Topic: I have lost my way on my quest for awsome (edited) (Read 11175 times)

qiZzer · « **on:** 07 Nov 2007, 16:54 »

I don't know enough about music, i know a fare bit but im lost. I love all kinds of indie music but im in the search of weird lesser known tunes. The problem is everyone i know just listen to crappy main stream pop, punk or worse yet rap. I have found my favorite bands wolf parade,Sunset Rubdown decembrsits, destroyer, polyphonic spree, modest mouse, asylum street spankers (guilty pleasure) and others through automated services such as Pandora/ituens, by chance and sound tracks and now im stuck in a rut. There are three basic things all band I like must have for me to like...

1. there has to be lyrics (i know hate me if you must)
2. song must be under 10 minutes
3. songs have to have structure

Im no newbie but can any of you out there in cyber space help me find my way with some kick ass recommendations?

imapiratearg · « **Reply #1 on:** 07 Nov 2007, 20:15 »

Speaking of The New Pornographers, you should definitely check them out. Also, Stars and Ted Leo & the Pharmacists, Broken Social Scene would be a good choice and if you like them you would probably fancy Kevin Drew's work. I'm not saying you'll like them all, or any of them, but you may.

CamusCanDo · « **Reply #2 on:** 07 Nov 2007, 20:44 »

Quote from: qiZzer on 07 Nov 2007, 16:54

The problem is everyone i know just listen to crappy main stream pop, punk or worse yet rap.

So wait. Are you saying that all pop, punk and rap is crap, or just the "mainstream stuff"?

Quote from: qiZzer on 07 Nov 2007, 16:54

Im no newbie but can any of you out there in cyber space help me find my way with some kick ass recommendations?

Well going on what you listed I'll try to throw some recs your way:

The Weakerthans
Pinback
Neutral Milk Hotel
The Flaming Lips
Spoon
Animal Collective
Architecture in Helsinki
Deerhoof
Handsome Furs
Menomena
Okkervil River
The Besnard Lakes
The Hold Steady
The Most Serene Republic
The Unicorns

qiZzer · « **Reply #3 on:** 07 Nov 2007, 22:40 »

whoa not all pop, punck or rap is crap far from it im just sayin that my friends have the stuff on mtv or the genric sounds like every thing else im looking for new, Iv got Handsome Furs
Menomena and they kck ass the last thing i want is to start any chain reaction!

onewheelwizzard · « **Reply #4 on:** 07 Nov 2007, 23:54 »

I might be reading too far into that avatar but I think it's one of the best I've ever seen.

valley_parade · « **Reply #5 on:** 08 Nov 2007, 11:43 »

Quote from: qiZzer on 07 Nov 2007, 22:40

whoa not all pop, punck or rap is crap far from it im just sayin that my friends have the stuff on mtv or the genric sounds like every thing else im looking for new, Iv got Handsome Furs
Menomena and they kck ass the last thing i want is to start any chain reaction!

If you want some decent punk, it's all about The Lawrence Arms.

Ernest · « **Reply #6 on:** 08 Nov 2007, 12:21 »

Listen to Pavement and Built to Spill you middling bastard.

And Fugazi. If you don't like Fugazi, fuck you

Ã¶de · « **Reply #7 on:** 08 Nov 2007, 12:28 »

Why do people even mention Built To Spill without recommending Jets To Brazil?

Joseph · « **Reply #8 on:** 08 Nov 2007, 12:31 »

I fail to really connect the two in my mind... Having said that, Jets to Brazil are better.

amok · « **Reply #9 on:** 08 Nov 2007, 13:19 »

Low. get 'trust' from the sendspace thread and listen to the first song

valley_parade · « **Reply #10 on:** 09 Nov 2007, 07:03 »

Quote from: Ã¶de on 08 Nov 2007, 12:28

Why do people even mention Built To Spill without recommending Jets To Brazil?

You don't have to really recommend JTB to people anymore, just imply it.

SeanBateman · « **Reply #11 on:** 09 Nov 2007, 07:16 »

Quote from: Dark Flame on 08 Nov 2007, 12:31

I fail to really connect the two in my mind... Having said that, Jets to Brazil are better.

What.

Are you crazy?

imapiratearg · « **Reply #12 on:** 09 Nov 2007, 09:03 »

Quote from: CamusCanDo on 07 Nov 2007, 20:44

Quote from: qiZzer on 07 Nov 2007, 16:54
The problem is everyone i know just listen to crappy main stream pop, punk or worse yet rap.

So wait. Are you saying that all pop, punk and rap is crap, or just the "mainstream stuff"?

Quote from: qiZzer on 07 Nov 2007, 16:54
Im no newbie but can any of you out there in cyber space help me find my way with some kick ass recommendations?

Well going on what you listed I'll try to throw some recs your way:

The Weakerthans
Pinback
Neutral Milk Hotel
Okkervil River

YES.

