TOP TEN- Most Positive Records

In contrast to our last top ten, here are some really positive records you ought to check out!


1. Songs to Scream at the Sun- Have Heart
This record is positive in the sense that it's a story of a kid growing up, as former frontman of the band, Patrick Flynn said "Songs to Scream at the Sun is the coming of age story. It's about the growing process of a young kid shaking the chains of selfishness, but it's everything about what you lose and gain in that process of growing up." That there may be loss in that growing up, but the gains are even more positive.

2. Break Down The Walls-Youth of Today
Youth of Today's Break Down the Walls is an incredibly positive record, with themes of individuality, hope and staying true to your friends, all in all, a really great and positive record, especially if you're into hardcore.

3. We Will Overcome- Close Your Eyes
One of my favorites for sure, this record from Christian hardcore outfit Close Your Eyes deals with positivity through not only normal hardcore themes such as friendship, but through god. With some really uplifting lyrics on almost all the tracks, this one is a surefire way to get yourself out of a dark place.

4. Dear G-d - Being as an Ocean
BAAO are a band I fell in love with as soon as I heard their release Dear G-d. This record got me through some really hard times, and helped me find my own faith. Highly recommend this one!

5. Humanly Speaking-Restwell
Personal friends of mine, Christian metalcore act Restwell put out this phenomenal and positive record not too long ago, and it's really uplifting and can bring the mosh to boot, check this one out!

6. I, Awake-Heart/HomeDespite this one being a single, it's still super positive and uplifting, another one worth checking out!

7. Walk Together, Rock Together- 7 secondsQuintessential positive, political punk rock, a banger of an album for sure and I wish I could get the chance to see these guys play a show.

8. The Upsides-The Wonder Years
This was really a no brainer, at least to me.

9. Nonstop Feeling-Turnstile
Positive because of the energy they give off, Turnstile definitely had to make it onto this list, with their most recent release, Nonstop Feeling

10. Minor Threat- Minor Threat
Quintessential to any hardcore fan, this record's positive message comes through a social and political message, this one is also one of my all time favorite records to jam to.