Album's That Defined My Middle/High School Years

I was just thinking about high school (2007-2011) and all the ridiculous moments I had. Music remain awesome though. Missed all those music and awkward and confusing times that I was going through and everyone around that age would have (you know that adolescent time? 13-16 years old). I miss those 'emo' songs that were playing on the radio and everyone was jamming to it! HAHA.. So well, I came up with 10 albums that really grasp those years (did it in chart and position form as usual =P) Well, I was really experimenting music at that time and some of the albums here aren't particularly good but it really had me at a special place at that time. Here you guys go!


10. Modern Minds and Pastimes

Why?: This LP had so much nostalgia to it and face it, The Click Five were huge a few years ago. 

Tracks that make me feel 'Oh, how the years have gone by':

-Mary Jane

-Flipside 

-Empty

-Happy Birthday

9. Recovery by Eminem

Why?: 2010 was very awkward for me. The amount of weirdness that was attached to it was enormous. I was still a good year though. This album reminds me of that so much. I even remembered when and where I first heard this album. It just captivated me that year and why not? It's Eminem.

Tracks that make me feel 'Oh, how the years have gone by':

-No Love

-Space Bound

-Love The Way You Lie

8. Boys Like Girls (self-titled)

Why?: Most of you may find it gay but this album really got me. Boys Like Girls were pretty popular amongst the girls but I find them amusing too. Remind me of the times where I used to sing The Great Escape through the corridors of school on my way to the toilet =P

Tracks that make me feel 'Oh, how the years have gone by':

-Thunder
-The Great Escape
-Holiday


7. How To Save A Life by The Fray

Why?: WHY NOT? This a great album regardless what anyone says. I have fond memories of this album and how much the title track really got me singing and feeling things I don't even understand at that time.

Tracks that make me feel 'Oh, how the years have gone by':

-Look After You

-Over My Head

-How To Save A Life

6. The Rising Tied by Fort Minor

Why?: I remember listening to this when I was 11. Found out that profanity doesn't really shock me anymore. It carried on till I was 13-14 (That's when Linkin Park finally came back from hiatus)

Tracks that make me feel 'Oh, how the years have gone by':

-Remember the Name

-Where'd You Go

-Cigarettes

-Kenji

-The Hard Way

-Be Somebody

5. FutureSex/LoveSounds by Justin Timberlake

Why?: This LP made me as confident as hell as I turned 14. For some reason, this made me jump and also showed me how to be more sophisticated? I'm not sure. Just remember singing a few songs here with my friends back in school. Damn, the good times.

Tracks that make me feel 'Oh, how the years have gone by':

-What Goes Around...

-LoveStoned

-My Love

-Summer Love

4. Spirit by Leona Lewis

Why?: Oh, Leona <3.... Leona was probably my first crush (BLUSH). Anyway, This album was totally awesome and it was probably the most talked about of '08, I got no objections with that. I remember how much I used to listen to her. She was awesome.............

Tracks that make me feel 'Oh, how the years have gone by':

-Bleeding Love
-Better In Time
-Run
-Footprints In The Sand
-Yesterday
-I Will Be


3. Dreaming Out Loud by OneRepublic

Why?: Have you ever listen to an album and you just know this is exactly what you need at the time. Like, this just cleanses you. I remember bugging my dad for so long to take me to Borders just to buy this LP. Had some awesome 'in the zone' times to this album.

Tracks that make me feel 'Oh, how the years have gone by':

-Say (All I Need)
-Mercy
-Apologize
-Dreaming Out Loud
-Stop & Stare



2. Minutes to Midnight by Linkin Park

Why?: For people that know me, you will be surprised not to find this at number 1. This is probably the only thing I've talked about in 2007 and 2008. Critics find this album underwhelming, I find this album pure genius. I remember when I first bought this album and was going through the booklet for weeks. I was so damn excited about this album. So close to number 1 though. So close.......

Tracks that make me feel 'Oh, how the years have gone by':

-What I've Done

-Hands Held High

-Leave Out All The Rest

-Bleed It Out

-Valentine's Day

-Shadow of the Day

1. The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance

Why?: When I heard that My Chemical Romance broke up, in my heart, part of my life just tore apart. This album wasn't just a list of tracks that was handpicked by the band or what not, it was a idea, a concept. So was My Chemical Romance in a way. This album made me believe that someone somewhere has the exact same mindset as I did when I spinned this LP in my Discman. This defined those years I had. In a huge way, this album defines me.

Tracks that make me feel 'Oh, how the years have gone by':

-Disenchanted

-I Don't Love You

-Welcome to the Black Parade

-Teenagers

-Famous Last Words

-Cancer

-Mama

-Sleep