Lost Sounds - Lost Sounds: A little Screamers vibe that has me interested in more.

Koro - 700 Club: Early '80s hardcore that scratches a certain itch.

Jaylib - Champion Sound: Does not always hit, but there is enough.

Frail - Make Your Own Noise: Great metallic emo from the '90s.

Forgetters - Forgetters: A few good tracks, but not enough to save it.

Flashlight - Poetry Class '96: Underrated midwestern emo.

Drums - Brutalism: Unmistakably Johnathan Pierce.

Downhaul - About Leaving: Settling into a routine.

Downhaul - Where We Started: Swinging for the fences.

Downhaul - About Leaving: Less quirky Front Bottoms.

Downhaul - Little Whim: Finding their footing.

Death Grips - Gmail and the Restraining Orders: Glad to have whatever they decide to put out.

Cyanamid - Stop The World: Bookend tracks oppose the chaos within.

Castor - Tracking Sounds Alone: Some many emo bands, so little time.

C.I.A. - God, Guts, Guns: Did not disappoint after finding it on a list of best 7"s of '80s hardcore.

Brave Little Abacus - Just Got Back From The Discomfort/We're Alright: Songs are definitely there, but it does not come together as an album.

Black Midi - Schlagenheim: Not sure how it will hold up, but current top 3 for AOTY.

Black Keys - "Let's Rock": The quotes are apt.

Baroness - Gold & Grey: Weird production on the vocals made for a washed out experience.

Silversun Pickups - Widow's Weeds: All blends together.