The Emo Thread Genre • Page 234

Fully back on my JoFo bullshit in light of hearing that new Yr Poetry EP. Johnny Foreigner vs Everything is an album that EVERYONE in this thread needs to hear.

 

my all time fav album. Doesn’t have their biggest anthems but shows the diversity in sound they are able to achieve. You get a little of everything from it.


In retrospect the only thing I wish was different was that the skramz version of Johnny Foreigner vs you was the one on the Album as it’s the one I listen to the most. Iconic rework

 

Like I can’t even with this song

 

Holy shit I forgot this even EXISTED until now. My favourite version is probably the Cursed Version from the pre-JFVE EP because I have vivid memories of going to see them in Birmingham months before the album came out and they let the crowd sing this song as their opener and it was the BEST fucking thing.

 

Khaki Cuffs is defunct effective immediately after troubling information has come to light regarding Sam Greaves. TWs for emotional abuse and physical assault

 

Got recommended one of their albums a while back and really enjoyed it. Surprised I never heard of them as they are from very near me. Maybe a little before my time sadly.

 

I kind of dip in and out of this thread, but what are the essential emo records of this year?

 

Some good stuff dropping this week:

Careful Climb, by Slow Worries

 

Have A Good Season
Mandancing
Oceanator
The goalie’s anxiety at the penalty kick
Spanish Love Songs
Diet Cig
Sarah and the Safe Word
I’m Glad It’s You
Beach Bunny
Dogleg

 

To add on to the above list:

Ratboys
Owen
Retirement Party
Bob Nanna
Sinai Vessel
2nd Grade
Trace Mountains
Told Slant
Illuminati Hotties
Oceanator
Soccer Mommy (more indie rock but very good)
Anna McClellan (also more indie rock but very good)
Maxwell Stern (of Signals Midwest)

 

a few more

Empty Country
Gulfer
Record Setter
Stay Inside
Barely Civil
I Love Your Lifestyle
addy
Weave
SAME
Snarls
Thank You, I'm Sorry
No Thank You

 

more post-hardcore but Miss New Buddha (Brian of Westherbox’s new band) put out a fucking stellar record that went p under appreciated on this site and I wanted to shout that out while this convo is going on

 

New EP from London/Brighton-based ME REX out today, probably emo-adjacent so posting it here. Including the one they released in August because track 3 on there, Tannika Pacts, is #2 on my songs of the year list. FFO Frightened Rabbit, Los Campesinos!, songs with way too many words in them.

 

I hate being halfway done with year end list and seeing stuff I haven't heard mentioned as essential records from this year

 

Ogbert the Nerd is a great name

 

my music to check out playlist is already way too long. stahp.

 

Also this is more indie but since there’s enough crossover here I highly recommend listening to The Baby by Samia. A great debut that came out this year.

 

I just threw a bunch of these recommended albums into a playlist. Thanks for the suggestions, even though they weren’t meant for me haha.

 

I know a lot were just mentioned, but if it helps at all, Mandancing and I’m Glad It’s You are in my top 10, maybe top 5.

 

the mandancing album is pretty incredible.

 

I feel like this year has been unbelievably stacked in terms of good releases. Excited to make my AOTY list soon.

Also everyone should check out the Anjimile, Bartees Strange, and DEHD records too.

 

UPDATE

@matthaber @jordalsh album is done and out early next year

 

new Thanks for Coming record dropped today, it’s great

 

I’m sure I’ve got a few highlights that haven’t been mentioned yet. I’ll look over my list and see tomorrow