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PDWAB · 11-09-2004, 05:22 PM

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Take notice! These are just opinions! They are in no way definite definitions, they are just generalizations that we generally follow in this forum! Respect these opinions and we will respect you, thanks!

Punk: Punk is a couple of things. First, it is a subculture, a way of life. The standard for living Punk will not be discussed here. Second, it is a type of music (also known as Punk Rock), which is characterized by being harsh, fast, aggressive, musically simplistic, and usually politically oriented in the lyrics. This is by no means a definite standard to judge punk rock bands by, this in general. If you want to read more about punk, [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16826]this thread[/url] will be a great education.

Recommended bands: Dead Kennedys, NOFX, Bad Religion, Crass

Pop Punk: Pop punk is a subgenre of punk. It takes the energy and speed of punk rock and combines it with some pop characteristics. Like punk, pop-punk has grown and evolved, so old-school bands like Screeching Weasel are pop-punk, but so are newer bands like Green Day and Blink 182. However, pop-punk is not necessarily still connected to the punk subculture, so even though some pop-punk bands are still punk, this is not necessarily true of every pop-punk band.

Recommended bands: Lagwagon, The Descendants, The Vandals

Ska Punk: Once upon a time there was a band called The Clash, and they were among the first bands to combine ska and punk influences. There is a delightful thread about ska and its various waves written by our very own Kithkin, which you can find [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=71269]here.[/url]
Recommended bands: Catch 22, Mad Caddies, Less Than Jake

Emo: Short for "emotional hardcore." This music consists of passionate vocals about topics very real to its members, usually personal relationships or deep throught and reflection. It evolved from hardcore and usually has a combination of screaming, singing, and shouting.
Recommended bands: Rockets and Blue Lights, Saetia, Olive Tree, On the Might of Princes, Native Nod, Lovesick

Screamo: Under debate so to whether or not it is a genre, "screamo" is usually dubbed so because it is a "more chaotic form of emo." The counter argument is that emo is a constantly evolving genre and therefore has no limits nor bounds to cross, meaning screamo is a redundant term because emo is constantly changing. There is no final conclusion and screamo is used by some to describe certain "more chaotic" emo bands.
Recommended bands: Off Minor, Welcome the Plague Year, Joshua Fit for Battle, Orchid, pg. 99

Power Pop: This gets a little fuzzy, but most people in general think of power pop as bands like Good Charlotte and Simple Plan, bands that have taken the pop influence even further even in pop-punk.

Recommended Bands: Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Busted

Pop Rock: Rock/alternative music with pop influences, similar to pop-punk but usually heavier and slower. One of my personal favorite genres.

Recommended Bands: Weezer, Fountains of Wayne, Lit

Post-Hardcore: A genre often described as ranging from one end of the spectrum to the other, as many post-hardcore bands are known to go from spacy, slow, clean riffs to full-blown chaos. This unique sound is often created through the use of a plethora of guitar, bass and vocal effects.

Recommended Bands: Glassjaw, Trophy Scars, Million Dead, From First To Last

Questions/comments can be made in Tell the Mods.

11-09-2004, 05:22 PM	#2
PDWAB Rock It Out Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: University of Washington Posts: 17,675	WHAT IS WHAT Take notice! These are just opinions! They are in no way definite definitions, they are just generalizations that we generally follow in this forum! Respect these opinions and we will respect you, thanks! Punk: Punk is a couple of things. First, it is a subculture, a way of life. The standard for living Punk will not be discussed here. Second, it is a type of music (also known as Punk Rock), which is characterized by being harsh, fast, aggressive, musically simplistic, and usually politically oriented in the lyrics. This is by no means a definite standard to judge punk rock bands by, this in general. If you want to read more about punk, [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16826]this thread[/url] will be a great education. Recommended bands: Dead Kennedys, NOFX, Bad Religion, Crass Pop Punk: Pop punk is a subgenre of punk. It takes the energy and speed of punk rock and combines it with some pop characteristics. Like punk, pop-punk has grown and evolved, so old-school bands like Screeching Weasel are pop-punk, but so are newer bands like Green Day and Blink 182. However, pop-punk is not necessarily still connected to the punk subculture, so even though some pop-punk bands are still punk, this is not necessarily true of every pop-punk band. Recommended bands: Lagwagon, The Descendants, The Vandals Ska Punk: Once upon a time there was a band called The Clash, and they were among the first bands to combine ska and punk influences. There is a delightful thread about ska and its various waves written by our very own Kithkin, which you can find [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=71269]here.[/url] Recommended bands: Catch 22, Mad Caddies, Less Than Jake Emo: Short for "emotional hardcore." This music consists of passionate vocals about topics very real to its members, usually personal relationships or deep throught and reflection. It evolved from hardcore and usually has a combination of screaming, singing, and shouting. Recommended bands: Rockets and Blue Lights, Saetia, Olive Tree, On the Might of Princes, Native Nod, Lovesick Screamo: Under debate so to whether or not it is a genre, "screamo" is usually dubbed so because it is a "more chaotic form of emo." The counter argument is that emo is a constantly evolving genre and therefore has no limits nor bounds to cross, meaning screamo is a redundant term because emo is constantly changing. There is no final conclusion and screamo is used by some to describe certain "more chaotic" emo bands. Recommended bands: Off Minor, Welcome the Plague Year, Joshua Fit for Battle, Orchid, pg. 99 Power Pop: This gets a little fuzzy, but most people in general think of power pop as bands like Good Charlotte and Simple Plan, bands that have taken the pop influence even further even in pop-punk. Recommended Bands: Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Busted Pop Rock: Rock/alternative music with pop influences, similar to pop-punk but usually heavier and slower. One of my personal favorite genres. Recommended Bands: Weezer, Fountains of Wayne, Lit Post-Hardcore: A genre often described as ranging from one end of the spectrum to the other, as many post-hardcore bands are known to go from spacy, slow, clean riffs to full-blown chaos. This unique sound is often created through the use of a plethora of guitar, bass and vocal effects. Recommended Bands: Glassjaw, Trophy Scars, Million Dead, From First To Last Questions/comments can be made in Tell the Mods. Last edited by bottlerocket; 04-13-2006 at 03:18 PM.