When most people hear the term "Emo", they are mentally bombarded with negative connotations. Many people stereotype the genre as a style embraced only by black eyeliner-sporting, rich kids who like to listen to The Cure and complain about their lives. However, this common stereotype is a gross misrepresentation of what Emo commonly means today; bands like Sorority Noise are hear to help reinforce that concept. Sorority Noise brings the strong sense of emotion that the term "Emo" was derived from. Songs by this group lay all the cards on the table and allow listeners to connect immediately. The first track off of the group's first full-length LP, "Joy, Departed", makes one think something along the lines of, "I see that the album title was quite literal." The very first words are practically whispered and the low-volume chords in the background are accompanied by a beautiful section of strings. The song begs an answer to a desperate question: "Why do I compare everyone I love/ to how much I loved you?" This is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how vividly Sorority Noise describes their "departed" joy. Despite the word 'sorority' being in the name of the band, this 4-man group has no female members.
However, the music is appealing to all genders and walks of life in general. The group has been known by a cult following for the past couple of years, and are finally breaking through to the mainstream. The group is even heading out on a tour headed by the more well-known Emo band Citizen, who have recently resurrected their group. Sorority Noise will examine life with you, as they do in songs like "Art School Wannabe", when singer Cameron Boucher wails a chorus that entails, "Maybe I'm my own greatest fear./ Maybe I'm just scared to admit that/ I might not be as dark as I think./ Maybe I am not the person/ That I always wanted to be." If you are looking for some catchy tuneage that will hit you right in the feels, Sorority Noise is an amazing band to check out. We have our 5 favorite emotional bombshells of tracks below:
Using
Art School Wannabe
Mononokay
Blissth
NoIsey
We give this album a 4.5/5, and listen to it constantly! Check it out for yourself below:
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