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[GingerVitus]

So...clearly it is Fall now judging by how gray and cold it has been. I figured I would start a thread where we can share our get you through Fall top 10's. Let's get warm with some of our favorites...shall we? Let's meet up for coffee/Irish Coffee and trade mixes and our current Fall sucks stories...


1. Lawrence Arms "Apathy and Exhaustion"-Depressing, moody themes and dark lyrics, overall just perfect for those dark days and apathetic feelings. Think Dear You esk Jawbreaker. My favorite seasonal Gem!

2. Strike Anywhere "Iron Front"-A get off your ass and do something sort of record, gets you amped up and ready to hit the streets.

3. The Ghost "This is a hospital" Fugazi influenced post-punk with some balls and some great lyrics! Record hits on all moods. Reminds you that originality can still be new and fresh even though it's harder to find.

4. Santiago "Rosenburg's After Dark"-Think east bay punk meets a musical set to the theme of small town. Best record you have never heard!

5. Bright Eyes "Lifted"- I feel like this record captures Fall's mood well, Big and Sonic and kind of air-y.Perfect for coffee and cigarettes on a porch at dusk.

6. The Broadways "Broken Star" - One of my all time favorite records, pre Lawrence Arms/Honor System goodness think Crimpshrine with better production. Political dirty punk that helps you deal with a rainy commute.

7. Discount "Crash Diagnostic" In my opinion the best of Discount's records with good production and super interesting song structures it's sure to keep you bouncing through the puddles...

8. Fifteen "Buzz"-Standard East Bay awesomeness by people who have more problems then you,post Crimpshrine Jeff Ott-ness with more social commentary and self awareness. Kick heroin to this...

9. Heartsounds "Until We Surrender"-girl/guy vocals similar to Fifth Hour Hero but faster and NEW. and somewhat romantic in a weird way...like a ex. girlfriend/boyfriend.

10. Hot New Mexicans "It's Called Leaning Back"-Think The Strokes meets southern folk punk but way better. Garage-ish and sing along's a plenty. I feel like this is the it's not really Fall and I refuse to get on board with the seasons record...

[ChrisCrusher]

You're really emo Lucas.

I don't know if I can name 10, but I'd say:

the Weakerthans - Reconstruction Site
the Weakerthans - Reunion Tour
Jets to Brazil - Perfecting Loneliness
Prince - Purple Rain
Bob Dylan - Greatest Hits I
Bob Dylan - Greatest Hits II

[GingerVitus]

You're really emo Lucas.

I don't know if I can name 10, but I'd say:

the Weakerthans - Reconstruction Site
the Weakerthans - Reunion Tour
Jets to Brazil - Perfecting Loneliness
Prince - Purple Rain
Bob Dylan - Greatest Hits I
Bob Dylan - Greatest Hits II

I was gonna throw some Weakerthans on this list but I felt like that was too "EMO" of me. Looks like you out "EMO" me Chris. Good Work.

[mitch]

2. Strike Anywhere "Iron Front"-A get off your ass and do something sort of record, gets you amped up and ready to hit the streets.

That's not even out yet, is it?
I think I will take your advice and see how it goes. I'm not very good at getting through the winter.

[GingerVitus]

Yeah...I got the advance/leak of it. It's real good!

[SAUCE]

yeah man Ive been listening to the new strike for 2 weeks now and so stoked to see them in october!

[ineptbeerman]

Who needs records to "get through" the winter? Winter is fucking awesome, no sun for the next six months? yes please. I love winter in Seattle.

[Thunderbird]

Albums 1 and 2 strike my fancy.

PS- I LOVE STRIKE ANYWHERE. I loved them even more when they played Hell's Kitchen for 7 bucks.

[GingerVitus]

Who needs records to "get through" the winter? Winter is fucking awesome, no sun for the next six months? yes please. I love winter in Seattle.

Well, we all live here for a reason...and it's surely not the sun ("...and don't call me Shirley"). C'mon guys/gals stop being too cool for school and throw down a top ten!

[bunnypuncher]

Everyone's picks sound more like Fall picks, and considering Fall just started.... I'm confused. I have vastly different lists for Fall and Winter. Someone clear this up for me please.

[dan10things]

I'm not organized enough to coordinate my music to the seasons.

But, if I were, I'd think Fall would be more rockin' music to pump you up to get you out of the house on a rainy windy night and Winter music would be more relaxin' stuff to listen to over the holiday while you sip hot totties with the fam by a warm fire while it snows outside. And that Winter image it totally not punk rock.

[GingerVitus]

Everyone's picks sound more like Fall picks, and considering Fall just started.... I'm confused. I have vastly different lists for Fall and Winter. Someone clear this up for me please.

ah ha! Good point...Duly Noted. I would like to now clarify my post to state that this is my top ten for Fall/leading into Winter. My dead of Winter top ten will be much more gloomy and depressive. Carry On.

[bunnypuncher]

But, if I were, I'd think Fall would be more rockin' music to pump you up to get you out of the house on a rainy windy night and Winter music would be more relaxin' stuff to listen to over the holiday while you sip hot totties with the fam by a warm fire while it snows outside.

Exactly.

