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Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 10-10-2007 06:14 PM
I was reading some old topic, I think it was someone asking what kind of music to reccomend to his daughter..and I saw some stuff that kinda bugged me..Do you think that there's a sort of ignorance amongst fans of older music, to an extent. I guess, what I'm trying to say is that, I've noticed some people generalise all modern music as 'crap' but I think if you span the last couple decades, there's a lot of good music, bands, and albums, what do you guys think?
I hope the way I worded that didn't come out wrong. But it's just something I've noticed amongst a group of fans of older music. And recently I've kind of become bored of that kinda stuff, and I've been exploring other bands, and liking what I've been finding
Belle and Sebastian, Bright Eyes, Arctic Monkeys, the Fratellis, Radiohead, Coldplay, R.E.M. Oasis, The Fray, Franz Ferdinand, Iron & Wine, Franz Ferdinand, Muse, The White Stripes, I could go on
This thread I guess is for a discussion of Modern Music, the good, the bad, the ugly. Because I think there are a lot of unfair generalisations
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Dyolf - 10-11-2007 03:22 AM
I like some new stuff. I like very little from the '80s even Pink Floyd and Yes-wise, I'm not a big fan of TFC and AMLoR has that horrible 80s sound to it, and I don't like anything Yes did in the 80s either (except maybe ABWH).
As for now, I like The Fratellis and Muse, though as far as Muse goes I've only heard "Black Holes" and a few other songs, but I think they're like a modern day Prog band, as for The Fratellis, I don't know what attracted me to them.... 'Chelsea Dagger' probably, or 'Whistle For The Choir"
but I like them, and their sound appears to be changing somewhat, for anyone who's heard their new EP they'll know what I mean.I can't really think of any other modern bands I like. I can't stand Oasis and couldn't when they debuted either, they're too "chav" for me. Most of my musical taste lies from 50's-70's with some exceptions.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 10-11-2007 09:23 AM
Mine do, too generally, but I'm doing a lot of looking around from the last two decades. The Arctic Monkeys, in my opinion are really good, their debut Whatever People Say I am, That's What I'm Not is fantastic, I reccomend it, and I know I'm not the only one here.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 10-11-2007 10:12 AM
YES! This is my sort of topic
Ok heres a list of new music I love (and yes you should listen to all of these, give me a shout if someone catches your interest and I'll hook you up
- Arctic Monkeys (WJ has said most of what needs to be said me thinks)
- Bright Eyes (again same as above lol)
- The Cribs (Happy, catchy, indie/rock)
- Dirty Pretty Things (These guys are awesome, and their debut is FANTASTIC)
- Editors (All the best bits about Joy Division and Echo & The Bunnymen in one neat little indie package)
- Enter Shikari (Hardcore, trance, rock and rave mixed together. They sound better than you'd think!)
- Franz Ferdinand (THE best band of the last 5 years)
- The Fratellis (Every song on their debut is an absolute gem. Catchy, sing-a-long indie/rock)
- Hard-Fi (They're from Staines. The guitarist went to my school. I saw the lead singer outside outside McDonalds in Staines high street the other day. And they're awesome)
- The Heal (More Staines guys. We produce better music than you'd think y'know)
- Jack Penate (This guy is awesome. Spit at Stars has the happiest piano you'll ever hear)
- Jamie T (I LOVE this guy. Not to all tastes but a unique and talented guy)
- Kaiser Chiefs (First album is awesome. Upbeat, and fun)
- Kasabian (EPIC indie/rock)
- Klaxons (So called "new-rave". Combines electro/techno keyboards with indie guitars. And they're awesome)
- Larrikin Love (Indie rock. With banjos. What more could you want)
- Manic Street Preachers (Do you need to ask?)
- Muse (Awesome. And that is all)
- Paolo Nutini (Mellow, acoustic, singer/songwriter)
- We Are Scientists (Catchy tunes, excellent songs. Awesome band)
And I'm done :D
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Tarantula - 10-11-2007 10:53 AM
I hear a lot of new bands, but I also forget a lot of em. Though I like Interpol, Franz Ferdinand and The Editors (do I have to say I like Joy Division a lot?
). The Kaiser Chiefs are a great band too and I found out that I might actually like the Babyshambles, their new single is very "catchy" ... and Muse is simply one of the best bands around ... Oh and is QOTSA also 'modern music'? They 
. I heard a little bit of Bright Eyes ... I really have to check that band out ... thanks for reminding me of 'em ...
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 10-11-2007 12:01 PM
I'm partial to a bit of Babyshambles myself actually. 'The Blinding' is an awesome song, and I agree on their new song also. Damn catchy :D
I was a big Libertines fan, so yeah one reason why I like Babyshambles, and Dirty Pretty Things, which includes the Libertines that aren't Pete Doherty lol.
Both awesome bands
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 10-11-2007 12:28 PM
Iron & Wine are really good mellow acoustic stuff as well, if you're into that, and if you're into acoustic, might I reccomend the album I've been plugging and promoting forever, Bright Eyes' I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning </plug>
RE: Modern Music Discussion - CamJones - 10-11-2007 04:52 PM
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 10-11-2007 05:58 PM
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 10-12-2007 07:29 AM
Good idea!
Oasis - I really like them, I don't know what it is but I am really drawn to them and they are one of my favourite modern bands. Definitely Maybe and What the Story (Morning Glory), their first two albums, are classics in opinion.
Ocean Colour Scene - A band that not many people seem to have heard of, but are amazing. I would really recommend anyone to listen to Mosely Shoals, their best album, as they have a great sound and their guitarist Steve Craddock is actually a very good musician.
Radiohead - I got OK Computer for Christmas last year and have loved Radiohead ever since. Before I got the album I was extremely sceptical when I heard it being listed as the greatest album of all time in lists and hearing Radiohead being compared to Pink Floyd, but they are actually extremely worthy of all these great comparisons and are definitely the main flagship for prog rock in the modern day and age.
There are many other bands that I haven't really investigated thoroughly enough but have heard one or two songs that I have really enjoyed, like Franz Ferdinand, The Fratellis e. t. c. I am really trying to broaden my musical horizons at the moment and this topic is really good for me to see what I could listen to and like.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 10-12-2007 09:50 AM
pinkfloydmadchris Wrote:Good idea!
Oasis - I really like them, I don't know what it is but I am really drawn to them and they are one of my favourite modern bands. Definitely Maybe and What the Story (Morning Glory), their first two albums, are classics in opinion.
Ocean Colour Scene - A band that not many people seem to have heard of, but are amazing. I would really recommend anyone to listen to Mosely Shoals, their best album, as they have a great sound and their guitarist Steve Craddock is actually a very good musician.
Radiohead - I got OK Computer for Christmas last year and have loved Radiohead ever since. Before I got the album I was extremely sceptical when I heard it being listed as the greatest album of all time in lists and hearing Radiohead being compared to Pink Floyd, but they are actually extremely worthy of all these great comparisons and are definitely the main flagship for prog rock in the modern day and age.
