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The definitive book of culture, ideology and fashion for emo, a popular form of confessional punk rock. Filled with original artwork, side bars, lists of emo bands, movies and more--this book is a primer for the uninitiated and will be a fan favorite for years to come.

What is emo? For starters it's a form of melodic, confessional, or EMOtional punk rock. But emo is more than a genre of music-it's the defining counterculture movement of the '00s. EVERYBODY HURTS is a reference book for emo, tracing its angsty roots all the way from Shakespeare to Holden Caufield to today's most ...
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Overview

The definitive book of culture, ideology and fashion for emo, a popular form of confessional punk rock. Filled with original artwork, side bars, lists of emo bands, movies and more--this book is a primer for the uninitiated and will be a fan favorite for years to come.

What is emo? For starters it's a form of melodic, confessional, or EMOtional punk rock. But emo is more than a genre of music-it's the defining counterculture movement of the '00s. EVERYBODY HURTS is a reference book for emo, tracing its angsty roots all the way from Shakespeare to Holden Caufield to today's most popular bands.

There's nothing new about that perfect chocolate and peanut butter combination--teenagers and angst. What is new is that emo is the first cultural movement born on the internet. With the development of early social networking sites like Make Out Club (whose mission is to unite "like-minded nerds, loners, indie rockers, record collectors, video gamers, hardcore kids, and artists through friendship, music, and sometimes even love") outcast teens had a place to find each other and share their pain, their opinions, and above all, their music-which wasn't available for sale at the local record store.

Authors Leslie Simon and Trevor Kelley lead the reader through the world of emo including its ideology, music, and fashion, as well as its influences on film, television, and literature. With a healthy dose of snark and sarcasm, EVERYBODY HURTS uses diagrams, illustrations, timelines, and step-by-step instructions to help the reader successfully achieve the ultimate emo lifestyle. Or, alternately, teach him to spot an emo kid across the mall in order to mock him mercilessly.

Essential Emo Films

Almost Famous
Amelie
Donnie Darko
Garden State
Napoleon Dynamite
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Pretty in Pink
Rushmore
Say Anything
The Notebook

Essential Emo Books

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
At Least One or Two Volumes of Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling
Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk
A Heart-Breaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
Sex, Drugs, And Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto by Chuck Klosterman
Nothing Feels Good: Punk Rock, Teenagers and Emo by Andy Greenwald
The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things by Jt Leroy
A People's History of the United States 1492-Present by Howard Zinn

Editorial Reviews

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“[D]estined to become a staple in any emo music lover’s book collection .”

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780061195396
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 4/24/2007
  • Pages: 234
  • Sales rank: 538,510
  • Product dimensions: 6.10 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.60 (d)

Meet the Author

Trevor Kelley is a leading contributor for Alternative Press. His work has also appeared in Spin, NME, and Harp. His favorite emo album of the past ten years is Tell All Your Friends by Taking Back Sunday. He lives in New York.

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Everybody Hurts
An Essential Guide to Emo Culture

Chapter One

Ideology

ide•ol•o•gy n a body of ideas and social needs that separates you from your parents, the pep squad, and Dave Matthews Band fans.

So, what exactly is emo? Over time emo has been defined as a tuneful strain of punk rock with a lyrical emphasis on matters of the heart, but these days it means much more than that to its many fans. Emo is still a kind of music, sure, but more than anything it's a state of mind. It's a place where people who don't fit in—but who long to fit in with other people who don't fit in—come to find solace, and its resident ideology is something that those within the scene take very seriously.

How seriously? Well, it seems safe to say that the emo ideology affects nearly every aspect of emo fans' lives. It affects how they wear their hair and what bands they choose to listen to. It affects the way they eat and the way that they look at the history of the world. But it also affects their understanding of who they are and, more important, who they are not, which is what this first chapter is all about.

The emo ideology is what defines being emo. Even if the wrong person did one day wake up, head directly to Diesel, pick up some black fingernail polish along the way, and then buy the entire Saves the Day catalog online upon getting home, that wouldn't ever truly allow them to differentiate between that which is emo and that which is totally lame. See, emo-ness is something that you are born with, and even if emo fans do think exactly like every one of their friends, that's what makes themdifferent. Well, at least compared to the rest of the world . . .

