By the time 2002 came around, "emo" had gone mainstream. Bands like Jimmy Eat World and Dashboard Confessional had made it to MTV, and paved the way for emo pop's continued success throughout the decade. Having just signed to emo kingmakers Vagrant records, Hot Rod Circuit's 2002 release Sorry About Tomorrow is the perfect representation of what defined that sound. And for the hosts of No Filler, this album represents a defining summer in our youth. On this episode we chat about music's ability to instantly transport you back to a certain time and a certain feeling, and how that emo pop sound of the early aughts has that ability for us in a big way.TracklistHot Rod Circuit - At Nature's MercyHot Rod Circuit - Weak WarmHot Rod Circuit - You Kill MeHot Rod Circuit - Radiation SuitHot Rod Circuit - SafelyHot Rod Circuit - Cool For One NightTOPS - Direct SunlightPaul & Linda McCartney - Monkberry Moon DelightStiff Little Fingers - Alternative UlsterThis show is part of the Pantheon Podcast network.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices