[.ca] Embrace

re: first emo record:
I don't intend to knock this record which I like very much, but 1985 is a bit late to say "first" emo record as in the review below. If you dig Fugazi/Embrace/Rites of Spring, check out Mission of Burma's "Signals and Calls" EP from '79 or '80. There's no doubt they had a huge influence on the mid-80s DC scene, yet seem like a footnote in history next to Fugazi who had a nearly identical style 10 years down the road. Whatevs.. just thought i'd inform the emo historians on a worthwhile purchase.

No more Pain:
In A world full of shallow,hopeless bands this record glows in my mind. Every time i put it in my record player I feel as though someone has handed me a Beautiful gift. Out of all of Ian Mckayes releases this one truly stands out in my mind as a classic. All these supposive emo bands would do good to stop and listen to this record. Its one of those records where you never would skip a tract, each song leaves you wanting to hear more. Ian's Lyrical geneious is the real clincher on this record, such lyrc's as "no more heroin death is not glamourous" and " I dont like party's they avoid the truth" "Please smile avoid unpleasant situations" show what real "EMO" is like. You truly can feel what emotions Ian is feeling in his songs

Must Have:
This is absolutely the beginning of emo and probably the best album in the genre. If you are one of those emo noobs that listen to all the new emo junk coming out, ie get up kids, etc.. you should try listening to this album. Ian kills it both lyrically and musically. Other suggestions: Dag Nasty, Wig out at Denkos/Can I say ; Turning Point ; Rites of Spring . Dischord Records deserves most of the credit for such an interesting style of music

MONEY:
Money I can truly say I don't give a f*ck about your money Becasue it means so much to you And all of your money Why deos it mean so much to you? You cite the land of greed I'm taking about a world of need. Money has nothing to do with the value of life! But thats just common sense. You call me up and talk about money I don't want to hear any more About money Look at what people do Trying to get their money To buy the fantasy Based on the book of the movies Fortified cares, modified principles Convience is the name of the game Self-indulgence is the rule There are no winners, we all lose Thanks for nothing You put yourself up for sale You're all SOLD OUT! Absolutely BRILLIANT, and thats just one song by Ian. This cd is one of the most heartfelt and pure genious albums I have come across. What I get from this song is a whole lot. Many of you can get your own perceptions from his lyrics. But this makes so much sense in a world soooo corupt, that emphasizes more what they look like and drive then being a good wholesome human being. Whatever you get out of this song is GOOD and should make you think. Thats what good lyrics make you do, right? Stand up for what you beleive in and don't let the corporate world push you around like a rag doll. Make a difference. Remember when you leave this life, you leave it as you came in, with nothing. So don't envy the wealthly and rich, there lives are sometimes worst than yours. Money distorts the truth. You need this record today.

I wonder how Ian Mackaye's parents were...:
Ian Mackaye is the most true icon in the music industry. Really. "No More Pain" has to be the anthem for the world. I'm serious. Then there's "Money"; these songs can be related to by just about anyone. This is essential as the Beatles "Yellow Submarine". I don't know why he didn't stick with this band a while longer. Fugazi is good too, but besides Rites of Spring, Scream and Minor Threat this is THE band to hear from Dischord.

• Give Me Back
• Dance of Days
• Building
• Past
• Spoke
• Do Not Consider Yourself Free
• No More Pain
• I Wish I
• Said Gun
• Can't Forgive
• Money
• If I Never Thought About It
• End of a Year
• Last Song