I'll have to think on my list. The three bands I always inadvertently start listening to a lot as soon as Fall rolls around are the Misfits, Type O Negative, and the Ghastly Ones.

[Eric Lolligagger]

1. The Lawrence Arms - Apathy and Exhaustion
2. The Misfits - Legacy of Brutality
3. Jawbreaker - 24 hour Revenge Therapy
4. Jets to Brazil - Perfecting Loneliness
5. Alkaline Trio - Maybe I'll Catch Fire
6. Dillinger Four - Versus God
7. The Wanna Be's - Out Went The Lights
8. The Cardinal Sin - Hurry Up and Wait
9. The Weakerthans - Left and Leaving
10. Sludgeworth - Losers of the Year

[GingerVitus]

1. The Lawrence Arms - Apathy and Exhaustion
2. The Misfits - Legacy of Brutality
3. Jawbreaker - 24 hour Revenge Therapy
4. Jets to Brazil - Perfecting Loneliness
5. Alkaline Trio - Maybe I'll Catch Fire
6. Dillinger Four - Versus God
7. The Wanna Be's - Out Went The Lights
8. The Cardinal Sin - Hurry Up and Wait
9. The Weakerthans - Left and Leaving
10. Sludgeworth - Losers of the Year

That Cardinal Sin record is great. I always put songs off that record and their first E/P on mixed tapes for people.
...Jawbreaker's "24 hr revenge" is a good one for fall too. Nice list!

[ryanremains]

1. Mirah - You Think It's Like This, But It's Really Like This
2. The Zombies - Odessy & Oracle
3. Superchunk - Foolish
4. Godspeed, You Black Emperor - F#A#
5. Jets to Brazil - Four Cornered Night
6. Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
7. Otis Redding Box Set
8. Gillian Welch - Soul Journey
9. The Weakerthans - Fallow
10. David Dondero - The Transient

Fall is rad...especially touring in the fall, or camping.

[GingerVitus]

1. Mirah - You Think It's Like This, But It's Really Like This
2. The Zombies - Odessy & Oracle
3. Superchunk - Foolish
4. Godspeed, You Black Emperor - F#A#
5. Jets to Brazil - Four Cornered Night
6. Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
7. Otis Redding Box Set
8. Gillian Welch - Soul Journey
9. The Weakerthans - Fallow
10. David Dondero - The Transient

Fall is rad...especially touring in the fall, or camping.

I really like Four Cornered Night, I'm glad you chose that one! That Neutral Milk Hotel record is the jam too. Godspeed is a great band to have playing in the background while you go to sleep.

[jer]

in on particular order and some probably remind me of the fall more than getting me through it.

Kill Your Idols - From Companionship to Competition
The Explosion- Flash Flash Flash
And You Will Know Us... - Worlds Apart
Vic Ruggiero - Livin' in Sin
The Beltones - On Deaf Ears
American Steel - Dear Friends and Gentle Hearts
Nothington - Roads, Bridges, and Ruins
Pietasters - All Day
Joe Strummer - Global a Go Go
Jawbreaker - 24 Hr.

Maybe the new DTM will be a hold over too and NMH - In an Aeroplane... - definitely reminds me of fall!

[dan10things]

The Explosion- Flash Flash Flash

What happened to this band? Their first two EPs were great, than they turned to crap.

[mitch]

What happened to this band?

Their first two EPs were great, than they turned to crap.

[ChrisCrusher]

What happened to this band? Their first two EPs were great, than they turned to crap.

Half the band left to be in the Loved Ones.  This was a good choice.  Have you heard the Loved ones Dan?  I think you might really like them.

[dan10things]

Half the band left to be in the Loved Ones.  This was a good choice.  Have you heard the Loved ones Dan?  I think you might really like them.

The Loved Ones are a little too in the over-produced pop punk vein for me. I liked The Explosion when they sounded more street punk (songs like "Hero" and "Out Tonight" off their Jade Tree ep) and I like pop punk when it's less-produced and snotty.

[SAUCE]

My 10 record to get me through the fall

The Get Up Kids - Something to write home about
The Swellers - Ups and Downsizing
Bright Black Morning Light - self titled
Brand New - The Devil and God are Raging inside of me
Bon Iver - Blood Bank
Groundation - Each One Teach One
Creedance Clearwater Revival - Greatest hits
The Damage Done - Scream all of our cliches
Surfer Moods volume 3
Hit the Switch - Observing infinities

[jer]

What happened to this band? Their first two EPs were great, than they turned to crap.

yeah Black Tape is not good.  I'm not even sure half of them are in Loved Ones anymore...when they opened for Gaslight they were a trio and needing to work on being a three piece again.

[knuck]

1) Mazzy Star: She Hangs Brightly
2) Derek & The Dominoes: Layla and Other Love Songs
3) Mississippi John Hurt: Best Of
4) The Nuns: S/T
5) Brothers of Conquest: All The Colors of Darkness
6) Marty Robbins: The Drifter
7) Judas Priest: Sin After Sin
8 ) Slim Cessna's Auto Club: Always Say Please and Thank You
9) David Ruffin: David - The Unreleased Album
10) Townes Van Zandt: Delta Momma Blues

Sorry, I bust out the more morose and dark albums when the weather gets shitty.