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alyssaann1317's review
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I absolutely loved Negatives. It was so much so that I immediately loaned it to one of my best friends to go through as well. It was just so completely nostalgic for me and the essays in-between the photographs and band information were eye-opening for me as an adult looking back. I highly recommend.
natttt333's review
5.0
This was a great snapshot through someone else’s lens (ha) of the scene. Nostalgic for those who lived any part of this period of time; or a nice little insight for anyone new to this scene, in which case be sure to check out any (or all) of the bands featured in here.
gothradiohour's review
4.0
Reading this on the heels of finishing 'Where Are Your Boys Tonight?' I already knew what a powerhouse of person Amy Fleisher Madden is. I was so excited to get to read and see her work next.
'Negatives' is heart touching collection of photos and anecdotes from people who were active participants in the second and third wave of emo. I appreciate how the contributors touch on how the term Emo was used to other these new bands from their predecessors. When words like 'cred,' and 'poser,' meant much more back then.
In this new age, everyone is welcome. There is space for everyone to join in the community. This is not a book to debating who is the true Emos, but a celebration of many of bands that were around during that time. I am very excited to listen to some of these bands for the first time. (I am excited to say someone has already made a playlist on Spotify based of the book's line up.)
Fleisher Madden's dedication to DIY and her earnest love for the music shines in this collection. It is a sentimental yearbook of sorts.
'Negatives' is heart touching collection of photos and anecdotes from people who were active participants in the second and third wave of emo. I appreciate how the contributors touch on how the term Emo was used to other these new bands from their predecessors. When words like 'cred,' and 'poser,' meant much more back then.
In this new age, everyone is welcome. There is space for everyone to join in the community. This is not a book to debating who is the true Emos, but a celebration of many of bands that were around during that time. I am very excited to listen to some of these bands for the first time. (I am excited to say someone has already made a playlist on Spotify based of the book's line up.)
Fleisher Madden's dedication to DIY and her earnest love for the music shines in this collection. It is a sentimental yearbook of sorts.
aster_a's review
5.0
Full review on Substack
https://open.substack.com/pub/astxria?r=2pg69a&utm_medium=ios
This book truly hit the nail on the head when it comes to what emo was then and now and what it means to so many people. If you ever considered yourself emo, even if it was “just a phase”, and even if the second and third waves weren’t your time you should absolutely get this book. The only thing that has ever made me feel as seen as this book is the music its about. This book is for anyone who had their whole world changed by a song. It is for those of us who drove hours on end to spend the last of our money on seeing our favorite bands, those who dreamed of warped tour, and who collected more band shirts than could possibly fit in our drawers.
https://open.substack.com/pub/astxria?r=2pg69a&utm_medium=ios
This book truly hit the nail on the head when it comes to what emo was then and now and what it means to so many people. If you ever considered yourself emo, even if it was “just a phase”, and even if the second and third waves weren’t your time you should absolutely get this book. The only thing that has ever made me feel as seen as this book is the music its about. This book is for anyone who had their whole world changed by a song. It is for those of us who drove hours on end to spend the last of our money on seeing our favorite bands, those who dreamed of warped tour, and who collected more band shirts than could possibly fit in our drawers.
jessicaxmaria's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Amy Fleisher Madden brought back so many distant memories of a decade in the emo music scene. The photographs distill the feeling of being at a show, and her writing about each of the bands is like an old friend reminding you of why this time and community meant so much to you. Enjoyed all the essays by the contributors as well, from Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional to Geoff Rickly of Thursday, among many others. The book also just looks great on my coffee table and has inspired many conversations with friends over the very short time I've owned it! It's like an emo yearbook in the best sense.
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