1. "A Sunday"
Although people today always think of the super hit "The Middle" first when they think of Jimmy the Big Eater, in 2001 with his Before that pop punk hit hit the mainstream, the album "Clarity" released in 1999 was Jimmy the Big Eater's well-deserved EMO classic.
2. "Gloria"
"Gloria" is a masterpiece, it has both beauty and energy, starting from the fierce riff and sharp guitar sound at the beginning, and then entering a peaceful period. The verse, and the chorus is given a new lease of life.
3. "Why Did Ever We Meet"
The Promise Ring's "Why Did Ever We Meet" provides an excellent template for the mainstream change of EMO. From this From the song, you can completely imagine why EMO later achieved such high commercial success.
4. "Seven"
Nate Mandel and William Goldsmith, two future members of the Foo Fighters, performed particularly well on this song. DeSmith finds every opportunity to add extra tension to the song; Mandel's bass line adds a hint of darkness.
5. "Jinx Removing"
"Jinx Removing" is a heartbreaking moment, and even though its instrumental is full of energy, it only serves to further make the lead singer rough and painful. The sound cuts right into your heart.
6. "Back and to the Left"
"Back and to the Left" is a compact song, from the brief harsh guitar in the intro to the collapse in the middle part 's chorus; at the entrance, it holds its breath for the first time, and ends with an explosive outro.
7. "Holiday"
The vocals in this song are longing and painful, and the energy of the music supports this emotion.
8. "Shoulder to the Wheel"
This song is about jumping into a car and hitting the road. The theme of escaping from the world also foreshadows a young band with excess energy. Listen to When playing this song, I can’t help but step on the accelerator to 120.
9. "Broken Radio"
Casline's smooth vocals are more listenable against Fisher's rough vocals, which adds to the melancholic lyrics. Very depressed.
10. "Never Meant"
If there is no pure EMO core, the fusion of jazz and math rock will look like a flashy gimmick, but in fact , "Never Meant" is the most classic EMO.