
Around 1995 there was no bigger Emo-Pop crossover band than Texas is the Reason . They were a dynamic, pulverizing blend of melody and powerful songwriting that galvanized a generation of Post-Hardcore fans.

This edition of my seasonal playlists rounds out a year of music that reflects my own personal reactions to the changes in environment that come with the ever-advancing months (for those of you who aren't lucky enough to live in a part of the world with real seasons, try to imagi …

I'm going to start this with a confession. I was not a fan of Texas is the Reason the first time around. In fact, I didn't even know who they were. I was a thirteen year-old Metallica junkie when the band played its last show ten years ago.