Topic: Please to be recomending music my boyfriend can enjoy with me (Read 35452 times)

Ng · « **on:** 16 Jan 2008, 12:59 »

My boyfriend and I have problems listening to music together. At best, he'll tolerate most of the things I like to hear. I would like to find more things we can enjoy together. This is where you come in!

I love these and my boyfriend hates them
Animal Collective
The Knife
My Bloody Valentine
Broken Social Scene
The Smiths

I love these and my boyfriend tolerates them
Pixies
Neutral Milk Hotel
Islands
The Hold Steady
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Minus the Bear
Flaming Lips

My boyfriend loves these and I hate them
Sufjan Stevens
Dashboard Confessional
Death Cab for Cutie

My boyfriend loves these and I tolerate them
Frou Frou
Imogen Heap
The Weepies
See Saw
Goldfrapp

We both like these!
Math and Physics Club
The Postal Service
Andrew Bird
Daft Punk
Leslie Hall and the LYs
Nick Drake
Bulldog Mansion

Kill.kenada · « **Reply #1 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:06 »

M. Ward?
The Shins?

And yes, anyone who hates The Smiths isn't worth staying with...

imapiratearg · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:06 »

Dump him!

(Or try The Weakerthans.)

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:08 »

Quote from: tommydski on 16 Jan 2008, 13:03

You have better taste than your boyfriend.

Consider breaking up with him.

Truth.

Have you tried Belle and Sebastian?

Ng · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:11 »

I can't break up with him. He pays for my ridiculous habits (eating, living indoors, using electricity, ect.) Also, he is totally adorable.

He says the Smiths are "too depressing." He says the same thing about the Flaming Lips. He doesn't seem to understand why I think this hilarious when compared with him listening to Dashboard Confessional

Liz · « **Reply #5 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:12 »

I don't know what to tell you as I like all the bands on that list. More or less.

Johnny C · « **Reply #6 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:13 »

Morrisey's solo work?

I'm genuinely at a loss.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #7 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:15 »

Listen to post rock?

Ng · « **Reply #8 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:19 »

Quote from: imapiratearg on 16 Jan 2008, 13:15

Listen to post rock?

I tried listening to Explosions in the Sky in the car, and he was all like "Please put something else on before I fall asleep and roll the van off a cliff"

imapiratearg · « **Reply #9 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:21 »

It's worse than I feared...

There's a Stereolab album in the Mediafire thread that's pretty cool. Do either of you like Yo La Tengo? Stars are also pretty cool.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #10 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:32 »

Seriously, Belle and Sebastian. You both like Nick Drake.

Also maybe Yo La Tengo? Seems like that would be weird enough for you but not-depressing enough for him. Try Painful and Electr-O-Pura first.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #11 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:34 »

Tommy's got some good suggestions, but if he's going to suggest Jawbreaker, you might as well suggest Jets to Brazil.

Johnny C · « **Reply #12 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:34 »

Quote from: tommydski on 16 Jan 2008, 13:27

Neil Young

Ng · « **Reply #13 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:37 »

I have been meaning to check out Belle and Sebastian for a while now. I mean, I liked Looper ok, I guess.

onewheelwizzard · « **Reply #14 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:51 »

Quote from: Ng on 16 Jan 2008, 13:11

"too depressing."

Flaming Lips

Ideas do not compute with each other. Please input again.

KvP · « **Reply #15 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:54 »

Can you really talk about the B52's without talking about Public Image Limited?

I don't think you can!

Johnny C · « **Reply #16 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:55 »

Incidentally, have you tried listening to jazz music?

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #17 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 14:02 »

If you like Looper "ok" then you will probably love Belle and Sebastian because they are much better.

Have you also considered possibly just not listening to music together? I mean, I don't know, what's the big deal? Can't you like, talk, or watch movies, or just not care about music when you're together? If you live together, can't you use headphones? If you guys really like each other, can't you "tolerate" anything the other wants to listen to as long as you, I don't know, take turns or whatever? I hate to get all serious but if this is in any way a big deal then it does not bode well for your future relationship.

