"It isn't often that a band's existence can be explained so simply and clearly, but Embrace is one such case:
One of the several reasons behind Minor Threat's demise was that Ian McKaye was sickened by the hardcore scene he'd helped to create. By 1983 it had become insufferably conformist. Even worse, it had also grown to be intensely violent. Even though in many ways the motivation was positive, the release of energy at hardcore shows often resulted in kids getting physically hurt. Ian felt extremely guilty and saddened over it. When bemoaning this to HR of the Bad Brains, HR told him, "You started it." This is why Ian did Embrace. It was his attempt to undo the damage he perceived himself being responsible for. While Embrace didn't last long and crumbled an entire year before they released this album, Ian carried on his same sense of purpose in Fugazi in 1987, and he continues to this day."
Best emo band ever
thelittlebard | 04/05/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"First of all, THIS is emo. Emo is not New Found Glory or Good Charlotte or anything like that. Emo is post-hardcore punk, with the same energy as hardcore, just tempered. It is intelligent music that always had something to say. It experimented. It didn't sound like pop.The Embrace guys got it right. And so did Rites of Spring. This is an awesome album for anyone who wants good music in that genre. Fans of Minor Threat or Fugazi probably already have this, but for those of you saying you're "so emo", you really need to have this."
Must Have
thelittlebard | 07/18/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"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
John | Placentia, CA United States | 03/13/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"MoneyI 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."