Albums of the Decade: Part Three (10 - 1)

After much wait, I give you the final part of our 'Albums of the Decade' feature. Today ATP! Co-Editor Sean Reid shows his favourite 10 albums from the past 10 years.

Read Part Two (20 - 11) here.
Read Part Three (30 - 21) here

10. Green Day - American Idiot

After the mixed reaction of 2000's 'Warning', Green Day returned with 'American Idiot' in 2004. A grand and socially-aware record that took Green Day from playing arenas to stadiums worldwide, the icing on the cake being 2 sold out nights at the Milton Keynes National Bowl in June 2005.

Musically the record combined the bands punk rock angst with elements of stadium rock and opera; guitar solos, piano ballads and 2 nine minute songs, which when all tied together to create a concept album, that including various characters; 'Jesus of Suburbia', 'Rebel Girl', 'St. Jimmy' and 'Whatsername'.

Albums of the Decade: Part Two (20 - 11)

After a bit of a delay, today I present the 2nd part of our albums of the decade feature, which sees Alter The Press! co-editor Sean Reid showcasing his 30 favourite albums of the past decade.

Read Part One (30-21) here.

Part Two: 20 - 11

20. Bright Eyes - Fevers and Mirrors

At the start of decade, Conor Obert and company released this delicate yet quirky American indie-folk record with subtle pop moments, that added a touch of charm to Obert's mature, emotional words. Tracks like 'A Scale, A Mirror, And Those Indifferent Clocks' and 'The Movement Of A Hand' are musically stripped but still have plenty of depth, whereas 'The Calendar Hung Itself...' and 'An Attempt To Tip The Scales' are somewhat catchy and motivating, although the latter goes off into a peculiar and lengthly faux radio interview, that hints at Obert's unbalanced approach.

Feature: Albums Of The Decade

As the premier decade of the new Millennium comes to a close, music fans worldwide are trying to figure what is album of the decade. I am one of those music fans and over the next few weeks I will be presenting my 30 favourite albums of “noughties”.

It has been a decade that saw changes in the way we purchased, discovered and heard new music, the word 'emo' being stereotyped with dark, depressing music for upset, angry teenagers, the rise of online social networking, bands breaking up and than reuniting, vinyl records becoming cool again and much, much more.

30. Angels and Airwaves – We Don’t Need To Whisper

Despite front man Tom Delonge ridiculously over-hyping and claiming this record would change the world of music; AVA’s 2006 debut was expansive, uplifting record of cinematic proportion. Delonge and co’s was an exit from individual band members’ past bands as the band went down a spacey, alternative rock dominated by layers guitars combined with inspirational songs about love and war.

Listen on Spotify

Albums Of The Decade: Part One (30 - 21)

As the premier decade of the new Millennium comes to a close, music fans worldwide are trying to figure what is album of the decade. I am one of those music fans and over the next few weeks I will be presenting my 30 favourite albums of “noughties”.

It has been a decade that saw changes in the way we purchased, discovered and heard new music, the word 'emo' being stereotyped with dark, depressing music for upset, angry teenagers, the rise of online social networking, bands breaking up and than reuniting, vinyl records becoming cool again and much, much more.

Part One: 30-21

30. Angels and Airwaves – We Don’t Need To Whisper

Despite front man Tom Delonge ridiculously over-hyping and claiming this record would change the world of music; AVA’s 2006 debut was expansive, uplifting record of cinematic proportion. Delonge and co’s was an exit from individual band members’ past bands as the band went down a spacey, alternative rock dominated by layers guitars combined with inspirational songs about love and war.

Listen on Spotify