There are many other bands that I haven't really investigated thoroughly enough but have heard one or two songs that I have really enjoyed, like Franz Ferdinand, The Fratellis e. t. c. I am really trying to broaden my musical horizons at the moment and this topic is really good for me to see what I could listen to and like.
You oughta try the Arctic Monkey's debut for catchy rock..you might like em. Muse sometimes gets compared to Radiohead, I can kind of see it but not really. The White Stripes might be another band you might wanna check out. White Blood Cells and Elephant are their most popular, though I haven't heard the latter, but have heard great things about it.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 10-12-2007 09:58 AM
Waldo Jeffers Wrote:and if you're into acoustic, might I reccomend the album I've been plugging and promoting forever, Bright Eyes' I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning </plug>
I second THAT! After all it was you who sent me this album, and I am very, very grateful lol. It's awesome
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 10-12-2007 10:06 AM
sarah18791 Wrote:Waldo Jeffers Wrote:and if you're into acoustic, might I reccomend the album I've been plugging and promoting forever, Bright Eyes' I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning </plug>
I second THAT! After all it was you who sent me this album, and I am very, very grateful lol. It's awesome
Well, I'm glad you like it. SPEAKING of which I need to give the album you sent me a second listen. It was really good from what I remember, really mellow. But back to Bright Eyes' because..yeah. because this album, to me, is basically what's great about Bright Eyes, the acoustic numbers, Conor's lyrics and voice, and Emmylou Harris, who provides some great backing on "Landlocked Blues" (a personal favourite) and "We are Nowhere, And It's Now". This is the type of song where every song will grow on you, if it doesn't hit the first time. The opener begins in the usual fashion, with a monlogue, this time spoken by Conor himself, about a woman, on an airplane that crashes. The lyrics are some of Conor's best, making several allusions to political issues (mainly the war in Iraq). The album spans so many different moods, mellow (Lua, Poison Oak), "Rockers" - Another Travelin' Song, and just plain beautiful "First Day of My Life." Most of the songs are acoustic based, and that may take a while to get used to, but once you do, it's worth it. This album starts and ends with a bang, and everything inbetween is absolutely excellent. There isn't a single bad song on here
Rating: 5/5 stars
Track picks: Road to Joy; At the Bottom of Everything; Landlocked Blues; First Day of My Life
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 10-13-2007 11:39 AM
Might I also reccomend Wilco's Sky Blue Sky if you're into nice, mellow music. I got it a week or so ago, and it's really good.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 10-14-2007 06:20 AM
Waldo Jeffers Wrote:Might I also reccomend Wilco's Sky Blue Sky if you're into nice, mellow music. I got it a week or so ago, and it's really good.
Hook me up dude
And glad you liked Paolo Nutini, thought you might. I can recommend lots of excellent modern music, it's my speciality. Check out the list I made on the first page. It's all good
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 10-15-2007 02:25 PM
Next time you're on MSN, just drop me an IM, and I will. :D
Yeah, These Streets was good, I really remember liking Jenny Don't Be Hasty and New Shoes I think lol.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 10-17-2007 10:54 AM
Waldo Jeffers Wrote:Next time you're on MSN, just drop me an IM, and I will. :D
Yeah, These Streets was good, I really remember liking Jenny Don't Be Hasty and New Shoes I think lol.
haha my two favourites lol
I also like, These Streets, Alloway Grove and Last Request. It's a really easy album to listen to, definitely.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - GREEN FLOYD - 10-17-2007 11:22 AM
:biggrin:this is a great thread!!!!!!!!
people you should ALL check newton faulkner out his debut album hand built by robots is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 10-17-2007 12:21 PM
I strongly STRONGLY reccomend Belle and Sebastian. I've promoted them every chance I've had, I hope it's all for something!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - drk229 - 10-17-2007 02:02 PM
I'm not a big fan of anything new but The White Stripes. I'm interested in The Cribs a tad though.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 10-17-2007 10:54 PM
drk229 Wrote:I'm interested in The Cribs a tad though.
YES!!!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-03-2007 06:28 PM
Also Neutral Milk Hotel's In the Aeroplane Over the Sea is really good...the vocals can be a bit much at time, they're a bit..I think shaky is the best word to describe them, but I think it fits the music and subject matter of the lyrics well.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Gilmour's Angst - 11-03-2007 06:36 PM
I listened to the LOUD AS HELL (What's The Story?) Morning Glory by Oasis this morning. Likeable....but I need to listen to it some more.
Am I too old if it's too loud?
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-03-2007 06:37 PM
Yes. (What's the Story) Morning Glory? really isn't that loud haha, you're just old.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Gilmour's Angst - 11-03-2007 06:40 PM
That sucks. But seriously! I listen to DSOTM (the volume knob is turned up high) and then I put on that....
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-03-2007 06:46 PM
Maybe I've been desensitised to loud, but that album ((WTS) MG?) isn't loud to me at all
RE: Modern Music Discussion - PlanetJeff - 11-04-2007 06:16 AM
I like a lot of modern music it depends on my mood, but I've been listening to a lot of modern Rush lately.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - IbanezIsTheColour - 11-10-2007 10:44 PM
Good topic.
I think a lot of people start out with listening to classic rock and assume that all modern music is crap. I think classic rock is a great place to start, but there really is some good modern stuff, its just the mainstream stuff like Fall Out Boy that sucks. My favorite music now is lighter modern stuff like Guster and Dispatch, which I really hope people check out.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Rogerwaterhasgonemad - 11-10-2007 11:31 PM
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RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 11-11-2007 04:31 AM
Gilmour's Angst Wrote:I listened to the LOUD AS HELL (What's The Story?) Morning Glory by Oasis this morning. Likeable....but I need to listen to it some more.
Am I too old if it's too loud?
Great album. Hope you can get into it more. Some of the songs on there (Wonderwall, Don't Look Back in Anger, Champagne Supernova) are literally English anthems. I would also recommend Definitely Maybe, which is even better, and has an amazing song called Live Forever on it. Have fun.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-11-2007 06:54 AM
You wish, Chris! (What's the Story) Morning Glory? destroys Definitely Maybe. Some Oasis fan you are!
Lol kidding.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - drk229 - 11-13-2007 01:02 PM
Starting to get into Wilco and Belle And Sebastian a tad more, I'm really starting to like Summerteeth.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 11-13-2007 01:08 PM
drk229 Wrote:Starting to get into Wilco and Belle And Sebastian a tad more, I'm really starting to like Summerteeth.
Belle & Sebastian are awesome
RE: Modern Music Discussion - drk229 - 11-13-2007 01:09 PM
What about Wilco?
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 11-13-2007 01:12 PM
I've never actually listened to any of their stuff. Though I plan to. I reckon I'd like them
RE: Modern Music Discussion - drk229 - 11-13-2007 01:14 PM
Yeah, you would.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 11-13-2007 01:20 PM
Awesome, I'll look into it :D
Anywhos, true to form....
