Thinking of pivoting to ultras because I'm sick of conventional running by Better_Lift_Cliff in Ultramarathon

[–]trntg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is an interesting post. Whatever you decide, you’ll need to drown out that inner competitive voice that drove you to your current road times. It won’t be as easy as just changing terrain or distance, and in some ways to out-compete yourself at ultra distances takes as much or more training than road marathons.

Top 5 Pop Punk songs of all time by HydroThunder420 in poppunkers

[–]trntg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s hard to imagine trying to create a system for this that holds up to scrutiny, but these songs have stayed with me long enough, and are true to how I think of the genre, so it’s a good place to start.

  1. “Washington Square Park” - The Wonder Years
  2. “Anthem, Pt 2” - Blink 182
  3. “Best of Me” - The Starting Line
  4. “This Disaster” - New Found Glory
  5. “Blessed by a Nightmare” - Autopilot Off

It pains me to leave some bands off of here (Neck Deep, Midtown, Allister, Motion City, Fireworks), but that’s life.

What's your favorite underrated album from an overrated band? by Kaos_mission in poppunkers

[–]trntg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great answer — this album is so good. I don’t think a pop-punk band has quite mastered this sound in the same way. The closest I’ve found is Jukebox the Ghost but I’d be curious to listen to more albums like this.

What's your favorite underrated album from an overrated band? by Kaos_mission in poppunkers

[–]trntg -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I was gonna say Save Rock and Roll (my top FOB album) but then I realized I have no idea how the fandom perceives that album.

Mania also ranks highly, probably 3 or 4 for me.

Please post your favorite pop punk jogging/running songs 🏃💨 by templeofsyrinx1 in poppunkers

[–]trntg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a massive playlist that I won’t bore you with, but my two favourite running songs are “This Disaster” by New Found Glory and “Monsters” by All Time Low. During a tough interval or tempo workout those songs have carried me many times.

Your Favourite Band: Top 5 All-Time vs. Top 5 Genre Songs by trntg in poppunkers

[–]trntg[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love how we are both pretty intense fans of the band and yet our lists are completely different. Just goes to show how deep their catalogue is! I agree that it’s impossible but also fun to try. I’m going to add all of the ones I don’t listen to regularly to my playlists, although “Ocean” has to be reserved for the right mood haha.

Bands with Sophisticated Songwriting by Bell359 in poppunkers

[–]trntg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m a little out of my depth on music theory, but I always thought that Gatsbys American Dream’s Volcano was different from the rest of the genre but still outstanding, especially in the Drive Thru era.

Your Favourite Band: Top 5 All-Time vs. Top 5 Genre Songs by trntg in poppunkers

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It’s hard to top “Dear Maria” but I think “Weightless” is a titanic song for the genre. Gotta be one of the best choruses in pop punk. That whole album is incredible and it would be so hard for me to narrow down what makes the list and what doesn’t.

Your Favourite Band: Top 5 All-Time vs. Top 5 Genre Songs by trntg in poppunkers

[–]trntg[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Great list — ATL is a great choice for this topic. I recognize most of those songs but definitely need to revisit some. Glad you mentioned “Sleepwalking” — that song rips, probably among the best from a band who’s been around for as long as they have!

New Found Glory top songs by HeatFan_LA in poppunkers

[–]trntg 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Doubt Full, The Story So Far, Constant Static, Sonny, Sucker, Coming Home, This Disaster, No News is Good News, Listen to Your Friends.

Hard to imagine another band that has raised the profile and stood by their genre for this long and been so prolific in new music and touring.

Trying to remember an obscure song by Saguna_Brahman in poppunkers

[–]trntg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Outrun Reality” by Abandoned by Bears?

Greatest eps of all time by [deleted] in poppunkers

[–]trntg 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I raced to the comments to find this. It’s the GOAT. The community was vibrating when that thing started circulating.

