With no chorus, it seems like it’s never going to end. “Tables Turned” ( Rain in July / A History of Bad Decisions EP) Barlow sounds great, but it’s a disappointing ending to a fabulous album.Ĥ8. This concept album ends with the acceptance that we’re all going to die someday and we can’t make a difference in the world, no matter how hard we try. “Pushing Daisies” ( All Distortions Are Intentional) The more you focus on the guitars and drums, the more chaotic they seem, and that shouldn’t happen.Ĥ9. Even for a heavier song, the instrumentation is a little overwhelming. The beat change in the bridge is stellar and leads to an incredible ending, but the road getting there is rough.
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Nonetheless, it’s a go-to song for when you need a reminder of how important your hometown really is in shaping you. You’re probably thinking: why is this uplifting jam ranked so low? It’s positioning in the album doesn’t make sense, and it’s a bit too repetitive. “Can’t Kick Up the Roots” ( Life’s Not Out to Get You) It sounds like any band could’ve made this, and Neck Deep is too exceptional to be known for songs like this.ĥ1. The intro from Laura Whiteside is hilarious, and the song is a bop in its own right, but it just doesn’t have a wow factor to it. “Critical Mistake” ( The Peace and the Panic) Barlow just doesn’t sound right - almost muted, maybe because of poor recording methods - and that’s exactly what isn’t needed for a heated song like this.ĥ2. The version on Wishful Thinking is an improvement, but this song about being cheated on is just chaotic, perhaps purposefully so. Since this is the song that started it all, fans are probably seething at how low it’s ranked. “What Did You Expect?” ( Rain in July / A History of Bad Decisions EP) Some of the lyrics - “Perfectly clean, I’m drinking coffee on a trampoline” - are just perplexing, too.ĥ3. “Lowlife” ( All Distortions Are Intentional)īarlow sounds sublime, but the verses don’t transition well into each other, especially the chorus. The roaring guitars and in-your-face drums simply don’t pair well with the endearing message.ĥ4. This is a cute love song from Barlow to his girlfriend, which makes it odd that it’s approached so forcefully. The children singing the intro and eventual chorus is a bit off-putting, and though the message is sad but true, it all seems off - yet still subtly bangs. The Peace and the Panic as a whole was a huge departure from the immense aggression of prior albums, but the closer, “Where Do We Go When We Go,” just doesn’t fit. “Where Do We Go When We Go” ( The Peace and the Panic) Barlow sounds so tranquil, and the atmospheric production could put anyone at ease, but it’s 86 seconds that offer little substance compared to the rest of the band’s discography.ĥ6. “Quarry” ( All Distortions Are Intentional)
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The vocal layering near the end isn’t well executed at all, and it’s basically 61 seconds that serve as an unneeded filler track to change the pacing of the album.ĥ7. “All Hype, No Heart” ( Rain in July / A History of Bad Decisions EP)Īh, yes, taking a 42-second track, already too short, and wasting the first few seconds of it by saying, “What you looking at, butthead?” The rest of the song is well said - frontman Ben Barlow is calling out people who just follow what everyone else is doing and don’t express individuality - but the unnecessary beginning and pure chaos of the production ruin it.ĥ8. This means the band is incredibly consistent, but it should be noted that despite having good track after good track, Neck Deep has some that are simply better than others, so it’s time to rank them all.ĥ9. Whether it’s the relatably angsty and nostalgic feelings evoked via Life’s Not Out to Get You, the band’s most complete project to date, the heaviness of its earlier discography or the calmer tones of its recent work, each album has something to offer in terms of relief. The boys may have pursued music full-time because they found acclaim in a hurry, but after a quick delve into every album’s subject matter, it’s easy to see just how cathartic it is for them - and listeners. Neck Deep doesn’t even know the half of it, either.
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They’ve given us everything in such a short time. It’s simple: we wouldn’t be who we are right now. Where would we be without the band’s initial EP and three LPs, all offering simultaneously distinct and irreplaceable vibes that hold a special place in everyone’s heart?
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Imagine if the five boys hadn’t taken music seriously after the success of their first album. Imagine if Neck Deep hadn’t released “What Did You Expect?” and unknowingly stepped on the path to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in pop punk. Neck Deep has some songs that are simply better than others, so it’s time to rank them all.