Music is a popular method of communicating and expressing a person’s thoughts and feelings. Like many other forms of art, music is composed of a myriad of genres that are very distinct from one another. Often they reflect a person’s state of mind or personality; however, one’s own preference for music should not place a stereotype or limit onto that person. For example, a goth is usually seen as liking screamo or heavy metal music when in fact he or she may like classical or pop music. Usually, these preferences are not easily explained but can be thought as an outlet of releasing certain pent-up emotions. It is important to note that certain genres of music are not all equal as some rise up in popularity while others fall. For instance, punk
