July 26, 200521 yr A type of music that, unfortunately, has evolved into a societal mainstream dictating appearances and personalities though the music is supposed to be against mainstream societal movements like that. Hence, a large trendy movement that has always existed and then the "underground" equally as popular and possibly larger movement of being "unique" and "yourself" but not accomplishing either.
July 26, 200521 yr something that is "bleh" A group of people who believe they have to dress a certain way and look a certain way in order to fit into this mold. Pretty much like every other "style" that relates to a musical taste.
July 26, 200521 yr A bunch of whiney trust fund babies who feel they are seperating themselves and being individuals by listening to a certain type of music and a certain type of clothing. The first emo kids back in the late 80's early 90's were a key part of the alternative rising, now it's a joke as the kids all dress alike and pretend to be hopeless romantics and yet say their individuals. I liken it to the hair metal craze of the 80's
July 26, 200521 yr Author Isn't punk and emo the same thing? Are there any stations that play this type of music, because it's still not clear to me.
July 26, 200521 yr emo = emotional isnt all music emotional? its all rock n roll to me 874320[/snapback] but rap is crap
July 26, 200521 yr Isn't punk and emo the same thing? Are there any stations that play this type of music, because it's still not clear to me. 874318[/snapback] not really, you will usually see these kids hang out together tho, punks and 'emo kids'....atleast thats how it was in high school a couple of years ago. It was really undefined and it has turned out into some sort of a mainstream movement. Some of them wear thick black elvis costello type glasses....they look all depressed and wear vintage shirts....its a needless label like someone else said but the music is out there and some of it is really good....the roots of it come from the late 80's early 90's with Mineral (not the metal band) ,sunny day real estate.....my ex girl wasnt into the whole scene but thats what she listened to , i was into punk but its good stuff. you can check out www.purevolume.com
July 26, 200521 yr I love "emo". And not because it's "cool", but because I like the music...a lot. But you're right. Most people have made it seem like its cool to listen to it and dressing "emo" is cool. f*** that, I like the music a lot but I dont go around dressing a certain way. And I dont appreciate it when people generalize everyone who listens to it.
July 26, 200521 yr i listen to it and i really like it but some high school kids get into the scene and dress a certain way just to fit in and be part of a group just like every other stereotype im sure. I didnt mean to generalize everybody that listens to it....thats just what some try to aim for. old school saves the day, old school tbs, jimmy eat world's clarity, ataris , saosin, circa survive, mars volta, good stuff!
July 26, 200521 yr old school saves the day, old school tbs, jimmy eat world's clarity, ataris , saosin, circa survive, mars volta, good stuff! 874398[/snapback] :thumbup That's what I mostly listen to. I still love Taking Back Sunday, but their old stuff was definitely better. Oh yeah and the Starbucks scene...what the hell is that? Wasting 5 dollars everyday to be cool? Pfft.
July 26, 200521 yr old school saves the day, old school tbs, jimmy eat world's clarity, ataris , saosin, circa survive, mars volta, good stuff! 874398[/snapback] :thumbup That's what I mostly listen to. I still love Taking Back Sunday, but their old stuff was definitely better. Oh yeah and the Starbucks scene...what the hell is that? Wasting 5 dollars everyday to be cool? Pfft. 874403[/snapback] tbs's first cd is a classic in my book. You wouldnt happen to go to goleman?
July 26, 200521 yr old school saves the day, old school tbs, jimmy eat world's clarity, ataris , saosin, circa survive, mars volta, good stuff! 874398[/snapback] :thumbup That's what I mostly listen to. I still love Taking Back Sunday, but their old stuff was definitely better. Oh yeah and the Starbucks scene...what the hell is that? Wasting 5 dollars everyday to be cool? Pfft. 874403[/snapback] tbs's first cd is a classic in my book. You wouldnt happen to go to goleman? 874407[/snapback] Yep. I love their first album. Actually, I do. Why?
July 26, 200521 yr Isn't punk and emo the same thing? The Clash and The Ramones are rolling in their graves at the uttering of this statement
July 26, 200521 yr I didn't realize emo was anything more than a type of music featuring a lot of whining. This is all very interesting... But, in any case, emo and punk are most definitely not the same thing...totally different attitudes...
July 26, 200521 yr I love "emo". And not because it's "cool", but because I like the music...a lot. But you're right. Most people have made it seem like its cool to listen to it and dressing "emo" is cool. f*** that, I like the music a lot but I dont go around dressing a certain way. And I dont appreciate it when people generalize everyone who listens to it. 874363[/snapback] :notworthy Hey MikeyFan have you ever heard of The Academy Is...? I've seen them in concert a couple times and they've become one of my favorite bands.
July 26, 200521 yr emo has somewhat filtered itself into every aspect of music. its a true virus to society ... just the label but whatever I think that some of what is considered "emo" nowadays its just simply pop punk. to me all these "warped tour" bands are simply pop punk bands I dig some early rootsy stuff sunny day real state - diary weezer - pinkerton hum - downward is heavenward hot water music (g?ville represent) - forever and counting mineral - endserenading texas is the reason - do you know who you are lifetime - jerseys best dancers now I have a question ... what I dont understand is how everyband could potentially be emo? bands get that dumb label all the time: the strokes, belle & sebastian, mars volta, interpol even the white stripes. whats that about? im so totally emo and so is moby :plain :plain
July 26, 200521 yr emo = emotional isnt all music emotional? its all rock n roll to me 874320[/snapback] but rap is crap 874327[/snapback] :thumbdown
July 26, 200521 yr I love "emo". And not because it's "cool", but because I like the music...a lot. But you're right. Most people have made it seem like its cool to listen to it and dressing "emo" is cool. f*** that, I like the music a lot but I dont go around dressing a certain way. And I dont appreciate it when people generalize everyone who listens to it. 874363[/snapback] :notworthy Hey MikeyFan have you ever heard of The Academy Is...? I've seen them in concert a couple times and they've become one of my favorite bands. 874427[/snapback] I like alot of emo music (by the way, LOL at all of you who gave such grown-up, scientific, rambling answers...) but the Academy Is sounds like a direct rip off Fall Out Boy...
July 26, 200521 yr Here's something I find viciously ironic. As our civilization experiences unprecedented comfort and luxury the rate of whining and bitching has increased almost as a function of said wealth. It appears that as we are robbed of things to bitch about we must seek others to bitch about, even if they are non-existent, in effect creating an endless chain of possible reasons to bitch. If these poor fools knew anything of how an Irish/Italian/Polish/Jewish/African person lived in 19th century they might s*** themselves and then vomit. But really most of this stuff is prepacked along with the look. Prepacked culture for a generation so bereft of things to bitch about it needs to wallow in fabricated coolness to take its mind of its lack of excuses.
July 26, 200521 yr Emo died and I blame Weezer and New Jersey. http://www.fourfa.com has a good explanation of the musical genre(s) and pokes fun at the subculture P.S. Rites Of Spring = best band ever
July 26, 200521 yr emo = emotional isnt all music emotional? its all rock n roll to me 874320[/snapback] but rap is crap 874327[/snapback] You can't spell crap without rap. :plain
July 26, 200521 yr Definition of emo Genre of softcore punk music that integrates unenthusiastic melodramatic 17 year olds who dont smile, high pitched overwrought lyrics and inaudible guitar rifts with tight wool sweaters, tighter jeans, itchy scarfs (even in the summer), ripped chucks with favorite bands signature, black square rimmed glasses, and ebony greasy unwashed hair that is required to cover at least 3/5 ths of the face at an angle.
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