy it... Not sure its manditory to own, but I couldnt think of anything else.

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Originally posted by panzerkreuzer

punch in the face - at war with everybody (for all kill your idols fans)

I didnt even though they were still together,

Six66Mike - 12-13-2007 at 04:53 PM

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Originally posted by Dave
50 Lions - Time Is The Enemy
this album is awesome, love it.

Deals Gone Bad - The Ramblers
fuckin' love this album, must have for ska/reggae fans, soulful

James Hunter - People Gonna Talk (even tho, it came out in 2006)
man, i got hooked on this album, good one to drive to work/school, in the mornings.

dis'

Agnostic Front - Warriors
this one just doesn't do it for me, there is just something about it, and i liked the last album.......

I keep forgetting about 50 Lions but it's an awesome album. It just sounds waaaaaay too much like Ill Blood for me to put it in my 2007 tops list though.

gavin - 12-13-2007 at 04:58 PM

youz are forgetting that bad brains album came out this year
i wouldnt put it in my top list of anything but some of youz might

panzerkreuzer - 12-13-2007 at 05:12 PM

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Originally posted by panzerkreuzer

punch in the face - at war with everybody (for all kill your idols fans)

I didnt even though they were still together,

they´re still active.
http://www.myspace.com/pitfchicago

Jason the Magnificent - 12-13-2007 at 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by MrBadVibes
youz are forgetting that bad brains album came out this year
i wouldnt put it in my top list of anything but some of youz might

True...I don't know if it would even make my top 5 though and I did like the album.

XHonusWagnerX - 12-13-2007 at 10:24 PM

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Originally posted by MrBadVibes
youz are forgetting that bad brains album came out this year
i wouldnt put it in my top list of anything but some of youz might

Good call... thats in my top 5 at the VERY least.

XHonusWagnerX - 12-13-2007 at 10:25 PM

Whoops... Ill also add in THY WILL BE DONE 'Was and is to come' (Stillborn Records) www.ThyWillBeDone.net :saint:

MyOwnWay - 12-14-2007 at 09:00 AM

Puerto Rican Myke
Everyday Dollars
Wisdom In Chains
Down Again
Madball

Honorable mention:
AF's Warriors is solid

Best outside of Hardcore:
Nas