Some awesome bands I have discovered in the last month or so:
- The Wombats
- Operator Please
- Robots in Disguise
- Pigeon Detectives
- The Headliners
I doubt anyone actually listens to the stuff I list in this thread, but hey!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - The Great Pig in the Sky - 11-13-2007 06:43 PM
Anybody who thinks there aren't any good modern groups is positively ignorant, or just an old timer! There's plenty of new and exciting material being made these days. Don't expect the mass media to feed it to you, cos they never have. Think about what was playing on the radio during Floyd's peak.
A lot of the indie music being made these days is getting to be a parody of itself, getting kind of long in the tooth, pretty predictable and stereotypical (Arcade Fire, The Shins, Bright Eyes, give me a break, predictable Urban Outfitters teen myspace coffee-shop hipster bands). Some of the best I've heard released this year would be the latest Menomena album ("Friend and Foe"), the latest Explosions In The Sky ("All of A Sudden I Miss Everyone"), the newest Blonde Redhead ("23"), and something in the genre called Dubstep that is really developing in the underground right now - the new Burial album ("Untrue").
just my two cents
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-13-2007 07:25 PM
sarah18791 Wrote:Belle & Sebastian are awesome
Success!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - IbanezIsTheColour - 11-13-2007 08:50 PM
drk229 Wrote:What about Wilco?
I'm starting to get into Wilco. I don't have Summerteeth, but Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is good and A Ghost is Born isn't bad either.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-14-2007 12:00 PM
I really need Yankee Hotel Foxtrot..I only have Sky Blue Sky so far, which is good, but I was told that YHF is the best place to go next
RE: Modern Music Discussion - IbanezIsTheColour - 11-14-2007 02:52 PM
Yeah I plan on getting Sky Blue Sky soon.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - CamJones - 11-14-2007 05:53 PM
I cannot stress enough... Ween. Get some Ween.
so.... good.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - drk229 - 11-14-2007 06:10 PM
Where does one start with Ween?
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Grguitarfreek100 - 11-14-2007 07:10 PM
so im always hypercritical about covers, but i really like godsmacks version of good times bad times, what do you guys think.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - The Great Pig in the Sky - 11-15-2007 06:33 PM
drk229 Wrote:Where does one start with Ween?
you start with Pure Guava, then you either say "wtf is this bizarre music" or "holy jeebus this is awesome!!!"
Wilco are pretty standard boring "indie" despite the fact that everyone likes them and they have a few Grammys. They sound just like the Eagles, but hipsters will never admit that. The new album could easily pass as a Don Henley solo album. Just boring standard guitar-based easy to listen to digestible pleasant rock music, but it's hip cause Pitchfork likes it. I will admit some songs on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot are really catchy. A Ghost Is Born is when they just got boring though.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Gilmour's Angst - 11-18-2007 08:18 AM
I might get into Oasis. I've been listening to Morning Glory a lot. That song has awesome vocals. But as I said, (people are deaf) it's too loud!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 11-18-2007 08:19 AM
Gilmour's Angst Wrote:I might get into Oasis. I've been listening to Morning Glory a lot. That song has awesome vocals. But as I said, (people are deaf) it's too loud!
Just listened to that album. I would recommend Definitely Maybe as well. That is even better in my amazing musical opinion.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Radio Slaver - 11-18-2007 11:34 AM
- Streetlight Manifesto (Ska)
Album: Everything Goes Numb
-The Dresden Dolls (Dark Cabaret)
Albums: Yes, Virginia | The Dresden Dolls
-The White Stripes:
Album: White Blood Cells is my personal favorite
-The Roots (Rap)
Album: Game Theory
-Mindless Self Indulgence [if you don't mind the vulgarity]
Album: You'll Rebel To Anything
-The Flaming Lips
Albums: Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots | Clouds Taste Metallic |
-James Marsters
Album: Civilized Man
-Jack Johnson
Album: In Between Dreams
Death Cab For Cutie:
Albums: Plans | Transatlanticism
Coheed & Cambria:
-Album: Live At The Starland Ballroom
Big D & The Kids Table:
Album: How It Goes
The Weakerthans
Album: Reconstruction Site [which I still don't own >_<]
RE: Modern Music Discussion - CamJones - 11-18-2007 05:20 PM
drk229 Wrote:Where does one start with Ween?I really suggest you get White Pepper. it is their best album, I think. most polished and listener friendly.
If I was you I would go in this order.
White Pepper. If you like that get...
Quebec. If you like that get...
The Mollusk. If you like that get...
Chocolate and Cheese... If you like THATthen get
Pure Guava. If you like that... congrats! you like Ween! go
buy the rest of the albums and see them in concert!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Grguitarfreek100 - 11-18-2007 05:24 PM
PORCUPINE TREE!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - cevor - 11-18-2007 05:51 PM
Grguitarfreek100 Wrote:PORCUPINE TREE!
yes! pt kills....but what is considered "modern"...post-alternative?
Tool, Porcupine Tree, Spock's Beard, Radiohead, Our Lady Peace, Incubus...there's never a shortage of great new(er) music out there...and the veterans keep producing great new music too, whether it's OAI/RTN or Steve Hackett's "Wild Orchids"...
RE: Modern Music Discussion - IbanezIsTheColour - 11-19-2007 09:34 PM
Radio Slaver Wrote:-The White Stripes:Good bands. The Stripes have some good stuff, and have a nice sound for some fans of classic rock. Jack Johnson is really relaxed a mellow, nothing innovative, but still really nice to listen to. I haven't listened to Death Cab for Cutie much, but I got Transatlanticism recently and I'm liking it. Coheed has some good stuff, and I'm really looking forward to hearing their new album, which I've heard has a little bit of almost Floydlike stuff...
Album: White Blood Cells is my personal favorite
-Jack Johnson
Album: In Between Dreams
Death Cab For Cutie:
Albums: Plans | Transatlanticism
Coheed & Cambria:
-Album: Live At The Starland Ballroom
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-19-2007 10:16 PM
Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
Seriously.. I can't reccomend this album enough. Listen to "At the Bottom of Everything" and "Road to Joy" and "First Day of My Life"
Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I am, That's What I'm Not
The White Stripes - Elephant
Belle & Sebastian - The Life Pursuit, Dear Catastrophe Waitress, If You're Feeling Sinister
Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
R.E.M. - Automatic for the People
Coldplay - Parachutes, A Rush of Blood to the Head
The Fratellis - Costello Music
Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand
Blur - Parklife
The Verve - Urban Hymns
Death Cab for Cutie - Plans
RE: Modern Music Discussion - IbanezIsTheColour - 11-19-2007 10:37 PM
Oh and I'm surprised I forgot to mention Matisyahu, but he really is great, even if you're not Jewish, and its just some great reggae if you like Bob Marley and others. I also really recommend Silent Steeples by Dispatch, Lost and Gone Forever by Guster, and Us Against the Crown by State Radio. And Eric is right, Bright Eyes is pretty good, fans of Bob Dylan would probably like him a lot.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-19-2007 10:55 PM
I think that some of the earlier records might be a bit harder to get into, like Fevers & Mirrors and Lifted but I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning (as someone put it in a review I read, combines Dylan and Neil Young - Harvest - era) it's folk rock with a bit of a country flavour, but not too much, imo.
