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Published: 2005-12-02 13:46:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 137882; Favourites: 1126; Downloads: 5463
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Of course, the majority of Goths are unique in their style and music preferences. However, within the subculture there are certain "types" of Goth with particular characteristics. And it can be fun to classify them. Naturally, classifications for each "type" vary from person to person, so you may disagree with what I say here!I've heard people refer to the velvety Victorian-esque Goths as TradGoths, being the modern archetype, but I prefer to call that style Romantic as the style I consider TradGoth is the one closest to what the oldest bands, and their fans, used to wear.
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EDIT: Corrected a spelling error - thanks !
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This is perfect! They're really cute! ^w^
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I find it annoying whenever trad goths shun all type of...goth music that isn't what it started as (80s goth rock and all that). Goth, just like any other subculture out there, will always evolve, and what is considered goth back then perhaps isn't considered goth today, or there have been many new meanings added onto it. While many trad goths out there shun music genres such as Gothic Metal, Industrial, EBM, futurepop, etc. I personally consider them to be goth, or at least "neo-goth". I mean, the fanbase for these music genres is still 80% of the goth [stereo] types you described here (cybergoths, steamgoths, metalhead goths, gothabillies, etc.).
I have to admit, I don't listen to trad goth music that often, but I have respect for it because without it, there would be no goth at all. I just hate the elitist attitude I come across when it comes to peeps who shun anything post-80s music and fashion, though.
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I totally agree with you. When something starts, it's always going to evolve into something new. I believe if it is Gothic related, it should be celebrated. Now Goths shunning emo and scene for being mixed up in the bunch, then that's a whole different story. But overall, I abide by this.
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Yes, I guess there should be something for everyone. I mean, among all the people who like coffee, there are some people who like it decaffeinated, some others prefer arabica and some are fans of cappuccino! Same should be for goth in my humble opinion.
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Ah, Emo....totally different story, but you'd be surprised that it evolved from Punk as well. In fac, 'true Emo' is pretty much just hardcore punk with artsy lyrics. Search for bands like Rites of Spring, Embrace, or Jawbreaker on YouTube and you'll see.
Emo itself has broken quite a ways away from its original Punk roots, much like how Goth has.
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EBM?
I suppose that's not for Electronic Body Music NOT?
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Then you pretty much don't like the core of the Gothic subculture.
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ever done anything on the new romantics from the 8o's or horrorpunks???
then again... as soon as i saw the siouxie and the banshees mentioned, i was like... HMMM INTERESTED!
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i don't listen to goth music but i can relate to a lot of what's written here
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I suddenly have Ziggy Stardust stuck in my head.
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Bela Lugosi's Dead ^^ those bands bring back some really good memories....like when my mom tried to teach me to pronounce Siouxie correctly.
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I enjoy all of your works about the Goths, it is an interesting probe into this kind of a society. I love it, it is entertaining, well-drawn and funny (in a good way).
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this is really really cute and entertaining. It could be sold in form of a book for people doing costume design and need some reference. I love it! The drawings are awesome and so is the write up. Great job
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I can tell this is gonna be a fun read... *goes to the next*
I myself am a weird breed of goth... I'm a mix of styles, anyone who tries to label me's head would explode XD
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Can I use your goth types for my journal? I want to show my friends the types so they can get it through there heads that not all goths are the same
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VNV Nation, Assemblage 23, Apoptygma Byzerk, Icon of Coil, Frontline Assembly, Front 242...listen to these bands, and you'll know what EBM sounds like.
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it's a form of techno then
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Yeah, pretty much. Just dark electronic music that gets played at goth clubs.
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wrong... EBM is DAF, Nitzer Ebb.....
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loved reading this stuff, made me smile and I think you are very accurate! I think the ultimate goth drink has to be absinthe.... failing that - red wine, as it's kind of like blood.. hehe. Keep up the good work
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THey can be slightly rude though about the whole "Goth is dead!" thing. Just like my brother * a punk* yelling at me for listening to pop-punk *THAT'S NOT PUNK YOU R TARD! PUNK IS DEAD!*" YUCK
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Goth is undead. :3
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Oooh, I LOVE Siouxsie and the Banshees! The female looks like Siouxsie, 'cos of the hair and eyes. ^ ^
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Wow, this is awesome! I'm going to love this series. Can't wait to see victorian
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I was listening to Bauhaus as I read this. It made me chuckle
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D= some tradgoths consider themselves the only "true goths" its kinda stupid, since obviously goth has evolved like many things tend to do, but fuck, the word "goth" existed before the music D= wtf?
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elitist assmonkeys >__<
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lol Exactly! Goth was the name of a barbarian clan, then became the name for a particular house style.
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Huh. I think that I'm usually the Tradgoth 
Great job - all of the goth (stereo) types!
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HAHAhahaha. I see you did some research XD
One of my best friends is strictly tradgoth and I prefer a mix of cyber, fetish, industrial, and dark neovictorian. He listens to 80s music; I listen to "extreme metal" and hard EBM. He keeps his wardrobe pretty subtle; I have no problem wearing bondage paraphernalia in public as long as it's fairly tasteful. We argue a lot about the "what is goth" thing... it's kind of funny from a third-person perspective.
This whole series is adorable and as an 18 year old hybrid goth I thoroughly enjoyed reading someone's take on the stereotypes who isn't active in the culture. It might also bear mentioning somewhere that although there *are* distinct subgenres within goth culture, favoring one style or another doesn't necessarily lock you into that style group. For example, liking the cybergoth aesthetic doesn't mean I never dress any other way. In fact I have yet to meet a goth who actually does limit his/her style to one subgroup.
Cheers
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I love Siouxie - sue! She rocks, she's around about 40-50 now and on this magazine cover she still looked about 20-30. Still all in leathers!
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damn D:
it's only now that i saw your work on goth types
cuz my research paper last year for school was about the goth culture @_@
haha oh well... XD
love the goth series btw
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ahh, it seems that no matter what we do, we can never please the old folks.
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