Search - Various Artists :: Emo Diaries, Vol. 1: What's Mine Is Yours

A good introduction

12/16/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Emo is a word I don't like to use to describe music. Classifying music isn't fair to the artist or to the songs they've put out. But, if you're interested in this kind of music (emo/post-hardcore/indie/etc.) then this is a good comp to get. There are a couple bands I knew ahead of time (Jimmy Eat World and Samiam), but then I found some very pleasent surprises (especially Pohgoh). If you can, I suggest you find their full length (on Outback Records). Overall, this comp does a decent job of showing the wide variety of music being put out by a bunch of young bands."

Deep elm records really knows what is up.

03/29/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Even though some may say Deep Elm is cashing in on Emo, no one can deny the content of the Emo Diary comps.Strongest tracks are those by Jimmy Eat World and Emo rock purveyors Samiam."

Great emo-core/indie compilation from known/unknown bands

11/15/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This disc is a must-have compilation of bands on deep elm and some bigger labels. the bigger bands on this are triplefastaction, jimmie eat world, and samiam, but there isn't a bad song on here. check out lazycain and the triplefast songs. i don't own numbers 2 and 3 yet, but believe me, i'm getting them as soon as i have the money. if you like emo, or if you want an introduction, or you just want to listen to some really intense stuff, get this."