The hardcore/emo genre had been getting a bad rep in recent times and for good reason. The record labels are pushing them out like a waterfall moves water. It's a bit ridiculous, and there isn't much deviation within this genre, all the bands are starting to blend together. But there is hope, there are a few bands that break this worn formula. Armor for Sleep was much more than your average emo band. They had meaningful lyrics; cascading, and at the same time, elegantly simple guitar riffs. And a sound that has a darker tint to it but not overdone as is with most hardcore bands. I wrote that in the past tense because, unfortunately, they broke up.
Escape the Fate is another great example, they came into the picture right when this movement was getting started, but they still rein over the genre. At least they did before the lead singer and lead guitarist were kicked out, they're still different from the pack but definitely not as good. The rest of this paragraph I will refer to them before the line-up change. They have advance riffs in both guitar and drums. Most of their songs sound different, a trait which most post-hardcore/screamo bands don't seem to posses. They don't overdue the screaming and the lead singer has an amazing voice. They're superbeastly-awesome.
Their is a way to have a good hardcore band its just that really none of them feel like being original, I guess. So what's the deal with napkins? Just kidding, the record labels need to dam their river and only put the best of the best on their labels, so please do us all a favor and give this genre back its good name.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
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