KvP · « **Reply #18 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 14:07 »

I don't know, granted the early PIL albums are still very much in the vein you describe, but those laster albums, man...

Hell, I just wanted to mention PIL.

Calaveth · « **Reply #19 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 14:35 »

If you both like Daft Punk, the Ed Banger artists might be worth checking out. Justice, Uffie, DJ Mehdi, Busy P etc.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #20 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 14:49 »

Quote from: tommydski on 16 Jan 2008, 14:04

I'm not being pedantic here. I like both of these bands a good deal (well, the early years of both) but I cannot actually think of a single thing these bands had in common.

...

Gay.

Own question answered!

Ishotdanieljohnston · « **Reply #21 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 14:56 »

I really didn't think different music tastes in a relationship were that big a deal. My lady and I listen to a fair few similar bands but where we differ, we at least pretend to tolerate. Well she never bags my taste because its good, but once in a while I have to give her a bit of a talking to. And we go along to eachothers shows, I took her to Andrew bird and she ended up loving it, she took me to Claire Bowditch and I thought it was ok.

Ah, healthy relationships!

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #22 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 14:57 »

Quote from: tommydski on 16 Jan 2008, 14:55

Who in PiL was gay?

If Mr. Rotten isn't gay, he sure does a good job acting like it.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #23 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 15:11 »

Nope, never heard of Johnny being married to anyone. Fascinating.

Speaking of Johnny Rotten, this is awesome:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksRndlWvUUI

jimbunny · « **Reply #24 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 15:11 »

The 1900's
Stars
Aqualung
Mates of State
...joanna newsom

KvP · « **Reply #25 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 15:14 »

Quote from: tommydski on 16 Jan 2008, 14:18

Wait, do you actually like the albums after Flowers of Romance?

God no. It gets all world-y, and shiny, and all those things that PIL never should be.

Quote from: jimbunny on 16 Jan 2008, 15:11

...joanna newsom

I'd say that depends. Ng, how many renaissance fairs have you attended?

Quote from: zerodrone on 16 Jan 2008, 15:11

Speaking of Johnny Rotten, this is awesome:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksRndlWvUUI

True, tis awesome. But I seem to remember Mr. Lydon putting his name on pre-vandalized "punk" furniture not too long ago. You have to love the man, cynical bastard that he is.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #26 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 15:41 »

The first whole PiL album I heard was That What Is Not when I was like 14. Given that, it's kind of amazing that I ever gave them another chance, and realised that Metal Box was one of the best (arguably industrial) albums of the 70s.

Too bad most of everything else they ever did was "pretty okay" at best.

sandman263 · « **Reply #27 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 15:54 »

Quote from: Kid van Pervert on 16 Jan 2008, 15:14

You have to love the man, cynical bastard that he is.

You obviously didn't see him on "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here".

Ng, I'd recommend Marah and the National. And since you both like the Postal Service, check out William Fitzsimmons.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #28 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 16:31 »

I think her boyfriend will call The National "boring" and "depressing". Calling it now.

Kai · « **Reply #29 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 16:50 »

You both sound like people who would enjoy Glenn Branca.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #30 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 17:15 »

I think they should listen to The Sun City Girls together.

Luke C · « **Reply #31 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 17:46 »

Quote from: Kill.kenada on 16 Jan 2008, 13:06

And yes, anyone who hates The Smiths isn't worth staying with...

You don't live in Manchester do you?

Ng · « **Reply #32 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 18:10 »

Quote from: zerodrone on 16 Jan 2008, 14:02

Have you also considered possibly just not listening to music together? I mean, I don't know, what's the big deal? Can't you like, talk, or watch movies, or just not care about music when you're together? If you live together, can't you use headphones? If you guys really like each other, can't you "tolerate" anything the other wants to listen to as long as you, I don't know, take turns or whatever? I hate to get all serious but if this is in any way a big deal then it does not bode well for your future relationship.

It's not a big deal at all. I mean, it is not like we regularly come to blows over what's on the iPod. We take a lot of long car drives together, and it would just be nice to have some more options that I can just queue up and not have to worry about whether or not he is getting totally sick of listening to my music and just won't say that he wants to hear something else.

