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Sneer · 03-05-2012, 08:34 PM

I would say they are one of the quintessential Emo bands. Highly influential in that they made the genre a little bit more accessible, employing a greater focus on pop-sensibility compared to the more arty, progressive-hardcore leanings of previous Emo acts. In that sense, they helped pave the way for the genre's incorporation into the realms of Indie Rock, much like Weezer did with Pinkerton.

Plus, the amount of bands that were spawned from its nucleus: American Football, Promise Ring, Owen, Joan of Arc... Some really good acts there.

I love Cap'n Jazz, by the way.

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Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	I would say they are one of the quintessential Emo bands. Highly influential in that they made the genre a little bit more accessible, employing a greater focus on pop-sensibility compared to the more arty, progressive-hardcore leanings of previous Emo acts. In that sense, they helped pave the way for the genre's incorporation into the realms of Indie Rock, much like Weezer did with Pinkerton. Plus, the amount of bands that were spawned from its nucleus: American Football, Promise Ring, Owen, Joan of Arc... Some really good acts there. I love Cap'n Jazz, by the way. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show Last edited by Sneer; 03-06-2012 at 07:11 AM.