by Warp Factor June 9, 2009

a genre of music characterized by slow, heavy drums, distorted guitars, lots of bass, and usually baritone saxophone.
by nyxy.bo.bixy24 January 15, 2023

Demetrius: "Hey bro, you were in my bathroom for a while, the fuck were you doing in there?!"
Alejandro: "Sorry dude, I just sat there with a rock in my sock."
Demetrius: "Probably a good thing you had a rock in your sock since it's my fucking bathroom you bitch!"
Alejandro: "Nah man it's cool, I splooged in there last week!"
Alejandro: "Sorry dude, I just sat there with a rock in my sock."
Demetrius: "Probably a good thing you had a rock in your sock since it's my fucking bathroom you bitch!"
Alejandro: "Nah man it's cool, I splooged in there last week!"
by Rock in your sock December 14, 2015

Eric: Oh Snap!, I just spent $400 on a head stash piece of Tourmaline!
Johnna: You're fucking crazy, you've got a god damn rock addiction!
Johnna: You're fucking crazy, you've got a god damn rock addiction!
by RocksInYOsOCKS! April 14, 2012

by aislopisfunny December 11, 2024

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.
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
