Man, I haven't done this in a long time...
Essential Emo Albums I Have Never Heard:
Artist: Rites of Spring
Album: Rites of Spring
Year: 1985
Before listening:
“Man, you're in the goddamn emo album club! Have you not heard Rites of Spring yet? Poseur!”
Well,
I've heard a few songs, but a full album, nope. So since this is largely considered the first, most important and most influential emo album ever released, I thought I'd finally give it a listen, and at the same time bring new life into this section.
After listening:
This was some raw stuff, like Jawbreaker times three, and I guess that's a good thing. But even though it was good, I honestly prefer the sound of second and fourth wave emo.
3.5/5