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It’s safe to say the “emo revival” of the early 2010’s is here to stay. Nevertheless, there continues to be a host of new bands emerging within the genre, delivering outstanding records. One of those bands is Charmer<\/strong>. Based out of Michigan, the quartet recently released their eponymous debut album through No Sleep Records; a label that has played a key part in the aforementioned revival.<\/p>\n Over the course of 25 minutes, twinkling guitars and yearning, heartfelt lyrics dominate ‘Charmer’<\/em> as they fuse together yesteryear emo with present-day\u00a0indie with delicacy. With a hint of 90’s nostalgia throughout (see ‘Topanga Lawrence’) <\/em>and its lo-fi production, courtesy of Modern Baseball’s\u00a0Jake Ewald,\u00a0<\/em>Charmer\u00a0<\/strong>are certainly not a band jumping on a trend. They have delved into the genre’s history and studied it with precision.<\/p>\n Having pulled our heartstrings with their debut album, we asked Charmer<\/strong> to pick out 10 definitive (almost) emo albums.<\/p>\n This was the record that inspired me to start an emo band. The record seamlessly jumps song to song winding through melodic guitar parts and well thought out lyrics. It keeps you interested with sporadic transitions and a lo-fi production aesthetic that defined my favourite parts of the genre. If anyone needed a recommendation on what the 2010\u2019s emo revival was all about this is the record I\u2019d send them.<\/em><\/p>\n Marietta<\/strong> is one of those bands where it seemed like people didn\u2019t appreciate them until after they had broken up. In my eyes, Marietta established themselves as one of the best emo bands with they\u2019re intricate twinkly guitars that weave in and out throughout the entire record. Every single melody and lyric screams nostalgia that effortlessly creates imagery in the listeners head. This album opened up my eyes to a whole new world of composition which is hard to come by.<\/em><\/p>\n This split is probably my favourite thing by both of these bands. The guitar playing on the Boys Life side is totally unhinged, as is the vocal delivery. So much conviction in the playing all around. Christie Front Drive\u2019s side has all the familiar weaving guitar melodies but the ones on this record are some of their most memorable. These bands compliment each other so well, it\u2019s a dream pairing for fans of 90\u2019s midwest emo.<\/em><\/p>\n The amount of good chemistry within this band is super evident on this record. The rhythm section is so precise but doesn\u2019t feel cold. Energetic drumming and big chorded bass lines abound, with their usual sharp guitar tone on top. One could say this album falls more into the noise rock or post-hardcore category but with lines like \u201cI\u2019d feel fine if I could feel at all,\u201d I\u2019d say this is a classic emo record.<\/em><\/p>\nDavid Daignault\u00a0(Guitar\/Vocals)<\/h1>\n
You Blew It! – Grow up, Dude<\/h2>\n
Marietta –\u00a0Summer Death<\/h2>\n
Nicholas Erickson (Drums)<\/h1>\n
Boys Life \/ Christie Front Drive – Split<\/h2>\n
Giants Chair – Purity and Control<\/h2>\n