Their next one, Cassadaga is a lot more country flavoured..it's got some good stuff on it, but I haven't entirely gotten into it yet
Seriously people, try this album (wide awake)..Sarah will back me up, Aaron will, it's excellent.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 02-24-2008 05:05 AM
Bump to promote The New Pornographers' Mass Romantic
such a good, catchy record
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 02-24-2008 05:19 AM
Three Different Ones Wrote:I think that some of the earlier records might be a bit harder to get into, like Fevers & Mirrors and Lifted but I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning (as someone put it in a review I read, combines Dylan and Neil Young - Harvest - era) it's folk rock with a bit of a country flavour, but not too much, imo.
Their next one, Cassadaga is a lot more country flavoured..it's got some good stuff on it, but I haven't entirely gotten into it yet
Seriously people, try this album (wide awake)..Sarah will back me up, Aaron will, it's excellent.
I concur
The man speaks the truth lol...Ok, and whilst we're doing this whole promotional thingy, might I recommend these wonderful people:
- Robots In Disguise
- Vampire Weekend
- Operator Please
- Jack Penate
- The Heal
I apologise if I've mentioned these here before...
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 02-24-2008 06:06 AM
I also highly reccomend belle & sebastian..again
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 02-24-2008 06:17 AM
Have you ever heard Ocean Colour Scene, Eric. Great, underrated band, you may like them . . .
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 02-24-2008 06:18 AM
Wings on the Pig Wrote:Have you ever heard Ocean Colour Scene, Eric. Great, underrated band, you may like them . . .
I've heard OF them..quite a bit
what's a good album to start on?
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 02-24-2008 06:24 AM
Three Different Ones Wrote:Wings on the Pig Wrote:Have you ever heard Ocean Colour Scene, Eric. Great, underrated band, you may like them . . .
I've heard OF them..quite a bit
what's a good album to start on?
Mosely Shoals is a great album, their best by a long way . . . here is The Riverboat Song:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=C7jlAu2OFbk
RE: Modern Music Discussion - azza200 - 02-24-2008 11:00 AM
Arcade Fire
We Are Scientists
King Of Leon
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 02-24-2008 11:10 AM
Arcade Fire are pretty good, the others i've never heard/of
RE: Modern Music Discussion - floydfan716 - 02-25-2008 09:50 AM
my music preferences are 60's - 70's and a few songs from the 80's. the modern stuff i like is bon jovi - his last album lost highway is very good - , nickelback, and porcupine tree ... would you call them modern?
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Some Other Jackass - 02-25-2008 11:08 AM
Well if we can talk about Oasis and some R.E.M. in the "modern music" mix, does anyone have any Failure?
A hard rock band from California as I understand it who released a few albums in the 1990's. The two albums from the band I have are Magnification and Fantastic Planet. Fantastic Planet is a great album! "Stuck On You" was the single released from the album in late 1996. There's some melodies goin on with these boys from time to time and some pretty good use of cymbals and drum work from the drummer.
Fantastic Planet would be a good place to start if anyone has any interest in the band Failure. Their vocals will remind you a little of Weezer but the bass and instrumentation is a little heavier and halucinagenic and fills the room much nicer. Not really a Porcupine Tree or even Pink Floyd soundscape but a good blend of hard rock and sort of somber instrumental music.
I will give a reputation point to the first person who has some honest remarks about what they like and dislike about Failure.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 02-25-2008 11:42 AM
azza200 Wrote:Arcade Fire
We Are Scientists
King Of Leon
We Are Scientists are awesome
RE: Modern Music Discussion - azza200 - 02-25-2008 01:15 PM
sarah18791 Wrote:azza200 Wrote:Arcade Fire
We Are Scientists
King Of Leon
We Are Scientists are awesome
I know when i saw them at Reading Festival last year i have never danced and rocked away like i did when i saw them, the whole tent was on its feet moshing/dancing away lol. One of the best bands i saw at the festival
RE: Modern Music Discussion - The Great Pig in the Sky - 02-25-2008 05:19 PM
Some Other Jackass Wrote:Well if we can talk about Oasis and some R.E.M. in the "modern music" mix, does anyone have any Failure?
A hard rock band from California as I understand it who released a few albums in the 1990's. The two albums from the band I have are Magnification and Fantastic Planet. Fantastic Planet is a great album! "Stuck On You" was the single released from the album in late 1996. There's some melodies goin on with these boys from time to time and some pretty good use of cymbals and drum work from the drummer.
Fantastic Planet would be a good place to start if anyone has any interest in the band Failure. Their vocals will remind you a little of Weezer but the bass and instrumentation is a little heavier and halucinagenic and fills the room much nicer. Not really a Porcupine Tree or even Pink Floyd soundscape but a good blend of hard rock and sort of somber instrumental music.
I will give a reputation point to the first person who has some honest remarks about what they like and dislike about Failure.
I have two Failure LPs - Fantastic Planet and Magnified. Gotta say my fave is Fantastic Planet. Saturday Saviour is a great track but Smoking Umbrellas is my fave on the album. Are they real obscure or something?? I've been looking for their CDs at local record stores (which usually have close to everything) and they are pretty hard to find. I downloaded Fantastic Planet and liked it so much that I'd like to buy it now. I'd call it alt rock that is kind of commercial sounding and not horribly original but surprisingly melodic and catchy, I really didn't think I'd like it at all.
I think it's funny how there's a thread about modern music on this Pink Floyd board. Cause most of the people here just listen to "old" stuff so they can lump everything relatively recent in to one thread! There's so much good material being made these days, kind of ignorant to only enjoy like 3 bands who are still together, IMO. But to each their own. Just don't rely on VH1 to show you current bands.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Some Other Jackass - 02-26-2008 10:22 AM
The Great Pig in the Sky Wrote:Some Other Jackass Wrote:...Failure. A hard rock band from California as I understand it who released a few albums in the 1990's.... There's some melodies goin on with these boys from time to time and some pretty good use of cymbals and drum work from the drummer.
Fantastic Planet would be a good place to start if anyone has any interest in the band Failure. Their vocals will remind you a little of Weezer but the bass and instrumentation is a little heavier and halucinagenic and fills the room much nicer. Not really a Porcupine Tree or even Pink Floyd soundscape but a good blend of hard rock and sort of somber instrumental music.
