Graeme Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 I've noticed a slight trend on this board to group Coheed and Cambria in with the so called "Emo" bands of the moment.... People, that is so fucking stupid that it makes Kaneda's posts seem sensible. Give them a chance for god's sake and then maybe you'll realise that they're about as emo as AC/DC. They don't sing any songs which are about personal troubles, or "dark" or "misunderstood". Their songs tell an epic story which just gets more and more complex but definitely not emo.Listen to the songs off of In Keeping secrets of silent earth:3 and you'll find them more akin to catchy pop songs than anything else, except with some clever guitar riffery and more complicated words. The songs off of Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV Vol I, are more atmospheric and heavy and some of the riffery and guitar work are simply stunning. Especially the Willing Well Quadrilogy (Parts II and III) rock1 .For those of you with issues as to the "Image" of the band (If you're sad enough to let that bother you). it's not exactly "Emo" is it? considering that the traditional emo wears make up and has a fringe so long it looks like a reversed mullet.As for those of you who would slag them because of Claudio's Voice, claiming he sounds like a little girl or something, that's called Range something most male singers would kill to have. If you listen to Willing Well II then you'll see that he can go pretty low as well, to a "Hetfield-esque" Growl.So People, Please end the uneducated and useless Coheed bashing, if you really must criticise them then di it sensibly, and hopefully a few of you will come round to seeing them in a new light. One thing to take note of.... Do they look emo? NO! Do they scream when they sing? NO! Do they sing self pitying songs about slitting their wrists and how "nobody gets them"? FUCK NO!So back off and leave Coheed alone, they're the closest thing to Rock N Roll out there at the moment!I have a feeling there's a whopper of a flaming coming my way but at least i know i'm rightBring it on! Or Rock On! Graeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohdistortedsmile1789 Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Your right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 It's not exclusive to this board, it has always confused me to why they get lumped into the emo label really. The only thing I can think of is the guy's high pitched voice. I'd classify them as hard rock if I had to classify them as anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohdistortedsmile1789 Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 (edited) It's not exclusive to this board, it has always confused me to why they get lumped into the emo label really. The only thing I can think of is the guy's high pitched voice. I'd classify them as hard rock if I had to classify them as anything.They often tour with "Emo" bands, although they recently co-headlined with Avenged Sevenfold. Edited July 5, 2006 by Ohdistortedsmile1789 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 It's not exclusive to this board, it has always confused me to why they get lumped into the emo label really. The only thing I can think of is the guy's high pitched voice. I'd classify them as hard rock if I had to classify them as anything.They often tour with "Emo" bands, although they recently co-headlined with Avenged Sevenfold.Labelled by association? Heh, I can see why that'd be a factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild_Child Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Amen to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieGlenn Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Just cos Claudio sings in a high pitched voice, doesnt make them emo. pisses me off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axls Rocket Queen Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Emo or not, I just don't like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild_Child Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Emo or not, I just don't like themtut tut, go sit in the corner! Facing the wall ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ready2CrashandBurn Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 they are definatley not EMO. I would categorize them as INDIE rock, and if you can get over claudio's high pitch voice there is some great music behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaddisonmoore Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 they are not emo and i like them a bit but my brother is a huge fan of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevGNR666 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 prog rock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohdistortedsmile1789 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 prog rock?Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUNS N' FKING ROSES Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I've noticed a slight trend on this board to group Coheed and Cambria in with the so called "Emo" bands of the moment.... People, that is so fucking stupid that it makes Kaneda's posts seem sensible. Give them a chance for god's sake and then maybe you'll realise that they're about as emo as AC/DC. They don't sing any songs which are about personal troubles, or "dark" or "misunderstood". Their songs tell an epic story which just gets more and more complex but definitely not emo.Listen to the songs off of In Keeping secrets of silent earth:3 and you'll find them more akin to catchy pop songs than anything else, except with some clever guitar riffery and more complicated words. The songs off of Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV Vol I, are more atmospheric and heavy and some of the riffery and guitar work are simply stunning. Especially the Willing Well Quadrilogy (Parts II and III) rock1 .For those of you with issues as to the "Image" of the band (If you're sad enough to let that bother you). it's not exactly "Emo" is it? considering that the traditional emo wears make up and has a fringe so long it looks like a reversed mullet.As for those of you who would slag them because of Claudio's Voice, claiming he