12 alternative albums you listened to on repeat in middle school
Before we were listening to the pop punk and metalcore of today’s world, we were blasting those early to-mid ‘00s alternative jams as loud as our parents would allow. Take a look back at 10 records that rock just as hard now as they did when we first heard them.
Breaking Benjamin – Phobia
Good to see this band back at it again. Phobia made 2006 a better time.
Chevelle – Wonder What's Next
The lead riff in “The Red” is probably heavier than most of what you listen to today.
Trapt – Headstrong
You know every word to this song.
Skillet – Collide
Skillet's youthful heaviness is what separates Collide from the rest of their extensive discography. Its mix is raw and heavy—just listen to the opening riff in “Savior.”
Jet Black Stare – In This Life
One album wonders. It makes my heart happy knowing this video has over 1 million views.
Three Days Grace – One X
Unbelievable record front to back. No filler.
Sprung Monkey – Get A Taste
One listen to Sprung Monkey’s “Beautiful” and you’ll think it's 2001 all over again.
Finger Eleven – Them vs. You vs. Me
“Paralyzer” catapulted Finger Eleven into mainstream success, but there are notable tracks all throughout Them vs. You vs. Me.
Seether – Karma And Effect
Seether don’t get enough credit for being a genuinely good band.
Papa Roach – Infest
This record has all the jams. When you hear the lead riff in “Last Resort,” you know it's going down.
