Genre Directory
Emo
Browse Dork's album & ep review coverage for Emo, plus artists and albums connected to the genre.
Recent Reviews
Lost On You
Tigers Jaw
'Lost On You' sounds like a record made by people who know exactly what they do well.
I Used To Go To This Bar
Joyce Manor
Few bands are quite so skilled at telling such wonderful stories in less than two minutes.
Sad
Mayday Parade
‘Sad’ feels like the end of summer, welcoming in the glorious golden chill of autumn.
No-One Was Driving The Car
La Dispute
La Dispute are one of the best bands of all time.
WHO WILL LOOK AFTER THE DOGS?
PUP
The crowning glory of their peerless five-album run.
Devourer
Cursive
'Devourer' is a knotty, visceral listen.
POST HUMAN: NeX GEn
Bring Me The Horizon
A thoroughly modern emo record, Bring Me snarl, gnash and rage through 16 tracks.
Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs
Alkaline Trio
The sound of a band returning to the peak of their power by doing what they do best.
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Taking Back Sunday
It's an extraordinary album, an unexpected turn.
ONE MORE TIME…
blink-182
'ONE MORE TIME…' adds to blink-182's legacy.
Toxic Positivity
The Used
From desperation to resignation, 'Toxic Positivity' is a blunt and bold exploration of mental health.
Why Would I Watch
Hot Mulligan
With this record, they've raised the bar for the newest generation of emo bands.
So Much (For) Stardust
Fall Out Boy
After years of fans comparing their past to their future, the two eras of the band feel reconciled.
Artisans & Merchants
The Van Pelt
A fine return from one of the more interesting acts from a bygone era.
The Jaws of Life
Pierce The Veil
A welcome return for a band still with something to say.
This Is Why
Paramore
Both an evolution and a revolution true to who they are, that constant motion never fails to hit the spot.
Complete Collapse
Sleeping With Sirens
It’s a solid return.
The Hum Goes On Forever
The Wonder Years
Dealing with the world and all that comes with it has been an integral part of The Wonder Years’ draw.
Otherness
Alexisonfire
Proving themselves a band still deserving of the throne, if change really is as good as a rest, it’s no shock that - with both now under their belt - Alexisonfire sound fresher than ever.
40 oz. to Fresno
Joyce Manor
Remarkably – despite being six albums deep into their career – it proves that Joyce Manor’s purple patch shows little signs of fading.