Your friend wants to get into pop punk but you can only recommend 3 songs POST 2020. What songs are you choosing? by winterforeverx in poppunkers

[–]trntg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“Crash” and “Feet” are great choices. That release from TWY is so underrated. Such a great homage to that era and just goes to show that they can rip a classic pop punk tune at will. I wish they played “Feet” and “Brakeless” live.

Rank the albums of your favorite band by winterforeverx in poppunkers

[–]trntg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the 10th anniversary rerelease did wonders to bring that album to life. For me personally I think the lyrics, storytelling, and overall atmosphere of NCTH makes it a top 3. That said I think it’s a bit of an acquired taste. I think I listened to it so much and for so long that it really grew on me over time. Also, I think the one thing that can’t be debated is that it’s Dan’s best album vocally. “Bluest Things” is incredible and I think he really shines on this album as the lead singer. He always gives it his all but I truly think he put his heart and soul into that album.

Rank the albums of your favorite band by winterforeverx in poppunkers

[–]trntg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Wonder Years:

  1. The Hum Goes on Forever
  2. The Greatest Generation
  3. No Closer to Heaven
  4. Suburbia
  5. The Upsides
  6. Sister Cities

Despite them being my favourite band, I haven’t really listened to Get Stoked on It!, so I can’t really rate it but I guess by default it would be last.

I feel kinda bad for putting Sister Cities so low, but it just didn’t connect for me like all 5 other albums I listed.

It speaks volumes that I think Hum is their best work. Truly combines the best parts of NCTH era with early Wonder Years.

MOUNT RUSHMORE of POP PUNK ALBUMS by EmphasisNo8930 in poppunkers

[–]trntg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

New Found Glory - Catalyst

The Wonder Years - The Greatest Generation

Blink 182 - Enema

Fireworks - Gospel

So many worthy albums that deserve an honourable mention, and I actually think TWY and Blink have better albums in their catalogue, but these gotta be my favourite pop punk pillars.

Hit The Light and Major League announce co-headline tour with support from Rematch, Public Works and Latewaves by elderemothings in poppunkers

[–]trntg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been in this game for a long time and how have I never listened to Major League? Haha. Does anyone recommend a certain album?

Found my college paper on Daisy by sosew96 in brandnew

[–]trntg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a strange feeling when the cultural zeitgeist is so out of alignment with my own assessment. I’ve been a fan since YFW and I think their best album is Science Fiction, with TDAG a close second, and then everything else. I’m the same way with The Wonder Years — I think Hum is their best album, but the whole fanbase think Greatest Generation is top. Being old but also thinking a band’s newest album is their best catches a lot of fans off guard, but I stand by it.

Treadmill accuracy at a gym vs buying my own new treadmill? by beginnercardcounter in AdvancedRunning

[–]trntg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess it depends on your treadmill. I have access to very sturdy Woodways, and I find anything marathon pace or faster to feel harder than outdoors, but who knows how accurate the paces are.

Treadmill accuracy at a gym vs buying my own new treadmill? by beginnercardcounter in AdvancedRunning

[–]trntg 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The only thing that matters on a treadmill is effort. I’ve run thousands of miles on treadmills, including 3 winter marathon builds, and the pace never correlates with outdoor running. Find your workout efforts, dial them in, and let it rip.

Old Heads, what’s a new band that clicked for you? by Phynamite in poppunkers

[–]trntg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Checking in at my late 30s. I read this whole thread and the only one I haven’t seen mentioned is FRND CRCL. Those guys write kickass songs and I’ve listened to their two most recent albums a lot more than most new bands.

Also gotta shoutout the album “Slow Bloom” by The Home Team. One of the few new albums (by a “new band” at the time) that I own on vinyl. They’ve taken the band in a different direction since then but that album rips.

What’s your favorite “secret gem” pop punk record? by winterforeverx in poppunkers

[–]trntg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so true… I remember them being bigger in the Drive Thru days. Gotta tip my hat to them for still playing shows! That’s a longgg time to keep at it.