Emo Value System

True emo-ites are born—not made—and they embody certain patterns of behavior and thought that serve to bond and unite. Not sure if you meet the criteria? Uneasy whether that prospective love interest you met on MySpace who wears a Thrice T-shirt but lists Independence Day as one of the best movies ever is really the one for you? This checklist of ideals will help clear all of this up.

Core Emo Values

Depression: More dramatic than simply being sad, depression is the foundation of the entire emo ethos. Depression serves as a bonding mechanism for those with a similar outlook on life and love. Like magnets, depressed people attract one another because moping alone is, well, pathetic. But throwing yourself a pity party? That's emo.

Effort(lessness): Being emo is all about trying really hard to look like you don't really care. Being indifferent isn't as easy as it looks. It requires effort. Why spend two hours slathering your hair with pomade, taking a straightening iron to the bangs and the back, then shaking the whole mess out and matting it to your forehead to look like you just took a nap, haphazardly slept on your 'do, suddenly rolled out of bed, and bolted out the door? Because merely sleeping on your coif would be too easy and wouldn't look natural enough. When you're emo, you're constantly looking to invent unnecessary obstacles so that you can overcome them.

Empathy: Feeling other people's pain is crucial to being part of the emo community. Whether you're a vegan and you feel animals should be loved, not eaten, or you're a member of the Overcast Kidsbecause Pete Wentz's lyrics are just like the poetry you write on your blog, it's imperative to be able to transfer your feelings or emotions onto another person or object.

Faith: When emo followers believe in something, they believe in it 110 percent. Anything is possible: A girl named Holly Hox really did inspire the Saves the Day song "Holly Hox, Forget Me Nots." Morrissey really does have his own MySpace account. Your prom date really isn't someone you're related to. And so, through struggle, strife, and tragedy, true emo types carry on. In the end, being emo is all about having the kind of unwavering conviction that allows one to face the challenges of a new day (and blog about them later in the evening).

Insecurity: There's always someone out there who's smarter, funnier, and better-looking than you. They probably have a better record collection, wardrobe, and car than you, too. We'd even bet they never go to a dance without a date and will probably have sex with at least three people by the time they turn twenty-one. But screw them: Insecurity is a fundamental value taught at an early age to emo youngsters so they can prepare for a life of middle-class averageness.

Non-athleticism: Sporting events and organized athletic activities are like emo kryptonite. Because most emo activities revolve around computers, chairs, television sets, couches, MP3 players, and beds, there is no reason—regardless of what your parents or gym teacher say—to partake in any activity that causes you to abandon any or all of these coveted objects. What if you incur tennis elbow while "hitting the ball around" with good ol' dad? Who's going to update the photos on your Flickr account? Definitely not worth the risk.

Emo Ancestors

Emo fans may be born with a certain sense of ideology, but this can also be learned from those who came before them. For example, many consider the following historical figures to be influential on the emo scene as it is known today.

William Shakespeare

Make no mistake about it: William Shakespeare was emo to the core. Sensitive and sexually ambiguous, Shakespeare was also extremely prolific, writing thirty-eight plays and scores of sonnets and poems about both men and women. Not only did those works inspire a million basement poets to pick up a quill, a pen, or a keyboard, but we're pretty sure he was at the forefront of the men-wearing-women's-clothing movement. Just check out those frilly-collar shirts he's always depicted in. It's no coincidence that the members of Panic! at the Disco look like they're about to star in a performance of Hamlet.

Everybody Hurts
An Essential Guide to Emo Culture. Copyright © by Trevor Kelley. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Available now wherever books are sold.

First Chapter

Everybody Hurts
An Essential Guide to Emo Culture

Chapter One

Ideology

ide•ol•o•gy n a body of ideas and social needs that separates you from your parents, the pep squad, and Dave Matthews Band fans.

So, what exactly is emo? Over time emo has been defined as a tuneful strain of punk rock with a lyrical emphasis on matters of the heart, but these days it means much more than that to its many fans. Emo is still a kind of music, sure, but more than anything it's a state of mind. It's a place where people who don't fit in—but who long to fit in with other people who don't fit in—come to find solace, and its resident ideology is something that those within the scene take very seriously.

