Finding Emo

Ep078 - Invented by Jimmy Eat World Apr 30, 2024

Happy 4 year birthday to the podcast! As per tradition, we do a Jimmy Eat World record every year and we've made our way to the 2010 album Invented by the kings of emo from Arizona. This record definitely had a tough task of following four PERFECT albums in a row from Jimmy Eat World (Clarity, Bleed American, Futures, Chase This Light), and we'll admit it was hard for it to live up its predecessor. But - spoiler alert - the whole album is a bit of a "grower, not a show-er" for us. What do you think?

00:00:00 INTRO

00:02:55 About the album

00:09:35 First Impressions

00:17:38 Track 1 - A Heart Is Hard To Find

00:27:22 Track 2 - My Best Theory

00:33:24 Track 3 - Evidence

00:38:56 Track 4 - Higher Devotion

00:43:30 Track 5 - Movielike

00:49:18 Track 6 - Coffee and Cigarettes

00:56:00 Track 7 - Stop

01:05:12 Track 8 - Littlething

01:09:10 Track 9 - Cut

01:15:58 Track 10 - Action Needs An Audience

01:20:54 Track 11 - Invented

01:29:15 Track 12 - Mixtape

01:36:14 Lasting impressions

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Ep077- Stick And Stone by New Found Glory Apr 02, 2024

In this episode of "Finding Emo," we dive into New Found Glory's iconic album "Sticks and Stones." Celebrating its 20th anniversary, we explore everything from the album's production with Neil Avron to the cameos from the likes of Mark Hoppus on the album. We'll share why tracks like "My Friends Over You" have left a lasting mark on the punk scene and what made New Found Glory different than other pop-punk bands. Join us for a mix of nostalgia, analysis, and behind-the-scenes insights into one of the early 2000s' defining punk rock albums.

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Ep076 - Five Score and Seven Years Ago by Relient K Mar 19, 2024

Relient K nailed it with their follow up to their breakout album, Mmhmm. Five Score takes what worked about the previous album and gets even more ambitious - specifically ending the album with an 11 minute epic. We think they strung together a perfect three records with this sandwiched right inbetween MmHmm and Forget and Not Slow Down.

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:57 Quick history of the album

00:08:10 Let's talk about the Christian music scene

00:19:26 First impressions

00:23:43 Track 1 :: Pleading the Fifth (A Cappella)

00:27:54 Track 2 :: Come Right Out and Say It

00:32:22 Track 3 :: I Need You

00:35:08 Track 4 :: The Best Thing

00:44:20 Track 5 :: Forgiven

00:48:04 Track 6 :: Must Have Done Something Right

00:53:58 Track 7 :: Give Until There's Nothing Left

00:56:08 Track 8 :: Devastation and Reform

01:03:20 Track 9 :: I'm Taking You With Me

01:07:31 Track 10 :: Faking My Own Suicide

01:14:55 Track 11 :: Crayons Can melt on Us for All I Care

01:16:36 Track 12 :: Bite My Tongue

01:20:31 Track 13 :: Up and Up

01:24:13 Track 14 :: Deathbed

01:35:54 Does it hold up? Is it their best record? Is it their most important record?

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Ep075 - Paramore's self-titled Mar 05, 2024

Hayley Williams is the G.O.A.T. Yeah, we said it. Now, listen to us say it for 2 hours straight.

After the departure of the brothers Farrow, I don't think any of us imagined we'd be getting this album. But it turned out Hayley Williams' pipes weren't Paramore's only secret weapon, because Taylor and Jeremy also kicked their musicianship to a higher gear, and we'd argue the band was better off in the long-run letting Taylor take over all guitar work. Their 2013 release went on to be the band's first platinum album, and gave us the inescapable classic "Ain't It Fun", which we'd argue is one of the best songs of the twenty-teens.

They also managed to make the only album with interlude tracks worth a damn, so there's that.

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Ep074 - Dog Problems by The Format Feb 20, 2024

We're back!!! We took some time off, but we're back to our regularly scheduled programming. Thanks for sticking around!

What a weird little gem of a 70s record this album was in a sea of the giant drums and guitars of 2006. The Format's sophomore effort sees the beginnings of what would become Nate Ruess'' next project, fun., with Jack Antonoff. That obviously went on to be a huge success, but if you haven't listened to this one, you absolutely should. It's a hell of an album, and we're sad we didn't get more from The Format.

