2023 is coming to a close, which means it's time for our annual awards episode. Join us as we each reveal our favorite EPs and our top 5 albums of the year!

Plus, we also update rankings for bands that we've covered in the past that released new music this year and rank all the bands we talked about this year.

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Time Codes

Intro - 0:00

Shoutouts - 3:35

Ranking Updates - 7:47

2023 Discogs Ranked - 22:10

Best EP of 2023 - 49:07

Top 5 Albums of 2023 - 1:00:40

Songs Used In This Episode:

Antimatter, Better Way, Devices, Holy Design, I Saw You Hanging, Killing Floor, Lullaby, Quick Sip 84, Run The Ghouls, Shade Astray, SHEMOVESLIKETHUNDER, Stay, Sunshine!, Thank You New Jersey, The Summoning, Too Much Is Never Enough, Under The Floor

The Warmth of Winter by Ross Bugden

Matt Burridge from Pulses. joins us to rank and review all 9 of Blink 182’s full-length albums! Has the legendary pop-punk trio been able to keep up with the genre as it has evolved over time or will their legendary run of the late 90s and early 2000s reign supreme? Find out in this exciting episode of Discog Discourse!

Matt also speaks to us about the new Pulses. album, It Wasn’t Supposed To Be Like This; the band’s reaction to Anthony Fantano promoting their track; and his journey with music and Blink 182.

Stream It Wasn’t Supposed To Be Like This by Pulses.

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⁠Top Tracks⁠ - Our favorite songs from the band we're talking about in the most recent episode

⁠Top Tracks: Legacy⁠ - Our favorite songs from bands we've talked about in past episodes

Time Codes:

Intro - 0:00

Interview w/ Matt - 0:57

Shoutouts - 10:45

9th Place - 12:51

8th Place - 24:25

7th Place - 35:39

6th Place - 45:17

5th Place - 54:48

4th Place - 1:06:09

3rd Place - 1:17:42

2nd Place - 1:31:57

1st Place - 1:49:43

Songs used in this episode:

Aliens Exist, Blame It On My Youth, Bored To Death, First Date, Ghost On The Dancefloor, I Miss You, Josie, M+M’s, Obvious, One More Time, What’s My Age Again?

Carson Pace from The Callous Daoboys joins us to rank and review all 7 Linkin Park albums! Find out which albums are our favorites now as Kyle hosts this very special episode of Discog Discourse!

Carson also speaks to us about the evolution of The Callous Daoboys’ sound, the interesting feature on their upcoming EP, as well as Linkin Park’s influence on him as a musician.

Check out The Callous Daoboys’ newest single, Waco Jesus

Their new EP ‘God Smiles Upon The Callous Daoboys’ drops October 20!

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Top Tracks - Our favorite songs from the band we're talking about in the most recent episode

Top Tracks: Legacy - Our favorite songs from bands we've talked about in past episodes

Time Codes:

Intro - 0:00

Interview w/ Carson - 0:51

Shoutouts - 18:48

7th Place - 20:40

6th Place - 39:51

5th Place - 50:17

4th Place - 1:02:42

3rd Place - 1:15:33

2nd Place - 1:27:11

1st Place - 1:38:22

Songs used in this episode:

Bleed It Out, Burn It Down, Faint, Good Goodbye, Guilty All The Same, In The End, Numb, One Step Closer, The Catalyst

Join us for this special Halloween episode where we rank every album and EP by Motionless In White! Hear what songs we loved (and a few we really didn't) in this spooky episode of Discog Discourse!

We also discuss the Marilyn Mansonification of MIW, lyrics that miss the mark, and what makes the perfect modern MIW song.

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⁠Top Tracks⁠ - Our favorite songs from the band we're talking about in the most recent episode

⁠Top Tracks: Legacy⁠ - Our favorite songs from bands we've talked about in past episodes

Time Codes:

Intro - 0:00

Shoutouts - 2:59

7th Place - 6:12

6th Place - 13:58

5th Place - 29:13

4th Place - 39:38

3rd Place - 51:52

2nd Place - 1:05:45

1st Place - 1:22:46

Songs used in this episode:

570, Abigail, America, Break The Cycle, Cyberhex, Destroying Everything, Eternally Yours, Scissorhands (The Last Snow), Undead Ahead 2: The Tale Of The Midnight Ride

Jeff leads the discussion as we rank and review every album from one of modern metalcore's most impactful acts, Currents. Hear how we feel about all 6 of Currents' projects in this very heated episode of Discog Discourse.

