In Defense Of The Genre

Release Date: December 2, 2022

Say Anything's In Defense Of The Genre from 2007 delivers sprawling emo anthems with Max Bemis's confessional lyrics over driving pop-punk arrangements. The double album captures the band's theatrical intensity and melodic hooks across 27 tracks of emotionally charged rock.

Standout Tracks

• In Defense of the Genre: The epic title track that builds from acoustic vulnerability to soaring chorus
• Surgically Removing the Tracking Device: Frantic energy with Bemis's rapid-fire delivery over urgent guitars
• No Soul: Melodic standout showcasing the band's pop sensibilities

Mood: cathartic, driving, emotional, theatrical