Malady - Malady

Great hardcore band formed in 2004 consisting of members of Pg. 99 & City of Caterpillar. It actually sounds exactly like Pg. 99 without the screaming vocals, and a little less instrumental power.

http://www.mediafire.com/?jmtjiminumq

-Mark

The Murder of Rosa Luxemburg - Everyone is in Love & the Flowers Pick Themselves/Secret Bark Language

The Murder of Rosa Luxemburg was a band from the UK. They have two releases as far as I know. Everyone is in Love etc is their full release, Secret Bark Language is their EP. On their full release, the album starts off great with the first 3 tracks just going all out. After the first 3, the next track sets a lighter mood being an instrumental song. Then the rest of the album is a mesh of the first 3 tracks/4th. Sorry for my bad wording, but yeah. If you're into The Blood Brothers, you will want to listen to this asap. But if not, still a good listen. :)


http://www.mediafire.com/?nnzzyjhmy25


-Mark

Alkaline Trio- Goddamnit

It's hard to type out all my thoughts on such a genre-defining album that really needs no introduction. All I can say is that "Goddamnit" is not only one of the greatest pop-tinged punk records ever, it is one of the greatest albums of all time period. I put off getting this album for way too long, but when I finally got around to it I was blown away more than I ever thought I could be. Not a single weak track on here, with just about every song being a standout. In my opinion, Alkaline Trio have not touched the greatness of "Goddamnit" with any of their other releases, especially since they've moved towards a more mainstream sound. I'm linking the 2008 reissue which contains the full album plus the Sundials EP and a couple other early tracks. Definitely worth owning a physical copy because it comes with a DVD that chronicles the formation of the band and history of the album.

http://www.mediafire.com/?xdcmmnyryej

Death Cab for Cutie - Plans

I'm sure alot of people know of this band. I would describe as a "twinkly" indie band. Not really much to say considering people know alot about them probably, but yeah. "Soul Meets Body" is a good song. :D


http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?eycaj3rfzn4


-Mark

Roadside Monument - Eight Hours Away From Being a Man

RM is a 3-piece emo/math/instrumental/post-rock/experimental/WHATEVER band from '96-'98, '02-'03. They are one of the most underrated bands out there in my opinion. The album starts off rough with "Sperm Ridden Burden" being one of the only "shouted/heavy" songs. The rest of the album is mainly instrumental with some soothing vocals. Check them out.


http://www.mediafire.com/?tzmmmyqmj2z


-Mark

Snowing- Fuck Your Emotional Bullshit

Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania's Snowing was formed from ex-members of Street Smart Cyclist and Boy Problems in the summer of 2008. "Fuck Your Emotional Bullshit" is their only release as of now (except for a 2 song tour demo which I will upload in the near future), but as far as I'm concerned, Snowing could break up right now and I'd be satisfied knowing that they left behind a short but sweet gem. The first time I listened to this little 5 song EP was one of the rare occassions where I was able to make an immediate connection with an album. The EP contains a catchy variety of upbeat emo, mixing aggression with emotion, as evident in the incredible lyrics. "Fuck Your Emotional Bullshit" proves that Snowing has the capacity to be everything a perfect emo band should be, and is an absolute must listen.


http://www.mediafire.com/?nzozjttwdgw


-Kevin

A Days Refrain- Self Titled/Holding onto Silence

3 piece emo/screamo band hailing from New Jersey. alive from 1999-2002. I have uploaded 2 albums of theirs, Self Titled & Holding onto Silence. Both are fantastic, but Holding onto Silence is "heavier" I guess. ive them a shot, beautiful stuff. for some reason they remind me of saetia, but better. :D


http://www.mediafire.com/?k2yzzjnigjy


-Mark

Kidcrash- Jokes

Kidcrash are undoubtedly one of the top emo bands of the decade. Their music is characterized by the blending of mathy, spastic dynamics (think Off Minor) and crushing heavy riffs. Kidcrash's 2007 effort "Jokes", is an overall masterpiece within the genre and will not disappoint.



http://www.mediafire.com/?zyggjj2dzor


-Kevin

Army of the Pharaohs- Ritual of Battle

Hip-hop "supergroup" formed by Jedi Mind Tricks' very own Vinnie Paz. Basically the best group on the east coast for hip-hop. The album is Ritual of Battle. Have fun.


http://www.mediafire.com/?glxzqj2jmuz


-Mark

Jeromes Dream- Seeing Means More Than Safety

My favorite screamo/hardcore/skramz/w.e you want to call it band ever. These guys are a 3-piece that totally destroy everything in it's path. The lyrics are beautiful, the vocals are amazing. everything is perfect. I will upload their whole discog one of these days, but for now, Seeing Means More Than Safety will do. Amazing album.


http://www.mediafire.com/?eyc1hmqthmu


-Mark

Rites of Spring- End on End

Consisting of two future members of Fugazi (guitarist Guy Picciotto and drummer Brendan Canty), Rites of Spring were an early emo band active from 1984-1986. Their compilation album, "End on End", was released in 1991 and contains the group's first self-titled album along with their EP "All Through a Life", plus an extra studio track. "End on End" serves as great starting point for anyone new to the emo/post-hardcore genre and is definitely essential listening.

http://www.mediafire.com/?meyjtkm43qn



-Kevin

Oh My God Elephant- Self Titled

Oh My God Elephant is more on the emo side of music. Beautiful stuff. Self Titled 5-track ep. I've been hooked lately to these guys. They went through several name changes, and are now called Rainbow Torpedo. This band also inspired the name of the blog. Listen to "Dan Dan Dan" and you will know how.


http://www.mediafire.com/?h2zm3wfhmnt


-Mark

Something Corporate- Leaving Through the Window

Something Corporate is a great emo/pop-punk band. To be honest, this is one of my favorite albums, Leaving Through the Window. "Fall" is an AMAZING song. If you're feeling blue & need a lift, listen to this album.

http://www.mediafire.com/?ti0mzw0ldgl


-Mark