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Emo / ˈiːmoʊ / is a music genre characterized by emotional, often confessional lyrics. It emerged as a style of hardcore punk and post-hardcore from the mid-1980s Washington, D.C. hardcore scene, where it was known as emotional hardcore or emocore. The bands Rites of Spring and Embrace, among others, pioneered the genre.
- I’m Not Okay (I Promise)’ – My Chemical Romance. Maybe an obvious shout, but there is nothing that encapsulates mid-00s emo more than this song, Gerard Way’s ‘Revenge’-era make-up, and the vaguely Heathers inspired music video.
- Lover I Don’t Have to Love’ – Bright Eyes. All of Conor Oberst’s back catalogue is created purely to cry to, but ‘Lover I Don’t Have to Love’ wins for its breathy, overwrought storytelling and an iconic feature on The O.C.
- A Little Less Sixteen Candles – A Little More “Touch Me”‘, Fall Out Boy. It’s hard choosing a top 10 Fall Out Boy track, but ‘Sixteen Candles’ has all the tongue-in-cheek bitterness and an ambitious vampire-themed music video while going very hard.
- Emily’ – From First to Last. Unusually mellow for From First to Last, ‘Emily’ is a melodramatic, acoustic rumination on love and one that 90% of emo boys sent to girls who were not called Emily in the mid-00s.
May 5, 2024 · This is a list composited of the 100 best emo songs, based on a mix of research including alternative rock charts, influence on the style, and band following...
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Feb 13, 2020 · A comprehensive and controversial list of emo songs from the genre's origins in D.C. punk to its modern incarnations. Explore the history, evolution, and influence of emo music through waves, bands, and artists.
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Mar 30, 2022 · Emo music is a genre that combines punk rock elements with emotional and personal lyrics. Learn about the history, characteristics, examples, and top artists of Emo music, from the 80s to the 2000s.
Oct 18, 2022 · A list of the most influential and memorable emo songs from 1999 to 2009, featuring bands like My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Blink-182 and more. Learn the stories behind the songs, the genres they shaped and the controversies they faced.
The 100 Greatest Emo Songs of All Time - Vulture.com · Playlist · 96 songs · 416 likes.
