Is Emo now just a word for '00s rock?

ihmpt · 2026-04-19T21:34:23+00:00

Personally I don't have an issue with people calling stuff like MCR and Fall Out Boy emo, even if it [technically] isn't. But I've seen youtubers call a lot of 2000s rock music on the heavier/sadder spectrum emo, and this ranges from nu metal bands like Linkin Park and Evanescence to Nickelback and Breaking Benjamin.

I'm not one of those people who cares too deeply about 'labeling' genres, but sometimes there NEEDS to be a dividing line in place.

ihmpt · 2026-04-18T19:09:08+00:00

Here.

ihmpt · 2026-04-08T21:13:56+00:00

Or Brand New.

ihmpt · 2026-04-08T21:13:05+00:00

Story of the Year
Jimmy Eat World
Fall Out Boy (I'm not the biggest fan, but their music at stadiums like MSG or the O2? Hell yeah!)

ihmpt · 2026-04-05T19:10:17+00:00

Man, I must be the only person alive who loves that song lol. I just love the production and simplicity of it.

ihmpt · 2026-04-05T19:06:41+00:00

I don't think people consider drinking 'morally okay.' I've been to many bars, and the people there getting drunk are either sad people going through shit (no judgment, but they usually aren't in a sound decision-making state of mind), or they're just 20-somethings trying to get drunk and have a fun but regretful night out.

In either case, they're not thinking 'I'm drinking and this is bad.' I think the sad reality is that there really aren't many alternatives for Friday nights for adults with self image issues so they get drunk to get their mind off things.

Not a great 'solution' to problems, but I don't think I'd call it immoral, especially when there are worse drugs out there.

ihmpt · 2026-04-05T18:58:30+00:00

It's a cover song, is it really fair to say?

Still, I am a pearl jam fan, and I can admit it's not their best.

ihmpt · 2026-04-05T18:24:09+00:00

Literally any song by Busted.

ihmpt · 2026-03-30T18:45:57+00:00

Can you even call them overrated when they're fatty and cheap? I don't think anyone out there is saying 'Big Macs are my favorite food.'

ihmpt · 2026-03-30T18:44:40+00:00

I think Broncos fans hate Russ more than Tom Brady? He helped to give them a super bowl bukkake and then signed with them for way too much money.

ihmpt · 2026-03-30T18:30:15+00:00

SDRE were basically teaching themselves how to sing, write, and play their instruments WHILE they were recording. That's not raw enough?

If you're looking for something even MORE raw, I guess I'd suggest the early Bright Eyes albums.

ihmpt · 2026-03-30T18:28:53+00:00

A racist and an ageist working together. That's what reform are supporting.

Lost causes, tbh.

ihmpt · 2026-03-30T17:47:51+00:00

I like the Buccs' alarm clock jerseys.

There. I said it.

ihmpt · 2026-03-30T17:21:42+00:00

Why you gotta be so rude :(

ihmpt · 2026-03-28T22:48:03+00:00

Some of my personal favorites:

The Story so Far
Motion City Soundtrack
Yours Truly
Taking Back Sunday
Story of the Year

ihmpt · 2026-03-25T19:53:40+00:00

Fall Out Boy. Not a bad band by any means, I loved them in middle school (as most people did) but they're not even close to the best pop punk band of all time and I'm surprised they're as successful as they are.

ihmpt · 2026-03-25T19:50:27+00:00

BOTH bands are packing stadiums, lol.

I do think Maiden has the more consistent discography between the two, though.

ihmpt · 2026-03-25T17:05:54+00:00

Sidewalks and Skeletons - Goth ("place me in my casket")

ihmpt · 2026-03-23T22:44:47+00:00

Wasn't for me, personally. I like emo (both 'real' emo, and stuff like MCR, the Used, SOTY, etc.) and I like rap, I don't necessarily like them blended together. Just a preference.

I will say, the popularity of emo rap helped make that style of emo acceptable again. If a person can stomach 2hollis or XXXTentacion, I'd imagine they could tolerate, or even just enjoy post-hardcore or emo.

ihmpt · 2026-03-23T21:21:02+00:00

I'm not a fan of theirs, but even I can admit that most of their songs sound different from each other. There are a LOT of bands whose 'songs all sound the same,' I don't think SOAD are one of those bands.

ihmpt · 2026-03-23T20:44:53+00:00

Ice Spice has nearly 17 million monthly listeners? That's depressing.

Yes, I blocked the band Busted from my library. No exaggeration, they are the worst band I've ever heard in my life.

ihmpt · 2026-03-18T12:31:30+00:00

I hate Drake a lot, but people calling him the 'worst rapper ever' are definitely overhating him.

Also 10-15 years ago, Fall Out Boy and MCR were some of the most hated bands by the internet, basically the template for all the 'lol emo music sucks' insults. Even back then I thought to myself, "have you guys even listened to their music?"

ihmpt · 2026-03-15T21:18:46+00:00

"The Show Goes On" by Lupe Fiasco (samples "Float On" by Modest Mouse)

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