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Definition of emo
: a style of rock music influenced by punk rock and featuring introspective and emotionally fraught lyrics
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My rebellious (in a fake nose piercing type of way) teenage self was totally sold on this transformation, buying into the emo-alt culture that at the time seemed very novel.
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But remember, this emo energy is all about the POWER of your feelings, and your ability to let tenderness also be totally badass.
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Since 2010, this Illinois five-piece has made zippy emo by combining snappy choruses, sugary three-chord punch, and heartfelt, sometimes amusing lyrics about growing up, struggling, and self-acceptance.
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Don't cry too many tears, my fellow emo kids and skaters – Vans won spot numero dos in 48 states.
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Listeners will hear an array of influences, from folk and chamber music to rock, emo and bluegrass.
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As the frontman of the popular emo-infused, pop-rock band Panic! at the Disco, Brendon Urie might be expected to play it cool, a little jaded maybe.
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Have people warmed towards Paramore’s dropping of the mall emo look?
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The punk-, prog- and emo-leaning acts made their respective Rebellion debuts.
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Origin and Etymology of emo
short for emotional
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