Top 3 Albums of 2011:
- La Dispute — Wildlife
- Glassjaw– Coloring Book EP
- Letlive.– Fake History
Honorable Mentions:
- Thursday– No Devolución
- Lydia – Paint it Golden
- Uh Huh Her– Nocturnes
Best Show of 2011:
- Fearless Friends Tour (Granada Theater, Lawrence, KS)
Most Anticipated in 2012:
- Say Anything– Anarchy, My Dear
- The new Miike Snow album
Most Overrated in 2011:
- Blink-182 (they’re not that good)
- Dubstep
Favorite Musical Memory of the Year:
On November 20, I received press passes for the Fearless Friends Tour at the Granada in Lawrence, KS. Now, I’m kind of a metal head, so when I found out that I’d be interviewing Blessthefall for a freelance writing job… well, I gushed a bit. Not only did I get a chance to hang with all the bands on tour before the show, I got to watch three of my favorite metal bands from behind the on-stage mixing board. When I was in high school I always wanted to be “that person” taking photos and hanging out behind the scenes. We chatted about guitar gear, religious perspectives, and food. I guess it finally hit me that day that I am, indeed, “that person.”
