Top 10 Best Emo Bands

My Chemical Romance has been and always will be an inspiration to killjoys and listeners out there. They helped many teens and troubled minds get over their suicidal conditions and helped face the world with their music. As a teen myself, of course, I have pains, struggles, issues, to deal with but My Chemical Romance makes it bearable and they help me stand back on my feet countless times. I am thankful for that. Even though they have separated and broke up, they made a legacy. An unforgettable one. They made history. Their fandom is still alive up to this day. ALIVE and still rocking it. The black parade isn't dead because killjoys never die.

Seeing My Chemical Romance ranked first, makes me glad that they're getting the credit that they deserve. They still deserve more though... My Chemical Romance is the reason that I am alive to write this comment. They were there to fill in the silence during my sleepless nights. They were there distracting me from the blade. They were there telling me that I'm not alone, and people are going through this too and we need to "carry on" and "keep on living" to help all the other "fabulous killjoys" get through this together. They were there to show me that even someone perfect can be insecure and depressed. They were there to help me, to help us, live. My Chemical Romance is amazing.

My Chemical Romance is such an influential band! They helped me through so much when nothing else was working for me. Their lyrics are truly amazing and so are the musicians! I wish that I didn't have to cry every time I listen to them. It really just brings me back and I could never ask for more than what they have given me... A better perspective on life. They brought me back up when I thought that there was no hope. Every time I see them, I just feel great. Anyone who is underestimating them truly doesn't see how they effect many people, including myself.

Look. If there's one thing I know is that My Chemical Romance is the most influential and poetic band known to the emo or depressed culture. And me being a chemical kid for this band. I know for a fact they changed the world. I work on music of my own. And I've listened to bands like ptv and bvb but this band is more amazing than ever. Gerard is basically kurt cobain and john lennon had a baby. I wish I could say I was him. And I wish my music can do what he has done. He has changed people and helped people. But the saddest part is he wanted to escape the darkness. But he couldn't. Like kurt. And his music changed the world. Like lennon. But like he said. And will always never be forgotten. My Chemical Romance was not just one thing. Of something to stay. It was an idea and his music will carry on. Welcome to the black parade. All hail the black parade.

I'm really confused as to why these are on this list. I can understand people think bands like My Chemical Romance, Paramore and Fall Out Boy are"Emo" but Black Veil Brides are clearly in the metal genre.

While My Chemical Romance, Paramore and Fall Out Boy (plus other bands like that) aren't old school emo / emotive hardcore, their earlier albums might hold characteristics of hardcore punk / emotive hardcore. Other than that, they are mainstream bands and only really fit into the Emo Pop Punk genre (research that if you haven't heard of it).

Black Veil Brides aren't Emo. Their early work was inspired by Glam Metal and their work now is Metalcore. How they dress isn't "Emo" either.

They're my inspiration and listening to them helped me when I was going through a dark period. Their lyrics send shivers down my spine in the best way possible. Especially Carolyn, The Morticians Daughter, and Lost it all. And then there are the fun songs like Rebel Love Song, In The End, Fallen Angels, and Days Are Numbered. Anyway they're my favorite band and I highly recommend listening to them.

If you listen too the lyrics of any of BVB song, you will hear a sonnet from the Gods. The band in General is much better looking then My Chemical Romance just look at the main singers. Yes I am in fact fans of Both BVB and My Chemical Romance, But Andy Beirsack is 5.9 Infinities better looking then Gerard Way. I will give Gerard credit, he has god given vocals that need to shared with the world. But Andy in a Angle that was sent from the gods to bring everyone Happiness and to make your inner thigh quiver when you see his face.

They are a unique band and have greatly evolved over the years. They stand for something more than just music, but their lyrics are inspiring and the sound is always great. I've seen many discussions about which genre they are, and honestly, I don't care at all. Because all that matters is the music they make.
Therefor I want to say thank you for creating something worth to remember

They get a lot of hate, but they're still awesome to me. As someone else said, they can literally change your mood like -that- depending on the song you choose to listen to. I think Fall Out Boy songs are better when listened to more than once, when you listen to the background beats(?) and fully appreciate them. Their lyrics are pretty good, definitely nothing to worry about. And yeah, sometimes you can't understand what Patrick's singing but it's majorly decent.

