Reacting to More Emo & Pop Punk Hits From the 2000s!

[@RobRiccardoMusic]

Is it just me, or does Fred seem like the nicest person in the entire world?

[@coolcatrich]

I thought the same thing. He seems so genuine and down to earth. Very cool dude.

[@mjriemen]

Thats what Adam thought too, but now he knows better...

[@burnzyburnswild]

hes a gem. i first heard him on Shane Todds podcast and hes extremely well spoken. seems like an aamzing dude

[@summerbrainrock]

he's not

[@summerbrainrock]

JK. he's a mensch

[@MegaUpsanddowns]

This needs to be a weekly segment

[@dwreck]

I would love this. Or like album reviews

[@colbyhall1989]

YES! So much content

[@atlasglassworks9350]

You took the words from my mouth.

[@timidstein888]

Could a video get any more emo than Fred from TBS almost crying whilst watching DC Vindicated music video!? Outstanding.

[@derrickscott1630]

That's my favorite part! 😂 Right in the feels, I still listen to these songs. Toby McGuire is my spiderman

[@aarodful]

The coolest part of this is how much you can see his still enjoys the music even though he was a big star of the whole era. He is still a fan of the music just like us (if you are like me). He also talks very highly of everyone of his piers and pays respect. Mad respect for this man.

[@lalalaheath]

Growing up in this era you and Tom Delonge were always who I looked up to as musicians.

[@TheColorFred]

That means a lot. Thank you!

[@NigelTanabe-x3c]

I had numerous pairs of Macbeth and Atticus clothes and shoes in my younger years. God this is nostalgic and emotional

[@AshTailor]

Underoath Brand New From First To Last Funeral For A Friend Chiodos Make it happen, Fred!

[@TheColorFred]

Got it! Thanks

[@mattterrell4304]

Oh yes so much yes

[@TacticalGhost939]

Chiodos 100%

[@mattterrell4304]

Escape artists never die

[@shotgunweddinghq]

Casually dressed and deep in conversation 👌

[@tooruoikawa8985]

Funeral for a friend.- streetcar! That track is great!

[@goodobaggins]

Geoff Rickly’s voice is so iconic man understanding in a car crash made such an impact on the scene

[@davidanderson7643]

Imitated but never copied. Geoff Rickley is a singing poet.

[@josephlabenia6483]

He's not singing he's telling story.. miss that Geoff rickly dude!

[@nemdlgd]

One word from him and i will recognize the band right away 😀

[@ojantastic]

This literally feels so good to watch. Thank you for sharing and the commentary!!

[@kylehegedus5498]

Suggestions: Manchester Orchestra- “I’ve Got Friends” Silverstein- either “Smile In Your Sleep” or “My Heroine” Bayside- “Devotion and Desire” Brand New- “The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows” Chiodos- “Baby, You Wouldn’t Last A Minute On The Creek”

[@sv66060]

My heroine is a badass song

[@tiredofyourtakes]

Thank you for mentioning Bayside...for some reason they get no recognition as an emo band from that era, but they were definitely emo at the same time all these bands were.

[@CannaToker420]

@@tiredofyourtakes Yeah dude. I wonder why that is. I was only 10 in 04 so I don’t really recall if they had much exposure or not.

[@andrewbruning414]

I watched both these vids hoping to see Bayside represented. Devotion & Desire is great, and I’d suggest The Walking Wounded as well.

[@tiredofyourtakes]

@@CannaToker420 yeah they definitely didn't have much exposure, but by 05 they were on Victory Records so I'm always surprised that didn't blow them up. All the bands I can think of that have been on Victory blew up to some capacity. Also if you were 10 in 04 I think that makes us the same age just about, I just turned 27!

[@kylehegedus5498]

“Vindicated” is my favorite Dashboard song.

[@TheBionicleRocks]

YOU WERE ALMOST IN DASHBOARD?! no way, you and Chris are literally my favorite songwriters

[@TheRedneck883]

You're too fucking cool to be this humble.

[@kurt1555]

Yo Fred, we noticed the fancy guitar licks towards the end of This Photograph.

