It's Screamo Week!

Paedantic Basterd · 05-27-2012, 11:51 AM

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Screamo is a subgenre of hardcore punk which predominantly evolved from emo, among other genres, in the early 1990s. The term "screamo" was initially applied to a more aggressive offshoot of emo that developed in San Diego in 1991, which used short songs that grafted "spastic intensity to willfully experimental dissonance and dynamics."[2] The genre experienced a popularity boost in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and by mid-2000s the over-saturation of the scene encouraged bands to incorporate more experimental elements. Due to the popularity and evolution of the style to a point of being unrecognizable, the term "skramz" is sometimes used to describe bands from the first wave of screamo.

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RYM's top Screamo releases

14232949 · 05-27-2012, 01:12 PM

Yes! Yes! Yes!

A look through those RYM charts linked above wouldn't go amiss for anyone wanting to get into the genre, however it's disputable as to whether or not some of those artists are actually 'screamo'

HowLongIstheNight · 05-27-2012, 02:21 PM

Wow, people really like Pg. 99.

14232949 · 05-27-2012, 03:42 PM

^Their Documents were awesome and a pretty important part of the entire Screamo genre, so why wouldn't they?
Although I personally prefer #5 to #8

Their split with City of Caterpillar was awesome too.

HowLongIstheNight · 05-27-2012, 09:34 PM

^ I haven't heard the split, I might get it. I think the reason I'm turned off to them is my hearing part of "My Application Into Heaven." I like City of Caterpillar a lot, though.

14232949 · 05-28-2012, 11:21 AM

Pg.99 are to screamo what The Rolling Stones are to rock, so their influence and contribution to the genre is undoubtable, however there'll be some who just don't rate them that highly.

In regards to the splits, they've also got one with CTTS, which isn't very long, two tracks each, but is still pretty good.

Sneer · 05-28-2012, 12:04 PM

I went through a period of about three years where I was pretty much obsessed with screamo. I still love listening to it today. Document #8 and The Moon is a Dead World would be in my top 3 too, along with the City of Caterpillar S/T.

There are too many other bands to list, but particular favourites are: Off Minor, We Fly Our Kites at Night, Suis La Lune, Kodan Armada, Jerome's Dream, Orchid, Ampere, Usurp Synapse, La Quiete, Et Tu Brute, Daitro, Mohinder, Heroin, Caestles, Saetia, Mesa Verde...

I can't see this getting too many responses; there isn't much love for the sound around here, which I can understand, but at the same time it surprises me because the progenitors and classic acts from the mid 90s-early 00s - as well as the clutch of good bands around today - pack one hell of a punch. At it's best screamo is a hugely visceral and engulfing listening experience.

bob. · 05-28-2012, 01:07 PM

i am not a huge fan of Screamo.....but there is no denying how great Page 99 was....i agree with mankycaaant Document 5 is by far their greatest album and still gets frequent play with me.....live Page 99 was explosive....i think i could only think of a couple of other bands that could throw an audience into a frenzy like Page 99....esp. with My Application to Heaven

i also have a soft spot for Antioch Arrow.....i'm not their biggest fan and mainly listen to them still because they remind me of better times....but still i think they are worth mentioning as a pretty good screamo band

and last year i was introduced to I Would Set Myself On Fire For You and they are amazing....very unique with duel male/female vocals and violin....great stuff

Alfred · 05-28-2012, 01:49 PM

Comadre, Daitro, Saetia, and Envy are my favourites. Pg.99 are incredible based on my fairly limited experience with them (Document 8). I need to get Document 5 at some point.

HowLongIstheNight · 05-28-2012, 03:41 PM

Anyone hear listen to Book of Dead Names?

05-27-2012, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
HowLongIstheNight Groupie Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Mind Posts: 36	Wow, people really like Pg. 99. __________________ It won't be long, it won't be long at all.. until you're gone into the night!

05-27-2012, 03:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	^Their Documents were awesome and a pretty important part of the entire Screamo genre, so why wouldn't they? Although I personally prefer #5 to #8 Their split with City of Caterpillar was awesome too. Last edited by 14232949; 05-28-2012 at 11:17 AM.

05-27-2012, 09:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
HowLongIstheNight Groupie Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Mind Posts: 36	^ I haven't heard the split, I might get it. I think the reason I'm turned off to them is my hearing part of "My Application Into Heaven." I like City of Caterpillar a lot, though. __________________ It won't be long, it won't be long at all.. until you're gone into the night!

05-28-2012, 12:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	I went through a period of about three years where I was pretty much obsessed with screamo. I still love listening to it today. Document #8 and The Moon is a Dead World would be in my top 3 too, along with the City of Caterpillar S/T. There are too many other bands to list, but particular favourites are: Off Minor, We Fly Our Kites at Night, Suis La Lune, Kodan Armada, Jerome's Dream, Orchid, Ampere, Usurp Synapse, La Quiete, Et Tu Brute, Daitro, Mohinder, Heroin, Caestles, Saetia, Mesa Verde... I can't see this getting too many responses; there isn't much love for the sound around here, which I can understand, but at the same time it surprises me because the progenitors and classic acts from the mid 90s-early 00s - as well as the clutch of good bands around today - pack one hell of a punch. At it's best screamo is a hugely visceral and engulfing listening experience. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

05-28-2012, 01:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	i am not a huge fan of Screamo.....but there is no denying how great Page 99 was....i agree with mankycaaant Document 5 is by far their greatest album and still gets frequent play with me.....live Page 99 was explosive....i think i could only think of a couple of other bands that could throw an audience into a frenzy like Page 99....esp. with My Application to Heaven i also have a soft spot for Antioch Arrow.....i'm not their biggest fan and mainly listen to them still because they remind me of better times....but still i think they are worth mentioning as a pretty good screamo band and last year i was introduced to I Would Set Myself On Fire For You and they are amazing....very unique with duel male/female vocals and violin....great stuff __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

05-27-2012, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	Yes! Yes! Yes! A look through those RYM charts linked above wouldn't go amiss for anyone wanting to get into the genre, however it's disputable as to whether or not some of those artists are actually 'screamo'

05-28-2012, 11:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	Pg.99 are to screamo what The Rolling Stones are to rock, so their influence and contribution to the genre is undoubtable, however there'll be some who just don't rate them that highly. In regards to the splits, they've also got one with CTTS, which isn't very long, two tracks each, but is still pretty good.

05-28-2012, 01:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Comadre, Daitro, Saetia, and Envy are my favourites. Pg.99 are incredible based on my fairly limited experience with them (Document 8). I need to get Document 5 at some point. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

05-28-2012, 03:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
HowLongIstheNight Groupie Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Mind Posts: 36	Anyone hear listen to Book of Dead Names? __________________ It won't be long, it won't be long at all.. until you're gone into the night!