They should really be number one. Fall Out Boy pioneered emo. Listen to lyrics from some of their songs. "Hearts and Wrists in Tact", "A note on my wrist that says do not open before Christmas". They made emo mainstream. I have nothing against My Chemical Romance but they really are not that emo. They are more alternative though. At least you have Black Veil Brides in the list!

Fall Out Boy has a very important part in my life. They can fix my mood or even simply improve it. I remember being in my car and blasting Sugar, we're going down and Dance, Dance. They are a very influential band who are great at what they do. Many people put them lower on their list, but they are and will always be my #1.

Fall Out Boy is by far my favorite band ever! They aren't exactly Emo though, but I swear Patrick Stump's voice is the best. And all I can say is that all of the songs I have heard by them are the best. (but my favorite is sugar we're going down) They are, as of right now, the best band ever.

Panic! At The Disco has been creating their music since 2006. Many of their great songs weren't considered "mainstream", however. Due to this, not much publicity followed them. Every album is different and has us on our toes. Some of their best songs include Nine In The Afternoon, The Ballad of Mona Lisa, This is Gospel, Girls/Girls/Boys, The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage, That Green Gentleman, Miss Jackson, and what is considered their most successful song, I Write Sins Not Tragedies.

Most definitely emo. Emo is a subgenre of alternative. Alternative includes grunge, pop punk, indie and, yes, EMO are subgenres of alternative music. Stop coming on here and spreading more of your lies and telling people that they're not emo, Barry. They most definitely ARE emo. Not your typical high distorted guitars with semi-screaming lyrics but their lyrics, aesthetic and appeal are included in the definition of emo. Emo has changed over the years. Hard rock today would be considered metal in the 70s. Everyone but you knows P! ATD. Get out of your ego and just accept when you are wrong. Their earlier stuff is more emo than their newer albums but that doesn't mean they aren't emo anymore. Get your facts straight.

By far the BEST BAND EVER! They are a bit sexual, but they mention it in the best way possible. Also they have two sexy guys (Brendon Urie and Ryan Ross) which doesn't hurt at all. The only thing that hurts is that the band split in half, losing Ryan Ross and Spencer Smith. Ryan Ross writes the best songs (even if they are filled with comments about lap dances, testosterone boys, and estrogen). This band has an everlasting place in the emo music world, and in my life. My Chemical Romance isn't better than P! ATD and never will be. My Chemical Romance broke up, and they couldn't pull it together, but in spite of losing half their members, P! ATD still kept going. Now that's what I call a REAL band.

Panic is AMAZING! I wouldn't exactly call it emo, their genre changes with every album. Brendon (the singer) has such a good voice and they're all incredibly talented. They have been through a lot (like the split and Spencer Smith leaving because of his drug addiction) but they still manage to be so good and put some songs down for us fans!

I LOVE Falling in Reverse! They are the best band ever and I am not emo but I was surprised that this band really spoke to me! Its awesome because my best friend who is emo showed me this band! The funny thing is everyone judges and doesn't like people for who they truly are and you just have to look behind all the looks! That is why I love this band and it truly has a real heartful meaning to it!

If everyone would take a listen to this band I'd be very grateful. They are like the second greatest band to My Chemical Romance in my mind. They don't seem to be getting the recognition they deserve. Yes, Escape the Fate was a good band started by Ronnie Radke, but they're nothing without him.

Best band live and studio out there today. Next time FIR is in your town go check em out, Ronnie Radke's stage prescience is epic, and his ability to write songs over catchy rythyms makes him today's best in the business. But it's not just Radke the entire band from Jacky the axe man Vincent on the lead guitars to Ryan seaman and Ron ficcaro on drums and bass and Derek jones screaming and playing guitar, they are an underrated must see group. Check em out FIR REAL.
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Falling In Reverse is one of my favorite bands right now. Their music is very relatable (most of it) and I cry listening to loser and coming home I really recommend listening to the entire The Drug In Me Is You album. I personally don't like the voice of Craig from Escape The Fate and I think Ronnie has a really beautiful and unique voice so I will only listen to the album he's on <3 much lose to Escape The Fate fans though

Paramore is amazing! Although I only know the lead singers name and am not part of their fandom, I have heard a LOT of their songs. The instrumentals are amazing and pure. Like many good bands, though, they have flaws.
- Hayley Williams voice is good, but it isn't natural, it is stressed and forced. The only time I have heard it natural is part of The Only Exception or whatever it's called. That is probably their best song.
-They are barely emo. They are pop punk. Some of their slower songs are considered emo, but not all slow songs are emo. The slow songs are emo in the tempo, and in the instrumentals (kinda), but lyrically no.