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Ep073 - One More Time by blink-182 Nov 07, 2023

We throw all the rules out the window and review this brand new album from blink-182. It's basically a track-by-track "first impressions" episode (although we somehow skipped track 10 -apologies).

Earmuffs, for obvious reasons.

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Ep072 - Give Up by The Postal Service Oct 18, 2023

This album turned twenty this year, and it was really such a weird genre bending and impossible-to-label thing that we decided "sure, it's emo enough!". After all, it has Ben Gibbard on it, right?

These guys really created a wonderful thing and then were like "THAT'S ALL YOU GET!". We love it, and yet struggle to put into words why, exactly.

Notes:

Give up on Apple Music and Spotify

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SNACK! blink-128 have new singles and an album release date! Oct 06, 2023

You can count on us to get a snack out related to blink-182. Every. Time.

(unfortunately Blake somehow screwed up and left his as a draft for 3 weeks)

The new album comes out October 20th and we got a preview of two more songs from the album - the nostalgia-bomb ⁠ONE MORE TIME⁠ (complete with nostalgia-bomb ⁠video⁠) and ⁠MORE THAN YOU KNOW⁠.

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Ep071 - Guilt Show by The Get Up Kids Aug 29, 2023

After the disappointing follow up to Something To Write Home About (at least for us), we truly needed this record. Some of us might even think it's The Get Up Kids at their best. Maybe. You'll have to listen to find out.

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Ep070 - Boxcar Racer's self-titled album Aug 16, 2023

Was Tom's side project the beginning of the end of blink-182? (and then another beginning...and another end of the oh jeez this is so convoluted). Or does Kyle's theory hold up that this was basically the prelude to blink's untitled album? We report, you decide.

Boxcar Racer on Spotify and Apple Music

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Ep069 - A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar by Dashboard Confessional Aug 01, 2023

We decided the episode number deserved a title that was a mouthful, and boy did Dashboard Confessional deliver!

The Gil Norton produced follow up to The Places You Have Come To Fear The Most (seriously, Carrabba - do you get paid per letter in the title?) which included the electric-guitar-ified emo summer hit of 2003, Hands Down. Be prepared for gushing. Almost 2 hours worth of gushing. We like it a lot, basically.

Notes:

AMAMABAS on Spotify and Apple Music

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SNACK! Kris saw blink-182 live in Austin Jul 21, 2023

Kyle and Blake live vicariously (and jealously) through Kris' blink-182 concert experience. Including how he was sitting next to the couple he sold 2 of his floor seats to for double face value so he essentially went for free. It's been a while, so we obviously get off topic too. Is blink-182 actually making an album? What's our favorite Jimmy Eat World concert experience? Is Tom the "artist" and Mark "the business guy" in the band? We really are all over the place here. Enjoy!

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Ep068 - Permission to Land by The Darkness Jul 18, 2023

Is The Darkness an emo band? Absolutely not. But does their debut album qualify as one of our favorite albums of the early 2000s? Yes, absolutely. So we're going to talk about it. Because it's our podcast. And if you enjoy your face being rocked off, you should listen to it, too.

The album turns 20 this year, complete with an album tour.

Notes

Permission To Land on Apple Music and Spotify
I Believe In A Thing Called Love music video
Aformentioned tour dates
Hot Cakes on Apple Music and Spotify (also a favorite)

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Ep067 - Chase This Light by Jimmy Eat World Jun 15, 2023

We think this album is way underrated. After giving us Clarity, Bleed American, and freaking FUTURES three albums in a row, they still manage to come out swinging with Chase This Light in 2007. And if you were lucky enough to have the iTunes version, it closed with one of our favorite covers EVER (which is now on streaming services too, by the way). This band is the king of the genre, as far as we're concerned. Notes: - Chase This Light on Spotify and Apple Music - Always Be video - Take 'Em As They Come on Spotify

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Ep066 - Southern Air by Yellowcard May 03, 2023

We skip around a bit through Yellowcard's discography to 2012 for this episode. In case you're new here, all three dudes genuinely love the band and basically spend the whole time gushing about them. Our only complaint is they haven't repressed Ocean Avenue on vinyl yet. C'mon, guys!

