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The one fact no one seems to debate-or at least debate that loudly-is that emo emerged from hardcore. Read the first page
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By S. COLE
Format:Paperback
This book was made for me: I have this slightly indulgent interest in all things emo. This book is pretty comprehensive with relevant interviews with famous emo-tagged bands such as Dashboard Confessional, Jimmy Eat World and Thursday. Spin Magazine's Andy Greenwald exposes some intricacies of the record production industry, highlighting Vagrant, Drive-Thru and some smaller labels like Deep Elm. I was glued to his analysis of the community scene that has formed online, underlining the rise in sharing music information, swapping music by mixtape and dubious internet copying facilities.
It's very derivative, pointing out the vain nature of the music, the communities, the culture and all the trends involved with it, but I'm hopelessly smitten with it and Greenwald gives the readers and eloquent emo-cation that helps young men and women the chance to evolve their tastes in the arts. Not perfect but a worthwhile read.
13 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Highly relevant reading for anyyone even remotely interested in the emo explosion, particularly fans of Dashboard Confessional, Jimmy Eat World and Thursday (three bands who feature prominently throughout the book). Obviously alot of research has gone into the the book and the writing itself is littered with wit, humour and clever wordplay. The undoubted strength of the book is that it doesn't take the term 'emo' to seriously or even try to steadfastly define the word.
It's only let down by its meanderings into internet subculture, which is not exclusively emo, and the fact that alot of the bands discussed wouldn't usually be classed as emo (take The Movielife, New Found Glory and The Starting Line) whilst many more obvious choices (such as Finch) are left out.
I'm sure a book about emo is about as attractive as a bout of the funny syphilis for many people, but well worth a read for everyone else.
By Claish
Format:Paperback
This was an excellent book that helped me with my dissertation at university regarding alternative subcultures. If you want an insight into the Emo subculture and the music that they listen to, this book is for you. Cleverly written and brilliantly referenced.
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