In conclusion, Paramore is a great band, but needs to learn. They will never be perfect, though, because NOTHING is perfect.

This band is so amazing, I can't even describe it.. Hayley Williams' vocals are THE BEST. Jeremy Davis and Taylor York are genius! Their lyrics are just.. Absolutely BRILLIANT! There is a Paramore song for every emotion/thought/feeling I have ever had. Their songs and lyrics have helped me through SO many things in the past. And that is why Paramore remains my favorite band and will be forever.

Best band in the world. But as of now, no. The old Paramore 2005-2013 is what I define as the best band in the world. Their album "After Laughter" is totally different sound to their usual stuff. That album, I would consider Pop not Emo. But overall, I love their music from 2013 and before.

Paramore is definitely the best! Hayleys vocals are AMAZING! The lyrics just connect with me so much. The instrumentals are amazing. Harmony is in point and the emotion put into each song is so touching. Definitely deserves to be number 1!

I love how this is the only real emo band in this list. Hahaha, major fail list. But oh well they all are good bands. Especially My Chemical Romance and Escape the fate. Amazing. Emo no. But amazing nevertheless.

Oh and this band, is totally the best EMO band in this list. Refer to previous comment.

Again. Haha.

Laugh out loud! Jimmy Eat World is the only real emo band under these ten bands, and definitely the best emo band out there. Get a life, dumb ass guys. You must be sick. Hey, Though I'm a German, I know what real emo music is. That's in fact, haha.

Let's be real, Jimmy eat world will be number one in a perfect world. Not to deny My Chemical Romance or FOB of their success but they have moved towards pop vibes as well as many other bands on this list. Yet Jimmy Eat World has stuck towards their roots.

Why is this 13!? It's more "emo" than all the rest. This is my second fave band after My Chemical Romance. But My Chemical Romance isn't /that/ emo, some songs are, but most aren't especially the later albums. This should be first.

This band is simply amazing and no one should argue with that. They have the meaning and they just blow my mind whenever I listen to them. Monte Money became an insane guitarist compared to his guitar playing on the past few years. They deserve a higher rank that this, so vote for them!

Escape the Fate rocks hard. Listen to The Flood and Won't Back Down. They're two seriously cool songs by a seriously cool band. Please uprate them they deserve a higher spot than this!

Because there soft but can rock the hell within side you. I never heard of the band til I was like looking things up on YouTube and found them My fave song is :your so beautiful!

In my opinion, etf is way better than bvb. Just listen to songs like: just a memory, you're insane, something (such a beautiful song), ashley (also a very beautiful song and craig's voice is sooo beautiful), this war is ours (a good song to workout to), the flood, bad blood, behind the mask. I would go on forever, but then this comment would be way too long. All I'm trying to say is: etf is an awesome band and deserves nr 1.

Pierce the veil is one of the best bands going and the fact not a lot of people have actually listened to them is honestly really annoying. Personally I think everyone should listen to at least a few of there songs! Whilst listening to their music you can easily connect to the lyrics and just let your self go! Pierce the veil have saved my life and lead my down to a new path, and there music is always there when I need something to connect too!

I'm not exaggerating when I say Pierce the Veil has saved many people's lives (including mine). Their lyrics are so deep and easy to connect to! And it doesn't hurt that they're all really hot ;) but seriously, they are my favorite band and I wish I had found them sooner... I listen to them everyday and I think more people should too... Going back to that whole "life saving" part, there was one day where I felt so bad and I was crying. I was then listening to "Tangled in the Great Escape" and I put my knife down and I've been clean since that day, and because of that here I am :D I love this band so much and I think they should have a much higher ranking...

Are you kidding me? , are kidding me? Pierce the veil is in 36th rank, do you even know what you guys are talking about, they're like super good you'll feel a sense of guilt that you didn't listen to them earlier in your life. I hate that you guys don't know how good pierce the veil really is, just plain disappointment is all I have right now

They are so inspiring and they deserve better than 36th rank! I mean seriously that is just absurd! I am so disappointed right now it is unbelievable! They (as a band) are there for anyone and everyone, you should seriously regret your decision and should feel really guilty. But that's none of my business! Oh wait yeah it is!

