This is primarily what I spent 2011 listening to on repeat. There were others, but these were ones that stayed in heavy rotation.
Make Do and mend- End Measured Mile
I came across this band via another band on this list because they share a member. This band has been slowly building and I am really eager to see what 2012 holds for them. One of the best sets at Fest 11 ( even though it was in a completely unlit theater)
Defeater- Empty Days and Sleepless Nights
A concept album from a hardcore band? WHA? Yes. And its awesome.
look at the crowd!!!
The Head and The Heart- ST
I was a little late on this band- but never the less.
I'm not all agro music all the time..
Russian Circles- Empros.
I mean seriously. Just incredible.
Letlive- Fake History.
Yes, I am relisting this- as Epitaph just re-released it. Suck it!
I mentioned them last year- and since then- NME has named frontman Jason Butler " The most exciting front man in rock n roll" Yeah, No shit. THE most intense live show I have seen in YEARS.
Honorable mention- Jay Z/ Kanye West for Watch The Throne.
This album is so good, it made me forget they have the nerve to charge 160.00 PER TICKET.