How seriously? Well, it seems safe to say that the emo ideology affects nearly every aspect of emo fans' lives. It affects how they wear their hair and what bands they choose to listen to. It affects the way they eat and the way that they look at the history of the world. But it also affects their understanding of who they are and, more important, who they are not, which is what this first chapter is all about.

The emo ideology is what defines being emo. Even if the wrong person did one day wake up, head directly to Diesel, pick up some black fingernail polish along the way, and then buy the entire Saves the Day catalog online upon getting home, that wouldn't ever truly allow them to differentiate between that which is emo and that which is totally lame. See, emo-ness is something that you are born with, and even if emo fans do think exactly like every one of their friends, that's what makes themdifferent. Well, at least compared to the rest of the world . . .

Emo Value System

True emo-ites are born—not made—and they embody certain patterns of behavior and thought that serve to bond and unite. Not sure if you meet the criteria? Uneasy whether that prospective love interest you met on MySpace who wears a Thrice T-shirt but lists Independence Day as one of the best movies ever is really the one for you? This checklist of ideals will help clear all of this up.

Core Emo Values

Depression: More dramatic than simply being sad, depression is the foundation of the entire emo ethos. Depression serves as a bonding mechanism for those with a similar outlook on life and love. Like magnets, depressed people attract one another because moping alone is, well, pathetic. But throwing yourself a pity party? That's emo.

Effort(lessness): Being emo is all about trying really hard to look like you don't really care. Being indifferent isn't as easy as it looks. It requires effort. Why spend two hours slathering your hair with pomade, taking a straightening iron to the bangs and the back, then shaking the whole mess out and matting it to your forehead to look like you just took a nap, haphazardly slept on your 'do, suddenly rolled out of bed, and bolted out the door? Because merely sleeping on your coif would be too easy and wouldn't look natural enough. When you're emo, you're constantly looking to invent unnecessary obstacles so that you can overcome them.

Empathy: Feeling other people's pain is crucial to being part of the emo community. Whether you're a vegan and you feel animals should be loved, not eaten, or you're a member of the Overcast Kidsbecause Pete Wentz's lyrics are just like the poetry you write on your blog, it's imperative to be able to transfer your feelings or emotions onto another person or object.

Faith: When emo followers believe in something, they believe in it 110 percent. Anything is possible: A girl named Holly Hox really did inspire the Saves the Day song "Holly Hox, Forget Me Nots." Morrissey really does have his own MySpace account. Your prom date really isn't someone you're related to. And so, through struggle, strife, and tragedy, true emo types carry on. In the end, being emo is all about having the kind of unwavering conviction that allows one to face the challenges of a new day (and blog about them later in the evening).

Insecurity: There's always someone out there who's smarter, funnier, and better-looking than you. They probably have a better record collection, wardrobe, and car than you, too. We'd even bet they never go to a dance without a date and will probably have sex with at least three people by the time they turn twenty-one. But screw them: Insecurity is a fundamental value taught at an early age to emo youngsters so they can prepare for a life of middle-class averageness.

Non-athleticism: Sporting events and organized athletic activities are like emo kryptonite. Because most emo activities revolve around computers, chairs, television sets, couches, MP3 players, and beds, there is no reason—regardless of what your parents or gym teacher say—to partake in any activity that causes you to abandon any or all of these coveted objects. What if you incur tennis elbow while "hitting the ball around" with good ol' dad? Who's going to update the photos on your Flickr account? Definitely not worth the risk.

Emo Ancestors

Emo fans may be born with a certain sense of ideology, but this can also be learned from those who came before them. For example, many consider the following historical figures to be influential on the emo scene as it is known today.

William Shakespeare

Make no mistake about it: William Shakespeare was emo to the core. Sensitive and sexually ambiguous, Shakespeare was also extremely prolific, writing thirty-eight plays and scores of sonnets and poems about both men and women. Not only did those works inspire a million basement poets to pick up a quill, a pen, or a keyboard, but we're pretty sure he was at the forefront of the men-wearing-women's-clothing movement. Just check out those frilly-collar shirts he's always depicted in. It's no coincidence that the members of Panic! at the Disco look like they're about to star in a performance of Hamlet.

Everybody Hurts
An Essential Guide to Emo Culture. Copyright © by Trevor Kelley. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Available now wherever books are sold.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 1, 2010

    Great Book!

