Topic: High energy music (Read 7369 times)

Pelay · « **on:** 30 Aug 2007, 14:11 »

So I've been listening to the Thermals and Sleater-Kinney a lot recently and they both have this very high energy sound that isn't just mad thrashing of instruments (usually) that really really bothers me about some punk/rock/alt music. Does anyone have suggestions for bands with the same kind of energy to help get me through the work day?

Tehz · « **Reply #1 on:** 30 Aug 2007, 14:14 »

Have a listen to either Big Black, The Pixies, or Bloc Party.

Those are the first three bands that came to mind when I read the title.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #2 on:** 30 Aug 2007, 14:57 »

Bear vs. Shark if you don't already.

defaultstring · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 Aug 2007, 15:15 »

You might dig the now-defunct Mon Frere.

Kai · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 Aug 2007, 16:22 »

Fucked Up - Hidden World

Johnny C · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 Aug 2007, 16:39 »

Despistado.

mortalsoldier · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 Aug 2007, 16:40 »

...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - Madonna, Source Tags And Codes
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Kai · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 Aug 2007, 17:02 »

Quote from: Johnny C on 30 Aug 2007, 16:39

Desaparecidos

fixed

Playing With Matches · « **Reply #8 on:** 30 Aug 2007, 20:51 »

The Fratellis. They may not be indie, but they make me happy.

And that's what it's all about, isn't it?

3Z3VH · « **Reply #9 on:** 30 Aug 2007, 22:40 »

I have a Joe Satriani playlist made up for just such an occasion. Mostly from Surfing with the Alien, The Extremist, and Flying in a Blue Dream.

BrittanyMarie · « **Reply #10 on:** 30 Aug 2007, 22:56 »

ooh listen to Lions on the Astroturf by Zibrazibra!
http://www.myspace.com/zibrazibra

You will either shake your booty like you're Shakira, or find it incredibly obnoxious.

mfpole · « **Reply #11 on:** 31 Aug 2007, 10:15 »

Failure!

carrotosaurus · « **Reply #12 on:** 31 Aug 2007, 10:18 »

Man... or Astroman?

MusicScribbles · « **Reply #13 on:** 31 Aug 2007, 11:40 »

I have found Mclusky to be awesome high energy music. Hmm, also, Ted Leo and The Pharmacists would work. I second the Pixies and Big Black.
I'm sure there's more that I'll remember later.

ALoveSupreme · « **Reply #14 on:** 31 Aug 2007, 11:57 »

Quote from: Johnny C on 30 Aug 2007, 16:39

Despistado.

agreed.

Q And Not You are a little rockin most of the time (surprised no one else mentioned them yet), Rahim, Thunderbirds Are Now

Spinless · « **Reply #15 on:** 31 Aug 2007, 12:02 »

Today I was listening to Scout Niblett and trying to think of a 'high energy' band, then I slapped myself.
Though she often has quiet moments, she can really beat the hell out of those drums, and her voice is fantastic.
I'm going to recommend her album 'I am' because it was the first one I heard and has several of my favourite songs of hers on it. It has a good number of loud bits too.

Her next album has had some great musicians contribute and help out, you should buy that when it gets released. She seems to be such a nice lady too. Do something nice for her.

pilsner · « **Reply #16 on:** 31 Aug 2007, 12:36 »

Quote from: MusicScribbles on 31 Aug 2007, 11:40

Mclusky

Also, without venturing into hardcore or metal:

Le Tigre
Death From Above 1979
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Small Leaks Sink Ships
!!! (chk chk chk)
Les Savy Fav (particularly the second half of the last album)
Stiff Little Fingers (for your old skool punk needs)
Forward Russia
Art Brut
Gang of Four

KvP · « **Reply #17 on:** 31 Aug 2007, 12:41 »

My turn to be the lowbrow voice.

Early Ministry is good high-energy indulgence music. The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste especially.

Also, if you're a masochist, you can't go wrong with Andrew WK. Be careful as seriously considering this will prevent others from taking you seriously, ever.

b4.1 · « **Reply #18 on:** 01 Sep 2007, 04:46 »

I spontaneously thought of Architectures in Helsinki. Someone probably already mentioned them but I'm too lazy to read...
Bogdan Raczynski (hope the spelling's OK): it's like really loud electronic noise with nintendo and pokémon over a hardcore drum 'n' bass beat

And if you ever find one of his albums in a store near you, I won't believe you

KharBevNor · « **Reply #19 on:** 01 Sep 2007, 05:13 »

PUSSIES.

rhinohelicopter · « **Reply #20 on:** 01 Sep 2007, 08:01 »

At the Moment I'm listening to a band called The Photo Atlas. They're dance rock so they're bound to be high energy. The suggestions for Bear Vs. The Shark and The Pixies are worth being seconded too.

pilsner · « **Reply #21 on:** 01 Sep 2007, 08:25 »

Quote from: KharBevNor on 01 Sep 2007, 05:13

PUSSIES.

Is it just me, or is that almost the same guitar line from Offspring -- Killboy Powerhead? That's kinda funny.

Johnny C · « **Reply #22 on:** 01 Sep 2007, 09:08 »

Quote from: KharBevNor on 01 Sep 2007, 05:13

PUSSIES.

fixed

KharBevNor · « **Reply #23 on:** 01 Sep 2007, 18:15 »

I've seen Motorhead live three times.

down_spiral69 · « **Reply #24 on:** 08 Sep 2007, 18:02 »

The music I play in my car tends towards being high energy music, whether it be metal (e.g. Motorhead), techno (e.g. Dyewitness), or high-speed pop (e.g. early XTC). Of the live bands I've seen, the one with the highest intensity would probably be The Datsuns, back in 2000 when they released their first single (though the drummer of The Melvins gets extra points for the fastest drumming I've ever seen at a gig).

However, I guess it all depends on what you're into.

danezbah · « **Reply #25 on:** 09 Sep 2007, 14:14 »

I second the recommendation of The Photo Atlas, and would also suggest The Lillingtons - The Too Late Show, that's been keeping me going for the last couple of days and nights.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #26 on:** 09 Sep 2007, 21:58 »

Quote from: tommydski on 31 Aug 2007, 14:17

Fugazi. Start with '13 Songs' and move forward.

Seconded.

thermodynamics · « **Reply #27 on:** 10 Sep 2007, 00:58 »

I second:

deciparacedos - read english, speak spanish
q and not u - no kill no beep beep
yeah yeah yeahs - fever to tell
foward russia - one through fourteen

and add:
maps and atlases (more technical than sleater-kinney, but still good fun) myspace.com/mapsandatlases
cinemechanica (insane use of single drummer. great wall of sound) myspace.com/cinemechanica
hella - hold your horse is (their most accessible album in my opinion)

Inlander · « **Reply #28 on:** 10 Sep 2007, 07:04 »

The Go! Team have just released a brand new album. It is wonderful and should satisfy all your high-energy music requirements.

Scandanavian War Machine · « **Reply #29 on:** 10 Sep 2007, 09:48 »

Turisas
The Pixies
Hillstomp
Modey Lemon (self-titled album is the best)

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Pelay

defaultstring

Playing With Matches

Spinless

b4.1

rhinohelicopter

down_spiral69

danezbah

thermodynamics