[Samantha Barrett is a contributing editor at Punknews.org.]
Hello All,
This year has been another great year, besides reading and being promoted to an editor for
these lovely articles on PN, this year has brought me a new addition to my family, an
awesome toy fox terrier, an even more wonderful husband, I got to see Rocket From The
Crypt and Marathon reunite this past year. For 2015, I am looking forward to The Stereo
State getting back together, The Fullblast recording and hopefully my husband and I will be
in Costa Rica this summer. As far as this list goes, those who know me or follow me know none
of this is surprising. So without further adieu, thanks for reading.
You can also check out my 2014 Best of Mixtape.

10
Nothing: Guilty of Everything
Relapse

9
The Mighty Fine: Brothers and Smugglers
Creator-Destructor Records

8
Prawn: Kingfisher
Topshelf Records

7
Masked Intruder: M.I.
Fat Wreck Chords

6
Comeback Kid: Die Knowing
Victory Records

5
Nightmares For A Week / Banquets: Split [12-Inch]
Black Numbers
I really love splits that are made due to band's friendships with one another, and this one is a great
one. Nightmares For A Week really emphasized a progression of added keyboard to the music from last
year’s release Civilian War. In the song "Canadian Tuxedo," listeners can feel the heart and love
that was poured into the writing, between the heartfelt lyrics by Bill Manley and the creative nuances
that brings you back to the sound of Don’t Die. On the flip side you have the Banquets side that is
a very solid grouping of songs. Super energetic songs that was like B sides from their self-titled
release. Travis Omilian's lyrics provide such catchy hooks and there are great aggressive guitar riffs that are
embedded in their five songs. "The Engineer" is a highlight for this side. Both bands contributions work
so perfectly to complements the bands' friendship.

4
The Menzingers: Rented World
Epitaph Records

3
Banner Pilot: Souvenir
Fat Wreck Chords

2
Restorations: LP3
Side One Dummy
