Emo.

[Steven]

This is the definition of 'emo' from wikipedia pleasee ;

Initially, the term "emo" was an abbreviation of "emocore", itself short for "emotional hardcore", and was coined to describe the music of the mid-1980s DC scene and its associated bands. The most recognizable names of the period included Rites of Spring, Embrace, Beefeater, Grey Matter, Fire Party and slightly later, Moss Icon. The first wave of emo began to fade after the breakups of most of the involved bands in the early 1990s.

Starting in the mid-1990s, the term "emo" largely reflected the indie scene that followed the influences of Fugazi, which itself was an offshoot of the first wave of emo. Bands including Sunny Day Real Estate, and Texas Is the Reason put forth a more indie rock brand of emo, which was more melodic and less chaotic in nature than its predecessor. The so-called "indie emo" scene survived until the end of the 1990s, as many of the bands either disbanded or shifted their style to the mainstream.

As the remaining indie emo bands entered the mainstream, newer bands began to emulate the more mainstream style, creating a style of music that has now earned the moniker "emo" within popular culture. Whereas, even in the past, the term "emo" was used to identify a wide variety of bands, the breadth of bands listed under today's emo is even more vast, leaving the term "emo" as more of a loose identifier than as a specific genre of music.

In all of its forms, emo music generally shares some of the same concepts: personal, meaningful lyrics, usually of an introspective nature, and a deep connection with a band's audience.
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I think MANY people have actually lost the meaning of emo. But yeah, go wikipedia

Wikipedia owns.

[ttranquility.]

You missunderstood my point. The bands in the category "Emo" wont change wether its "hardcore" or "emotional". If someone finds out jimmy eat world isnt "emotional", but rather "Emotive hardcore", does that mean the person wont listen to it anymore now that its called "hardcore". If you ever listen to a song, think its good, look it up and it turns out its labled emo, and you all of a sudden dont like it, you are pathetic. My point wasent argueing the actuall definition of "Emotional" or "Emotive" but rather it doesnt change the music that is already under "Emo". If you dont listen to a band that deep down you like inside, just because of what it is labled, check yourself into a mental institution.

We shouldnt be argueing this at all. Why are we? I dont know where the term "Rock n' Roll" directly came from, but that doesnt mean I dont know what it is, or that I dont like it. Where did the name "rap" come from? Who cares? Its music you idiots. How about instead of listening to eachother calling a music genre stupid or label eachother, how about we listen to music, because I think thats the point of it.

I didnt exactly say that if someone chooses a song and they like it then it turns out to be emo they are going to stop listening to it. I said the defenition on what i think it is, because i looked it up and such

And Bethie, i adore your post. =] Wikipedia is awesome x]

[beth]

If everyone listened to wikipedia,
the world would be hot

yesyes.

[ttranquility.]

hahah word.

[samuel]

there is no certain way to be emo, and real people dont call themselves emo.

[ttranquility.]

your point.? :p

[kaut]

there is no certain way to be emo, and real people dont call themselves emo.

Real people don't label themselves period.

[beth]

Real people don't label themselves period.

Thats the most sense I've heard in about 4 years.
Well said

[.:OGGY:.]

I been away for 3 weeks and this thread lasted lol
Is Bert McCracken from The Used? My best m8 loves them, i might eb wrong though

[J!]

What a dam well stupid description?

I would call myself half emo due to the fact i dont like tight jeans...
I think if you want to be an emo you dont have to look like teh 'typical image'. Alot of people now use sterotypes.
Yeah alot of emos have long hair (they tend to put their fringe over to one side) and yeah well the jeans are true. I think they kinda look stupid with light jeans, my m8 boyfriend buys womens jeans cause mens jeans aint tight enough :s
An teh glasses thing, thats a description of 'nerd glasses' which are very in at teh moment... there very bold black even big sunglasses (aviators) are in.

Lmao!, Aviators aren't EMO, emo's for gay guys who forget to cut their hair.And when they drop a stone they say Pardon Me. The best music is heavy metal by far, then theirs punk rock. And "Nerd Glasses" aint anything like aviators.And your not half emo because you dont like tight jeans. Some ravers round our area dont even like tight jeans, so are you half rvaer/half goth/half punk/half mosher....no, I dont think so.

So i would say to you "What a dam well stupid description?"

Kthnxbi