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Looking to expand my music horizons

MacNN Troubleshooting 50 posts Jul 23, 2004 to Jul 25, 2004
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#1 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 12:11 MacNN
Here are my interests:

NO RAP
but there are exception like British Rap from The Streets. I like that. And a couple of eminem songs are funny too.

My fave bands:

- Metallica (they're just a classic..... lyrics are excellent, rhythm is excellent)
- Daft Punk
- Ladytron (funny lyrics, beats are so nice too)
- The Strokes (I like the weird guitar in 12:51 and some other songs... I like most of their tunes)
- The Dandy Warhols (feels a bit like country in some tunes.. i LOVE THEM)
- Manu Chao........ again it's perfect music I like ALL their tunes.
- The Offspring... good music
- Air.... I don't love all their songs but heck, the are some pretty perfect ones...
- Heart (I,m a Heart newbie but it's very good pop rock)
- Jean Leloup (good altern from qu�bec)

no hardcore trance.... but I do like "Punk" from Ferry Corsten

that's pretty much it.... i think I might have forgotten some bands but overall that's it.


so do you guys have any suggestions?

if not, we could just talk about these bands.... what songs do you like the most?!
#2 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 12:13 MacNN
check out the kinks if you havent already.

and if youre up for something totally different, i would recommend taj mahal.. kind of old blues rock kinda thing, but good none the less.

oh and lodger is pretty cool too. remember that finnish flash taht was posted here in the winter?
#3 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 12:21 MacNN
Why not listen to some Christian music? Check out http://www.air1.com for good music that matches some of your current tastes.
#4 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 12:26 MacNN
Don't quite know if you'll dig them, but two bands that I try to get everyone to listen to are:

Ozomatli - Great band from LA, a true mix of cultures and musical influences. Despite being one of the tightest bands ever, when they utilize hip-hop it's actually good. Definitely try to get into some of this.

&

Gomez - My favorite. Band. Ever. As far as I'm concerned, they're recording the best music that's out there now (totally debatable, I know ). Check them out.

Hope you get some good suggestions fromt the rest of the board.
#5 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 12:28 MacNN
Quote:
Originally posted by djohnson:
Why not listen to some Christian music? Check out http://www.air1.com for good music that matches some of your current tastes.


Your humor is brilliant and novel.


Others: thank you for your suggestions i'll take the time to check every suggestion when I come back form the job......


and if you guys tihnk youy have the same tastes as me, be sure to check the bands I posted above, I'm pretty sure you'll love them
#7 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 12:34 MacNN
I'd recommend Pink Floyd (the 70's stuff for now), Led Zep and ColdPlay.
Well, that's what I tend to listen to most that kinda resembles your tastes.

Oh yeah, and Val Doonican. Ahem.
#8 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 12:45 MacNN
Quote:
Originally posted by JLFanboy:
Gomez - My favorite. Band. Ever. As far as I'm concerned, they're recording the best music that's out there now (totally debatable, I know ). Check them out.


I was just about to recommend Gomez too, then I saw your post. 'Bring It On' and 'In Our Gun' are two of my favorite albums.

FYI: If you want to see them live, they are playing in Austin, TX this Septmeber 17-19. Check it out: http://www.aclfestival.com/
#9 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 12:55 MacNN
Quote:
Originally posted by waxcrash:
FYI: If you want to see them live, they are playing in Austin, TX this Septmeber 17-19. Check it out: http://www.aclfestival.com/

Thanks wax, but living in Maine kinda puts the kebosh on that. Thankfully, I've already got my tix to see them when they come up here in the middle of August. If you've never seen them live before, you're in for a treat. This will be my third show.
#10 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 12:59 MacNN
Try:

Monday Michiru
Mu-Ziq (M-Ziq)
James Hardway
Joe Satriani
Candy Dulfer
Mothers Finest
Technical Itch
Orbital
London Electricity
Sting

One of the best labels is Moving Shadow.
#11 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 13:05 MacNN
Quote:
Originally posted by JLFanboy:
Thanks wax, but living in Maine kinda puts the kebosh on that. Thankfully, I've already got my tix to see them when they come up here in the middle of August. If you've never seen them live before, you're in for a treat. This will be my third show.


