5 Albums that changed my life

A friend of mine once did a Myspace blog post about 10 Albums that changed his life. I am going to copy him now, and do the exact same thing.

A) "American Idiot" -Green Day

-A lot of people think this album sucked. Well I happen to think you suck. This opened my eyes to the wonderful world of Green Day, and brought me out of that horrendous rap music stage. They wrote music that a bruting, lonely, emo teenager could connect to (Jesus of Suburbia) and music I could belt out in my car (American Idiot)

2) "...And Out Come the Wolves" -Rancid

-This I think is one of the best albums I have ever heard, classified by the fact I like nearly every song on the album. This band trickled into my playlist by my good friend Alan, and then exploded into the only thing I listened to by my boyfriend Wyatt. The fast beats and good lyrics and vocal diversity (when more than one person in the band is the vocalist) opened my eyes to a fantastic scene I had only ever dreamed of. Hardcore people that shared my need for rebellion and diversity from the mainstream. And it has kick ass lyrics as I already mentioned.

C) "Remains" -Alkaline Trio

-Although the first album I heard was "Good Mourning" this one is definitely my favorite of their many studio albums. It has beautifully written songs anyone can connect with like "Queen of Pain", "Jaked on Green Beers", "Hell Yes", and perhaps even "My Standard Break From Life". It has one of the most memorable covers that I have ever seen, and the most interesting tracklist I have ever heard. Love this album.

4) "Sing When You're Winning" -Robbie Williams

-This is the first album I remember ever having a physical copy of. I was running around with it on Christmas when I was just a wee lass. I remember singing to these songs from all the way back when I lived in England at the tender age of 7, dancing in my living room. I have been a lifelong, royal fan to Robbie for 10+ years, and I don't think a lot of people have that kind of connection with any musician really. It has provocative songs like "Rock DJ", and heartbreaking songs like "Better Man" and "The Road to Mandalay". Truly a great album that has definitely changed my life.

5) "Mommy's Little Monster" -Social Distortion

-Again, a band brought to my attention by Wyatt, this album is one of the best I think they have released. Although it doesn't have much any 'hits' on it, I love the song "Mommy's Little Monster". Perfect tune for rebellion and just going against everything everyone says is right, and doing what you want. I love that motif.

Music.

Now I will tell you to shut up. I know the first thing that comes to your head is "music is my life" and all that crap. Well no. Music is great and all. But it isn't my whole life. I have other things to do, you know. Some of us aren't afraid of sunlight and venture outside once in a while.

Now, to what my blog is about.

This is a list I have thought about creating for a while. I have carefully devised a system where I match songs to certain moods and situations, maneuvered out of some of my favorite songs. You wanna take a peeky peek? Maybe it will help you.

Lord knows we have all been through that troubling time where your best friend left you for your dog and you need a song to comfort you.

Your best friend left you for your dog:

-"Far Behind" Social Distortion

You are going to prison for drugs:

-"Prison Bound" Social Distortion

You are going to commit a petty crime,
(or just play Rock Band):

-"Bad Reputation" Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

A song for best friends:

-"Fall Back Down" Rancid

You are a little heartbroken:

-"Old Friend" Rancid

You are a lot heartbroken:

-"My Little Needle" Alkaline Trio

You are doubting your boyfriends faithfullness:

-"Not Fuckin' Around" Big D and the Kids Table

You are seriously depressed and plan

on keeping it that way:

-"Depressed" Nirvana

You are putting on pants in a

seductive manner:

-"Dem Jeans" Chingy

You are getting ready to do MMA:

-"Bro Hymn" Pennywise

Serious 'thinking about the world' song:

-"I Want" Face to Face

You don't know anything really:

-"Knowledge" Operation Ivy

Tap your foot (old school) song:

-"Sound System" Operation Ivy

You like the word "baby" spoken

in a high pitched voice:

-"Baby" Justin Beaver

You are saying goodbye to something,

(and expect to cry)

-"Good Riddance" Green Day

YOU LIKE TO CRY.

-"Rhythm of the Falling Rain" Ka'au Crater Boys

You need a Bob Marley song besides

"One Love"

-"No Woman No Cry" Bob Marley

To look like you listen to Punk:

-"Give Me Fire" G.B.H.

A mellow song about Long Distance relationships:

-"Babygirl" Anthony Green

Just a great song from the Facebook

movie trailer:

-"Creep"(Originally written by Radiohead, but

covered by Scala, which is the version I love)

Getting over someone:

-"My Friend Peter" Alkaline Trio

---I have tons more. But I will post this for now. :)

BETTER YET: If you can think of a song/situation match, leave it in a comment. :)