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Joyce Manor: Cody | Surviving the Golden Age
In the mid 2000’s, the punk subgenres, pop-punk and emo, reached the height of their mainstream popularity. Naturally, with mainstream popularity, comes an overabundance of mediocrity. Bands like My Chemical Romance, Panic! At the Disco, and All Time Low, took those respective genres to nearly satirical heights, favoring theatrics and overtly radio-friendly melodies--ubiquitously satisfying everyone