- …Is a Real Boy
Say Anything
This is by far my favorite album, with or without the …Was a Real Boy bonus disc. If this list was for my top 20 albums, this one would occupy the first 10 spots (but this top-ten list is a Set). I love the rock sound that this album has, along with the awesome lyrics. The last few songs on the original disc are my favorite, although there isn’t a song on the album I don’t absolutely love.
- Dog Problems
The Format
I love the way this album sounds—almost like a circus. Compared to the other music I listen to, it’s by far the most unique-sounding album. Most of the time I don’t even listen to the words, I just listen to the notes buzz in my ears.
- Give Up
The Postal Service
The only things I don’t like about this album are its number of tracks (10) and the likelihood that there will never be another album released by the group. The love−themed lyrics are amazing.
- Enema of the State
blink-182
This is the first CD album I ever purchased. I wasn’t a big fan of it when I was 10, but that’s changed. The (mostly) light−hearted lyrics are great, as is the very pop−rock sound.
- When Your Heart Stops Beating
+44
I love this album because it’s sort of a combination of the more sincere lyrics of blink-182’s Untitled album with the rock sounds of Enema of the State.
- Everything in Transit
Jack’s Mannequin
I love this album’s pop sound that goes great with its energetic lyrics, making me feel like I’m sitting on the beach.
- Untitled (AKA blink-182)
blink-182
Classic blink-182 riffs with some more sincere lyrics.
- Plans
Death Cab for Cutie
I love this album’s mellow lyrics and exciting instrumentals that compliment each other like peanut butter and jelly.
- Make Believe
Weezer
IMO, Weezer’s best album. I think it has a more mainstream feel than their other albums, but nonetheless I love this album’s songs.
- In Reverie
Saves the Day
Apparently everyone hates this album, but it’s by far my favorite Saves the Day album. The first few songs are some of my all−time favorites.
Honorable mentions:
Taking Back Sunday’s Louder Now is definitely #11 on my list of favorites. Hot Fuss by The Killers earns a nod from me because, although I don’t listen to it much now, it was my favorite album a couple years ago. Fall Out Boy’s From Under the Cork Tree is another album I just love listening to. Finally, Sleepaway’s self−titled debut album is awesome because Mike is just so dreamy.