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Settle Your Scores // Worst Intentions (You Had 'Em)

What if I designed a fake album for an easycore band I’ll probably never be in?

Haha just kidding. Unless…

Pay no attention to the band name being different in these two images.

Also yes, these are all songs that I have in fact written, all inspired by bands like Four Year Strong, A Day To Remember, Settle Your Scores etc. The ones underlined in red are the ones I think would be the main singles if this was real.

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State Champs - Kings Of The New Age Some albums or genres of music are made for specific seasons. I’ve always associated folk music with the wintertime, simply because folk music, like the wintertime, is quiet, sparse, darker (usually in its tone or overall presentation), and it’s not as huge, bright, or as loud as other times of year or other styles of music. I think another part of that is because I got into folk and indie music during the winter, especially when albums from bands like Mumford & Sons, Of Monsters & Men came out, as well as all of those types of bands when they were huge in the mid-00s and early 2010s, so I associate that kind of music with that time of year. The same thing can be said for pop-punk; I got into pop-puhk the spring / summer of 2012, and I remember it well; it had been around a year after I got out of high school, and I was looking into new kinds of music, as I had been into metalcore and deathcore throughout my high school years (I had also liked a lot of classic rock, but when I discovered metalcore, deathcore, and Hot Topic, everything changed), and I found pop-punk. I got into the genre at a really good time, because bands like The Wonder Years, Citizen, Real Friends, The Story So Far, and State Champs (who is the subject of this review) were popping up. I remember that I ordered copies I Call Fives and With The Punches’ new albums for my birthday, and I was really excited about them, because they were two really underrated bands in the scene at the time. Over the last ten years, though, my feelings on pop-punk have become very complicated. I wrote a review that was almost a breakup letter to pop-punk when I reviewed one of the last State Champs albums, and I don’t remember what I said in the review, although I’m sure I could look it up, I just remember talking about how boring that album was, and how generic, boring, and uninteresting it’s become, because every band started doing the same things that The Wonder Years, Citizen, Real Friends, and Man Overboard were doing, and it was just so lifeless. I’d say that my feelings have changed since then, because a lot of pop-punk bands have been moving into a more alt-rock / pop-rock direction, all the while still retaining their pop-punk sound. Bands like All Time Low, Neck Deep, and even State Champs aren’t really pop-punk anymore, but they seem to be doing just well within the genre. I’ve always liked pop-punk bands that place more emphasis on the “pop” than the punk, and bands like Broadside, State Champs, I Call Fives, and Stand Atlantic (stay tuned for a review on their new album, too, and I cannot wait to talk about that one) really caught my attention, but not many bands like that exist anymore, unfortunately. I don’t listen to too much pop-punk anymore, but there are a few bands I still listen to. We Were Sharks, Settle Your Scores, Belmont (they dropped a really cool album earlier this year), Four Year Strong (they aren’t new, I just really like them; they’ve always been one of my favorite pop-punk / easycore bands), and Sincere Engineer are some newer bands that I’ve gotten heavily into over the last few years, but State Champs is one of those bands I like to check in on whenever they release a new record. They were one of the original bands that really caught my interest in the whole “pop” over punk thing, because their vocalist, Derek Discanio, has a voice that’s very well-suited for alternative and pop-rock, versus pop-punk. He reminds me a lot of Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy, and I think one big reason why I like pop-punk bands like this is because I love Fall Out Boy, and Stump’s vocals always stood out to me, because he can, well, sing. My big issue with pop-punk is that a lot of vocalists in the scene can’t sing. They do this really whiny yelp, or they just sound extremely flat and lifeless. That works for a majority of the bands in the genre, but it doesn’t mean that it’s anything more than “good,” not necessarily great. I digress, though, let’s talk about State Champs and their new album, Kings Of The New Age. I wasn’t originally interested in this record, even though I enjoyed their last album, 2018′s Living Proof, because it showed them going into that pop-rock direction, and it was really catchy, slick, and a lot of fun, despite not being anything of substance. I listened to the singles of this new album, and for the most part, it was exactly the same kind of thing -- catchy, fun, but devoid of any real substance. To be fair, though, is that what I’m looking for when it comes to pop-punk? Not necessarily, especially when this kind of music is perfect for this time of year. It’s either warming up where you live, or if you live in the south, which I do, it’s already summer, so pop-punk is great. I’ve spent the last week with this album, and I plan on spending more time with it, but I really enjoy this record. Kings Of The New Age isn’t necessarily the best album of the year, but I’ll be damned if it’s not one of the most fun albums of the year. Don’t get me wrong, Kings Of The New Age doesn’t do anything differently that Living Proof didn’t do, but if anything, it honed on what it did well. This band has always had a knack with catchy songwriting and really good hooks, and man, this album delivers. Songs like “Everybody But You,” featuring Ben Barlow of Neck Deep, “Fake It,” and “Outta My Head,” among others, are insanely catchy songs that I get excited about whenever I listen to them. It helps a lot that this album is only 35 minutes, like most pop-punk albums are, so it’s very quick and to the point. The album never meanders, nothing ever feels like it’s too long, and it just does what it sets out to do. That’s not a bad thing at all, and I commend the album for that, but it does lack any real substance. The most you’ll get, lyrically speaking, are songs about summertime, or songs about girls and relationships, but these are songs typical for pop-punk. There’s nothing worthwhile in the lyrics here, but they’re just fine for the genre. What is interesting, though, are the features on this album, and I already mentioned Ben Barlow of Neck Deep, but Four Year Strong appears on “Sundress” (which is kind of weird, but oh well; it’s not like it’s an easycore song), singer Chrissy Costanza of the band Against The Current is featured on “Half-Empty” (I just looked her up, because I had no idea who she was, but that makes sense), and the weirdest feature is country singer Mitchell Tenpenny on the song “Act Like That,” and his feature is really good, even if it’s extremely brief. None of these features add anything to the album, despite being all good, it’s just these artists come and go real quick without contributing much. I’m sorry this review ended up being really long, I didn’t intend for that, but it’s been awhile since I’ve written a very long review. I have a lot of things to say about this record, but nothing surprisingly negative. This album is great, and it took me a few listens to really sink my teeth into it, but I couldn’t blame someone that didn’t really care for this. I wouldn’t say this album is worse than their older material, and I think it’s better, but they are more of a pop-rock band at this point, so I could see the pretentious and annoying pop-punk fans that think any band that either gets bigger or moves into a sound like this as “selling out,” even though they got a lot of flack for that on Living Proof. I just have a lot of history with this band, because it’s been ten years since I’ve been a fan of them. I remember hearing their first EP back in 2011 or 2012, and really enjoying it, so it’s cool to see them going a decade later, and they’re still one of the biggest bands of the underground pop-punk scene. If you are a fan of these guys, I’d check it out, and if you enjoy some catchy, fun, and well-written pop-rock / pop-punk, you might enjoy this one. Like I said earlier, it might not be super high on my yearend list, and it’s not one of the greatest albums of the year, but it’s still going to be there in some capacity. I’ve had a lot of fun with this record, especially in a way that I haven’t had fun with an album in a long time, but I think it’s because this record came out at the perfect time. This is the perfect album for summertime, so I can see myself playing this a lot during the next few months, and I won’t be complaining whatsoever.