Ernest · « **Reply #13 on:** 09 Nov 2007, 15:15 »

Quote from: amok on 08 Nov 2007, 13:19

Low. get 'trust' from the sendspace thread and listen to the first song

He won't like Low. I don't even really like Low.

Joseph · « **Reply #14 on:** 09 Nov 2007, 15:45 »

If you were born without a soul.

Boring fact: For a few weeks, Low were the only thing I listed under my favourite music on Facebook.

Tom · « **Reply #15 on:** 09 Nov 2007, 15:55 »

Quote from: qiZzer on 07 Nov 2007, 16:54

I don't know enough about music, i know a fare bit but im lost. I love all kinds of indie music but im in the search of weird lesser known tunes. The problem is everyone i know just listen to crappy main stream pop, punk or worse yet rap. I have found my favorite bands wolf parade,Sunset Rubdown decembrsits, destroyer, polyphonic spree, modest mouse, asylum street spankers (guilty pleasure) and others through automated services such as Pandora/ituens, by chance and sound tracks and now im stuck in a rut. There are three basic things all band I like must have for me to like...

They are my favourites as well (more or less ) and I had the same problem until i found the Dears, try No Cities Left or Orchestral Pop Noir Romantique the latter of which is hard to come by. Also try Widow City, which is their most accessible and is the only thing i've been listening to for the past few days, by the Fiery Furnaces and The Execution Of All Things by Rilo Kiley.

monkandmovies13 · « **Reply #16 on:** 10 Nov 2007, 07:25 »

I like how you say one of your favorite bands is The Decemberists, but then under one of your music requirements, you say the song must be under 10 minutes.

tomselleck69 · « **Reply #17 on:** 10 Nov 2007, 11:05 »

Quote from: monkandmovies13 on 10 Nov 2007, 07:25

I like how you say one of your favorite bands is The Decemberists, but then under one of your music requirements, you say the song must be under 10 minutes.

95% of their songs fit that criterion

god just be nice to each other for once. dude just wants some music.

Juxtaposition · « **Reply #18 on:** 10 Nov 2007, 13:37 »

well, I know so little about music I will be laughed off this board for sure, but...

The Smiths
The Builders and The Butchers
Muse
Beirut
Gogol Bordello

Most of it probably doesn't even count as indie... oh well.

The Decemberists are my favorite band, too!

Edible · « **Reply #19 on:** 10 Nov 2007, 15:29 »

Quote from: Juxtaposition on 10 Nov 2007, 13:37

well, I know so little about music I will be laughed off this board for sure, but...

The Smiths
The Builders and The Butchers
Muse
Beirut
Gogol Bordello

Most of it probably doesn't even count as indie... oh well.

The Decemberists are my favorite band, too!

Well Gorgol Bordello makes up for anything...

Kai · « **Reply #20 on:** 11 Nov 2007, 11:12 »

I disagree with pretty much all the bands listed in the previous post

Listen to Daniel Johnston instead

EDIT: This was my six thousandth post? Fuck this shit

Ernest · « **Reply #21 on:** 11 Nov 2007, 13:00 »

Quote from: Edible on 10 Nov 2007, 15:29

Quote from: Juxtaposition on 10 Nov 2007, 13:37
well, I know so little about music I will be laughed off this board for sure, but...

The Smiths
The Builders and The Butchers
Muse
Beirut
Gogol Bordello

Most of it probably doesn't even count as indie... oh well.

The Decemberists are my favorite band, too!

Well Gorgol Bordello makes up for anything...

Actually, Gogol Bordello isn't very good.

SleeperCylon · « **Reply #22 on:** 11 Nov 2007, 14:13 »

The National

Kai · « **Reply #23 on:** 11 Nov 2007, 14:35 »

I don't disagree with them because they're not indie, I disagree with them because they suck.

Ernest · « **Reply #24 on:** 11 Nov 2007, 20:54 »

Quote from: Ttam1210 on 11 Nov 2007, 14:33

Quote from: Kai on 11 Nov 2007, 11:12
I disagree with pretty much all the bands listed in the previous post

Listen to Daniel Johnston instead

EDIT: This was my six thousandth post? Fuck this shit

most wasnt indie i know

muse is really good
erm...
the smiths and stone roses obviously
Aztec Camera
Orange juice are good
Pavement
avoid dinosaur jr unless you're 11
i like soundgarden
erm jesus lizard are ok
June of '44
obv Mogwai

i dunno if thats ok with you

you need an education. Allow me to correct you.