[@curtiswilson3569]

God I love this era of Music. Its especially nice to see Finch represented. Back when I was touring, they were always one of the nicest groups of people to play with. Randy was such a cool guy.

[@TheColorFred]

Hell yea man! Thanks for watching

[@josuegarcia6943]

How have you not done The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows. It's literally one of the best emo songs ever written!

[@TKKG]

it is!

[@SaharatOfficial]

Deja Entendu was god tier. I’m still upset by the news of Jessie Lacey but Deja was an impact.

[@Kwehhhhh]

Yeah i'd love to hear Freds thoughts on brand new and what TBS was thinking when they released Deja

[@adammcelroy8137]

Fred seems like the kind of guy who wants to keep things positive. I am guessing he is avoiding Brand New because it would be hard to keep it positive, not only because of their rocky relationship with TBS but the disturbing allegations against Jesse.

[@adamg.manning6088]

@@adammcelroy8137 Yes, I’d be avoiding them for the latter, too... 😞

[@burghsportsfan17]

Finch! What It Is To Burn is such an incredible album and one that helped me into the emo sound, along with The Used, TBS and others. It's such a damn shame they could never keep it together. Even Back To Oblivion a few years ago was pretty damn good. Sad they never figured it out

[@darrenXparker]

Welcome To The Fred Parade

[@rasp9385]

Yes

[@owenyoung9915]

That The Used song gives you a feeling you can’t describe. It’s beautiful.

[@matpoohapplepie4902]

It was genuinely a little emotional watching you react to MCR here I was around 15 when that album came out and it was totally consuming to my life but when you’re that young you never really appreciate the time and the era I look back on those years with such a fondness and I can tell you do to thank you for creating this content it took me way back and made me smile so much seriously thank you fred!

[@MikeP2055]

Those "Emo's Not Dead" videos crack me up. And, yes, Quinn is awesome. He's my neighbor (sort of). And Branden is one of the nicest guys ever.

[@TheColorFred]

Yes! The Used dudes are great. Thanks for watching

[@xleeb0y13x]

Would love to see you react to Your Broken Hero-A letter to Ashley. #emosnotdead.

[@prisonmike4971]

I said the same, he said he was working on it i think..that song is the best homage/parody ever. So gahd damn catchy

[@musicc2251]

I would’ve loved to be in on the conversation with you and Tom, drinking, and talking about Aliens.

[@TheColorFred]

Haha! It was damn good to see that guy! Tom is the best

[@MsCookie012]

No Fred, they don’t make ‘em like they used to. I Love these emo trips.

[@TheColorFred]

Haha! Great times! Thanks for being here

[@WAGEWAR89]

Fred watching his band at the ending parts you could really see the " How I miss them days" in his eyes. We do too man, we do too.

[@visithere]

totally agree about Quinn, his riffs were so catchy. i'm still convinced the "Let It Bleed" riff is in the top 3 to come out of the scene.

[@TheColorFred]

Yes! He’s the man! ❤️

[@Justray_7]

Yewwww awesome video Fred!! Love every song here. My first concert at a big venue was you guys and weezer in 04 at Nassau coliseum on Long Island. Amazing show thanks for music and memories man!!

[@Justray_7]

And as I’m watching you mention TBS/Angels and Airwaves tour. The very next summer I was at that show too! Same venue 😂

[@TheColorFred]

I remember that Weezer show vividly. Great years!!

[@Zekew24]

I love hearing your stories. Just stumbled across your videos without knowing your musical past and it always catches me off guard when you talk so casually about all these personal experiences with some of my favorite artists.

[@TheColorFred]

I really appreciate that. Thanks for watching

[@travynoxious]

I can only imagine what it would be like if fred joined dashboard and shouted for them. Hands down would be a scary song.

[@Jeremyisbrown]

'Understanding in a car crash' is still one of my favourite songs.

[@iambetterthanyouseriously9811]

Such a great song.