I'm still debating whether to buy a plane ticket and go. Anyway, check out the band Galactic if you haven't heard of them. They are another one of my favorites.
#12 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 13:19 MacNN
i posted this thread a few weeks ago and it was a HUGE hit. take a look and you will see a few bands that you may like.
#13 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 14:20 MacNN
Check out Godspeed You! Black Emperor's latest, Lift Yr. Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven.

Fecking unbelievable.

Also, not sure how you feel about NOFX, but their latest, The War on Errorism, is also amazing.
#14 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 15:56 MacNN
When you get older, I see Steely Dan in your future.

Until then:

Metallica => Queensryche
Daft Punk => Future Sound of London
Ladytron => THERE IS NO LADYTRON EQUIV. THEY ROCK.
The Strokes => The White Stripes

TRY:

Jimi Hendrix
Santana
Future Sound of London
Loop Guru
The Ramones
old Van Halen
Godsmack
Incubus (Make Yourself)
Led Zeppelin
Eve6 = like 1 album?
Albums: King Crimson's "Discipline" , Yes' "The Yes Album" , Billy Joel "The Stranger"

I shouldn't even have to say it: Smashing Pumpkins. (Start with Siamese Dream if you don't have any albums)
#15 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 21:29 MacNN
Another vote for Joe Satriani. 'Sides, I think he's a Mac user.

Skinny Puppy. Industrial/Industrial Dance. Contemporary with Ministry (another great band). It's not for everyone, to be sure.
Album: Mind: The Perpetual Intercourse. Song: God's Gift (Maggot)
Album: VIVIsectVI. Song: Testure.
Album: Rabies. Song: Worlock.

Miles Davis. Jazz/Blues. Godlike improv. Cannot beat Miles.
Albums: Kind of Blue, Bags Groove.
Both are awesome.
#16 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 21:41 MacNN
Cat Stevens. Any album.
#17 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 21:42 MacNN
If you like Offspring, you might like NOFX.
If you like Air, you might like Stereolab.
It looks like you like soft/pop rock, check out Wilco.

And because you're just a teensy bit open minded about rap, you might consider checking out the self-titled album by Dr. Octagon. (Kool Keith/Dan the Automator/Kid Koala project). It's rap, but the beats are really nice and the lyrics are creative...its a hard album not to like.
#20 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 22:08 MacNN
Quote:
Originally posted by BasketofPuppies:
<snip>
Oh, and this band got back together and is better than ever.
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As good as Vivid was? Vivid is an all time great album.
#21 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 22:22 MacNN
I'd say so.

By the way, Vivid was rereleased in 2002 with additional tracks tracks. In my opinion, the cover of The Clash's Should I Stay or Should I Go is better than the original. It's worth a repurchase (or at least buying the new tracks from your legal music download store of your choice).

Another suggestion - can't believe I forgot this one - for Metallica fans: Megadeth. All of its albums released through Capitol Records are going to be re-released in remastered and remixed form next week. I especially suggest Rust in Peace. (Best thrash album. Ever.)

But avoid anything from Megadeth released after Cryptic Writings.
#22 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 22:33 MacNN
Chemical Brothers,
Radiohead,
Prodigy,
Basement Jaxx,
Zero 7 (early albums),
Rilo Kiley (Some Not All),
The Flaming Lips,
Way Out West,

#23 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 22:46 MacNN
I'm a huge Offspring fan, so if you enjoy them, i'll recommend, NOFX.

But right now, i'm into alot of Jeff Buckley, so ye, if you like a brilliant voice, with real symbolism you might wanna try that out too.
#24 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 23:32 MacNN
For heavy stuff, check out Dillinger Escape Plans' "Irony is a dead scene" (Featuring Mike Patton of Faith No More). They are super heavy yet super technical musicians. You cannot bob your head to their music.
For light stuff, I like anything by Bright Eyes.
#25 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 23:35 MacNN
Buckley kinda scares me... I always imagine him sitting in his recording studio, ready to explode, for some reason.

