Personal Artist Album Ranking: 1/2 (First Listen: Mar. 2nd 2019)
Favorites: Leave Me Be, Two Lips, Blood Moon (No Skips/Dislikes)
A Memory: A forever quintessential moment is when I saw them live for the first time in September 2019, with the stage lifted in the middle of the venue and a certain unforgettable sereneness. An unidentifiable emotion that was new to me then, consumed my consciousness as the music clicked. It's never left the pedestal since.
Current Emotion: Over the past 6 ... read more

Personal Artist Album Ranking: 1/7 (First Listen: May 22nd 2018)
Favorites: Dark Parts, 17, Hood (No Skips/Dislikes)
A Memory: When I was at a psychiatric treatment program at 16 (turning 17 the next month), they asked us to play a song that was mentally impactful. I chose "17" and was not exactly able to articulate why I chose it, but every syllable he sang hurt and I knew it represented somehow the good and bad within me.
Current Emotion: This is somewhat both a mournful and ... read more

Personal Artist Album Ranking: 1/10 (First Listen: Oct. 28th 2022)
Favorites: Dance and Sing, Mariana Trench, To Death's Heart (In Three Parts) (No Skips/Dislikes)
A Memory: In November of 2022, my partner and I drove a couple hours south to see them (my first time). At the time, both of us being emotionally sensitive, the sheer overwhelming emotive-ness of that performance was too intense for us. But, it drove me to dive deeper into Bright Eyes (especially this album) and I feel my life ... read more

Personal Artist Album Ranking: 1/8 (First Listen: Nov. 1st 2016)
Favorites: Implicit Demand For Proof, March To the Sea, Johnny Boy (No Skips/Dislikes)
A Memory: Coming home from school at 14, blasting the album on top possible volume while I lay upside down on my couch yelling the lyrics with persistent tears.
Current Emotion: When listening, self-titled twenty one pilots is one of the most-effective albums to bring out strong emotions (usually depression or anger). Although, It is usually ... read more