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Emo is a music genre that emerged from hardcore punk and post-hardcore in the 1980s, featuring emotional and confessional lyrics. Learn about the origins, subgenres, and cultural aspects of emo, from Rites of Spring to Lil Peep.
- 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.
Mar 30, 2022 · Emo music is a genre that combines punk rock elements with emotional and personal lyrics. Learn about the characteristics, history and top examples of Emo music, from My Chemical Romance to Panic! At The Disco.
Feb 13, 2020 · A comprehensive and controversial list of emo songs from the genre's origins in D.C. punk to its modern revival. Explore the history, evolution, and influence of emo music through its waves, bands, and artists.
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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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Oct 18, 2022 · Emo music means many different things to fans, from the genre’s forebearers in ‘80s D.C. to ‘90s godfathers like Jawbreaker and Cap’n Jazz, to the boom in popularity around the early-aughts...
Dec 7, 2023 · A list of classic emo anthems from the 2000s and beyond, featuring bands like My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, and more. Discover the stories behind the songs, the lyrics, and the emotions they evoke.