Muse sucks
Stone Roses are not a band I listen to, and neither are the Smiths, but there are people here who like them, so I have no opinion
Aztec Camera sucks
never heard Orange Juice (are you just searching randomly through genres?)
Pavement are good, I agree
Dinosaur Jr are great, and your statement about them is ignorant and retarded and stupid
I don't really like Soundgarden, Abba are better
Jesus Lizard are great
June of '44 (see about Orange Juice)
obv Mogwai. obv Mogwai. obv Mogwai. OBV MOGWAI

Your selection is disturbingly random

Joseph · « **Reply #25 on:** 11 Nov 2007, 21:18 »

Quote from: Kai on 11 Nov 2007, 14:35

I don't disagree with them because they're not indie, I disagree with them because they suck.

He mentioned Prince at least. Prince used to be pretty great. And Pink Floyd put out some pretty wonderful albums.

Quote from: Ttam1210 on 10 Nov 2007, 15:39

Arvo Part

Is this the same Arvo Pärt as the minimalist composer who creates pieces which do not suit what was being asked for in any way at all?

Tom · « **Reply #26 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 00:17 »

Quote from: Dark Flame on 11 Nov 2007, 21:18

Quote from: Kai on 11 Nov 2007, 14:35
I don't disagree with them because they're not indie, I disagree with them because they suck.
He mentioned Prince at least. Prince used to be pretty great. And Pink Floyd put out some pretty wonderful albums.

Including Syd's stuff, i mean Piper at the Gates of Dawn and the like not his solo stuff.

ImRonBurgundy? · « **Reply #27 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 03:31 »

Quote from: Flaming Ostrich on 11 Nov 2007, 13:00

Actually, Gogol Bordello isn't very good.

Pfffffff. Gogol Bordello is a mustachioed fun machine.

Here's stuff I am into, maybe you will like it, too:

The World/Inferno Friendship Society
Polysics
The Replacements
The Hold Steady
Hüsker Dü
Texas is the Reason
Grabass Charlestons
Hot Water Music
Cursive
Eastern Youth
Number Girl
Jawbox
Bomb the Music Industry!

Ttam1210 · « **Reply #28 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 04:21 »

Who is that in your avator??

amok · « **Reply #29 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 10:03 »

Quote from: Flaming Ostrich on 11 Nov 2007, 20:54

I don't really like Soundgarden, Abba are better

re: what you're smoking: I would like some

imapiratearg · « **Reply #30 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 10:23 »

Quote from: ImRonBurgundy? on 12 Nov 2007, 03:31

Quote from: Flaming Ostrich on 11 Nov 2007, 13:00
Actually, Gogol Bordello isn't very good.

Pfffffff. Gogol Bordello is a mustachioed fun machine.

Hot Water Music
Cursive

Ernest · « **Reply #31 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 12:03 »

Quote from: amok on 12 Nov 2007, 10:03

Quote from: Flaming Ostrich on 11 Nov 2007, 20:54
I don't really like Soundgarden, Abba are better

re: what you're smoking: I would like some

That is a reference to an Electrical Audio thread.

Wayfaring Stranger · « **Reply #32 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 15:51 »

I like Dungen. You might like them too.

valley_parade · « **Reply #33 on:** 16 Nov 2007, 07:41 »

Seconded. Sweden seems to be putting out some damn good music lately.

*plans trip to Sweden, will come back talented!*

KickThatBathProf · « **Reply #34 on:** 17 Nov 2007, 09:09 »

We Are Scientists

They're kinda not exactly the same style as what you listen to.
But that doesn't mean they're not awesome

KickThatBathProf · « **Reply #35 on:** 17 Nov 2007, 09:10 »

Quote from: ImRonBurgundy? on 12 Nov 2007, 03:31

The World/Inferno Friendship Society
Polysics
The Replacements
The Hold Steady
Hüsker Dü
Texas is the Reason
Grabass Charlestons
Hot Water Music
Cursive
Eastern Youth
Number Girl
Jawbox
Bomb the Music Industry!

I agree

imapiratearg · « **Reply #36 on:** 17 Nov 2007, 14:03 »

There's a "Modify" button for a reason.

Joseph · « **Reply #37 on:** 17 Nov 2007, 14:25 »

Quote from: KickThatBathProf on 17 Nov 2007, 09:09

We Are Scientists

They're kinda not exactly the same style as what you listen to.
But that doesn't mean they're not awesome

However, there are a whole bunch of other things which do mean that.

FireAarro · « **Reply #38 on:** 17 Nov 2007, 15:36 »

You want awesome? The Mae Shi are awesome. Also agree with the Deerhoof suggestion. Yes, the Stone Roses are good as well...

Godlol · « **Reply #39 on:** 17 Nov 2007, 15:44 »

have you tried giving pandora multiple artists in one radio station? i told pandora like 100 different bands for one station and it regular comes up with good stuff i havnt heard. not necesarily substream but good stuff. its come up with some beautys since i got into ska lol

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Author Topic: I have lost my way on my quest for awsome (edited) (Read 11175 times)

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qiZzer

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monkandmovies13

Edible

Ttam1210

Godlol