A Lesson in Emo

[countingstars]

I want to create a mix for my friend who thinks that bands such as My Chemical Romance are emo. I'd like to give him a lesson in true emo, so I was wondering what you guys would think are some good songs/bands to include on it. I've got some stuff in mind but I'd like to hear other people's suggestions.

[Throwback]

Says the one with the new TBS album as one of your favorite albums.

[allelish]

Says the one with the new TBS album as one of your favorite albums.To be fair, he didn't say TBS are emo, just asking for some advice.

As for the emo, www.fourfa.com (http://www.fourfa.com) has a list of bands i think that would be classified as "true emo", check that out i guess. The "what is and what isn't emo?" argument is tres old so i hope this thread doesn't turn into that.

[Throwback]

To be fair, he didn't say TBS are emo, just asking for some advice.

As for the emo, www.fourfa.com (http://www.fourfa.com) has a list of bands i think that would be classified as "true emo", check that out i guess. The "what is and what isn't emo?" argument is tres old so i hope this thread doesn't turn into that.
True, I guess you're right. I'm sorry. I got upset and in the heat of the moment I said some things I didn't mean. Can we just forget the past?

[odnetnin]

http://thegoodbyekiss.com

[allelish]

True, I guess you're right. I'm sorry. I got upset and in the heat of the moment I said some things I didn't mean. Can we just forget the past?We've all got a bit over-excited today, perhaps its best for everyone if you just calm down, go for a little sleep and wake up and we'll forget this ever happened.

[GoodCoreRecords]

http://thegoodbyekiss.com

Good people in that band right there.

That said if you want advice as to what to put on the mix tape start here:

Indian Summer
Hoover
Rites of Spring
Fugazi
early Jawbreaker
early Hot Water Music


From there you can either go with the indie rock-emo mix stuff like Sunny Day Real Estate and Christie Front Drive or you can go with more hardcore emo like Angel Hair, Orchid, and Heroin. You could even go with the early poppy stuff like Saves the Day or the Get Up Kids.

[odnetnin]

Good people in that band right there.

That said if you want advice as to what to put on the mix tape start here:

Indian Summer
Hoover
Rites of Spring
Fugazi
early Jawbreaker
early Hot Water Music


From there you can either go with the indie rock-emo mix stuff like Sunny Day Real Estate and Christie Front Drive or you can go with more hardcore emo like Angel Hair, Orchid, and Heroin. You could even go with the early poppy stuff like Saves the Day or the Get Up Kids.
Ha. I just realized they link to your site.

[GoodCoreRecords]

Ha. I just realized they link to your site.

Yep. We've got an EP in the works. small world.

[punkpixie]

I want to create a mix for my friend who thinks that bands such as My Chemical Romance are emo. I'd like to give him a lesson in true emo, so I was wondering what you guys would think are some good songs/bands to include on it. I've got some stuff in mind but I'd like to hear other people's suggestions.
What song is the line in your signature from? It is bugging me like hell, I have it playing over and over in my head now.

[Throwback]

What song is the line in your signature from? It is bugging me like hell, I have it playing over and over in my head now.
Cavanaugh Park.

[punkpixie]

Cavanaugh Park.
Thank You!!! I knew it was a song I like. I hate it when that happens.

[still_life]

Here, make this

1. City Of Caterpillar - And You're Wondering How A Top Floor Could Replace Heaven
2. Policy of 3 - Nine Years Old
3. Envy - Invisible Understanding
4. Orchid - Epilogue Of A Car Crash
5. Still Life - Burning Like The Bridges Behind Us
6. Portrait - Missing The Shore
7. Rites Of Spring - For Want Of
8. Embrace - No More Pain
9. Funeral Diner - Papers
10. Evergreen - Constellation
11. You And I - 143JCM
12. The Hated - Not Mine
13. Jasemine - Heritage
14. Indian Summer - Angry Son
15. Constatine Sankathi - Listening Palms
16. Portraits Of Past - Snicker Snicker

[SHOUT4SHOUTsake]

sry guys. hate to say it. but my chemical romance are emo. and they are fucking good emo to.-

[countingstars]

wow thanx guys thats all really helpful! i'll put all those on the mix

[pinklar]

sry guys. hate to say it. but my chemical romance are emo. and they are fucking good emo to.-
best post on here. hahaha
don't forget sunny day!