We also discuss the top 10 metalcore albums of the past decade, the metalcore formula, and another band that you need to check out if you like Currents.

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Top Tracks - Our favorite songs from the band we're talking about in the most recent episode

Top Tracks: Legacy - Our favorite songs from bands we've talked about in past episodes

Time Codes:

Intro - 0:00

Shoutouts - 3:45

6th Place - 8:01

5th Place - 16:33

4th Place - 34:21

3rd Place - 46:54

2nd Place - 58:21

1st Place - 1:06:23

Songs used in this episode:

A Flag To Wave, Another Life, Gone Astray, Hanging By A Thread, Heathen, Into Despair, Shattered, The Rope

Join us as Nathan guides us through his list ranking and reviewing every album from one of the biggest bands in modern metal, Avenged Sevenfold. From planting the foundations of metalcore to leading the charge in progressive and experimental metal, hear how it all shakes out in this episode of Discog Discourse.

We also discuss the best trilogy of metal albums ever released, the cringiest lyrics of all time, and M. Shadows' dedication to the troops!

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Top Tracks - Our favorite songs from the band we're talking about in the most recent episode

Top Tracks: Legacy - Our favorite songs from bands we've talked about in past episodes

Time Codes:

Intro - 0:00

Shoutouts - 3:42

8th Place - 6:58

7th Place - 23:27

6th Place - 32:22

5th Place - 44:01

4th Place - 59:44

3rd Place - 1:17:27

2nd Place - 1:35:05

1st Place - 1:48:40

Songs used in this episode:

A Little Piece of Heaven, Bat Country, Blinded In Chains, Chapter Four, Cosmic, Danger Line, Save Me, Shepherd of Fire, Streets, The Stage

Join us as Kyle leads the discussion ranking and reviewing all 11 projects from legendary metalcore outfit The Devil Wears Prada. Will their EPs stack up to their full-length albums? Find out in this episode of Discog Discourse.

We also discuss the secret meaning behind the ZII EP, the origin of the band's logo, and which The Devil Wears Prada came first: the book, the movie, or the band.

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Top Tracks - Our favorite songs from the band we're talking about in the most recent episode

Top Tracks: Legacy - Our favorite songs from bands we've talked about in past episodes

Time Codes:

Intro - 0:00

Shoutouts - 3:20

11th Place - 8:30

10th Place - 15:56

9th Place - 22:19

8th Place - 31:06

7th Place - 41:09

6th Place - 51:15

5th Place - 1:00:40

4th Place - 1:11:36

3rd Place - 1:23:12

2nd Place - 1:32:45

1st Place - 1:44:28

Songs used in this episode:

Born To Lose, Danger: Wildman, Daughter, Dez Moines, Dogs Can Grow Beards All Over, Escape, Forlorn, Gloom, Hey John What's Your Name Again?, Lines Of Your Hands, Mammoth, Planet A, Watchtower

Join us as Jeff leads the discussion ranking all 5 full-length albums from Pierce The Veil. Known for their dramatic edge and over the top theatricality, PTV has maintained their status as a beloved scene band, but are they worth the hype? Believe me, there are some surprises along the way.

In this episode we also discuss the difference between good ideas and good execution, our favorite album covers, and how vocal features can improve an album.

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Top Tracks - Our favorite songs from the band we're talking about in the most recent episode

Top Tracks: Legacy - Our favorite songs from bands we've talked about in past episodes

Time Codes:

Intro - 0:00

Shoutouts - 3:07

5th Place - 6:21

4th Place - 16:26

3rd Place - 28:56

2nd Place - 40:51

1st Place - 53:46

Songs used in this episode:

The Boy Who Could Fly, Death of an Executioner, Dive In, Hell Above, King For A Day, Texas Is Forever, Yeah Boy and Doll Face

Join us as Nate leads the discussion ranking Memphis May Fire's 7 full-length albums. Spoiler alert: we love some and hate others. What else is new? 

In this episode, we discuss the difference between good and bad Christian "hopecore" lyrics, the standardization of modern metalcore, and Matty Mullin's plan for world domination.

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Happy Valentines Day! In this episode, we're ranking and reviewing the 7 full-length albums from Welsh metal band Bullet For My Valentine.  Things get heated and our relationships are put to the ultimate test (entirely subjective opinions). Will we be able to come together in the end or will our passion for music result in heartache as our relationships crumble in front of our very eyes? Find out in this very special Valentine's Day episode!

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