Notes:

Southern Air on Spotify and Apple Music

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Ep065 - Take Off Your Pants and Jacket by blink-182 Apr 11, 2023

Finding Emo, now in video form! We're trying a new thing and going to start releasing episodes in video form on Youtube and Spotify. Let us know your thoughts! We went out of order on blink-182 albums, but are finally getting around to discussing the band's monstrous follow up to Enema of the State. Singles "The Rock Show", "First Date", and "Stay Together For the Kids" contributed to the album selling over 15 million copies worldwide, but we love the whole dang thing. But you can hear the tension. Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker had different ideas of how to follow up the success of Enema - they managed to make this stellar record. Track listing 1. "Anthem Part Two" 2. "Online Songs" 3. "First Date" 4. "Happy Holidays, You Bastard" 5. "Story of a Lonely Guy" 6. "The Rock Show" 7. "Stay Together for the Kids" 8. "Roller Coaster" 9. "Reckless Abandon" 10. "Everytime I Look for You" 11. "Give Me One Good Reason" 12. "Shut Up" 13. "Please Take Me Home"

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Ep064 - The Artist in the Ambulance by Thrice Mar 14, 2023

Blake really hadn't listened to much Thrice (ya know, due to the screaming and him being an overall wuss), so it was fun to get a fresh first perspective. Plus Kyle picked the most screamy song clips possible.

Notes:

The Artist in the Ambulance on Spotify and Apple Music
Send Me an Angel cover
Thrice's full podcast series ABOUT THIS VERY ALBUM!!!
Rick Rubin and Paul McArtney listen to Smash Mouth
Check out our friend Anna Lee's absolutely KILLER band tour pics on Instagram

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Ep063 - Say It Like You Mean It by The Starting Line Feb 28, 2023

We went out of order with The Starting Line because we love their sophomore effort so much, but went back to their debut album for this episode. We basically feel like it's a real shame we only got 3 full length albums from this band, as this album has one of the the best pop-punk songs of all time on it.

Notes:

Say It Like You Mean It on Spotify and Apple Music

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Ep062 - The Everglow by Mae Jan 31, 2023

2005 was a heck of year for music, but The Everglow is hovering at the top of all of the guys' "best of" lists for that year (and maybe the decade?!). It's full of great melodies, optimistic lyrics, and works so well from front to back as an album. We wish more people loved Mae, because they deserve it.

Notes:

The Everglow on Apple Music and Spotify
Mae at The Green Door video
A great review
Another great review of the lyrical love story

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Ep061 - Deja Entendu by Brand New Jan 13, 2023

The guys have complicated feelings about Brand New, which is no surprise if you listened to the Your Favorite Weapon episode. How can they like the music so much, but dislike everyone else talking about how much they like the music? (they understand it doesn't make sense).

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Ep060 - 2022 Year End Review Dec 26, 2022

Instead of talking about an album, we're talking about our favorite songs/albums we listened to in 2022. Be sure to check out the notes below for links to all the tunes!

Notes:

Playlist with all the tunes we discussed on Spotify and Apple Music
The 1975 - Being Funny In A Foreign Language on Spotify and Apple Music
The Midnight - Heroes on Spotify and Apple Music
Spanish Love Songs - Brave Faces Everyone on Spotify and Apple Music
Lights - Warehouse Summer on Spotify and Apple Music
The Story So Far - Proper Dose on Spotify and Apple Music

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SNACK! Interview with Chris from Shower Beers Dec 09, 2022

We normally talk about really old music, but on today's snack we chat with a super fresh band - so fresh they just released their 2nd single ever this week! Kyle found the band on Reddit and invited Chris from Shower Beers to join us to talk about the tunes (one of which he believes is the first pop punk song tribute to an EDM song), how the band came about, and his prescription for America being more American Pie movies.

Shower Beers on Spotify and Apple Music

Shower Beers on Instagram

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SNACK! Punk Rock Cliche single Nov 21, 2022

NOFX released a tune Fat Mike originally wrote with Matt Skiba and that was recorded for blink-182's California album, but didn't end up making the cut.

Punk Rock Cliche on Spotify and Apple Music

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Ep059 - Homesick by A Day To Remember Nov 16, 2022

This band is too gigantic for 2/3 of us to have never listened to any of their albums all the way through, so we remedy that on this episode. We realize the irony of 3 guys who don't love screaming to have a podcast about emo music, but it is what it is.

Notes:

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ep058 - Through Being Cool by Saves The Day Nov 01, 2022

We're going back to Saves The Day's 1999 release for this episode. We talk about all the stuff you'd expect, including the (creepily foreshadowing) lyrical content. Here's what our faces looked like most of the time. 😬

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SNACK! More blink and such Oct 28, 2022

More blink-182 news! More concerts! More festivals! Catch up with us.