This is sad (not because its emo), there are only about six emo bands on here (sunny day real estate, rites of spring, american football, texas is the reason, mineral and (early) jimmy eat world) the rest are not emotive hardcore/post-hardcore, but instead a bunch of half-decent pop/punk fueled by ramen bands that are simply mislabeled and have very little in common with any actual emo bands. Honestly listen to the six bands I mentioned and become well versed in the genre before voting, that isn't to say you will enjoy it more than the pop/punk bands, as some of those bands range from decent to great by some peoples, however you should be able to tell they should not be lumped into the same genre.

I do not approve of the label "emo" but this SUNNY DAY GODDAM REAL ESTATE NUMBER 249? RITES OF SPRING NUMBER 27? I'm feeling like this is a joke and that everyone is trolling but I'm not going to rage about My Chemical Romance being in the top ten, I'm happy actually because they are my favourite band. EXTREMLY AWESOME? YES EMO? NO But like I said I'm not I going to hate on anyone I mean, I listen to Katy Perry, but does that mean I can't listen to bands like Slayer? No. I think people should try and broaden their music taste as much as possible. I'm finished typing now but it's not like anyone would see this, people looking for "emo" bands would have been satisfied after seeing Black Veil Brides and then left.

I've now lost faith in humanity, the highest ranking emo band on this list is in 12th, and it isn't even Sunny Day Real Estate, or at least The Get Up Kids, its Jimmy Eat world, they only have 3 (arguably 4) emo albums out of their discography of 10 albums. I'm not saying JEW is bad in fact it should be ranked in the top ten, however SDRE deserves to be at least top three along with The Get Up Kids and American Football.

One of the greatest (if not the greatest) emo bands of all time, and the only few emo bands in this garbage list. If you think any of the bands in the top 10 is emo, then you're an ignorant teen who probably has mental issues. Educate yourselves on actual emo music (and good music in general), stop wasting time with this retarded list and reading my comment, and go listen to them immediately.

And while you're at it, go to Isthisbandemo.com and Washedupemo.com to learn more about this.

Currently listening to this band, and I love it so much. It has been my favorite band for a while, I don't regret finding it. The lyrics are absolutely amazing, they talk about topics other than what the regular public listens to, and I personally think Kellin's vocals are some of the best I've ever heard. I also think Gabe is an amazing drummer, and everything is just overall perfect in this band.

YES!
They were one of my first post-hardcore favorites! It's really interesting and cool to hear falsetto vocals instead of the norm, and I like how they try to bring in the acoustic audience with some of their work while maintaining the alternative audience. Their lyrics are so beautiful that when I first heard "if I'm James Dean than your Audrey Hepburn" I cried. They are just all around awesome.

They're an amazing band, but I don't think 'emo' when I think of they're band. I think 'wow! What amazing voices and feelings they have in they're songs. ' I personally like bands above this, but it is an amazing band.

Best post hardcore band ever gotta love their collaboration with mgk! Alone and Swing life away are my favorites also love A Trophy Fathers Trophy Son I can really relate well with.

The melodic emo-pop slowly invaded rock radios everywhere in the nation. The few that made it (and stayed) on the radio are the better known bands such as My Chemical Romance. You can keep getting your music spoon fed to yourself on the radio and television. Great music like Hawthorne Heights requires some searching to be found.

Incredible band

Hawthorne Heights, Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday, Brand New, The Used, Matchbook Romance, Sunny Day Real Estate, Jimmy Eat World, Embrace and Rites of Spring deserve to be at the top of this list. Not those stupid poser bands.

Hawthorne Heights is THE emo band. No one can say they are not top 5. Ohio is for lovers, the album Zero, all of it is the true story of emo. Their songs are life saving.

I have seen this band twice. The CD Skeltons is probably one of the most well written I have ever heard -- death, life, afterlife, sorrow, self-destruction, all wrapped up into one. There is a continous underlying theme in every song.. Check it out sometime.