I have two Failure LPs - Fantastic Planet and Magnified. Gotta say my fave is Fantastic Planet. Saturday Saviour is a great track but Smoking Umbrellas is my fave on the album. Are they real obscure or something?? I've been looking for their CDs at local record stores (which usually have close to everything) and they are pretty hard to find. I downloaded Fantastic Planet and liked it so much that I'd like to buy it now. I'd call it alt rock that is kind of commercial sounding and not horribly original but surprisingly melodic and catchy, I really didn't think I'd like it at all.
Yes, I am sure they did not print many of their albums but I should think you would have more success shopping online. Retail music stores really have poor selection these days. Especially Best Buy and Circuit City and the like. DVD and electronics are huge pushes today and the number of different artists in the music sections is in decline.
I got my copy of Fantastic Planet at their concert in 1997 but have seen rare copies at used disc stores. You won't find them at Walmart. That is for sure.
For me, "The Nurse Who Loved Me" is the most outstanding song on the album. What a great production. The music moves from soft to thunderous and back again a few times. The crash cymbals and drum pronouncing the beat near the song's end always make me eager to hit the "repeat" button on the disc player. "Daylight", the last track is the same feeling and then that song ends with some wind-up toy like sounds the same as the album begins. There is not a song on the album that I don't look forward to listening to as the previous song ends.
Magnifiied is a good album; I just wish it were more comparable to the work they did on Fantastic Planet.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 03-08-2008 12:55 PM
azza200 Wrote:sarah18791 Wrote:azza200 Wrote:Arcade Fire
We Are Scientists
King Of Leon
We Are Scientists are awesome
I know when i saw them at Reading Festival last year i have never danced and rocked away like i did when i saw them, the whole tent was on its feet moshing/dancing away lol. One of the best bands i saw at the festival
Awesome
I missed out on the opportunity to see them live last year. The gig clashed with my GCSE drama exam... 
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Kirara2001 - 03-09-2008 11:12 AM
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Some Other Jackass - 03-21-2008 01:24 PM
Jeff Black. That is some purdy good modern music for yuns.
No not comic Jack Black. Jeff Black.
Birmingham Road -1998
Honey and Salt -2003
B-Sides and Confessions, Volume One -2003
Tin Lily - 2005
Start with Birmingham Road. Marvelous, marvelous storytelling and lyrics. Mostly accoustic work but great nontheless. A few rockers in there as well. Take the best parts of Son Volt, Wilco, Johnny Cash and Paul Simon and you have Jeff Black.
I discovered him in '98 when I actually grabbed his album by mistake thinking I was grabbing a Jeff Beck. I then saw him open for The Rainmakers in concert. Good stuffs.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - MacPhisto - 03-22-2008 12:53 AM
I recently got introduced to Beirut, and I have to admit some of their music is mighty fine.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - CamJones - 03-22-2008 08:37 AM
The Great Pig in the Sky Wrote:drk229 Wrote:Where does one start with Ween?
you start with Pure Guava, then you either say "wtf is this bizarre music" or "holy jeebus this is awesome!!!"
Wilco are pretty standard boring "indie" despite the fact that everyone likes them and they have a few Grammys. They sound just like the Eagles, but hipsters will never admit that. The new album could easily pass as a Don Henley solo album. Just boring standard guitar-based easy to listen to digestible pleasant rock music, but it's hip cause Pitchfork likes it. I will admit some songs on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot are really catchy. A Ghost Is Born is when they just got boring though.
I love Wilco. They a band like... well they're like Ween. You have to have all of their stuff to get the full effect.
They can switch from really country, rock, to the "boring indie" stuff. I personally love the way Jeff Tweedy writes.
As for a Ghost is Born. its a little dull. yes. but it was basically Jeff Tweedy creating the tracks in protools.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - IbanezIsTheColour - 03-22-2008 09:19 PM
CamJones Wrote:I love Wilco. They a band like... well they're like Ween. You have to have all of their stuff to get the full effect.
They can switch from really country, rock, to the "boring indie" stuff. I personally love the way Jeff Tweedy writes.
As for a Ghost is Born. its a little dull. yes. but it was basically Jeff Tweedy creating the tracks in protools.
I pretty much agree, but Theologians is an awesome song. I still haven't gotten completely into all of Wilco's stuff (I've never listened to Ween though), but at times I really love them, and other times I get bored. I wish The Thanks I Get was put on Sky Blue Sky.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - CamJones - 03-23-2008 10:16 AM
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I pretty much agree, but Theologians is an awesome song. I still haven't gotten completely into all of Wilco's stuff (I've never listened to Ween though), but at times I really love them, and other times I get bored. I wish The Thanks I Get was put on Sky Blue Sky.
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I try not to look at the "boring" stuff as boring. I look at it for what it is. Beautiful music.
I think The Thanks I Get is a single.
Also if you dig Wilco pick up the DVD "Sunken Treasure: Jeff Tweedy Live" its Jeff and an acoustic guitar. Its actually very entertaining.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - IbanezIsTheColour - 03-23-2008 01:57 PM
Yeah, The Thanks I Get is a single, but I really like it.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 03-23-2008 08:43 PM
If you're looking for something catchy, I highly reccomend Mass Romantic by the New Pornographers, absolutely fantastic
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Some Other Jackass - 03-25-2008 11:42 AM
Wilco and Son Volt are very similar to me but I would never compare them to Eagles. And I would not get any votes for "hipster" as more than a few around the forum would surely exclaim.
For me, Wilco and Son Volt are lucky to have two or three songs on an album that are interesting and the others are just warmed over mud pies and just that tasty to the ears. Both bands are more "miss" than "hits" to me with very forgettable songs.
I have given them plenty of opportunities because both bands have not bad starts with a few of their albums but the songs quickly fall from my favor. I have at least three albums each from both Son Volt and Wilco and could count on ten fingers the number of songs that I enjoy listening to.
Catchy? Someone said catchy? Let me remind you how catchy Fountains Of Wayne and Bowling For Soup can be. Both bands seem to have genuine fun making music; granted one of them is a little better at making music than the other.
Fountains Of Wayne is just not sure if they want to be grown up with mature lyrics or school kids with the problems and quirkyness of adolescence. Bowling For Soup are close to locker room antics and less than thought provoking. I am not recommending that anyone go out and get all their albums but some of their stuff is worth a listen once. Fountains Of Wayne, however should be somewhere on your next purchase list.
And you can almost miss the Pink Floyd reference in their song, "Supercollider". Not that there is any other resemblance or influence.
So call me what you want.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - MacPhisto - 03-25-2008 07:39 PM
Looking for some decent modern music, somebody expose me.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Nicks Boogie - 03-25-2008 09:43 PM
like what kind cuz i have a lot of music
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Jumpy - 03-25-2008 11:18 PM
The Drive-by Truckers satisfy that Neil Young and Crazyhorse space in my brain.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Some Other Jackass - 03-26-2008 12:03 PM
The Great Pig in the Sky Wrote:Some Other Jackass Wrote:Well if we can talk about Oasis and some R.E.M. in the "modern music" mix, does anyone have any Failure?