Shuffle your favorite playlist and post the first five songs that come up. Then copy/paste this ask to your favorite mutuals. 💌💜

Ahh thanks for the ask!! This one's from my easycore playlist and I hope y'all like it! I've also included my favorite lyrics for each song bc why not lol

and now it feels like we just can't stop anymore even if we tried

we're not changing the world, we're making it right

whatever you want in this only life, can we just be proud tonight

let me hope now, let me start again, take it away, forget my name

over again, this is how it goes, every story's made before it's told

sad enough to say that alone i could barely light a match, but together we can burn this place down

sorry about the mess but when we team up, team up, we always seem to bring this place to the ground

ive seen the best and worst of you, but we're sticking through

because without all of the ups and downs we've been through

you know that it's true that i could really be sick and tired of you

ive been asleep at the wheel for the past three years and it's too late to wake up

i never thought id live to see my best laid plans crumble right in front of me

is it my destiny to fail, ive been at this for years and to no avail

the universe has spoken and it won't rest til my spirit's broken

so here's to all the years ive wasted, i never thought i could become this jaded

sometimes the people we admire aren't always who they seem to be

they hide behind a facade of smoke and mirrors with broken smiles and yellow teeth

and only a monster would think to use a second chance as a weapon, there's no excuse

i fear my world is under water, and i. can't. breathe.

i fear my world is under water, my fears consuming me

drift away to a place thats not so harrowing

to the back plate of my mind, digging up what's left to find

with the bar set way too high for me, im bound to sink uncomfortably

im tongue tied inside with a little bit of lust mixed in to mold myself this solitude

i live in pretend like im never gonna need a friend again, ill keep myself intact

Settle Your Scores Releasing Debut Album On Vinyl For The First Time

@syspoppunk and @theMutantLeague are collaborating with the first ever vinyl release of "The Wilderness".

Easycore act Settle Your Scores are dropping The Wilderness for the first time ever on vinyl. The Cincinnati, Ohio, quintet and Mutant League Records (Chief State, Rest Easy, With The Punches) are partnering to release their fan-favorite debut for the first time ever on vinyl. Only 500 copies are available and they come in two variants; 250 in a rainbow splatter and 250 in a green with black…

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All pop-punk christmas songs are either like, I fucking HATE Christmas, or, I am absolutely heartbroken rn and also it happens to be christmas-time too, that’s also happening

Settle Your Scores // Cashing Your Reality Check

✨️when u get this u have to put 5 songs u actually listen to, publish. Then, send this ask to 10 of your favorite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool)🎶✨️

Whaa-ok ok let's go!!

How To Screw Up Your Future And Disappoint Your Loved Ones by Settle Your Scores

LANDMINES BY SUM 41!!! It just came out but I am LISTENING to it!!

Wasting Time (Eternal Summer) by Four Year Strong

Love Is Dead And We Killed Her by Doll Skin

I Can't Feel by Yours Truly

Thanks for the ask!!!!! ^_^ ✨️

ghost!toji x reader ….. hmmmm hm hm hm

Mutant League is celebrating 10 years! In celebration- we're announcing a handful of anniversary tour dates with Settle Your Scores, Chief State, & Wilmette! 6/24/22 - Canton, OH @ The Auricle 6/25/22 - Covington, KY @ Madison Live 6/26/22 - Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome 6/28/22 - Louisville, KY @ Mag Bar 6/30/22 - St. Louis, MO @ Duck Room 7/1/22 - Des Moines, IA @ Lefty’s 7/2/22 - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean (17+) Tickets and show info @ https://www.mutantleaguerecords.com/tour

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husk has the world's grumpiest look as he approached alastor. in his hands, a gift bag of some sort ( inside were some treats from rosie's emporium, a card, and other old-timey trinkets ). his ears laid flat as he held it out towards his boss.

            ❝ here. charlie's making us do valentine's for everyone. here's yours. do me a favor━ don't make this more embarrassing than it already is. ❞ 

these urges are so fucking bizarre and foreign.

what animal has a brain screaming to annihilate itself so violently? I want to bash my head in, scar my legs and then cut open my stomach just to Get Away