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SNACK! Recent live concerts Oct 21, 2022

Kyle and Blake talk about seeing Motion City Soundtrack, A Day To Remember, and The Used recently. Kris hasn't been to a concert in a bit, so he just cries in the background.

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Ep057 - Emotion Is Dead by The Juliana Theory Oct 19, 2022

This one has to be on the podium of all time emo album titles, right? The Juliana Theory undoubtedly inspired a lot of bands with their 2000 album (which wasn't released Jan 1st despite Blake seeing so on Spotify - chalk that one up to a lazy intern at Tooth & Nail maybe). The guys talk at length about this and maybe get off on a tangent or twelve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

SNACK! Paramore's new single This Is Why Oct 14, 2022

Paramore finally give us a peek into their new album scheduled to release in February 2023. We're pretty excited.

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SNACK! State of Emo-gency - blink-182 announcement update Oct 11, 2022

Well, our last snack was relevant for approximately 48 hours because as of this morning, it's official - blink-182 is back with Tom with a world tour and album in 2023. Join us as we discuss in a very special SNACK recorded pre-NINE AM! A true first for the podcast.

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SNACK! Ok, for real - It looks like Tom is rejoining blink-182 Oct 09, 2022

Adding further credibility to the rumors swirling around the internet of Tom re-joining blink-182 was a since-deleted tweet from the head of rock programming for Cumulus Media saying as much, and that the trio would be doing an arena tour in 2023. The guys discuss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep056 - Page Avenue by Story of the Year Sep 23, 2022

Story of the Year's debut album went platinum, y'all. So, despite Kris and Blake not having really given them a chance in the 2000s, we felt we had to do an epsiode on it.

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SNACK! What's the best concert you went to in the 2000s? Sep 09, 2022

Blake puts Kyle and Kris on the spot to think of the best concert they went to in the 2000s. It's highly probable all three guys spent the time between recording and releasing this episode kicking themselves for not including other shows. WE WERE UNDER PRESSURE!

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SNACK! Labor Day Mixtape Sep 02, 2022

Since we'll not be releasing a full album episode for Labor Day, we thought we'd put together a few songs we think you should check out. We each pick 2 old tunes, and one new(ish) one to share with each other...and you!

Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music

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SNACK! New Cartel singles Aug 26, 2022

It's Cartel week here at Finding Emo, apparently. We talk about their new singles 17 and The End, and whether the beat in 17 should be referred to as "BLAH-ka-ka Blah-ka-ka" or "Clocks" beat. Very important stuff.

Cartel on Spotify and Apple Music

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Ep055 - Chroma by Cartel Aug 24, 2022

Did Kris and Blake's band have anything to do with the leaking of Cartel's debut full-length album? Do we all maybe have the same notes about some not-so-great lyrics on this album? Do we think this is a solid debut album from a band that got better and better? What's the meaning of life? We answer some of these questions on this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

SNACK! Dashboard and Andrew McMahon live tour stream Aug 19, 2022

Dashboard Confessional and Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness are on tour together and just announced they'll be doing two live streams of upcoming shows.

Notes:

Buy streaming tickets to the Hello Gone Days tour
Andrew McMahon's new single, Stars (video)
Jukebox the Ghost/Andrew McMahon - Wasted on Spotify and Apple Music
Oh, and here's another Jukebox The Ghost tune featuring Justin Pierre from Motion City Soundtrack (Seriously, they're a fantastic band - check them out)
In case you needed to know, the first streaming concert was in 1993
And here's an epic Billy Joel live performance of (in Blake's opinion) his best song "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" at the final show at Shea Stadium before they tore it down

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SNACK! Jimmy Eat World's new single "Something Loud" Aug 12, 2022

The boys from AZ have a new single out. Spoiler alert: we like it.

Something Loud on Spotify and Apple Music

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Ep054 - The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance Aug 10, 2022

Buckle up because we're tackling what might be THE defining album of the genre on this episode. Between the lyrical concept, the production, the ballads, the guitar solos, and the vibraslaps there is a LOT going on on this album and we love (almost) every second of it.

Notes:

The Black Parade on Spotify and Apple Music
Welcome to the Black Parade video
Famous Last Words video
Teenagers video
Frank's burnt guitar

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SNACK! Kyle introduces us to Hot Mulligan Aug 05, 2022

Kyle has new music from Hot Mulligan for us to check out. We may get on a tangent or 3 in the process.