[odnetnin]

Is "emo" the new Blues?

[OveriseFan]

Is "emo" the new Blues?
who gives a fuck.

Music is music and I don't even care anymore what people call it.

[odnetnin]

who gives a fuck.

Music is music and I don't even care anymore what people call it.
It was a joke.

[aminorthreat55]

sry guys. hate to say it. but my chemical romance are emo. and they are fucking good emo to.-
Hahahhhaahahah

don't forget sunny day!
Indie.

[VeloriumCamper]

Fugazi
Sunny Day Real Estate
Rites Of Spring

[em0_stars]

Rainer Maria.

[Jess7286]

Here, make this

1. City Of Caterpillar - And You're Wondering How A Top Floor Could Replace Heaven
2. Policy of 3 - Nine Years Old
3. Envy - Invisible Understanding
4. Orchid - Epilogue Of A Car Crash
5. Still Life - Burning Like The Bridges Behind Us
6. Portrait - Missing The Shore
7. Rites Of Spring - For Want Of
8. Embrace - No More Pain
9. Funeral Diner - Papers
10. Evergreen - Constellation
11. You And I - 143JCM
12. The Hated - Not Mine
13. Jasemine - Heritage
14. Indian Summer - Angry Son
15. Constatine Sankathi - Listening Palms
16. Portraits Of Past - Snicker Snicker

Will you have my babies? Can I rape you?

[still_life]

No, but can I rape you?

[Jess7286]

Haha, only if you add Moss Icon and Saetia to the list. Then I'll love you forever and ever.

[still_life]

I would add Moss Icon - Gravity and Saetia - One Dying Wish. I'm mad I forgot one of the most emo songs ever...Navio Forge - Haloed Eyes

[GoodCoreRecords]

sry guys. hate to say it. but my chemical romance are emo. and they are fucking good emo to.-

sorry, hate to say it but you're a fucking moron.

I would add Moss Icon - Gravity and Saetia - One Dying Wish. I'm mad I forgot one of the most emo songs ever...Navio Forge - Haloed Eyes

you fucking rule.

[pinklar]

Rainer Maria.
i love this band. i saw them with copeland. didn't know they were playing. it was a pleasant suprise. i've loved them for a long time

[Jess7286]

I would add Moss Icon - Gravity and Saetia - One Dying Wish. I'm mad I forgot one of the most emo songs ever...Navio Forge - Haloed Eyes

Marry me, I'll shower you with roses. :)

[still_life]

Black roses?

[Jess7286]

Yeah. I'm going to be in Philly next week. I'll come stalk you and rape you in the hills of Pittsburgh.

Frightening no?

[still_life]

You'll have to make your way through a few ghettos first. Be armed.

[beauty is dead]

sunny day real estate, mineral, jets to brazil

[Jess7286]

You'll have to make your way through a few ghettos first. Be armed.

Pft, that doesn't alarm me. Haha, any good shows in Philly that you know of? I want to go to a few. I'll have my friend take me.

[STD Yay STD]

burn him a cd consisiting of

Lifetime
Jimmy Eat World
Texas Is The Reason
The Promise Ring
Screeching Weasel
Mineral
Braid
Hey Mercedes
Rites Of Spring
Sunny Day Real Estate
Jets To Brazil

and Jawbreaker, and he'll be set. now all of those bands may not be "emo", but they all set the foundation for today's "emo", and are all great bands in their own regard.

