Hawthorne Heights

Hawthorne Heights is an American rock band from Dayton, Ohio, known for emo/screamo-tinged, guitar-driven songs. Reviews highlight JT Woodruff's melodic vocals and the impact of guitarist/screamer Casey Calvert's death; key albums include The Silence In Black And White, If Only You Were Lonely, and Fragile Future.

Formed in Dayton, Ohio. Active since 2001. Breakout single/track referenced in reviews: "Ohio Is For Lovers". Casey Calvert (guitarist/screamer) died prior to Fragile Future; reviewers note a shift toward cleaner vocals and a more mature sound on that album.

DeBaser reviews of Hawthorne Heights focus on three core albums and the band's emo/screamo sound. Critics note strong, catchy guitar melodies and JT Woodruff's clean vocals alongside the loss of Casey Calvert's screams. Opinions range from praising maturity (Fragile Future) to criticizing repetitiveness and commercial pandering (The Silence In Black And White, If Only You Were Lonely). The band's shift toward cleaner, more melodic songs after Calvert's death is emphasized.

For:Fans of early-2000s emo/screamo, listeners who like guitar-driven, emotionally-driven rock with melodic vocals