[@briancurtis9028]

The guitar at the end makes it perfection

[@Jeremyisbrown]

@Brian Curtis - yup! jizz everytime.. ❤

[@centralia83]

One thing I always loved about my chemical romance is their guitars. Always very tasty solos and riffs. Almost like heavy metal or 80’s rock vibe guitars, mixed with that fast power chords of punk rock and emo style vocals. I always liked how they blended a bunch of different styles together

[@eMenTeX]

Yes! "Thank You For The Venom"

[@focusppl8426]

I SWEAR Finch is one of the most underrated bands in the scene. They were SO good! By you saying you learned about a new band proved my point. They had such an underground following, it was AMAZING!

[@johncameron9941]

These are wicked. And bonus is cruising the comments and finding all the suggested songs I forgot all about

[@MrVegasdeuce]

Being 51, I am the elder statesman for sure. Caught on to the "emo" stylings from a band called Sunny Day Real Estate. Being an 80's kid, I listened to Punk, early Ska, Dark/ New Wave and Goth so, Emo was a natural transition I believe. Love this channel Fred. New sub dude!!🖤

[@scottdulak4241]

Fred seeing you react to this era of music is so cool. You can see in your eyes how much you connect with that time in your life. Its also so interesting watching you reflect on tbs songs. This may be too personal of a topic for you (but maybe not). I think a ton of us would love to know what ultimately lead to your decision to leave the band, and if looking back now if there was any regret in that decision. I dont know how close you are with any of the guys anymore. But one of my dreams would be to see everything come full circle now that everyone is older, and for you to rejoin the band. Even if it was for a short run of shows. I would pay anything to see a tbs supergroup on stage together. Glad for all these videos Fred!

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks so much. It is a little tough to talk about but I will eventually. I definitely think we’re all more mellow now so who knows.

[@nadiam3133]

Baby Fred, this video is proof now 😂 I could watch this stuff every week 🤘

[@chucknorris477]

Caught you at an “Emo Night” set in Atlantic City a couple years back, and it was definitely one of the best nights of my life, and you were a big part of that, thank you Fred! Hope to see you at one of those shows again soon!

[@kidcae]

The Used IS my favorite band of all time. Debut album is perfection but it was In Love and Death that pulled me in. Quinn is THE reason I play guitar. I’ve gone to several shows and have met them twice ! And of course every other song in this list is pure gold :) I appreciate these reaction videos

[@clarissaenriquez1305]

I was scrolling through my home page and I saw the thumbnail and had take a double look. Like is that Fred?!! It’s Fred!!!! Tbs is/was my favorite band since I was 13 (I’ll be 30 this year) so happy I found you!!

[@miltongonzalez5962]

Thursday brings back great memories of high school.Dudes voice is unique.

[@ryanwalker2023]

I have some suggestions for future video: Wires and the Concept of Breathing - A Skylit Dive I Never Wanted To - Saosin Ready, Set, Go - Tokio Hotel The Great Escape - Boys Like Girls Things that Rhyme With Orange - ISMFOF

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks for you suggestions!! More on the way

[@prisonmike4971]

You brought up the emo's not dead guy, you gotta do a review of his parody/homage video called Letter to Ashley by Your Broken Hero...one of the funniest but also catchiest tunes. I think Chris C had a hand in writing it, but would love to see you react to that video. Lots of love Fred.

[@TheColorFred]

Great idea! Working on many more videos. Keep the ideas coming. Thanks!

[@BeatboxCMW]

It made me happy Fred to see how happy these great times made you. Lot of these bands saved me from dark times in my childhood, including you! Thanks for being you man!

[@TheColorFred]

Glad you are here. Thanks!!

[@ryanmccartney]

Love it. Can’t believe you never heard Finch - Letters to You before now, Fred. Would have thought it’d have at least been on your radar from being in the scene back then!

[@10thScaleGarage]

I remember seeing The Color Fred with Angels and Airwaves (and Ace Enders and A Million Different People) at Newport in Columbus Ohio. What an incredible night.

[@TheColorFred]

One of my favorite tours ever!

[@scottgirouard]

This was awesome Fred haha I love that era of AFI, Thursday is classic and still holds up, and I 100% always noticed and appreciated the ending chorus licks on "This Photograph Is Proof" ahaha

[@Randybutternubz]

I want you back in Taking back Sunday! You played a direct part in their golden era.

