The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Don't You Fake It - I have to say that when I first heard this album I didn't really like it but after picking the album up again within the last year my mind was completely changed. These guys might not rock as hard as I'm used to but they have the music that will get you to sing along all day. If you ever hate getting songs stuck in your head then pick this album up because this is an album you won't hate to have stuck in your head.
Spoken - A Moment of Imperfect Clarity - Now this is one of the first harder bands that I ever got into and I'm glad I did. Most of the songs on this album stay around in my head and the guys in the band are also amazing people. This album has great parts to sing along to while having parts that get to blood flowing. My favorite song on the album is Promise but it's really hard to say that because this album has a lot of good song on it.
Wolves Among Sleep - Lions, Tigers, Bears - For a band out of Bangor Maine these guys are pretty good. I will have to say you can tell that the production quality on the material isn't the best but they do the best with what they have. I like this album a lot and if you have some time give them a listen.
We Came As Romans - To Plant A Reed - The new album from We Came As Romans is absolutely amazing. I have been waiting for this one to come out for months. Songs one through ten rock hard and it doesn't stop. The only negative thing about this album is the clean vocals with the auto-tone is really annoying at times but overall get this thing.
The Almost - Monster Monster - Now for a straight up rock band this album is pretty good. This isn't a cd that I would listen to on an everyday basis but it has a unique sound and I would pick it up from time to time. If I listened to more rock style then this would be a everyday cd but I just dont think it is hard enough. Aaron Gillespie is an amazing vocalist as he takes the front. If you didn't know he is the drummer and clean vocalist for the band Underoath.
The Bay State - Let's Turn This City On - The Bay State is a great band from Bangor Maine. Their songs are very catchy and I constantly sing them in my head during the day. I think it is awesome to find great local music in areas that you would think wouldn't have a good local scene but Maine has pretty good local talent that keep you coming back. Pick this up on Itunes.
