Title: Emo vs Goth - Difference and Comparison | Diffen
Headings: Emo vs. Goth
Emo vs. Goth
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History
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Style
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Emo versus Goth comparison chart

Emo
Goth
Definition
A style of music which was originally a subgenre of punk rock and post-hardcore with emotionally charged lyrics. Originally short for emotional hardcore, it was remade in the 1990s with a more indie/pop punk style. Early 80’s to present post-punk rock movement focus on dark themes & non-conformism through music, performance, etc. Stands for
Emotional hardcore (origin)
Gothic Rock
Prominent in
Mostly USA and more prominent in states of Washington DC, NJ, Midwest, Long Island and the West Coast
Worldwide
Related to
Punk rock, indie rock
Post-Industrial Rock
Music
Emo, indie rock, post-hardcore, hardcore punk, punk rock, alternative, pop punk
Punk rock, post punk, glam rock, metal, rock, etc
Emotional perspective
Hate the human race but love nature
Hate the world as a whole
Typical Intsrument
all
Guitar, bass, drums
Style
Skinny Jeans (Black) Band Shirts Vans or converse
Punk rock, post punk, glam rock etc
History
The first waves of Emo started in 1985 when veterans of the music scene in Washington decided to break away a form a new genre of music. Goth finds its origins in the 1970’s from English Punk rock. Behavior
Emo rock is associated with being emotional, sensitive, shy, introverted, or angry. It is also associated with depression, self-injury, and suicide. Goths are associated with dressing all in black, being introverts, and preferring like to be secluded. Music Genre
They both belong to the punk rock scene. Emo focuses on emotional expression, and abstract waves of sonic dissonance.