1. My Chemical Romance
The Black Parade (Reprise)
"This is an album that I didnt want to like, but I do... and very much so. Concept albums arent easy to make and these guys did a good job, as well as fitting some really catchy tunes into the story. Ryan Sadler, London ON
"Who knew that MCR could top Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge? I sure didnt but they pulled it off in the most unusual way possible. Stephanie Hakimi, Montreal QC
2. Fucked Up
Hidden World (Jade Tree)
"All the things that couldve gone wrong with Hidden World: Owen Palletts violin parts, poppy guitar riffs totally at odds with the vocals and a 66-minute running time. All the things that actually went wrong: nothing. Fucked Up managed to make it all work really, really well. Matthew Pollesel, Ottawa ON
"A fresh coat of lacquer on the fading paint job of hardcore punk. Nic Boshart, Montreal QC
3. The Blood Brothers
Young Machetes (V2)
"You cant not go bat-shit crazy when you hear a Blood Brothers song. There is nothing else like them. Chantal Laurendeau, Oakville ON
"This album is the best yet. It was that separation from the mainstream that made them interesting to me. This album continues to spark my interest. It sets apart from the norm and from the cookie cutter sounds you hear regularly. Kristen A., Brampton ON
4. Billy Talent
II (Atlantic)
"It seemed like an insurmountable feat for Billy Talent to stand even close to their first album, but they did it, and blew me away with great energy and a perfect ratio of screaming to singing and great melodies. Andrew Clendinning, Peterborough ON
5. Nomeansno
All Roads Lead to Ausfahrt (AntAcidAudio)
"No mascara, blank-core title or in producer. The only gimmicks: guitar, bass, drums, vocals and passion! Geoff Wright, Edmonton AB
"All Roads Lead to Ausfahrt is more reminiscent of the work that Nomeansno produced in the late 80s/early 90s, and is simply a good album. Julie Konyu, Paris ON
The Black Parade (Reprise)
"This is an album that I didnt want to like, but I do... and very much so. Concept albums arent easy to make and these guys did a good job, as well as fitting some really catchy tunes into the story. Ryan Sadler, London ON
"Who knew that MCR could top Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge? I sure didnt but they pulled it off in the most unusual way possible. Stephanie Hakimi, Montreal QC
2. Fucked Up
Hidden World (Jade Tree)
"All the things that couldve gone wrong with Hidden World: Owen Palletts violin parts, poppy guitar riffs totally at odds with the vocals and a 66-minute running time. All the things that actually went wrong: nothing. Fucked Up managed to make it all work really, really well. Matthew Pollesel, Ottawa ON
"A fresh coat of lacquer on the fading paint job of hardcore punk. Nic Boshart, Montreal QC
3. The Blood Brothers
Young Machetes (V2)
"You cant not go bat-shit crazy when you hear a Blood Brothers song. There is nothing else like them. Chantal Laurendeau, Oakville ON
"This album is the best yet. It was that separation from the mainstream that made them interesting to me. This album continues to spark my interest. It sets apart from the norm and from the cookie cutter sounds you hear regularly. Kristen A., Brampton ON
4. Billy Talent
II (Atlantic)
"It seemed like an insurmountable feat for Billy Talent to stand even close to their first album, but they did it, and blew me away with great energy and a perfect ratio of screaming to singing and great melodies. Andrew Clendinning, Peterborough ON
5. Nomeansno
All Roads Lead to Ausfahrt (AntAcidAudio)
"No mascara, blank-core title or in producer. The only gimmicks: guitar, bass, drums, vocals and passion! Geoff Wright, Edmonton AB
"All Roads Lead to Ausfahrt is more reminiscent of the work that Nomeansno produced in the late 80s/early 90s, and is simply a good album. Julie Konyu, Paris ON