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scrabblesquirrel
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From www.allmusic.com:
"Originally an arty outgrowth of hardcore punk, emo became an important force in underground rock by the late '90s, appealing to modern-day punks and indie-rockers alike. Some emo leans toward the progressive side, full of complex guitar work, unorthodox song structures, arty noise, and extreme dynamic shifts; some emo is much closer to punk-pop, though it's a bit more intricate. Emo lyrics are deeply personal, usually either free-associative poetry or intimate confessionals. Though it's far less macho, emo is a direct descendant of hardcore's preoccupations with authenticity and anti-commercialism; it grew out of the conviction that commercially oriented music was too artificial and calculated to express any genuine emotion. Because the emo ideal is authentic, deeply felt emotion that defies rational analysis, the style can be prone to excess in its quest for ever-bigger peaks and releases. But at its best, emo has a sweeping power that manages to be visceral, challenging, and intimate all at once."
It's not a style one can listen to all the time. I know I have to be in the right kind of mood to hear it but when I am in the mood, it's damn good music.  
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albinoni 2
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| Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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| scrabblesquirrel wrote: | From www.allmusic.com:
"Originally an arty outgrowth of hardcore punk, emo became an important force in underground rock by the late '90s, appealing to modern-day punks and indie-rockers alike. Some emo leans toward the progressive side, full of complex guitar work, unorthodox song structures, arty noise, and extreme dynamic shifts; some emo is much closer to punk-pop, though it's a bit more intricate. Emo lyrics are deeply personal, usually either free-associative poetry or intimate confessionals. Though it's far less macho, emo is a direct descendant of hardcore's preoccupations with authenticity and anti-commercialism; it grew out of the conviction that commercially oriented music was too artificial and calculated to express any genuine emotion. Because the emo ideal is authentic, deeply felt emotion that defies rational analysis, the style can be prone to excess in its quest for ever-bigger peaks and releases. But at its best, emo has a sweeping power that manages to be visceral, challenging, and intimate all at once."
It's not a style one can listen to all the time. I know I have to be in the right kind of mood to hear it but when I am in the mood, it's damn good music. |
Hmm sounds interesting.....but really is 5 years now that i listen to only melancholy music
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dizzyweasel
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it's very depressing lyrically - the music is just upbeat sounding.
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albinoni 2
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| Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2004 1:00 am Post subject: |
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| dizzyweasel wrote: | | it's very depressing lyrically - the music is just upbeat sounding. |
hhmmm my Negative now satisfies me a lot... 
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scrabblesquirrel
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| Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2004 2:58 am Post subject: |
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Hmm, Marco, here are some Emo lyrics for you :
Why Bother?
I know I should get next to you
you got a look that makes me think you're cool
But it's just sexual attraction
Not somethin' real so I'd rather keep wackin'
Why bother?
it's gonna hurt me
It's gonna kill when you desert me
This happened to me twice before
It won't happen to me anymore
I've known a lot of girls before
What's the harm in knowin' one more?
Maybe we could even get together
Maybe you could break my heart next summer
It's a crying shame I'm all alone
Not with you, nor her, nor anyone
Won't you knock me on my head
Crack it open let me outta here.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2004 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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^ hhmmm  confused
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