BEST OF THE DECADE

7. Lawrence Arms-Apathy and Exhaustion

That's right people, orgcore is alive in well in my heart. How can you go wrong with the album though? Not a single bad track on the whole thing. It has that punk rock energy you have come to expect from Chicago bands and that odd thoughfulness. Sure, the Brendan songs are just as sarcastic as always, but even he seems a tiny bit depressed. I think the one thing that stands out the most about this record are Chris' songs. Before this record, Chris wasn't highlighted as much as the singer in the band. He had a few songs on Ghost Stories, but fans (and even the band) seem to ignore that release for whatever reason. But on this record, he truly shines. "Brick Wall Views" is a song that defines exactly how I feel when I look back at my life 3 three years ago. "Right as Rain Pt.2" is such a beautiful song and pretty much my all-time favorite Lawrence Arms song, ever. It took me a little more time to discover the other great Brendan songs on this release, but there is nothing worth skipping. No matter where I am in my life the Lawrence Arms will always hold a special place in my heart. Whether it is those sad moments or the best moments of my life I am forever in debt to them.