It's hard to adequately explain how disliked Dear You was when it came out in 1995. Punks had a visceral hatred towards it that I haven't seen to that level since. Eventually it became beloved & is now considered a classic. What are some other albums that were hated at first but became classics?1yr ⋅ SemataryPolka ⋅ r/Emo
In 1994, hardcore band Sick Of It All made a video for Step Down in which they showcased all the hardcore dances. Around 2:20 they show the Emo Style dance. The more things change the more they stay the same (video link in comments)1yr ⋅ SemataryPolka ⋅ r/Emo
Fun, useless nerd fact: Mineral's Power Of Failing is usually listed online as released in 1997 or sometimes 1996 but it actually came out in 1995. Here's the proof:1yr ⋅ SemataryPolka ⋅ r/Emo
Growing up in Iowa in the 90s, I used to/had to tape trade with people across the country to hear underground music. I had people for punk, hardcore, emo, etc. This was my ska connection. This tape here (from '95) influenced my ska tastes for decades to come.2yr ⋅ SemataryPolka ⋅ r/Ska
Eight years ago today (If you can't tell by the grainy cell phone pic)1yr ⋅ SemataryPolka ⋅ r/timberwolves
It takes a lot to make me look short. 6'5 me with 7'3 former Timberwolf/Gopher Randy Breuer.2yr ⋅ SemataryPolka ⋅ r/timberwolves
I interviewed Todd Bell from Braid in 1995 for my high school newspaper in Iowa. Unfortunately, like an idiot, I threw all my copies away. But I still have the pic he sent me to use in the article.2yr ⋅ SemataryPolka ⋅ r/punk
I'm looking for an MP3 version of Skavoovie & The Epitones 1994 demo An Evening With Skavoovie... & it seems nearly impossible. Anybody have any leads? If you don't know Skavoovie & like traditional/instrumental third wave ska do yourself a favor & check them out. They're one of the very best.2yr ⋅ SemataryPolka ⋅ r/Ska
