Here at such and such, we’re participating in something called Albums of the Decade Blog Tour, with ten blogs picking their favorite albums of the decade. Yesterday’s was Deckfight and tomorrow’s is Built On A Weak Spot

I’ve decided to take our list in a little bit more personal direction, with a smaller list consisting of albums that were influential in the scene as well as on some kind of personal level. These are neither in alphabetical order, nor in order of favorites.

Brand New – Daja Entendu [June 17, 2003]

Duh.
There’s not a lot to say about this one that you wouldn’t already know. A band redefined the scene with 11 songs becoming THE band to be like and associated with.

Jimmy Eat World – Futures [Oct. 19th 2004]

After a lot of mainstream success with ‘Bleed American’, ‘Futures’ felt like a breath of fresh air showing a little more aggressive and darker side of the band than on previous albums. As soon as the title track started off the record, I knew I was in.

Death Cab For Cutie – Plans [August 30, 2005]

It’s debatable among fans whether this is the band’s best record, but it was huge for them in every way. Unbelievably cohesive and engulfing, ‘Plans’ is still the album to beat for the band.]

Jack Johnson – Brushfire Fairytales [February 1, 2001]

This album paved the way for countless copy cats and marked Jack Johnson as a genre defining artist. ‘Brushfire Fairytales’ had an innocence to it which is hard to recreate, but worked so well at the time.

Copeland -  In Motion [March 22, 2005]

Although, Beneath Medicine Tree was the band’s debut record, I think ‘In Motion’ was the one that cemented the band’s place in the music scene. The band was upbeat and aggressive in their approach as well calm and letting Aaron’s Voice shine. I can still clearly remember the first time I heard “Love Is A Fast Song” and was completely blown away by the music and lyrics there after.

MUTEMATH – Self Titled [September 26, 2006] [Sold by the band at the beginning of 2006]

This band continues to impress, but musically this self titled album turned a lot of heads and got people to take notice. This record only is a glimpse at their live show, but a great glimpse it is.

Acceptance – Phantoms [April 26, 2005]

Like a dream that you’re not sure was real or not because it happened so fast and was gone in the blink of an eye. Arguably screwed because of the lead single choice, it’s interesting to think how things might have been different if “Take Cover” had gone to radio instead of  “Different”. It doesn’t matter though because this album will live on as inkling of what could have been for this band.

Underoath – They’re Only Chasing Safety [June 15, 2004]

Huge for hardcore, this record bridged the gap for a lot of people and opened the door for a ton of bands. Although the purist hardcore fans were fairly unhappy with this album, the songs were fantastic making an album super strong.

Fall Out Boy – Take This To Your Grave [May 6, 2003]

Say what you will but this band took pop/punk and blew it up beyond anyone could have imagined. This is not their most popular record, but I think for those who were listening to the demos some of the songs on this record, TTYG will always hold a special place.

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I know I’ve missed a lot of records people would have added, but these are some of my favorites and ones that changed the game in some form or fashion. Throw in your thoughts in the comments.

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