sounds like a little girl or something, that's called Range something most male singers would kill to have. If you listen to Willing Well II then you'll see that he can go pretty low as well, to a "Hetfield-esque" Growl.So People, Please end the uneducated and useless Coheed bashing, if you really must criticise them then di it sensibly, and hopefully a few of you will come round to seeing them in a new light. One thing to take note of.... Do they look emo? NO! Do they scream when they sing? NO! Do they sing self pitying songs about slitting their wrists and how "nobody gets them"? FUCK NO!So back off and leave Coheed alone, they're the closest thing to Rock N Roll out there at the moment!I have a feeling there's a whopper of a flaming coming my way but at least i know i'm rightBring it on! Or Rock On! GraemeThey mite not be emo but they still look and sound gay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDeeds Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 they are definatley not EMO. I would categorize them as INDIE rock, and if you can get over claudio's high pitch voice there is some great music behind it.There is no such thing as a category called Indie rock. All Indie rock is is a rock band that is unsigned or signed to a small label. It's not a type of music. If Led Zeppelin never got signed or were on some small little deal, they would be Indie rock. For a long time, Pink Floyd was indie. Guns n' Roses on Uzi Suicide was indie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f**k_your_enemy Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I like bands that some people give the emo label to.. but it really dosen't bother me.. I really like the bands and that's all that matters to me.. some dicks can label them what they like.. I don't care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ready2CrashandBurn Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 they are definatley not EMO. I would categorize them as INDIE rock, and if you can get over claudio's high pitch voice there is some great music behind it.There is no such thing as a category called Indie rock. All Indie rock is is a rock band that is unsigned or signed to a small label. It's not a type of music. If Led Zeppelin never got signed or were on some small little deal, they would be Indie rock. For a long time, Pink Floyd was indie. Guns n' Roses on Uzi Suicide was indie.Fuckin Indie Rock is a genre, ask anyone near fucking philly or jersey. Its derived from being independent of a label, but it has evolved into a sound. a sound different than emo or prog rock. hence coheed fits that category Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohdistortedsmile1789 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I've noticed a slight trend on this board to group Coheed and Cambria in with the so called "Emo" bands of the moment.... People, that is so fucking stupid that it makes Kaneda's posts seem sensible. Give them a chance for god's sake and then maybe you'll realise that they're about as emo as AC/DC. They don't sing any songs which are about personal troubles, or "dark" or "misunderstood". Their songs tell an epic story which just gets more and more complex but definitely not emo.Listen to the songs off of In Keeping secrets of silent earth:3 and you'll find them more akin to catchy pop songs than anything else, except with some clever guitar riffery and more complicated words. The songs off of Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV Vol I, are more atmospheric and heavy and some of the riffery and guitar work are simply stunning. Especially the Willing Well Quadrilogy (Parts II and III) rock1 .For those of you with issues as to the "Image" of the band (If you're sad enough to let that bother you). it's not exactly "Emo" is it? considering that the traditional emo wears make up and has a fringe so long it looks like a reversed mullet.As for those of you who would slag them because of Claudio's Voice, claiming he sounds like a little girl or something, that's called Range something most male singers would kill to have. If you listen to Willing Well II then you'll see that he can go pretty low as well, to a "Hetfield-esque" Growl.So People, Please end the uneducated and useless Coheed bashing, if you really must criticise them then di it sensibly, and hopefully a few of you will come round to seeing them in a new light. One thing to take note of.... Do they look emo? NO! Do they scream when they sing? NO! Do they sing self pitying songs about slitting their wrists and how "nobody gets them"? FUCK NO!So back off and leave Coheed alone, they're the closest thing to Rock N Roll out there at the moment!I have a feeling there's a whopper of a flaming coming my way but at least i know i'm rightBring it on! Or Rock On! GraemeThey mite not be emo but they still look and sound gayYou are a fool, go tease Vince Neil's hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian 1200 Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 (edited) prog rock?Absolutely.Just what i was gonna say.As if emo's could pull off squealie's on a guitar!? The intro to welcome home > the entire emo back catolouge. Edited July 7, 2006 by damian 1200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glass Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Who gives a fuck if they're emo or rock? They suck and that's the bottom line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieGlenn Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Who gives a fuck if they're emo or rock? They suck and that's the bottom line.Care to explain why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Coheed is great. And they're not emo at all. Probably one of the best modern bands around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axls Rocket Queen Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Emo or not, I just don't like themtut tut, go sit in the corner! Facing the wall ... Trendy j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocoma13 Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Their pretty good---sound an awful lot like Rush to me which is a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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