5 Bands Everyone Should Know

We love that Sparkler Carocornn is in touch with her inner fangirl and is not afraid to show it! Here's a list of her favorite bands. —SparkNotes editors

5) Flyleaf
Flyleaf is a Christian rock band with inspiring and powerful lyrics belted out by the amazing Lacey Mosley. Their albums are Flyleaf and Memento Mori, which is more recent. Some songs of their best songs are "Sorrow," "Again," and "Tiny Heart."

4) All Time Low
Members are Jack Barakat, Zack Merrick, Rian Dawson, and lead singer Alex Gaskarth, and they're all incredibly good-looking. The pop punk band plays songs that remind me of summer, partying with friends, and the occasional heartbreak. Some must-listen-to songs by them are "Coffee Shop Soundtrack," "Toxic Valentine," and "Poison." They play a killer live show, too.

3) Paramore
Lead singer Hayley Williams (my role model!), Josh Farro, Jeremy Davis, Zac Farro, and Taylor York make up the band. Their songs are about things normal teenagers go through, and they're amazing. Their most recent album, Brand New Eyes, is the best yet. Songs you should really listen to are "Pressure" and "Misguided Ghosts." I'm not including "Misery Business," since you should already have listened to it.

2) Fall Out Boy
They've been around for a while, and helped band #1 on this list get famous. Pete Wentz is in the band, although it sometimes seems like he forgets he's part of a group and hogs all of the attention for himself. My favorite Fall Out Boy songs are "What a Catch, Donnie," and "Fame < Infamy."

1) PANIC! AT THE DISCO (before and after Ryan and Jon left the band)
Before I tell you Sparklers about Panic!, let me tell you a few things. Panic! at the Disco's members used to include lead singer Brendon Urie, Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, and Jon Walker. But after their last album together, Ryan and Jon left the band (and formed their own band called the Young Veins, which is also awesome) due to creative differences. It's a relief that Panic! doesn't suck without Ryan, its former songwriter.

Anyway, Panic! At the Disco has always been know for unusual song lyrics and crazy titles such as "London Beckoned Songs About Money" and "The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide is Press Coverage." Their new song (first song I've listened to without Ryan & Jon), "New Perspective" was featured on the Jennifer's Body movie soundtrack. Songs you should listen to are "Time to Dance" (based on the book Invisible Monsters), "But It's Better if You Do," and "Mad as Rabbits." Listen to them, and you will fall in love. Also, ignore the next sentence. OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG RYAN IS SOOOOOO AMAZING HE'S SO CUTE HIS CHEEKS ARE SO CHUBBY AND ADORABLE I CAN'T BELIEVE HE'S A GROWN MAN I WANT TO MARRY HIM OMGOMGOMGOMG I CAN'T BELIEVE HE LEFT PANIC WHAA!!!

Some other bands that almost made the list are A Skylit Drive, Breathe Carolina, Bring Me the Horizon, Nick J and the Administration, Sparks The Rescue, and the Jonas Brothers...just kidding. Maybe not.

What do you think of these bands?

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