Hot Mulligan - Drink Milk And Run on Spotify and Apple Music

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SNACK! Is Tom rejoining blink-182?!?! Jul 29, 2022

Kyle fills us in on the blink-182 rumors

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Ep053 - The Used (self-titled) Jul 26, 2022

We already did The Used's sophomore album, but are going in reverse to talk about their debut self-titled album because it turned 20 years old this month! Blake complains about screaming, but overall we're even more impressed with this album than we were 20 years ago. Also, we continue to lavish praise on their wonderfully talented bass player. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

SNACK! Bayside's new singles Jul 22, 2022

We're trying something new! There's so much going on with these bands we talk about that we wanted to start recording and releasing little bite sized Finding Emo Snack episodes about the current goings-on in the genre. Bayside has new singles out, so that's what we talk about on the first SNACK! bonus episode.

Bayside - Strangest Faces (Spotify , Apple Music)

Bayside - Rainbow (Spotify , Apple Music)

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Ep052 - Unwritten Law's self-titled Jul 11, 2022

We go back to 1998 for this one, chatting about Unwritten Law's self-titled or "black" album. Also, because it's been a month since our last episode (sorry, summer vacations and all), we get off-subject more than usual because we haven't talked in a while. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep051 - From Under The Cork Tree by Fall Out Boy Jun 07, 2022

Let's talk about this monster of a record, ok? Fall Out Boy went multi-platinum with their 2005 sophomore effort, and we have lots of opinions. It might be the first time a song has been nominated for Nobody's Perfect by one host, and Desert Island Song by another.

Notes:

From Under The Cork Tree on Apple Music and Spotify
Fuze misheard lyrics commercial
Sugar, We're Going Down music video

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Ep050 - Futures by Jimmy Eat World May 11, 2022

It's our 2 year anniversary! And our 50th episode! We celebrate by talking about one of our favorites, Futures by Jimmy Eat World. Gushing ensues. Blake gets mad at online articles referencing harmonizing guitars when they're actually octaves. Kris has opinions about Night Drive. Kyle somehow brings up Hinder. It's a long one, so buckle in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep049 - Killing Time by Bayside Apr 27, 2022

Did Bayside not get enough love in the 2000s? We think that might be the case. On this episode we talk about their 2011 album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep048 - We Don't Need To Whisper by Angels & Airwaves Apr 15, 2022

Was there any way for the debut Angles & Airwaves album to live up to the absolutely astronomical (see what we did there?) expectations set by Tom DeLonge? The answer is a resounding "no", but we still like the album.

Notes:

We Don't Need to Whisper on Apple Music and Spotify

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Ep047 - Brand New Eyes by Paramore Mar 29, 2022

This marks our 2nd episode spent gushing over the talents of Hayley Williams and co. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Brand New Eyes on Spotify and Apple Music

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Ep046 - All Killer No Filler by Sum 41 Mar 10, 2022

We'd honestly forgotten about this record, which is a shame because it holds up much better than a lot of the other pop-punk released around the same time. We miiiiiight have issues with the opening and closing tracks, though. Maybe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep045 - The Young and The Hopeless by Good Charlotte Feb 09, 2022

Shots fired! Blake comes in hot with his opinions on this album, so buyer beware (this is free, don't get too excited). 2002's mega super giant multiplatinum album from Good Charlotte has us feeling conflicted. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep044 - Even If It Kills Me by Motion City Soundtrack Jan 26, 2022

We think it's a travshammockery Motion City Soundtrack isn't more widely considered the face of the genre. They've got everything we love and came it hot with their follow up to Commit This To Memory. This album is underrated. Full stop.

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Ep043 - Straylight Run (self-titled) Jan 11, 2022

After the dramatic Taking Back Sunday falling out, John Nolan and Shaun Cooper started Straylight Run along with Will Noon and John's sister, Michelle. On this episode, we talk about their awesome debut self-titled record. #teamnolan for sure.

Notes:

Straylight Run on Apple Music and Spotify

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Ep042 - So Impossible EP by Dashboard Confessional Dec 22, 2021

The So Impossible EP turned 20 years old this week! In what should've been a shorter episode based on the math of this only having 4 songs, the guys ramble on about how dating was different in 2001 (they assume, even they've all been married for at least a decade) and how much they love this EP.