[@realtealcovers232]

I forgot how great Tom Lord-Alge's mix is on "The Adventure". Man, it's so crispy. Also, sharing one of my favorite TBS songs didn't hurt at all. The guitar and drum part are so iconic. And that bridge. Oooooh man. So good.

[@ReanuKeaves1]

I wore Macbeth shoes back in the day. Love how you’re so positive and proud about the emo scene. Thanks again Fred!

[@zemiguel8261]

the kill by thirty seconds to mars should be in a third part

[@99pace85]

You genuinely sound like the coolest dude to be around and talk to. Keep the good work! Love from Brazil!

[@kylehegedus5498]

I have another suggestion: Motion City Soundtrack- either “The Future Freaks Me Out” or “Everything Is Alright”

[@baradalamasa]

Thanks for bringing my old college days back 👍🙏

[@TheColorFred]

Glad you’re here! They were great times!!

[@BandaCero]

Fred´s face during "this photograph is proof" was definitively proof that he misses those guys :D Good nostalgia though

[@falsealaska]

There isn't a single video of yours where, when you introduce the song, I haven't nodded and smiled to myself at the nostalgic memories. I'm loving reliving my teen-hood at the moment and these videos are helping me rediscover some of the songs I'd forgotten I loved back in the day. Hearing your personal anecdotes about your tour days is just awesome, especially since I live in a non-tour stop town in Australia so I never really had the chance to see many of these bands live. You're making this 30 year old emo feel very proud and nostalgic. Thank you so much ♥ Also, your fangirling and nearly crying over MCR (my favourites ever, AVA is a very close 2nd) is everything to me.

[@TheColorFred]

Lol! Thanks so much. I have a hard time hiding my emotions.

[@ZionsPapi1337]

At the Drive-in “One Armed Scissor” plzzzzzz!!!!

[@motopro80]

My introduction to them in high school was this album kzbin.info/www/bejne/l36UZn59drSoe5I

[@ZionsPapi1337]

They’re from my hometown. I used to watch them play garage shows

[@motopro80]

@@ZionsPapi1337 that’s awesome I saw them in 1998. They were orchestrated chaos so much energy...

[@ZionsPapi1337]

Hopefully he reacts to them in the next video.

[@kingkold2761]

@@ZionsPapi1337 El Paso

[@bobthebrickbuilder1876]

I recently fell in love with The Black Parade, as it's a great album to listen to while doing my janitor job. I saw them in early 2000 (maybe) when they were touring the midwest (Michigan, specifically) in support of their 1st album. I remember the vibe they put off, seeing them at the Local 432 in Flint Mi - at the time, that dark, mysterious vampire vibe was fresh. There was a lot of unique bands on the scene in the beginning of the millennium...all the way through the late 2000s. So many bands that never pressed an album, too.

[@bottosrob]

Fred will be the best old man telling stories to grand kids guy one day.

[@jasonswearingen5842]

This was my scene in my late teens/early twenties. I will always love that time, & this music. Thanks so much for these reaction videos bro, its taking me back.

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks for still being here! They were great times!!

[@Schweinegulasch]

you can really see the joy, memories and nostalgia in his eyes. love the reaction

[@TheColorFred]

Such great times!

[@prisonmike4971]

Say anything (...is a real boy) The Starting Line (say it like you mean it), Underoath (chasing safety, The Early November (room's too cold), Motion city soundtrack (commit this to memory), Alkaline Trio (good mourning or crimson) god this channel has so much unlimited potential.

[@yogacholandha]

Glad to find you here, Fred. You're one of the very few famous people who replied to my tweets back in the early days of Twitter, lol. I just wanna say hi. 😀

[@Wilternative]

Wow had no idea that Matt plays with AvA. Was so bummed when he left TBS.

[@jimfreeman1058]

Great watch again! Would love to see a react video to some additional early late 2000s bands... Story of the year, Brand new, Thrice, Brand New, Saves The Day, The Starting Line, Hawthorne Heights, Anberlin, new found glory, saves the day... OR newer emo/punk songs/groups... The Story So Far, Knuckle Puck, Neck Deep, Polar Bear Club, state champs...