Bullet For My Valentine is SO NOT EMO... Are you 10? It's a safe assumption only two others have heard them (not counting the generic good... Good... Good... Comment) because they are a metal band with a very distinct sound that deserves to NOT be on this list but in the top three for metal. "Only Pretty on the Outside", "Tears Don't Fall", "Your Betrayal", and "Scream Aim Fire" are some of their more mainstream tuneage... Check em out!

Bullet For My Valentine is sort of an emo band. Another stretch, really. It is Metalcore, which is essentially if all the punk aspects of emo were replaced with metal aspects. The genre is very closely associated with emo and followers of emo music tend to also listen to Metalcore. One of my favorite songs is Tears Don't Fall pt. 1!

Favorite band in the whole world, I would say you need to at least respect them good though to put them in at least 2nd-3rd, These guys have been inspirational to me, so much of my life has revolved around them, Bullet may not be so much an emo band but still have to be the most amazing band out there.

Bullet for my valentine is the best band ever if you haven't heard them then you haven't lived matt tuck has the best voice ever and their guitar riffs are flaw less. There music gives you a sense of hope and makes you feel good I personally love this band.

What the... people are really stupid and don't know the meaning of 'emo.' Emo is a 90's genre and most of these bands only came out in 2005 when emo was already dead. This band, Sunny Day Real Estate, The Get Up Kids, early Jimmy Eat World, Braid, Jawbreaker, At The Drive-In, The Promise Ring, Texas Is The Reason etc are emo. Not My Chemical Romance and suicide silence. Some bands, granted, are newer and can be classed as emo; Brand New, The Hotelier, Foxing etc. This list is embarrassing. American Football made the most legendary emo album of all time. The only made one with 9 tracks and it defined the genre. You kids need to go back to school. Rant over.

Literally all the top 10 right now are scene bands. Get some real emo. Listen to American Football, Cap'N Jazz, or The Getup Kids. Widen your horizons beyond the mainstream like Black Veil Brides and find the legitimately talented bands out there. Also, don't label your scenecore as emo please.

Wow an actual emo band!
Being able to completely redefine the boundaries of genre while still following the clear styles that had been emerging in emo bands as the genre progressed, with just a single album.

Math rock and emo (true classic emotive post hardcore) one of greatest combinations ever to be heard by my ears.

This band is insanely good. In 2009 they made the album "Stand up and scream" which is just AMAZING. In 2011 the album "Reckless and relentless" was released. It wasnt as good as the first one, but (In my opinion) still the 2nd best album ever made. In 2013 they made another just gorgeous album named "From death to destiny." Unfortunately the singer Danny Worsnop had changed their style into something a little more hard rock at this point so the album fell a little behind the other ones. (Remember that everything I say is still just my opinion.) In 2015 Danny Worsnop left the band, but I can't disagree with his decision since he didn't have his heart in the band anymore. This looked like the worst thing that could ever happen, but it was the complete opposite! The young singer Denis Stoff now joined the band, and I think Denis is just what AA needed. Denis has with his high screams and lots of energy succesfully brought AA back to the times with "Stand up and scream" and given the ...more

These guys are well worth listening to and are one of the most creatyive bands I have ever heard with their sound. even after Danny left they still deliver brilliantly thanks to Denis' brilliant vocals, he does get some hate because he is the new guy, but his vocals are just as good as Danny's and he does brilliantly playing Asking's new and old songs live.

Asking Alexandria is an amazing band for starters. Their lyrics are amazing and meaningful. They really should be at the top of this list right under My Chemical Romance which is another amazing band!

This band is my life and James, Sam, Denis, Ben and Cameron (and Danny) have helped me through struggles in my life and I love them so much I literally don't know what I'd do without them.

I've been listening to ATL since I was 14. I can honestly say that I've never met another band who were more dedicated to their fans. These four boys not only make amazing music but also completely have my heart.

I love them so much I've seen them live I don't care what people say they are one of my favourite bands.. my favourite song has got to be therapy because it's just so amazing and emotional.. plus jack is my spirit animal

I started listening to all time low 6 years ago, and I can definitely say that these boys have taken over my life. I love this band so much.

I love them so much, their lyrics are always so meaningful and the tune is always upbeat, they deserve to be higher on the chart.