Notes:

So Impossible EP on Spotify and Apple Music

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Ep041 - Plans by Death Cab For Cutie Dec 10, 2021

Sorry about the long break! Kyle and Blake had colds, Blake's computer crashed, Blake's audio equipment didn't work after his computer got fixed, Kyle got busy with work...basically, we failed you all. It won't happen again. Or it will. Time will tell. ANYWAY! Back to talking about great 2000s albums, and this one is a doozy. Join us for a chat about our second Death Cab record on the show.

Notes:

Plans on Spotify and Apple Music
Holy cow, this album actually has a song that was on Scrubs

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Ep040 - Leaving Through The Window by Something Corporate Nov 04, 2021

We're all in on Something Corporate's piano-driven pop/rock/punk vibes (and basically everything Andrew McMahon has done since). Although, for some weird reason, Kyle had never listened to this album before! But he's with us, now.

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Ep039 - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out by Panic! At The Disco Oct 22, 2021

Despite the debut from Panic! selling over 2 million copies, the guys are not as impressed with it as you'd think. They think th $11k budget and 18 year old band members makes more sense as a measuring stick for the quality than the 2 million albums sold. Please don't hate us, Panic! fans! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep038 - White Crosses by Against Me! Sep 28, 2021

Against Me!'s 2010 album was a departure from previous album styles, but that didn't stop 2/3 of the guys hosting this podcast from loving it. The other 1/3 is Blake, and he just honestly had never listened to the band before. Fresh ears! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep037 - Paper Walls by Yellowcard Sep 14, 2021

While Yellowcard admittedly had a slight downturn post Ocean Avenue with their 2006 album Lights and Sounds, they were back to being one of the best pop-punk bands of the 2000s with the quick follow up, Paper Walls. It's one of Blake's all time favorites, and his wife has zero interest in it. It's a real tragedy.

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Ep036 - Warning by Green Day Aug 31, 2021

"Warning?", you say, confused. YES. We think this 2000 Green Day album is the catalyst for the follow up success of American Idiot. Full stop. We love everything about this album, despite it being a commercial disappoinment for the band at the time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep035 - In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth:3 by Coheed and Cambria Aug 18, 2021

Despite 2/3 of the guys not being huge Coheed & Cambria fans, we still manage to all have lots of opinions about this record. Siri even chimes in at one point to tell us how she feels about the record. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep034 - Pinkerton by Weezer Jul 20, 2021

Clocking in at our longest episode thus far, we talk about what is now regarded as Weezer's 1996 masterpiece (though it was basically hated by everyone at the time) and its contribution to the genres of the 2000s. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep033 - Phantoms by Acceptance Jul 06, 2021

We really thought Acceptance was going to be HUGE back in the day. Unfortunately, they had a ton of bad luck. This album is great, anyway --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep032 - OK Go's self titled Jun 22, 2021

It's our podcast and we'll slightly weave outside the genre if we want to! Look, if you haven't listened to this highly underrated album (because it came out before all the crazy one-take music videos), please do so and then listen to us talk about how much we love it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep031 - Beneath Medicine Tree by Copeland Jun 08, 2021

Kyle brings fresh ears to a conversation about Copeland's 2003 debut album since he never really listened to it back in the day. Blake reveals where he stole the podcast's theme song from. Kris has a righteous mustache you can't see because it's a podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep030 - Mmhmm by Relient K May 25, 2021

It's our 30th episode! We talk about Relient K's mainstream breakout album Mmhmm, which we've decided must be said in a sassy tone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep029 - Transatlanticism by Death Cab For Cutie May 13, 2021

Some would argue Death Cab is indie, not emo. But it's our podcast and this album came out in 2003 and is close enough for us. Also, we really like the album a lot. Unlike Ben Gibbard's 2003 haircut. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep028 - Bleed American by Jimmy Eat World Apr 27, 2021

It's our 1st birthday! Woo hoo! Thanks so much for listening. On this episode we talk about Jimmy Eat World's super successful Bleed American album. Find out which of us would have danced in their underwear in The Middle's video shoot, given the chance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep027 - Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! by Hellogoodbye Apr 13, 2021

Would this album be considered 100% pop if it weren't on Drive-thru? Probably. Does that make it any less good? No. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep026 - Calendar Days by The Rocket Summer Mar 30, 2021

The Rocket Summer is definitely a band you're either totally into or don't like at all. The guys are decidedly all-in on Bryce's songs, and this is such a good debut album for a 19 year old to make. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep025 - Interventions & Lullabies by The Format Mar 17, 2021

Before the massive success of fun., there was The Format. On this episode we essentially look at half of their catalog, since they only made two albums. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep024 - So Long, Astoria by The Ataris Mar 02, 2021

Kris and Blake finally come to terms with how much The Ataris influenced their band's music. Plus, a discussion about what makes a great cover. And more!