Anyway, my suggestions would be...

They Might Be Giants
Radiohead
The White Stripes

TMBG are extraordinarily quirky, but that's what makes them my favorite band. I don't particularly like Radiohead, but I know a lot of people do, so yeah. And a number of people think the Stripes are blah, but I have to say that Jack White is one fine song writer. Oh, and check out some Led Zeppelin when you get a chance.
#26 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 23:46 MacNN
Quote:
Originally posted by killer_735:
Check out Godspeed You! Black Emperor's latest, Lift Yr. Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven.

Fecking unbelievable.


And if you like GY!BE, I would also suggest:

Sigur R�s
M�m
Under Byen

Well, actually, I'd recommend them anyway... also:

Sorten Muld
Massive Attack
Bang Gang
#27 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 23:53 MacNN
BT (Movement in still life, emotional tecnology), Hybrid (morning sci fi), Way Out West (Intensify).

4 of my all time favorite albums (electronica).
#28 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 - 23:55 MacNN
can't go wrong with some Primus, hit up some Antipop with a dash of Brown Album
#29 Sat, 24 Jul 2004 - 00:02 MacNN
metal and other stuff.

mastodon - really sort of establishing their own hardcore/metal/rock genre. amazing stuff. their last album "remission" is amazing. their new album "leviathan" drops this august. im ****ing stoked. super heavy, but not just sludged in with crappy chug crap.

necrophagist - death metal with a seriously technical edge. tight as ****.

jawbreaker - i dont see enough people around here recommending that band. heartfelt punk songs. songs about girls. songs about cities and stuff. good lyrics. great music. pretty much any of their albums are good. "24 hour revenge therapy" is probably their best stuff. i like "bivouac" quite a bit. "dear you" was their final album, and rather enjoyable.

that recommendation for the flaming lips earlier, id say to give them a try as well. sounds like it might toot your horn.
#30 Sat, 24 Jul 2004 - 00:04 MacNN
Quote:
Originally posted by killer_735:
Check out Godspeed You! Black Emperor's latest, Lift Yr. Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven.

Fecking unbelievable.


Agreed. Especially appropriate since you're in Montreal (talking to the original poster here).

In a similar vein, you might want to check out other nice Montreal bands like Hangedup, A Silver Mt. Zion and Fly Pan Am (playing at the Cabaret on the 29th, by the way). Do Make Say Think is great too (from Toronto), as is Mogwai (they're playing in August at the Spectrum, great show if it's anything like last year).

Definitely watch for Godspeed live appearances. Definitely the best shows I've ever been to.

-Heady
#31 Sat, 24 Jul 2004 - 00:16 MacNN
The Smashing Pumpkins
Tool
A Perfect Circle
#32 Sat, 24 Jul 2004 - 00:39 MacNN
Quote:
Originally posted by PowerMacMan:
The Smashing Pumpkins


I liked Gish, and that is about it.

I remember when I had to special order Gish from the record store because at the time no one had ever heard of "Smashing Pumpkins"
#33 Sat, 24 Jul 2004 - 03:02 MacNN
I saw They Might Be Giants already up there but I'll put in for them again! If you are in or near Montreal checkout a local Ska band, "The King Pins", they have a great sound in French of English. Uhm - Modest Mouse is great too but make sure you listen to the original stuff not just what is getting airplay nowadays. Hawksley Workman is great.. Ermm... Ohya, The Slackers too.. another good ska band.

Enjoy.