    This book is awesome! It is a must read if you like music and the culture associated with indie music and punk music.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 29, 2009

    Not the best book.

    This book is not accurate whats so ever. The definition that she gives for "emo" is wrong. This is just another example of how people are getting brain-washed by the media about an insult to a sub-genre of punk.BUT this book is sligthly entertaining to read.

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  • Posted January 28, 2009

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    Emo=Everybody Hurts

    This is an amazing read...it depicts different styles towards the emo movement...the two authors who have wrote this book targeted emo readers...it covers different hairstyles..what music is considered emo....what movies...what books and also explains how to take that very first myspace default pic....it has also explained the meaning of emo..and what it means...this book is like a magazine filled with the emo meaning!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 14, 2008

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    I can't wait till I buy this book. I read the preview, and it instantly caught my attention. I would recomend this book to anyone who can read. I know almost all of the bands they talk about. Anyway, I just can't wait till I read more. Anyone who likes this book, might want to check out Twilight by Stephanie Meyer.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 13, 2007

    A Stick-'Er-In-Yer-Back-Pocket Read

    I absolutely adore this book. As is mentioned in the book at some point (I believe in its opening pages or opening chapter), it seems more a celebration for those who embrace modern-day emo culture as opposed to an informative book for those who know nothing on the subject. I found myself chuckling very knowingly on almost every page. I think it breaks some stereotypes apart and delves intricately into what I've always felt to be an honest culture. I know people make a joke about the scene today, and especially what it has evolved into from what it was previously, but I fit into so many of the society culture habits of this book, and never knew why. I'm not sure that I'm someone who believes heavily in stereotypes, but this book felt so at home to me. I reccommend it to anyone interested in the evolution of and or components of this bloody brilliant genre.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 12, 2007

    a 'guide'

    This book is great. I actually borrowed money from a friend to buy this because I read a page from it and just had to buy it. It's so full of wit, satire and sarcasm. It's a must read for anybody who can read. And if you can't read, learn because this is a great book. I'm not saying it's the best book ever written, don't get me wrong, but I would definately recommend it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 7, 2007

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    EVERYBODY HURTS uses diagrams, illustrations, timelines, and step-by-step instructions to help the reader successfully achieve the ultimate emo lifestyle. Or, alternately, teach him to spot an emo kid across the mall in order to mock him mercilessly. So what, you want to teach kids how to make fun of an emo kid? This author has GREAT morals hah.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 5, 2007

    funny

    I bought the book early this morning and I'm almost done, and it's extremely funny. It'll make a lot of sense if you know the scene of MySpace, and about the musicians it rags on. Blogging and fashion are big in the book, so it's kind of essiential to understand the terms. Great book overall. Bravo.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 5, 2007

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    young teens and they should definetly read,and this is coming from a teenager herself. It helps them determine who they are and helps with everyday situations. This is a teens refugee.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 4, 2007

    genius

    This book is hysterically genius. The first reviewer must not have picked up on the satire. The book was written by one of the editors and a leading contribitor to Alternative Press magazine, they know their stuff. It's full of witty references to famous members of the scene, and anyone in the know will love it. However, people looking for actual insights to emo culture will be lost. This book is basically one big inside joke. Fabulous.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 2, 2007

    Emotastic!

    This book changed my life.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 4, 2007

    Kudos

    I personally thought this book was VERY informative. It was very interesting and fun. It was making fun or mocking no culture or way of life, just merely filling you in. It was an enjoyable book and I thought it was good.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 26, 2007

    Disagree with first reviewer

    The first reviewer listed has obviously not understood the tongue in cheek good humor of this book. I found it to be very clever and amusing as well as informative....Bravo to the authors for imparting info. with a smile.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 13, 2007

    What????

    As a person who loves the scene, the music, and the culture i have to say that i'm ashamed of this book. If you are truly a part of the scene, you dont care about HOW to make yourself more emo. you dont care if you dress in hot topic or have a million friends on myspace. for the past few years its books like this that have devastated the once GREAT music scene by making it a marketing tool to attract preteens who want a way to get attention and to fit in. this book represents the complete downfall of the scene. want to know how to be scene? 1. support music. 2. be yourself there, and you didnt have to spend any money in order to learn how to be 'emo' now did you? hopefully people will realize that this book is just sad and will learn to be themselves instead of attention whores.

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