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Ep023 - Valentine's Day Mixtape Feb 10, 2021

On a very special episode of Finding Emo...The guys put together a mix tape of their favorite romantic mix tape jams from the genre. Plus, you get to hear about Kyle's incredibly awkward evening with Aaron Marsh from Copeland (it was all Kyle's fault). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep022 - The Places You Have Come To Fear The Most - Dashboard Confessional Feb 02, 2021

We finally get around to doing a Dashboard Confessional album! Spoiler alert: we all have man-crushes on Chris Carraba. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep021 - Take This To Your Grave by Fall Out Boy Jan 19, 2021

We'd be lying if we said Pete Wentz didn't get under our skin a little back in the day, but that doesn't take anything away from this being a heck of a debut album from Fall Out Boy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep020 - Tell All Your Friends by Taking Back Sunday Jan 05, 2021

Are Taking Back Sunday lyrics the most commonly tattooed emo lyrics? We think so. And we can see why, honestly. Listen to find out who's on Team Jesse, Team Adam, Team Nolan, and Team Edward (wait, sorry, that's something else...). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep019 - Riot! by Paramore Dec 22, 2020

For the final episode of 2020 (good riddance) we dive into Paramore's 2007 Sophomore album. We spend half of the episode complaining about the band's decision to not play Misery Business live anymore. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep018 - Stay What You Are by Saves The Day Dec 08, 2020

Don't ask us why it took us 18 episodes to get to this classic. We don't have a good excuse. Saves The Day captured some serious magic with this album in 2001, and it's as good now as it ever was. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep017 - Untitled by blink-182 Nov 24, 2020

Ok, so we lied about The Everglow being the next episode (for good reason, we promise). So instead we're wishing a Sweet 16 to blink-182's untitled/self-titled (argument to ensue) album from 2003. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep016 - Everything In Transit by Jack's Mannequin Nov 10, 2020

Jack's Mannequin's debut coming-of-age masterpiece Everything In Transit came out 15 years ago, and Kris and Blake were fortunate enough to watch Andrew and his new band rock the whole thing front to back at a drive-in show over the weekend. And then hopped on the podcast to discuss the album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep015 - Sing the Sorrow by AFI Oct 27, 2020

Just in time for Halloween, we picked the most eye-linery band around, AFI, and their 2003 smash hit Sing the Sorrow. Kyle has determined this album to have, hands down, the most emo lyrics of all time and gives us his favorites, track by track. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep014 - In Love and Death by The Used Oct 13, 2020

We skip right ahead to The Used's sophomore album...not because their first one isn't deserving of an episode, but just because we really like this one and IT'S OUR PODCAST! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep013 - Commit This To Memory by Motion City Soundtrack Sep 29, 2020

Motion City Soundtrack made the happiest music with the saddest lyrics. On this episode we cover their sophomore (and breakout) album, Commit This To Memory. It's solid! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep012 - Say Anything ...Is A Real Boy Sep 15, 2020

It's our first contentious episode where everyone doesn't love the album. "But guys, EVERYONE loved this album!", you say. Not so. Apparently one of our hosts is the only person alive that didn't like it. Listen to find out who it is! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep011 - Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge by My Chemical Romance Sep 01, 2020

If My Chemical Romance's Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge album isn't a definitive early 2000s emo record, we don't know what else would possibly qualify. The music, lyrics, outfits, swagger, makeup...it really defined the genre. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep010 - Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard Aug 18, 2020

Let's talk about punk rock with a violin! Specifically, Yellowcard's super successful Ocean Avenue album. Spoiler alert: Blake doesn't shut up about how much he like's all of Yellowcard's bridges in their songs.