One of the best yet underrated emo bands out there. Some bands I grew up with slowly turned into pop punk/punk rock, but Dashboard stayed and embraced the scene. Chris Carrabba's vocals tug on my emotions every time I hear them. Especially on Remember to Breathe, Turpentine Chaser, Hands Down and Vindicated. His vocals are accompanied by an acoustic guitar or an entire band. He sings with lots of emotions since stated in an interview the songs he makes are "outlets" for his sadness. This gives the songs the emotional power they have whenever anyone plays their/his songs. In my opinion, Chris' acoustic versions of his songs feel more raw and are filled to the brim with emotion. Dashboard is one of those bands where not a lot of people listen to, but have great music.

Who doesn't love this band, those of us who grew up with them love them. They sing with such emotion and are the songs you can sit and listen to over and over and every time you hear them they spark that memory

Dashboard always rock my world... Especially when I hear their song, vindicated and handsdown... So my hands are down and two thumbs up for dashboard confessional

My Chemical Romance was for normal people. Dashboard confessional still makes great music even in 2018

Yeah this list is absolute crap. Brand New is not only one of the best emo bands, but one of the best ever in my opinion. Can't stand when people who don't realize what emo music actually is come on here and vote up stuff that's not even close to emo. Toptenlists.com, I officially give up on you.

This is more emo than any other band in this list. Listen to The Devil and God or Deja Entendu, legendary albums by a great emo rock band.

This is utterly wrong. The greatest emo bands are Brand New and Sunny Day Real Estate, and that's that!

One of the most heart touching bands I've come upon, truly artists in their most genuine form.

The used is definitely the best emo band I know of, it's a close call between The Used and My Chemical Romance. My favourite song is probably either I Caught Fire or Find away.

Most of the bands in this list are not emo. I can understand they are considered emo for the way they appear. Real emo bands - My Chemical Romance, The Used, Jimmy eat world

The Best Band... Ever. Found out about these guys a few years ago, and I can still listen to their music over and over again. Look these guys up.

Screamo kings! Unmatched musical arrangements & vocal delivery. Hard to pick a top track, they have a song for every dysfunction.

Evanescence is the best band I've ever listened to. The songs are so deep and meaningful that they are perfect. Songs like Hello and My Last Breath bring out what perfection means. And Amy Lee's voice just matches the lyrics in every song. It's her that makes every song sound do unique and artistic.

I was looking for Evanescence to be under My Chemical Romance. Or at least to be in the Top 5, not Top 20! I've liked Evanescence for 13 years now, Amy Lee has gotten just more and more amazing. No other band has this much emotional impact on me. This pisses me off.

I think evanescence should be higher on the list though. Their sound is unique, Amy Lee's voice beautiful and haunting, and I like how they incorporate classical piano with their rock sound. "Tourniquet" is my all time favorite song by them and they are awesome. I didn't expect to see them on the list but now I'm happy so yayyy

They should be #1 I love the way Amy Lee expresses her emotion in her voice. My Immortal is a sad yet powerful song. They really put a lot of focus on how they describe things in their songs. I love them.

There music is so original and the lead singer (or seener) Tyler Joesph is AMAZING. The rapping is on point and I personally think they should be in the TOP 5. I mean Josh Dun is one of the best drummers out there and EVERYONE should know their name. I am the only kid in my class who loves Twenty One Pilots and in one of my classes. A kid asked me " Why are they called Twenty One Pilots when there are only 2 people". I litterally got up and stormed away into the corner. My other friend asked " Whats a Blurryface" and I was triggerd at him for the rest of the day. Also, TOP is not emo, there TOP. Everyone calls me emo and yeah. They deserve way more credit.

Somebody said "they aren't emo, they're alternative rock".
Have you ever realized that emo isn't a genre of music? Alternative Rock is, but emo isn't. And besides, most emo bands ARE Alternative Rock. AND, emo is short for emotional. Have you listened to there pre-Blurryface songs? I'm guessing no because you said "they aren't emo, they're alternative rock", but those songs are pretty ' emotional!

This band first really captured my attention when I heard their song, Semi-Automatic on the radio. It intrigued me and being an Emo myself, I thought that it really captured the theme of depression and made me feel that I'm not the only Emo on the planet. It cool that they put a hidden message in their newest album, Blurryface.

One of their songs has become really mainstream recently but I highly recommend their older songs, they're so good! Rap but with a different sound and more meaning lyrics.