I always thought Sunny Day lacked a lot of the self awareness that latter 90s emo bands had. Like TPR, these guys kinda knew that they were dorks you know? SDRE were like, way too wrapped up in themselves... super introverted and stuff. Not as fun. But I know for some it's not about fun. TPR and Cap'n Jazz are my favorites.
I like this stuff more now than I did in the 90's, when it was new. Back then, most of the bands like these just sounded like poor imitations of Sunny Day Real Estate to me. When SDRL released the first 2 albums, it was a totally new sound. And they could actually play their instruments well, unlike the myriad of imitators that followed. I appreciate this more now, b/c it's simple and nostalgic.
@monterx1 Emo ≠ depressing, bleak music. Emo = emotional, personal. That doesn't necessarily mean it has to be sad emotions. This song isn't really a good representation of "emo". Check out their song "A Picture Postcard". That song would be easier to understand why they're called emo. But really, genres don't really matter. I'd have no problem calling them "punk" or "indie".
The albums they released before it were very solid, although this is their career apex to be sure. And don't call it emo, that word has been ruined to refer to dumb crap that idiot kids listen to now.
I agree on Sunny Day's first album. Very good. Also check out Braid, Jets to Brazil and Rainer Maria if you like this sort of thing.
This band is the definition of emo, you know. I feel sorry for the members, they probably cry watching kids at MCR concerts. Lameeeeeee. Anyways, if you read "Nothing Feels Good: Punk Rock, Teenagers and Emo" you'll realise that the promise ring was the second real emo band. Sunny Day Real Estate was first, paving the road for the promise ring and bands to follow.
@rennekilo - Blah blah blah. Any time you talk about "real" anything, you're marking yourself as a rank amateur. There were dozens of other bands before The Promise Ring which utilised these elements. Even if they're not best described as emo, these bands are essential to note in any conversation of emo. Starting at Sunny Day Real Estate totally ignores the contributions of bands like Rites of Spring and Moss Icon.
Told you this was a good one. If you like this, you NEED Sunny Day Real Estate's debut. It's a little less punk pop and more depressing, but it's good too.
Bands like Drop Dead Gorgeous or Devil Wears PrADA SUCK!!
I liked this album, but IMO, Horse Latitudes will always be their best.
vincent6445 1 month ago
this band rules. enough said
mylarose1314 11 months ago
I hate you when you bring up the genre of emo music, and people automatically think Hawthorne Heights. Just a shame.
mrwiggles2000 1 year ago
this song is cool but the funny thing is this whole fuckin record ROCKS!!!!!
benmfjones 1 year ago
I always thought Sunny Day lacked a lot of the self awareness that latter 90s emo bands had. Like TPR, these guys kinda knew that they were dorks you know? SDRE were like, way too wrapped up in themselves... super introverted and stuff. Not as fun. But I know for some it's not about fun. TPR and Cap'n Jazz are my favorites.
wolfpartyjoe 1 year ago 3
I like this stuff more now than I did in the 90's, when it was new. Back then, most of the bands like these just sounded like poor imitations of Sunny Day Real Estate to me. When SDRL released the first 2 albums, it was a totally new sound. And they could actually play their instruments well, unlike the myriad of imitators that followed. I appreciate this more now, b/c it's simple and nostalgic.
italiaholic 1 year ago
I fucking love The Promise Ring. One of my favorite emo bands.
crassisdead 1 year ago 8
@crassisdead how is this an emo band O.O, the music is pretty upbeat
monterx1 10 months ago
@monterx1 Dude TPR is one of the staple emo bands.
punkCDsampler 10 months ago
@monterx1 Emo ≠ depressing, bleak music. Emo = emotional, personal. That doesn't necessarily mean it has to be sad emotions. This song isn't really a good representation of "emo". Check out their song "A Picture Postcard". That song would be easier to understand why they're called emo. But really, genres don't really matter. I'd have no problem calling them "punk" or "indie".
crassisdead 10 months ago 2
Uh, why is the album "surprisingly" good?
The albums they released before it were very solid, although this is their career apex to be sure. And don't call it emo, that word has been ruined to refer to dumb crap that idiot kids listen to now.
I agree on Sunny Day's first album. Very good. Also check out Braid, Jets to Brazil and Rainer Maria if you like this sort of thing.
NovaWrite 2 years ago
This band is the definition of emo, you know. I feel sorry for the members, they probably cry watching kids at MCR concerts. Lameeeeeee. Anyways, if you read "Nothing Feels Good: Punk Rock, Teenagers and Emo" you'll realise that the promise ring was the second real emo band. Sunny Day Real Estate was first, paving the road for the promise ring and bands to follow.
rennekilo 2 years ago
@rennekilo - Blah blah blah. Any time you talk about "real" anything, you're marking yourself as a rank amateur. There were dozens of other bands before The Promise Ring which utilised these elements. Even if they're not best described as emo, these bands are essential to note in any conversation of emo. Starting at Sunny Day Real Estate totally ignores the contributions of bands like Rites of Spring and Moss Icon.
HaphazardJoy 2 years ago 2
Told you this was a good one. If you like this, you NEED Sunny Day Real Estate's debut. It's a little less punk pop and more depressing, but it's good too.
Bands like Drop Dead Gorgeous or Devil Wears PrADA SUCK!!
keymaster2 3 years ago
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ha ha, are you kidding? Devil Wears Prada is amazing.
dbh259 2 years ago
@keymaster2 Diary is amazing. You took the words right out of my mouth.
megafonzie666 1 year ago 4