In Defense of the Genre

Rock · 2007 · 27 tracks

In Defense of the Genre

A sprawling, 27-track double album that pushes emo to its theatrical limits. Manic, self-aware, and overflowing with guest stars and stylistic pivots.

It's a 27-song emo opera with every guest singer you've ever loved and it's absolutely brilliant chaos.

A manic, sprawling exploration of mental health and romance that oscillates between biting sarcasm and sincere desperation.

In Defense of the Genre · vs · Say Anything

Maximalist+1.6σ

The production is pushed notably harder into maximalist than this artist usually allows.

Tracklist · 27 Tracks

01

Skinny, Mean Man

3:33

02

No Soul

3:37

03

That Is Why

4:14

04

Surgically Removing the Tracking Device

2:30

05

This Is Fucking Ecstasy

2:39

06

The Church Channel

3:04

07

Shiksa (Girlfriend)

3:38

08

Baby Girl, I'm a Blur

4:19

09

Retarded in Love

3:07

10

People Like You Are Why People Like Me Exist

3:28

11

Died a Jew

2:29

12

An Insult to the Dead

4:10

13

Sorry, Dudes. My Bad.

2:43

14

Spay Me

3:14

15

In Defense of the Genre

4:03

16

The Truth Is, You Should Lie With Me

2:31

17

The Word You Wield

3:51

18

Vexed

2:40

19

About Falling

4:14

20

You're the Wanker, If Anyone Is

3:22

21

Spores

2:49

22

We Killed It

1:53

23

Have at Thee!

3:04

24

Hangover Song

0:59

25

Goodbye Young Tutor, You've Now Outgrown Me

4:20

26

I Used to Have a Heart

4:18

27

Plea

4:31

Moments Worth Waiting For

The explosive transition into the chorus of 'Skinny, Mean Man' where the aggression peaks.

The infectious, danceable synth-pop pivot on 'Baby Girl, I'm a Blur' that defies genre expectations.

The massive, multi-vocalist climax of 'Plea' that serves as a sprawling emotional finale.

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