Ocean Avenue on Spotify and Apple Music
The OKC Green Door show was Oct 22, 2003 and Ocean Avenue was released on radio Dec 16, 2003, for reference.
Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer, The Amazing Spider-Man) directed the Ocean Avenue music video, which is awesome.
Ben Harper went on to be the founder and CEO of Takeover Records
Ryan Key’s vocal surgery was between Lights and Sounds and Paper Walls, and their hiatus was 2008-2010 between Paper Walls and When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes albums. This is when he did his Big If side project, as well.
Maybe Ryan Key uses the Silicon Valley “Middle Out” methodology for writing bridges? (Hilarious, but very NSFW)
Only One Video (he puts the flower in a gun, by the way. Not a tank, as Kyle kept claiming. But standing in front of the tank as if he’s the guy in Tiananmen Square is so cringe-worthy we can’t believe they thought it was a good idea).
Kris kept messing up the lyrics of the “Believe” bridge, which are “Want to hold my wife when I get home”
Blake was a little wrong. The speech in the background of Believe is a combined speech on the 1st anniversary of 9/11 between Michael Bloomberg and NY Governor George Patki. The part in the bridge is Bloomberg, and the end of the song is Pataki reading the Gettysburg Address. As much as Blake likes history, he’s really beating himself up for not recognizing that last line as being from maybe the most famous speech in American history.
If saying “Californ-i-a” good enough for Dr. Dre, it’s good enough for Blake.

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Ep009 - Slowly Going The Way Of The Buffalo by MXPX Aug 04, 2020

Kyle and Kris are huge MXPX fans. Blake, not so much. Truth be told, he listened to this album for the first time the day of the episode recording. Therefore, he's clueless as to what constitutes an appropriate MXPX tattoo (don't worry, Kris and Kyle set him straight).

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Ep008 - Based On A True Story by The Starting Line Jul 21, 2020

On this episode we talk about The Starting Line’s underrated sophomore effort, Based On A True Story. While the lead single originally left a very very bad taste in Kris and Blake’s collective mouths, they’ve since come around to realizing what Kyle knew all along; this album is a masterpiece.

Note: While this is technically edited to be “clean”, we do talk at length about the song Bedroom Talk so maybe skip that part if you’ve got kids in the car? K.

Show Notes:

Based On A True Story on Spotify and Apple Music
A&M got merged into Universal back in 1999
Jason Tate’s original Absolutepunk.net review of the album
Kris wasn’t wrong - Autography literally means “Autobiography”
The Harden GIF (pronounced with a hard G, by the way). One of the best, for sure.

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Ep007 - The All-American Rejects' Self-Titled Album Jul 07, 2020

The guys talk about their fellow Oklahomies, The All-American Rejects, and their self-titled debut album from 2002. And what a pop-tastic album it is, indeed! Note: Our Twitter account is still suspended, so hit us up on Facebook, Instagram, or at info@findingemopod.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep006 - Your Favorite Weapon by Brand New Jun 23, 2020

For those complaining the podcast doesn't have enough drama, do we have an episode for you! Okay, so maybe it's not as much drama as there ever was between Brand New and Taking Back Sunday, but let's just say our feelings for Brand New and their debut album Your Favorite Weapon are complicated. Note re: t-shirt review contest - Don't tweet us, as we're still suspended. Instead, email info@findingemopod.com or hit us up on facebook.com/findingemopod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep005 - The Moon Is Down by Further Seems Forever Apr 27, 2020

The fellas talk about Chris Carabba's pre-Dashboard Confessional band (or mid-Dashboard band, depending how you look at the timeline), Further Seems Forever and their debut album, The Moon Is Down. Spoiler alert: We all have man-crushes on Chris Carabba. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep004 - Something To Write Home About by The Get Up Kids Apr 27, 2020

Here's on that's on everyone's top 20 emo albums. The Get Up Kids' Something To Write Home About is a classic. And yes, we realize we've done more 90s albums that 2000s at this point. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep003 - New Found Glory's Self-Titled Album Apr 27, 2020

Yes, we realize we're only 3 episodes into this and we've done 2 pop-punk albums. But, we think they're the two that influenced a lot of the pop-punk and emo in the years following. Plus, it's our podcast soooo we'll do what we want. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep002 - "Enema Of The State" by blink-182 Apr 27, 2020

As adolescent males in 1999, we were required by law to know every lyric of this album, so it's got a real special place in our musical history and influence. And yet, Kris learned things he never knew about this album during this episode. If you dig, subscribe! If you dig, also rate us! And reach out at info@findingemopod.com @findingemopod on Twitter findingemopod.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

Ep001 - "Clarity" by Jimmy Eat World Apr 27, 2020

On the inaugural episode of the podcast, the guys go track by track through Jimmy Eat World's 1999 masterpiece Clarity and talk about how it influenced a generation of bands. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-emo/support

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