A hard rock band from California as I understand it who released a few albums in the 1990's. The two albums from the band I have are Magnification and Fantastic Planet. Fantastic Planet is a great album! "Stuck On You" was the single released from the album in late 1996. There's some melodies goin on with these boys from time to time and some pretty good use of cymbals and drum work from the drummer.
Fantastic Planet would be a good place to start if anyone has any interest in the band Failure. Their vocals will remind you a little of Weezer but the bass and instrumentation is a little heavier and halucinagenic and fills the room much nicer. Not really a Porcupine Tree or even Pink Floyd soundscape but a good blend of hard rock and sort of somber instrumental music.
I will give a reputation point to the first person who has some honest remarks about what they like and dislike about Failure.
I have two Failure LPs - Fantastic Planet and Magnified. Gotta say my fave is Fantastic Planet. Saturday Saviour is a great track but Smoking Umbrellas is my fave on the album. Are they real obscure or something?? I've been looking for their CDs at local record stores (which usually have close to everything) and they are pretty hard to find. I downloaded Fantastic Planet and liked it so much that I'd like to buy it now. I'd call it alt rock that is kind of commercial sounding and not horribly original but surprisingly melodic and catchy, I really didn't think I'd like it at all.
I just wondered if anyone has new opinions on Failure or if we created new fans of Fantastic Planet.
Jumpity Jump Jum Wrote:The Drive-by Truckers satisfy that Neil Young and Crazyhorse space in my brain.
I have the Pizza Deliverance from Drive By Truckers and think it is terrible.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - CamJones - 03-26-2008 06:36 PM
Glukkonitis Wrote:Looking for some decent modern music, somebody expose me.
Wilco is one of the best bands out there. get Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. it will open your eyes to a new world of music today.
then buy Ween.
oh yes the Ween.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - cevor - 03-31-2008 11:34 AM
http://www.myspace.com/thereasoninguk
http://www.myspace.com/thewishingtreeband
The Long Goodbyes http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=36691335
http://www.myspace.com/bodixa
The Reasoning will be opening for Fish on six dates in November in the UK.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 04-02-2008 11:40 PM
Wilco is pretty good, I reccomend them
On top of the bands I've already promoted, Of Montreal, in particular their album The Gay Parade is a nice, fun listen. Really catchy stuff, infact, I've had one of the songs from it stuck in my head all day.
RE: Bright Eyes and Decemberists sampled - Some Other Jackass - 04-03-2008 10:15 AM
I listened to Digital Ash In A Digital Urn from Bright Eyes this morning. It was not that interesting to me in general. Sounds like Modest Mouse meets The Cure.
So here Eric, you can have it - Bright Eyes
I listened to Picaresque from Decemberists and they have some good stuff there. I can see myself listening to this album more than a few times. "The Mariner's Revenge Song" is fabulous upon first listen as well as a few others. I hope to hear more from these guys when I get the chance.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - cevor - 04-06-2008 04:25 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vfdl7-E80Q
don't do drugs, drugs are bad, m'kay
RE: Modern Music Discussion - drk229 - 04-06-2008 06:13 PM
Reel Big Fish
*flees*
RE: Bright Eyes and Decemberists sampled - Three Different Ones - 04-07-2008 10:31 AM
Some Other Jackass Wrote:I listened to Digital Ash In A Digital Urn from Bright Eyes this morning. It was not that interesting to me in general. Sounds like Modest Mouse meets The Cure.
So here Eric, you can have it - Bright Eyes
I listened to Picaresque from Decemberists and they have some good stuff there. I can see myself listening to this album more than a few times. "The Mariner's Revenge Song" is fabulous upon first listen as well as a few others. I hope to hear more from these guys when I get the chance.
To be honest, Digital Ash isn't in any way a good representation of what they're capable of. I HIGHLY reccomend I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning if you haven't heard it..that or Cassadaga, but moreso Wide Awake.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Some Other Jackass - 04-07-2008 10:40 AM
But the Full Metal Jacket thing was funny, was it not?
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 04-07-2008 08:04 PM
quite...that's a great movie
RE: Modern Music Discussion - n3wb0rn - 07-25-2008 08:22 PM
My favorite modern bands are Coldplay, Muse and Rilo Kiley. I find all their albums to be good for one reason or another, and just think they're three of the most talent bands I've ever heard. All are far from similar - Coldplay is piano-pop as many know, Muse are a mix of all things rock and Rilo Kiley are a quaint little pop act. Modern music is good when you know your stuff. Radiohead are popular and very good. As are many other bands mentioned...
I also like various top forty acts I probably shouldn't. "Guilty pleasures", I guess. Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, High School Musical soundtracks... yep. Embarrassing.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - popguitar - 07-26-2008 01:02 AM
My favorite modern bands are Belle & Sebastian and Wilco.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - azza200 - 07-26-2008 04:13 AM
I have got into CSS latley another band worth checking out
RE: Modern Music Discussion - popguitar - 07-26-2008 04:20 AM
n3wb0rn Wrote:My favorite modern bands are Coldplay, Muse and Rilo Kiley. I find all their albums to be good for one reason or another, and just think they're three of the most talent bands I've ever heard. All are far from similar - Coldplay is piano-pop as many know, Muse are a mix of all things rock and Rilo Kiley are a quaint little pop act. Modern music is good when you know your stuff. Radiohead are popular and very good. As are many other bands mentioned...My own "Guilty pleasures": Amy Winehouse and Kanye West.
I also like various top forty acts I probably shouldn't. "Guilty pleasures", I guess. Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, High School Musical soundtracks... yep. Embarrassing.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - n3wb0rn - 07-26-2008 06:53 AM
popguitar Wrote:My own "Guilty pleasures": Amy Winehouse and Kanye West.Those are both critically acclaimed artists, I don't see how they're "guilty pleasures".
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Halo 99 - 07-26-2008 09:18 AM
Arkells. I love this band with passion. Both live and studio recording, they blow the roof off.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 07-26-2008 10:18 AM
azza200 Wrote:I have got into CSS latley another band worth checking out
I LOVE CSS!!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - n3wb0rn - 07-26-2008 11:06 AM
sarah18791 Wrote:I LOVE CSS!!Agreed. I didn't even see that post, but CSS are definitely awesome. Got into them back when they released the original version of their debut. Still haven't heard Donkey yet though, but it sounds promising.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Halo 99 - 07-26-2008 11:08 AM
CSS is great. And I agree, Donkey looks amazing.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - n3wb0rn - 07-26-2008 11:11 AM
I love your signature, too, by the way. I'm not much for electronic/dance/whatever, but Justice do the genre justice. lol.
lol.
...lol.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Halo 99 - 07-26-2008 11:13 AM
lol.
