andconham's Diary

A Dub album, that works well as a backdrop while working. It's chill, and vibey so it flows along well but there is a lack of standout moments or songs for me. Favourite Tracks: - You Bliss - Positive Touch - On the Seven Seas Dub

It's not my favourite NY album, as i much prefer his earlier output. Was surprised to see this was a collaboration with Eddie Vedder, as I don't think that was really evident in the music. It's good, but lacks a little something to bring me back. Favourite Tracks: - I'm the Ocean - Downtown - Throw…

I get that the mundanity is part of the point, but I don't find it hugely engaging in this LP format. From what I've seen, it does come across better live though. This may be a band that grows on me over time, but it's just okay for now. Favourite Tracks: - I Can't Die Like That - The Radiator - St…

This album peaks early with the first handful of tracks, but struggles to maintain that throughout the album. It's all a bit of cheeky fun with lots of character, just not their best output. Favourite Tracks: - Spit It Out - Hypnotized - Consume or Be Consumed - Take Control

This feels a little toothless compared to their earlier releases. Listened multiple times hoping something would grab me but it never really did. Not bad by any means, but will likely be forgotten pretty soon. Favourite Tracks: - Time Waster - Wired

It doesn't take long to see the similarities to Deftones in the first track, as the album continues it starts to sound like much of the alt rock of the 90s. It's not bad, but lacks the character of their contemporaries. Also, the vocals are quite monotone, which works for some Tracks but not for oth…

These guys aren't quite there yet for me. I appreciate that someone is making this style of music in 2026, and I do enjoy this album. It's just lacking a little something to put it over for me. Hopefully their future releases click a little better. Favourite Tracks: - Crucible - Tomb - Wrath

I mean, I love that one riff that plays throughout nearly the whole album. But there's not really enough variety here to bring me back. Great movie though.

lts fuzzier and heavier than their later albums, it's also not as good in my opinion. Not bad, but it does drag a little towards the end. There's some great riffs here, but it's lacking the character of future works as well as the catchy songwriting. But still, the bones of QOTSA's sound is here so…

It's introspective and sad, so may resonate with others more that it did for me. There's some good songwriting here, just not likely anything I see my self returning to. Favourite Tracks: - Punching the Flowers - Stone over Water - I Built You a Tower (b)

I found this more enjoyable than their most recent effort. Nothing stellar but a pretty solid debut with fun pop punk energy. Favorite Tracks: - Guilt Trip - Reservoir - Never Try - Yukon - Dark Days - Cul-De-Sac

Slightly Above Average Post Punk Pup is a group I have listened to on the side, but never a full album. This album was okay, but might prove to be a touch forgettable. Still there is some fun songs on here worth listening to. Favorite Tracks: - Concrete - Get Dumber - Paranoid - Hallways

A bit of a step down from their previous albums, in my opinion. I feel a bit of character has been stripped, leaving this sounding more like a Rise Against album. Still a passable punk album, just not my favourite from the boys. Favourite Tracks: - Fedallah's Hearse - Cut Into the Earth - Life At D…

I appreciate the foundation that this lay for hardcore, and there is some good tunes on here. I also like the Straight Edge themes throughout, making for some unique lyrical content. I just don't think it has aged as well as other hardcore albums of the era. A little repetitive, even with most of th…

Cro-Mags go pretty much full Thrash here, and its pretty good. It doesn't reach the highs of the first two albums, but it's still a fun listen with some great head-bobbing riffs throughout. Favourite Tracks: - Eyes of Tomorrow - Apocalypse Now - The Paths of Perfection - Kuruksetra

A pioneering album, that sounds a little bland by today's standards. The album rolls along quite nicely though, and there's some fun tongue-in-cheek lyrics. Most songs are quite brief, and give the album a good pace throughout. It's just not very memorable for me personally, and I don't think I'll b…

It's not my favourite Pup album, but it's still enjoyable. Good punk energy throughout, but I find some of the songs messy and not so pleasant to listen to. For the most part it's a nice progression in their discography, but they would go on to do better. Favourite Tracks: - DVP - Old Wounds - My L…

Not my favourite JM album, but even then this is still a fun pop punk with some indie influence throughout. It's brief as all Manor albums tend to be, and never feels drawn out. I do prefer when their sound has a bit more of an edge to it though. Favourite Tracks: - Fighting Kangaroo - Think I'm S…

A bit of a step down compared to their previous (non spoken word) albums, but still enjoyable. Good aggression on most of these tracks, but some filler and a poor opening track hold it back. Favourite Tracks: - Black Coffee - Wound Up - The Bars - You're Not Evil

A lot of ambient tracks, with a handful of punk tunes scattered throughout. Nothing too standout out, but it all serves the movie well (the movie is great btw). I particularly enjoy the rendition of Nazi Punks Fuck Off. Favourite Tracks: - Prowling Leather - Nazi Punks, Fuck Off - Coronary - Sinist…

Not entirely my flavour. There's some alright moments here, usually when they slow it down and let the songs breath a little. Promise for sure, and I'll check out more of their output going forward, but thos didn't really do it for me. Favourite Tracks: - Alice - Seven Degrees

A very self-aware and cheeky emo album, that is full of character. There's some bops here, but some of the lyrics are a bit to goofy for my taste. When showing a touch of restraint though, it sounds pretty good. Favourite Tracks: - Fine, Great - Rock Bottom - Your Graduation

The singles are great, catchy, pop-punk tunes. Even though I hate the hook from Self Esteem. Everything else is pretty filler though, and I find the vocals a bit grating throughout. Favourite Tracks: - Gotta Get Away - Cone Out and Play - Self Esteem (partially)

Social Distortion might be my favourite band that I have yet to rate above 6/10. I wouldn't call most of their music great or recommend it all that much, but it satisfies when I'm in a certain mood. Groovy pop punk here that sounds similar to their following two albums. Favourite Tracks: - It's The…

Pretty good punk album, that is a little too of-its-time for me. It's pretty fun, but not as brash as their contemporaries at the time so a little less memorable for me. Still worth a listen if you're after some old school punk. Favourite Tracks: - Neat Neat Neat - Born To Kill - Feel The Pain - Ne…