Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount

The title was taken from a monologue in the film Heathers, in which Winona Ryder's character is writing in her diary. Production was handled by Lee Dyess and the band themselves. The album was remastered by Beau Burchell from Saosin, however, it is not indicated on the personnel, possibly due to a contemporary feud between the band. == Music and lyrics ==

Dear Diary... is considered to be a "scene album" by some publications, such as Alternative Press. The genres are post-hardcore, emo and screamo. The album also incorporates elements of heavy metal, such as double kick drumming. Vocalist Sonny Moore incorporates clean singing, while guitarist Travis Richter and bassist Jon Weisberg incorporate screaming. Some of the material has drawn comparisons to blink-182. The track "Kiss Me, I'm Contagious" incorporates dual vocals. The track "Emily" is an acoustic ballad. The album's "emo lyrics" explore themes such as heartbreak, angst, self-pity and anger. == Critical reception ==

The album received generally mixed reviews from music critics. It reached number 12 and 21 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums and Independent Albums chart. It spawned two singles: "Ride the Wings of Pestilence" and "Note to Self". The hidden track (commonly referred to as "Dead Baby Kickball") features contributing vocals from American rapper Major League Playa. "Populace in Two" was included in the soundtrack for the video game Burnout 3: Takedown. It was released on the iTunes store for download on July 26, 2005. Loudwire named "Note to Self" the best emo track of 2005. ==Track listing==

;From First to Last • Sonny Moore – lead vocals, additional guitar, programming • Matt Good – co-lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboard, background vocals • Travis Richter – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals, background vocals • Jon Weisberg – bass, unclean vocals • Derek Bloom – drums, percussion ;Additional musicians • Major League Playa – vocals (on "Untitled") ;Production • Lee Dyess – production, mixing • Beau Burchell – mastering, mixing • Brian Gardner – mastering • Nick Pritchard – album design • Adam Krause – photography • Cody Nierstadt – design ==References==