Yeah.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - azza200 - 07-26-2008 02:13 PM
I ownCSS and Donkey its a great album not one bad song on the album a must have people. I saw them at Reading festival last year and they were amazing.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - popguitar - 07-26-2008 05:29 PM
n3wb0rn Wrote:popguitar Wrote:My own "Guilty pleasures": Amy Winehouse and Kanye West.Those are both critically acclaimed artists, I don't see how they're "guilty pleasures".
I dunno, sitting around blasting "your breasts cost more than hers" and "drunk and hot girls" is kind of embarrassing.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - n3wb0rn - 07-26-2008 07:30 PM
"Drunk and Hot Girls" is the bomb. :F
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Woof Oink Baaa - 07-26-2008 10:56 PM
That song needs to die for being terrible and sampling Can at the same time.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 07-27-2008 06:52 AM
n3wb0rn Wrote:sarah18791 Wrote:I LOVE CSS!!Agreed. I didn't even see that post, but CSS are definitely awesome. Got into them back when they released the original version of their debut. Still haven't heard Donkey yet though, but it sounds promising.
No I haven't heard it either. Need to get it soon definitely. The debut is awesome though
RE: Modern Music Discussion - n3wb0rn - 07-27-2008 07:58 AM
Woof Oink Baaa Wrote:That song needs to die for being terrible and sampling Can at the same time.The reason it is so terrible is probably because it samples Can.
omfg dnt go thr grlfnd
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Sydney - 12-13-2008 12:46 PM
I have developed an obsession for The Killers, I hope I get their new album for Christmas...if not, I'll have to go to iTunes Christmas day and get it myself. lol.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 12-13-2008 01:45 PM
The Killers are great like i've said before..I haven't heard their recent one sam's town as much, but I like hot fuss a lot.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Sydney - 12-13-2008 02:42 PM
Sam's Town is absolutely amazing! Sam's Town, When You Were Young, and Uncle Johnny are my personal favorite tracks, but they're all great in some way. I think the album as a whole it is better than Hot Fuss (but I really like that album too).
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Gilmour's Angst - 12-22-2008 10:52 AM
MUSE
Js...
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 12-22-2008 10:56 AM
matthew 'i have no balls' bellamy ftw
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Gilmour's Angst - 12-22-2008 11:02 AM
LOLOLOLOLOL
And I might also add that Sigur Ros is probably the best post-rock band out there.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 12-22-2008 11:50 AM
What Sigur Ros album can everyone recommend me. I have only ever heard a song that's title sounds slightly like Hippopotamus, and I really liked it, but that is the only real exposure I have had to the band . . .
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Gilmour's Angst - 12-22-2008 02:26 PM
RE: Modern Music Discussion - InterstellarOverdrive - 12-23-2008 02:39 AM
I think Muse are a pretty decent band, gotta be one of my favourites, Origin of Symmetry is just amazing. Love it.
Also a New Zealand band called Shihad has to be one of the best around today, too bad they screwed up with all the "Pacifier" business.
Another great band is one called Battle Circus, they're a better version of Muse in my opinion, and a prog rock version too.
Others good bands around today on my list are just things like Radiohead, The Datsuns, The Vines, etc etc.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 12-23-2008 03:45 AM
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 12-23-2008 09:51 AM
Three Different Ones Wrote:matthew 'i have no balls' bellamy ftw
hehe
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 12-23-2008 07:25 PM
lol not my fault it's true!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 12-24-2008 01:41 AM
Indeed it is.
I have concluded that no mortal man could reach notes that high, therefore Mr Bellamy is some kind of alien...lol
RE: Modern Music Discussion - MacPhisto - 12-24-2008 02:57 AM
I think I love Muse now.
What the hell is wrong with me?
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 12-24-2008 03:05 AM
Absolutely nothing. Muse are a great band.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - MacPhisto - 12-24-2008 03:17 AM
In any case, Knights of Cydonia is a great song. The version on HAARP is pretty neat, too.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Androkles - 12-24-2008 04:35 AM
Glukkonitis Wrote:In any case, Knights of Cydonia is a great song. The version on HAARP is pretty neat, too.
I love the HAARP version.
So, I listened to Black Holes, is Origins better?
RE: Modern Music Discussion - OlgaHH - 12-24-2008 04:58 AM
I have no MODERN singers/groups i am passionalety fond of but I like some songs. For example, I like Rihanna's song "Rehab". (Please don't beat me, I'm girl from new generation. I still like to listen to Britney Spears's songs and I have no shame.)
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 12-24-2008 08:14 AM
yeah, Knights is an amazing song.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Gilmour's Angst - 12-24-2008 09:55 PM
Androkles Wrote:Glukkonitis Wrote:In any case, Knights of Cydonia is a great song. The version on HAARP is pretty neat, too.
I love the HAARP version.
So, I listened to Black Holes, is Origins better?
Depends. Dean once said it's their "proggiest" but it's got a lot of great songs. Absolution is great too. All their albums are great. :D
RE: Modern Music Discussion - arnoldlayne20 - 12-25-2008 01:06 AM
Gilmour's Angst Wrote:
That sucks. But seriously! I listen to DSOTM (the volume knob is turned up high) and then I put on that....
it all depends if you were brought up listening to the string quartet
(dunno if you've seen that early floyd interview???)hmm well this thread makes me feel guilty. i am 17 years young and have recently developed the 'all modern music is crap' attitude. nicholas megalis (myspace him) is alright... but ive only liked him because i think subconsciously i link him with syd barrett. its a bit sad - ill open my mind up soon enough! i like john mayer, regina spector, coldplay a bit i guess...
RE: Modern Music Discussion - CamJones - 12-26-2008 08:47 AM
arnoldlayne20 Wrote:Gilmour's Angst Wrote:
That sucks. But seriously! I listen to DSOTM (the volume knob is turned up high) and then I put on that....
it all depends if you were brought up listening to the string quartet
hmm well this thread makes me feel guilty. i am 17 years young and have recently developed the 'all modern music is crap' attitude. nicholas megalis (myspace him) is alright... but ive only liked him because i think subconsciously i link him with syd barrett. its a bit sad - ill open my mind up soon enough! i like john mayer, regina spector, coldplay a bit i guess...
I used to have your mentality... once you get over it, you're opened to so many things, its amazing. Not all modern music is crap... just most of the things they play on the radio... and even then... there are some jems out there.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - MacPhisto - 07-01-2009 08:40 PM
bump.
so, anyways...modern music.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Floydfan91 - 07-01-2009 09:19 PM
I think the industry is money hungry, and true musicians like myself are on the way out.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Some Other Jackass - 07-02-2009 10:49 AM
"My true love went riding out in white and green and gray,
Past the pale of Offa's Wall where she was want to stray.
And there she..."
ENOUGH ALREADY!! We don't care to hear you babble about The bloody Decemberists right now. Step off, ya jackass!
-the administration and collective forum
Oh. Sorry.
(whispers)
"She being full of charity a credit to sex,
sought to right the fawn's hind leg when here her plans were vexed."
