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Rock

Rock music is about raw, authentic self-expression, embracing imperfection, spontaneity, and a sense of loss of control. It prioritizes inner emotion over technical perfection, with a tradition of evolution and individuality. Structurally, rock bands typically feature a guitar-driven sound, with bass, drums, and vocals forming the core lineup. Songs often have looser structures, allowing for improvisation and organic shifts in dynamics. Guitar techniques like whammy bars, distortion, and jangly or fuzzy tones contribute to its expressive, imperfect energy.

Rock is also a tradition passed down from band to band, with each generation of musicians taking what came before and reshaping it to express their own inner world without trying to appease others. This constant reinvention, driven by personal and artistic honesty, is why rock music is so vast and diverse in sound—from punk’s raw aggression to shoegaze’s dreamy haze—yet still holds a core essence that ties it all together: a commitment to self-expression, emotional truth, and an embrace of imperfection.
Despite their unique sound, Slint is still rock considering their line-up and their sound being raw and unpredictable, while also showing deep emotional expression.
by jadiaz March 16, 2025
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Thump the Rock

To shoot or play basketball. South Alabama slang for playing basketball in the yard.
Hey! Ya'll want to go out and thump the rock?
by BrandoAUTigers December 30, 2017
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Apopka Smooth Rock

The act of apply lotion to ones bum while taking a shit.
Yeah man I tried an Apopka Smooth Rock last week, never been the same.”
by qqquota December 14, 2024
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Rock N Roll

A Genre of music that takes talent not just for singing but to play the Instruments of rock n roll
by Theniggerlover September 17, 2019
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rock pee

the (water) that drips from the cave ceiling (originated from jimmy's brain)
look there is rock pee in over there
by Iwillreturnsonha August 17, 2024
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worst rock band

crush 40

crush 40 is the worst example of a "rock band"
their music is shit
jimmy: what the fuck are you listening to?
alex: crush 40
jimmy: dude crush 40 is the worst rock band in existence
by notmemes May 13, 2019
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metal rocked

my son Jebidiah just metal rocked my fucking skull
by germew July 15, 2010
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