[Jess7286]

Most of those bands you listed are post-emo, which is cool. At least you didn't say TAKING BACK SUNDAY!

To add to your list I would suggest Cursive, Breaking Pangaea, At The Drive-In, and Postal Service. Maybe even Get Up Kids.

[GoodCoreRecords]

Not to mention, save for Rites of Spring, most of those bands came AFTER the foundation was laid for emo.

[catchmealone]

Not to mention, save for Rites of Spring, most of those bands came AFTER the foundation was laid for emo.
Yes, but he did say they are foundation for TODAY'S emo. I thought it was a really good list, since the kid who we are making the cd for, he probably listens to alot of current "emo" bands. He will relate more with those bands.

Although to give him a true taste of emo, use something that Still_Life or even yourself, Good Core, recommended.

or perhaps, double disc.
Disc one, foundation of emo
Disc two, post emo which influenced today's emo.

[cuetheflames]

Good people in that band right there.

That said if you want advice as to what to put on the mix tape start here:

Indian Summer

i wanted to find some music by Indian Summer. the name intriuged me. hah. but i cant find any files on purevolume or Limewire... where can i find something?

[still_life]

Pft, that doesn't alarm me. Haha, any good shows in Philly that you know of? I want to go to a few. I'll have my friend take me.

No idea. Philly is quite a few hours away from Pittsburgh.

Yes, but he did say they are foundation for TODAY'S emo. I thought it was a really good list, since the kid who we are making the cd for, he probably listens to alot of current "emo" bands. He will relate more with those bands

I thought the point of this was the exact opposite of that, to show the kid that bands like MCR aren't emo. Today's emo would be bands that are actually still emo, and influenced by the old stuff. Like The Pine is influenced by Evergreen, City Of Caterpillar had a Maximillian Colby thing going on. End Of A Year is very influenced by Rites Of Spring/Embrace. That sort of thing.

i wanted to find some music by Indian Summer. the name intriuged me. hah. but i cant find any files on purevolume or Limewire... where can i find something?

http://robotix.org/sounds/tunes/IndianSummer_1_AngrySon.mp3
http://robotix.org/sounds/index_2.html
http://pete.damnsw.net/emo/indian%20summer%20-%20i%20think%20your%20train%20is%20 leaving.mp3

Hmm, the robotix site is down. 3rd link still works.

[GoodCoreRecords]

Listen to still_life on all matters emo seems to be the best answer to the question.

[catchmealone]

No idea. Philly is quite a few hours away from Pittsburgh.



I thought the point of this was the exact opposite of that, to show the kid that bands like MCR aren't emo. Today's emo would be bands that are actually still emo, and influenced by the old stuff. Like The Pine is influenced by Evergreen, City Of Caterpillar had a Maximillian Colby thing going on. End Of A Year is very influenced by Rites Of Spring/Embrace. That sort of thing.



http://robotix.org/sounds/tunes/IndianSummer_1_AngrySon.mp3
http://robotix.org/sounds/index_2.html
http://pete.damnsw.net/emo/indian%20summer%20-%20i%20think%20your%20train%20is%20 leaving.mp3

Hmm, the robotix site is down. 3rd link still works.
I think that's why a double disc is a good idea.
First disc shows him what has influenced his "emo" bands like Dashboard and TBS or whatever. Bands on that disc would be the newer post emo stuff. Braid/Hey Mercedes, Get Up Kids, Sunny Day Real Estate. He could hear the enfluence on bands he knows.
Then he pops in disc two, and hears the bands that influenced disc one.

Just an idea.

[Jess7286]

Definitely listen to still_life in all matters of emo. The kid's incredible. I'd do him due to his superior music knowledge and I don't even talk to him.

[still_life]

The problem is the disc two bands didn't influence disc one bands.

[Jess7286]

MTV influenced the disc one bands.

[catchmealone]

The problem is the disc two bands didn't influence disc one bands.
right on, I gotcha now.