[@clifffittier2324]

i would appreciate if you could include "Funeral For A Friend - Juneau" or "Escape Artist never Die" they are my all time fav and the first record "casually dressed and deep in conversation" is maybe the best record i've ever herd

[@TheColorFred]

I gotta check that out. Thanks for suggesting!

[@ColtonBCasey]

This is one of my favorite things ever. Just great music and a legend reacting

[@MrNonDescript01]

@31:25 - did we notice the fancier guitar at the end? Hell yeah we did! In fact, I found your YT video about your equipment setup because I wanted to know more about the sound. Using the volume peddle to go clean to distorted was brilliant (as in "Liar")... and having the presence set to zero on the head only made sense considering how awesome the band's overall presence was on stage. 😁

[@TheColorFred]

Haha, thanks for the kind words! ✌️❤️🤘🎶

[@SaharatOfficial]

Today was the day I found Fred KZbin! Got tired of watching live videos of TBS. I love your content a lot and this video really brought me back 😂

[@TheColorFred]

Welcome! Thanks for being here. Much more to come!

[@SaharatOfficial]

@@TheColorFredCan’t wait! I can’t believe I didn’t know you had a KZbin channel. All these songs are amazing throwbacks and definitely another sequel to this will be amazing!

[@EthanRom]

Louder Now has some of my favorite Taking Back Sunday tracks and everything just slaps like a brick and i loved you guitar tone in it. It was big without being too distorted. Love the reaction videos and just the respect for everyone in the scene. This is the industry at its best. Also yes that MCR video just cemented them as kings I've never seen anything quite like it.

[@SymphanyinSorrow]

Just scrolling by, I thought that looked like Fred. Then I was it was Fred, and it was a reaction to some past hits! So I thought, oh, because Fred had some bangers, right. But then I saw that it was Fred reacting! Idk, gave me a good morning lol. Side note, I once used the band name Color Me Serenity, completely inspired by Color Me Fred. Still used the name as a song title later.

[@dallasrockwell]

Vindicated takes me back. I was a huge Spider-Man fan when I was nine years old. I received the soundtrack as a Christmas gift and it quickly became my favorite CD I ever owned. I listened to it everyday. That CD got me into all the music I listen to now.

[@Zukadomis]

I try to teach my art classes the way you do these Reacts. To be the most knowledgeable about what it is I am watching. Names, dates, what label they were signed to and who owned it. Thank you Fred, keep creating, keep growing, keep evolving.

[@TheColorFred]

I appreciate that! Thanks

[@cbock9]

Nothing makes me happier then reliving my Emo roots with Fred!

[@odyssey468]

Fred, the thing I love about these videos is you can plainly see, that you are such a genuine fan of this genre. You are a living legend of the scene, and you can just see the look of pure joy on your face while listening and talking about these tracks and bands. Love it!

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks so much for hanging out. It's fun looking back on the great times!

[@mattperreault3518]

A very influential time for me. Jade, Quinn and Fred definitely know how to shred!

[@yyouthcanoee]

I remember I went to Warped Tour in St. Pete FL (2008?) and I saw you Fred walking after your Color Fred set and I went up to you to say Hi and you talked to me for a lot longer than I expected you to and you were the nicest guy. Always remembered that & was a great memory. Thank you & love the channel.

[@marmar383pressrepeat6]

I can't wait to watch this one. I remember watching the first one around july.

[@xxshawn]

You watching the Black Parade video brought me back to seeing MCR and TBS on the 2007 Projekt Revolution tour in Camden. That was one of my first live music experiences and I'll never forget it.

[@TormentDubz]

Brand New (YFW) and The Early November (The Room's Too Cold)

[@theaviary238]

It's so good to see someone's eyes light up when listening to this music also.

[@derekdixon6624]

"He's making soup I bet...that poor kid" lol I appreciate the content, Fred!

[@dinosaur5458]

You should also react to Face Down by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus!

[@TheColorFred]

Great suggestion. Thanks!!

[@alternativepunk4942]

I miss the early 2000s those are the fun years. Rock was so much fun, back in the day watching music videos from awesome rock bands destroying class, playing in house party, having awesome parade etc. while still rockin to the song having fun. I still love to hear the classic song from those bands. I hope rock bands can bring rock music back to life again like it was used to be.

