Get your swell on to these albums as soon as possible.

1. 24 Hour Revenge Therapy - Jawbreaker 

2. Shenanigans - Green Day

3. 100% Publishing - Wiley

All are amazing in their own right.

100% was really driving and full of positive vibes. I’ve always loved Grime but honestly haven’t listened to any of it in awhile. If you have any appreciation for the UK and a love for hip-hop mixed in with a respect for dance music (drum n’ bass/jungle-ish beats) you gotta check out this album.  Some other Grime artists I really like are JME, Lady Sovereign, and Dizzee Rascal. All amazing.

Shenanigans I listened to after have a rough day and boy, did it make everything a whole lot better.  Not only did I have a great workout, but in doing so I blew off a lot of steam and let go of a lot of aggression I was feeling.  This album has always held a special place in my heart because it was one of GD’s releases that was not as commercially successful while on Reprise.  But there are some really catchy nuggets in this one; Great originals (“Suffocate”, “Desensitized”, “Scumbag”, “Ha Ha You’re Dead”) and sweet covers (“Outsider”, “Tired of Waiting For You”).  How this album could not get you up and moving is unbeknownst to me.

24 Hour is just classic Jawbreaker.  It’s like a sucker punch in the mouth that makes me keep coming back for more.  I guess it’s another kind of album that helps you blow of some steam, but sometimes that’s the best music to listen to in order to have a good workout.  Full of angst, insecurity, and the realization of broken friendships while still trying to stick to your guns and be yourself. I feel like it’s the story of my life.

Hope you have a good trip to the gym! Weather’s getting warmer and beach season is upon us! Trust me, I know. I spent quite some time sitting in Parkway South traffic yesterday evening.

Separation by Balance and Composure - This album wasn’t bad to workout to today. Separation is full of dreamy guitars, hard hitting, distorted chords; and introspective lyrics.  It also has a handful of really great driving tracks full of anger and discontent.  I also love Jon Simmons’s vocal delivery.  I saw B&C live in December and have been a fan ever since. While running on my elliptical, (my machine of choice) I found that even during the slower tracks, I still found myself keeping a good pace, remembering the driving, hard hitting tunes that were played shortly before. Also when I work out, I like when my mind wanders and I’m not thinking (or rather overthinking) of the task at hand; because exercising can sometimes get boring when you do that. While on the elliptical, I found myself concentrating a lot on the lyrics (which are one of my favorite things in any genre).  Many songs hit home for me, which made me even more motivated to push harder. But whether you’re at home or at the gym, I hope you enjoy this record as much as I do and have a great workout. :) 
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Separation by Balance and Composure -

This album wasn’t bad to workout to today.

Separation is full of dreamy guitars, hard hitting, distorted chords; and introspective lyrics.  It also has a handful of really great driving tracks full of anger and discontent.  I also love Jon Simmons’s vocal delivery.  I saw B&C live in December and have been a fan ever since.

While running on my elliptical, (my machine of choice) I found that even during the slower tracks, I still found myself keeping a good pace, remembering the driving, hard hitting tunes that were played shortly before.

Also when I work out, I like when my mind wanders and I’m not thinking (or rather overthinking) of the task at hand; because exercising can sometimes get boring when you do that.

While on the elliptical, I found myself concentrating a lot on the lyrics (which are one of my favorite things in any genre).  Many songs hit home for me, which made me even more motivated to push harder.

But whether you’re at home or at the gym, I hope you enjoy this record as much as I do and have a great workout. :) 

With summer fast approaching, the rush to the gym/track/treadmill is nearly inevitable for the masses. I personally have also started my own daily regimen of diet and exercise in order to be more fit for the oncoming summer months. Because of this, I thought it would be a interesting experiment to blog about what albums I’ve enjoyed while working out.  Hopefully I’ll be able to shed light on a new favorite you can enjoy while getting your swell on. For me, I really need a motivational soundtrack to keep up my pace and to keep me coming back the next day so I don’t fall out of the loop. I tried briefly searching for some lists, but it’s mostly dubstep and electronic BS I’m honestly not into when it comes to working out. A repetitive squelch, syncopated 808s, and thudding bass don’t really get me going. Sometimes they do. But it’s definitely not a musical constant I keep going back to.  Exceptions being Daft Punk’s album Discovery for example. (A work of GENIUS) Today’s great find was Hopeless Romantic by The Bouncing Souls. This album kept me pumped from start to finish.  I’m started to realize more and more that ‘99 was a really good year for music and this album supplements that observation.  Really catchy and driving tunes; great for a workout. If you don’t own the album, it should be easy to acquire using Spotify or whatever other music streaming service you’re subscribed to. (As the world knows, I’m an avid user of MOG). I’ve always loved the Bouncing Souls from the time I heard them as a kid on a 2004 Warped Tour Compilation. The fact that they’re from Jersey only scores more points in my book. But you be the judge.  And feel free to suggest albums to me! I’m always open for suggestions. Have a great workout! :)
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With summer fast approaching, the rush to the gym/track/treadmill is nearly inevitable for the masses.

I personally have also started my own daily regimen of diet and exercise in order to be more fit for the oncoming summer months.

Because of this, I thought it would be a interesting experiment to blog about what albums I’ve enjoyed while working out.  Hopefully I’ll be able to shed light on a new favorite you can enjoy while getting your swell on.

For me, I really need a motivational soundtrack to keep up my pace and to keep me coming back the next day so I don’t fall out of the loop.

I tried briefly searching for some lists, but it’s mostly dubstep and electronic BS I’m honestly not into when it comes to working out. A repetitive squelch, syncopated 808s, and thudding bass don’t really get me going. Sometimes they do. But it’s definitely not a musical constant I keep going back to.  Exceptions being Daft Punk’s album Discovery for example. (A work of GENIUS)

Today’s great find was Hopeless Romantic by The Bouncing Souls. This album kept me pumped from start to finish.  I’m started to realize more and more that ‘99 was a really good year for music and this album supplements that observation.  Really catchy and driving tunes; great for a workout.

If you don’t own the album, it should be easy to acquire using Spotify or whatever other music streaming service you’re subscribed to. (As the world knows, I’m an avid user of MOG).

I’ve always loved the Bouncing Souls from the time I heard them as a kid on a 2004 Warped Tour Compilation. The fact that they’re from Jersey only scores more points in my book.

But you be the judge.  And feel free to suggest albums to me! I’m always open for suggestions.

Have a great workout! :)