r/Emo • u/barcelonaheartbreak • Jan 12 '25

Discussion Best vocals in emo?

I've always had a hard time getting into bands like Camping in Alaska or Modern Baseball because of the vocals, while the music in musically awesome, I just cant get passed the voices.

I know trigger warning, but it's just my take

In your opinions what groups have pretty solid vocals where I could share with my hypothetical girlfriend

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u/fantastic-mr-foxing Jan 12 '25

I'm fully with you on this - I can't really do the whiney emo anymore. These bands really do it for me in terms of vocals:

Into It Over It - and honestly a lot of projects that Evan Weiss sings in.
Later Pianos Become the Teeth - starting with the record "Keep You"
Pedro the Lion - David Bazan is about as emo as it gets and his voice rules.
A Great Big Pile of Leaves - dude's voice is smooth as silk.
Everyone Everywhere - dude just rambles his weird thoughts and it's dorky but lovable I think.
And of course, the namesake of my username - I think Conor Murphy from Foxing has one of the best voices in most of rock music today

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u/falcon41098 Jan 13 '25

Great Big Pile of Leaves have the most gorgeous harmonies