[troubledbyinsects]

i'd go so far as to say these first 6 are some of the best emo records ever released, including stuff from the 90's. if i were to make a "top 20 emo records ever" list encompassing all eras, those first 6 would all easily be on it.

[troubledbyinsects]

the lack of love for My Heart To Joy in this thread is both alarming and quite upsetting, to be honest.

[troubledbyinsects]

Originally Posted by Chris92

Alright I'mma start with this Empire! Empire! band and The World Is a Beautiful Place because I feel like I've seen the most about them.

Empire! Empire!, Joie De Vivre, and Everyone Everywhere are probably closest to that Mineral/American Football/Texas Is The Reason sound. All three sound like they're right out of the 90's.

A lot of the bands mentioned in this thread though are more similar to Cap'n Jazz/Braid and some of the faster and more "punk" emo bands than the quiet/sad/subdued stuff.

[Coloso]

Originally Posted by troubledbyinsects

the lack of love for My Heart To Joy in this thread is both alarming and quite upsetting, to be honest.

they're ok
the title track on Season In Verse is absolutely amazing, though

[InExile]

Broad Shoulders > all

[Coloso]

and if we're including bands like MHTJ here, then this definitely belongs in the upper echelons:

[ParkwayTom]

Originally Posted by Coloso

yeah nothing really touches that first wave of emo of saosin and brand new and sunny day real estate and jimmy eat world and hawthorne heights

I was thinking more like Braid, The Promise Ring, Neon Indian, American Football, etc. But different strokes, I guess.

[troubledbyinsects]

Originally Posted by Coloso

they're ok
the title track on Season In Verse is absolutely amazing, though

i think Seasons In Verse is a perfect emo record. "All Of Life Is Coming Home" can't be beat.

backed on Crash Of Rhinos

[Clintoto]

Originally Posted by troubledbyinsects

the lack of love for My Heart To Joy in this thread is both alarming and quite upsetting, to be honest.

No idea how I hadn't heard of them until this thread. Totally loving what I've heard so far. So thanks!

[troubledbyinsects]

Originally Posted by InExile

Broad Shoulders > all

i hate it compared to the EP. listen to the Wavelets full length from '11. lead singer from Dikembe's other band and i like them way better.

[troubledbyinsects]

Originally Posted by Clintoto

No idea how I hadn't heard of them until this thread. Totally loving what I've heard so far. So thanks!

awesome. glad you enjoy!

[ThisIsNotDan]

Everyone Everywhere is my definite favorite. the dude actually having a pretty good singing voice pairs up well with the whole "noodley" sound

Originally Posted by ParkwayTom

I was thinking more like Braid, The Promise Ring, Neon Indian, American Football, etc. But different strokes, I guess.

this is not the band you're looking for

[Coloso]

Originally Posted by ParkwayTom

I was thinking more like Braid, The Promise Ring, Neon Indian, American Football, etc. But different strokes, I guess.

I was being sarcastic... none of the aforementioned are close to "first-wave." I think we've been over this, ParkwayTom... and Neon Indian isn't even remotely close to emo let alone first wave lolz

[ParkwayTom]

Originally Posted by ThisIsNotDan

this is not the band you're looking for

You're right, I'm kinda stoned and listening to Neon Indian. I'm not sure who I was thinking of.

[troubledbyinsects]

Originally Posted by ParkwayTom

You're right, I'm kinda stoned and listening to Neon Indian. I'm not sure who I was thinking of.

indian summer?