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Anarasha · 11-14-2009, 07:02 AM

Hello.
As some of you know, I recently made a somewhat retarded post based on loose and incorrect assumptions about the emo musical genre.
Now, having accepted my fish-enhanced bitchslaps, I would actually like to UNDERSTAND the Emo genre, not just knowing it's origins.
So what I ask you now is to help me understand the actual origion, not just what genres it was borne from.
What was the point then? What kind of music is in fact emo? Names of a few good emo bands so I can study them? What does it sound like today? Characteristics? Stuff like that. If possible, backed by authentic sources :)
I love knowladge, and I hate it when I get stuff wrong, so this time, I am gonna get it right I hope.
The same actually goes for Gothic Rock. Yes, sure, I know a few bands, I know their origins, I even listen to a few. But I am not sure I really UNDERSTAND it.
If you have any patience left for me after my latest failure, your help would be appreciated :)

11-14-2009, 07:02 AM	#1
Anarasha Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thou Viking capital Denmark. Posts: 1,971	Emo - Help me understand. Hello. As some of you know, I recently made a somewhat retarded post based on loose and incorrect assumptions about the emo musical genre. Now, having accepted my fish-enhanced bitchslaps, I would actually like to UNDERSTAND the Emo genre, not just knowing it's origins. So what I ask you now is to help me understand the actual origion, not just what genres it was borne from. What was the point then? What kind of music is in fact emo? Names of a few good emo bands so I can study them? What does it sound like today? Characteristics? Stuff like that. If possible, backed by authentic sources :) I love knowladge, and I hate it when I get stuff wrong, so this time, I am gonna get it right I hope. The same actually goes for Gothic Rock. Yes, sure, I know a few bands, I know their origins, I even listen to a few. But I am not sure I really UNDERSTAND it. If you have any patience left for me after my latest failure, your help would be appreciated :)