[@mrsir3658]

Hell yeah another reaction video!

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks for watching!!!!!🤘

[@emoplankton]

Thx for everything you've done. Still jam Taking Back Sunday everyday ! You've definitly left your mark in this world

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks so much for being here!

[@tomt5922]

I can’t believe i just found this channel! Fred, you are the coolest dude. I met you 100 years ago in Clinton, MA where BP played with Orange Island. My friends and I started a band after that show. And I still have my Breaking Pangea shirt!

[@TheColorFred]

So awesome! I love to see when people from way back then are still checking in. Thanks for writing! Hope to do another tour someday in the future

[@peyton1148]

You're so positive and have a huge respect/appreciation for other people's work. Love your videos and your music!

[@SHMLVIDEO]

Thank you Fred! I’m happy to find your channel. Back in 2004 I lived in a very small Russian town and spent my nights browsing the internet and downloading tbs, Underoath, Thursday’s and other bands MP3s one by one. It seems so far far from me and even I was lucho y to get to my first US emo shows in 2007 and had a chance to chill with few big bands of this era lately, I was wondering how good it was hanging out with all these bands in 2003-2005 and your stories are awesome! Thanks for taking me back in time!

[@gregbain9004]

Fred I’m pretty sure I saw you when you were in TBS with the used and blink 182 in Toronto in 2004 I believe

[@johndough3809]

Whoa, I didn’t know the guy who screamed in TBS had a KZbin channel. Thanks for providing a part to my HS soundtrack, I was obsessed with Tom Delonge 🤣. I only have one tattoo; the Atticus bird.

[@bshiring]

You’re So Last Summer and Cute Without the E are hands down their best two..need to include Straylight Run Existentialism on Prom Night, anything from Brand New Deja Entendu, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Don’t You Fake It album..

[@iambetterthanyouseriously9811]

Existentialism on prom night and anything by a static lullaby I should be top of the list for the next vid

[@misterhendersonD]

That would actually be really cool to hear Fred’s recollection of his early days in tbs and his time during the TAYF era, including filming You’re So Last Summer. Also his thoughts on Straylight Run, Brand New, and the culture of the scene in terms of beef between bands back then.

[@Swithyyyy]

By the way, I 100% noticed your fancy guitar playing at the end of This Photograph is Proof. That and the chord progression change at the end. What a perfect song.

[@TheColorFred]

You make my life! Thank you!!😁

[@wolfie1234100]

You're so wholesome, I love your channel.

[@toothless3835]

You smiling through the entire video. Haha. You seem like the sweetest person.

[@nickoppo_]

I really feel a great energy when you're reacting to these videos and remembering stories, Fred. Keep the emo alive! Greetings from Brazil!

[@TheColorFred]

Thanks for watching!! Someday, I hope to come play Brazil.

[@tooruoikawa8985]

Victory records influence on the scene is very understated or at least not talked about frequently. Those sampler cds that came out really helped me find a lot of bands before youtube!

[@ChaseandJess]

“what it is to burn” is the superior Finch jam.

[@TheColorFred]

I’ll check it out. Thanks!!

[@mattmlo12]

Love the old finch, not a hit but gray matter is a pretty heavy tune 👌

[@TheSnakeYouCanTrust]

@@TheColorFred Finch is much more then their emo singles suggest. Try checking out 'Bitemarks And Bloodstains', I think you might dig it.

[@jamiepenick178]

I do not for a second disagree, but I did an acoustic version of "Letters to You" at my senior year talent show in 2004 so that song holds a special spot in my heart.

[@BigT608]

💯☝🏻

[@danielsandoval4425]

Hey Fred I was at your last show with tbs in Colorado it was amazing and my mom was so excited when you played Human Nature. We were so lucky to be in the pit 🥺

[@lilbbgrinchiepoo2429]

UNDERØATH and Further Seems Forever next!!! Also I love the quicksand jacket! One of the best post hardcore bands of the 90s

[@TheColorFred]

All great bands! Thank you ✌️