Best of 2026

underscores - U
underscores
U
87
May 13

Recently Rated

NOVELISTS - CODA
NOVELISTS
CODA
2025 • LP
95
Jun 1
Holding Absence - Reflection
Holding Absence
Reflection
2026 • Single
92
Jun 1
Holding Absence - Whisper of A Dream
Holding Absence
Whisper of A Dream
2026 • Single
98
Jun 1
Story of the Year - A.R.S.O.N.
Story of the Year
A.R.S.O.N.
2026 • LP
93
Jun 1
Northlane - Obsidian
Northlane
Obsidian
2022 • LP
85
Jun 1
VIOLENT VIRA - Lover of a Ghost
VIOLENT VIRA
Lover of a Ghost
2025 • LP
88
Jun 1
Sleep Theory - Afterglow
Sleep Theory
Afterglow
2025 • LP
70
Jun 1
sace6 - brutalist
sace6
brutalist
2026 • LP
20
May 13
underscores - U
underscores
U
2026 • LP
87
May 13

Recent Reviews

NOVELISTS - CODA
95

This was one of my most-listened albums of 2025. The riffs are exceptional, the vocals are great, the drums are solid... so much talent in this band. Great atmosphere in some of these tracks too.

In a world where more metalcore bands are doing the played-out "0-0-0-0" breakdowns, it's nice to see a band actually write some cool, memorable riffs.

Holding Absence - Reflection
92

Not as good as the first single, but so far I'm excited for this album. Pretty relatable song and catchy too.

Holding Absence - Whisper of A Dream
98

So good, wtf. This band is crack.

The lyrics and style of this song are great. Also don't know if this was intentional, but I get Porter Robinson vibes from the electronic elements and I love it.

Story of the Year - A.R.S.O.N.
93

I'm lowkey shocked by the low reviews here, but to each their own. I really like this album! Once it starts, it doesn't really take the foot off the gas. I really didn't like the Jacoby Shaddix feature, almost ruins the song, but other than that, I don't really see many glaring issues with the album like others are. I feel like pop punk always sounds a bit generic, that's part of the appeal. Plus it has just the right amount of heavier, post-hardcore elements.

Holding Absence - The Noble Art of Self Destruction
97

I've been sleeping on these guys. This album is so good, I've had it on repeat and keep coming back to it.

I'm impressed with how much sound comes from 3 guys, it seriously sounds like you're standing in a foggy room and they're performing right in front of you. Such a good post-hardcore sound with an almost retro aspect to it.

Songs like False Dawn, Honey Moon, and Angel in the Marble are god-tier, holy shit. Really moving stuff, both lyrically and instrumentally.

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