Quote from: zerodrone on 16 Jan 2008, 16:31

I think her boyfriend will call The National "boring" and "depressing". Calling it now.

Just to clear up this misconception now, I am a dude. Interesting consequence of this: by helping a gay guy find music to listen to with his boyfriend, you are all now gay by proxy. Faggots.

PS: Thank you for your help! I have a lot of options to check out here, and I'ma try 'em out on our road trip this weekend.

Hat · « **Reply #33 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 18:21 »

Augh my mother will be so ashamed when she finds out I am gay by proxy. After I patiently explain to her what it means, of course.

ViolentDove · « **Reply #34 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 19:14 »

Quote from: Ng on 16 Jan 2008, 18:10

Just to clear up this misconception now, I am a dude.

See, because of your avatar I was picturing you as an elderly, one-eyed nun with surprisingly good taste in music, and a penchant for scaling the walls of your convent to argue over music with your secret boyfriend. Damn, the internet is misleading.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #35 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 20:01 »

I thought he was female because of typing style.

Damn, now I've caught THE GAY!

Liz · « **Reply #36 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 20:03 »

Well I'm female and I never actually provided advice, so am I still gay by proxy?

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #37 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 20:09 »

Yes, I'm afraid you're going to have to go make out with some chicks now.

PIX PLZ THX

Liz · « **Reply #38 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 20:52 »

Only if you go make out with some dudes first.

Now get to it.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #39 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 21:06 »

Psh, what guy of my generation hasn't made out with dudes before? Being bi was hip in the 90s.

Bring me Jamie Stewart and we'll talk.

Uber Ritter · « **Reply #40 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 21:52 »

What about the Avalanches? They're less overtly poppy than Daft Punk but pretty musically interesting, particularly if you like samples. Also, Squarepusher, maybe? Then again it doesn't sound like he likes long songs...

KickThatBathProf · « **Reply #41 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 22:25 »

Quote from: zerodrone on 16 Jan 2008, 20:01

I thought he was female because of typing style.

Damn, now I've caught THE GAY!

Careful now, once you've caught the gay, you're more likely to catch the AIDS, too. No more makey-outey with the boys.

Plus, you homosexuals stole rainbows from us. GIVE THEM BACK!!!

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #42 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 01:10 »

Avalanches >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Daft Punk

Defo give them a shot. I find it hard to believe anyone could actually "hate" them.

pinkpiche · « **Reply #43 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 01:49 »

I just wanna say one thing:

How in the name of all that is (un)holy is Flaming Lips depressive? When I want happy-time
I basically just put on Yoshimi or Soft Bulletin

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #44 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 02:00 »

The Flaming Lips have many depressing songs. "Jesus Shootin' Heroin", "Felt Good To Burn", "The Abandoned Hospital Ship", "Godzilla Flick", "Love Yer Brain", "Stand In Line", "You Have to Be Joking (Autopsy of the Devil's Brain", "They Punctured My Yolk"...

You do realise they made albums before The Soft Bulletin right? Some of us would even say that everything before that album is their best work.

imagist42 · « **Reply #45 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 02:44 »

You would be crazy and the rest of us would laugh at you, but yes, you could say that.

michaelicious · « **Reply #46 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 06:44 »

Same here. Who's laughing now, imagist42?

Johnny C · « **Reply #47 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 06:54 »

Quote from: tommydski on 17 Jan 2008, 01:04

Damn, how am I going to tell my mother?

It was bad enough telling her I'm an asshole, she's going to hate this.

Just tell her you've been compensating by being wildly promiscuous.

valley_parade · « **Reply #48 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 08:48 »

Quote from: zerodrone on 17 Jan 2008, 01:10

Avalanches >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Daft Punk

Defo give them a shot. I find it hard to believe anyone could actually "hate" them.

Impossible to not like the Avalanches, man. Impossible.

imagist42 · « **Reply #49 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 09:31 »

Quote from: tommydski on 17 Jan 2008, 03:49

I will take the eight albums leading up to The Soft Bulletin over the ones following it any day of the week.

This does deny that The Soft Bulletin itself is, in fact, their best work.

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