PS: If you like the Strokes then checkout the Trues.. Trews.. Trues.. something like that - they are from out east and cousins of this girl I used to work with.. apparently a really good band but I never heard them play.
#35 Sat, 24 Jul 2004 - 03:22 MacNN
give these a listen

Black Sabbath
Patricia Kaas
Zero 7
Velvet Underground
Groove Armada
Pink Floyd
#36 Sat, 24 Jul 2004 - 04:05 MacNN
Portishead
Massive Attack
Pearl jam
Brian Taylor (dj in the omar vid)
#37 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 - 00:44 MacNN
ASIMO's list is excellent!
Lemme just add Mercury Rev and early Eno (his first 4 solo albums).
#38 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 - 00:56 MacNN
This is what I have in iTunes at the moment-
  • Aphex Twin
  • Atari Teenage Riot
  • Beastie Boys
  • The Chemical Brothers
  • The Cure
  • Daft Punk
  • Garbage
  • The Jesus and Mary Chain
  • Moby
  • Monks
  • Nine Inch Nails
  • Nirvana
  • The Pixies
  • PJ Harvey
  • Prodigy
  • Radiohead
  • Rage Against The Machine
  • Rammstein
  • Ramones
  • The Rapture
  • Siouxsie & The Banshees
  • Smashing Pumpkins
  • The Smiths
  • The Velvet Underground
  • The White Stripes
  • The Who
  • Yeah Yeah Yeahs
#39 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 - 02:08 MacNN
Just got back from seeing this band play tonight. They opened for Lennon.


LIGION

Good stuff. Check it out.
#40 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 - 02:33 MacNN
Have a look at:

Grooverider
Kemistry and Storm
#41 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 - 02:40 MacNN
Rocket from the Crypt
Superchunk
The Bronx
Talking Heads
The Replacements
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Boss Hog
Jesus & Mary Chain
Mazzy Star
Joy Division
Sam Cooke
Sugar
Cheap Trick
Big Star
Clinic
#42 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 - 02:47 MacNN
Radiohead
The Pixies
Shiner
Sunny Day Real Estate
Fire Theft
The Julius Airwave
The Mars Volta
Tool
The Appleseed Cast
Muse
Modest Mouse (I like the latest album; need to hear others.)
#43 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 - 02:55 MacNN
Quote:
Modest Mouse (I like the latest album; need to hear others.)


Get The Moon & Antarctica. It's a good 'un.
#44 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 - 09:54 MacNN
Quote:
Originally posted by teaforone:
Rocket from the Crypt
Superchunk
The Bronx
Talking Heads
The Replacements
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Boss Hog
Jesus & Mary Chain
Mazzy Star
Joy Division
Sam Cooke
Sugar
Cheap Trick
Big Star
Clinic



Excellent roll call, gentlemen. These are the best kinds of threads, barring any pissing contest.

Rocket from the Crypt -- man, these guys are such a blast live, and San Diegans to boot. And the Replacements, these guys as an ensemble were so damned talented it hurts; Westerberg soloing proves it.
#45 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 - 10:11 MacNN
Here's my list FWIW:

Driver Eight
Stone Temple Pilots
Stavesacre
Spin Doctors
Soundgarden
Salt
Rob Zombie
Quicksand
Puller
Poe
Pearl Jam
Patti Rothberg
Michael Lewis
Metallica
Upside Down Room
Tracy Bonham
The Toadies
The Breeders
Alanis Morissette
Filter
Alice In Chains
Common Children
Living Sacrifice
Garbage
Blindside
Foo Fighters
77s

Maury
#46 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 - 10:24 MacNN
Oh in case no one mentioned them...


Jane's Addiction.
#47 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 - 11:19 MacNN
Quote:
Originally posted by teaforone:
Get The Moon & Antarctica. It's a good 'un.


Try The Lonesome Crowded West as well...I liked their last a lot, but their earlier work better.(Modest Mouse)
#48 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 - 13:02 MacNN
haircut 100
#49 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 - 13:13 MacNN
Nobody's mentioned AC/DC ??
#50 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 - 13:50 MacNN
Glassjaw!!!! Emo-Hardcore NYC rock scene
Head Automatica!!!! ****-rock mixed with dance jamz and a Rolling Stones twist
Franz Ferdinand!!!! Great sounding band from the UK (I think)
The Killers!!!! Boys from Vegas that know how to rock