Confused...
 

I'm confused I read the *what the heck is emo* thread but to no prevale...ok so it's emotional music...isn't it all? what CLEARLY defines what "emo" is...there is nothing much different like saves the day sing about cutting people...hardly whiney...anyone with a full knowlege of what it is want to fill me in?!??!?!? Very apreciated!

Love you all :P

OgRe

Nobody knows what it means. There is no clear definition. Let it mean to you whatever you want it to mean to you, or be like me, and just ignore it as a pathetic buzzword.

haha.. i'm telling u it's a lost cause... noone knows.. and basically it's just an opinion.. i'm sorry just give it up.. good luck on finding it out i really hope u find it.. i doubt it.. but good luck!!

emo is an offshoot of hardcore punk that originated in the 80s. it was started by bands such as rites of spring and fugazi. it reached its peak in the early 90s with such great bands as saetia, jeromes dream, i hate myself, orchid, indian summer, and hoover. since then the whole definetion has been altered by little teenage girls and little teenage boys wearing girls pants. the music most labeled as emo now is nothing more than watered down pop and pop punk with sappy, cliche, and predictable lyrics. everyone in the band looks the same... studded belt, girl pants, tight shirt, "emo" glasses, and converses.

there are still a few good emo bands around such as Kaospilot, Welcome the Plague Year, Hot Cross, and Off Minor. and i suggest everyone check at least one of these bands out.