Credits to rosanna1114 for the matchup. She said she was gonna post this but I guess she forgot. So anyways, vote away.
Story of the Year without a doubt. I have seen them 8 times and they just amaze me. From April of last year when I saw them live for the first time with the Used I have been amazed by them. I love both their new and old music and they are some of the nicest guys I have ever met. Ever since I heard their demo I have been hooked and the awesome video footage they have makes it even better. Page Avenue was definately an amazing debut album and I can't wait to hear more from them.
I've heard both band's debut albums, and I just like SES' better because there are more songs on there that I like.
Story of the Year...They're just a better all-around band. Better Vocalist, Better Guitarists, Better Lyrics, and they put on a hell of a live show.
I chose Story Of The Year because of their better live shows. Plus Story Of The Year Or Big Blue Monkey at the time was the first band I listed to.
I voted Smile Empty Soul because I love the lyrics, music and vocals alot and I haven't heard anything from SOTY.
Smile Empty Soul has some great acoustic songs but I was listening to "Page Avenue" last night and that album is great. I pick SotY.
I said Smile Empty Soul because I love Bottom of a Bottle, and the album is pretty good. I don't listen to either album very frequently, but more of SES's album comes to mind at the moment.
I have both of their cds and I pick Story of the Year. I like their music better and they're a kick ass live band. What ever happened to Smile Empty Soul? I haven't heard much from them since "Nowhere Kids" was released as a single.