RE: Modern Music Discussion - IbanezIsTheColour - 07-02-2009 01:37 PM
Floydfan91 Wrote:I think the industry is money hungry, and true musicians like myself are on the way out.Yeah, I'm really not a fan of the music industry right now. Coincidentally (or maybe not), I've been getting into more and more indie music lately.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - emonerd826 - 07-03-2009 06:28 AM
I suggest listening to the album "Sing the Sorrow" by AFI. And if you don't like the whole thing, just listen to the final track "...but home is nowhere", which is about 15 minutes long. pretty neo-progessive IMHO.
Songs in the track (but i still suggest listening to the whole thing on iTunes or Rhapsody because I can't find a full track on youtube)
...but home is nowhere
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpGLmFEMJkY
The Spoken Word (poem, my personal fave)
This Time Imperfect (probably their best song. Pretty damn depressing)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9yXcLs0T6Q
By the way, I know that the Forums had some beef with some AFI fans after there was a stupid band competition some time two years ago. I've gotten over that and my opinion is that AFI is never gonna be as good as Pink Floyd, but AFI is surely better than Jonas Brothers, Fall Out Boy, and that stupid band called My Chemical Romance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9yXcLs0T6Q
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Halo 99 - 07-03-2009 10:59 AM
I've noticed that in the past couple of years, Canadian music has been in the spotlight as far as indie music goes. Bands like Broken Social Scene, Hey Rosetta, Elliott Brood, Joel Plaskett, Metric, Wintersleep, City & Colour and Patrick Watson (amongst many others) are worth giving a listen. There are plenty of great, ridiculously talented bands out there right now. You just have to dig a bit.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - IbanezIsTheColour - 07-03-2009 12:03 PM
I've heard you mention Broken Social Scene and City & Colour a lot. Where should I start with listening to them?
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Halo 99 - 07-04-2009 10:25 AM
Broken Social Scene - Anything you can find
City & Colour - Bring Me Your Love is absolutely amazing
RE: Modern Music Discussion - AirickAdams - 07-06-2009 09:26 PM
any of the side projects by the guys in Broken Social Scene are worth looking at as well...
Jason Collett
Kevin Drew
Brendan Canning
and the fantastic sounds of The Happiness Project! by Charles Spearin
And as Halo 99 has said before.. The Antlers, great great stuff there
some other good artists... Holy F***, The Arkells (Ploaris Music Prize comming their way!?), Plants and Animals, In-Flight Safety
RE: Modern Music Discussion - floydfan716 - 07-07-2009 01:15 AM
if anyone is a fan of punk music, i recommend you check out anti-flag if you dont already know them. they are a great band. they are carrying the torch with punk music.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 08-28-2009 12:44 AM
BUMP
Ok just recently I've got into this band called 'Florence + The Machine' and I strongly strongly recommend their debut album Lungs to all you lovely people here at PFO. Its not often I'll call an album truly outstanding but this album really is. Totally unexpected and utterly beautiful.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - You CAN Avoid the Floyd - 08-28-2009 06:59 AM
I've digging this band called Brad Sucks. See, my names Brad, so I get a kick out of that
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 10-10-2009 08:46 AM
haha. I remember you telling me about that.
Also, I've been huge into indie pop along the lines of Belle & Sebastian, Tilly and the Wall, Of Montreal, and the New Pornographers
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-06-2009 05:48 PM
Bump.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Lady Floydian - 11-06-2009 07:47 PM
Does Goldfrapp count as "modern music"? I wouldn't have the foggiest clue. I love them. Black Cherry is probably my favorite album with Seventh Tree and Supernature rounding out my top 3. I cannot wait to hear what their 5th album is going to sound like.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Pig (The Third One) - 11-07-2009 05:54 AM
All modern music sucks except Muse and The WHite Stripes IMFO.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - silverpot - 11-07-2009 06:38 AM
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 11-07-2009 06:43 AM
(11-07-2009 05:54 AM)Pig (The Third One) Wrote: All modern music sucks except Muse and The WHite Stripes IMFO.Wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong . . .
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Halo 99 - 11-07-2009 07:07 AM
Yeah, but you need to actually know what you're talking about (and make sense) in order to make an opinion.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Pig (The Third One) - 11-07-2009 07:10 AM
I said my opinion.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 11-07-2009 08:34 AM
(11-07-2009 07:10 AM)Pig (The Third One) Wrote: I said my opinion.I know. And your opinion is miscalculated, misjudged, misguided and, therefore wrong. Hence my earlier comment.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-07-2009 09:26 AM
Like Chris, Sarah, Gabe (Halo 99), myself and so many others have said, there's just so much good stuff out there, you just have to keep looking. Even some stuff that's "mainstream" isn't that bad. I'm honestly glad I branched out, because listening to the same old bands, who aren't putting anything out anymore a million times gets boring (except of course, The Beatles) but it's fun to follow newer bands who are putting stuff out, and notice that there are a LOT of talented bands out there, and your assessement of modern music (Gabe - the little one) is pretty narrow-minded. That's all.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Pig (The Third One) - 11-07-2009 04:14 PM
(11-07-2009 09:26 AM)Three Different Ones Wrote: and your assessement of modern music (Gabe - the little one) is pretty narrow-minded. That's all.
If you want to see little, look down when you're taking a shower. >:D
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Dyolf - 11-07-2009 05:22 PM
(11-07-2009 06:43 AM)Wings on the Pig Wrote:(11-07-2009 05:54 AM)Pig (The Third One) Wrote: All modern music sucks except Muse and The WHite Stripes IMFO.Wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong . . .
This, because The White Stripes suck and there are many good modern bands:
- Manic Street Preachers
- The Fratellis
- The White Lies
- Kula Shaker
- Muse
I am enjoying Codeine Velvet Club alot at the moment. Expect to see / hear more of them in a few weeks when their debut single, "Vanity Kills", is released in shops (it's already available as digital download from the usual places) and their video hits TV screens.
Other Codeine Velvet Club songs to check out:
Hollywood
Little Sister
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Pig (The Third One) - 11-07-2009 05:28 PM
(11-07-2009 05:22 PM)Dyolf Wrote: This, because The White Stripes suck
*searches for middle finger button*
RE: Modern Music Discussion - MacPhisto - 11-07-2009 05:32 PM
(11-07-2009 05:22 PM)Dyolf Wrote: The White Stripes suck
to name a few.
- White Stripes
js.
Also, I'd like to recommend The Knife to all of you. You'd probably at least be familiar with them through Jose Gonzalez covering their song "Heartbeats" for that Sony commercial. Yes, that was a cover. The Knife wrote the song.
Anyway, imo, their 2006 album Silent Shout is easily one of the best albums of the decade. It's like Depeche Mode, but with ten times the paranoia and with a ladyperson singing. A few songs here:
Silent Shout
Heartbeats
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Dyolf - 11-07-2009 05:37 PM
(11-07-2009 05:32 PM)MacPhisto Wrote:(11-07-2009 05:22 PM)Dyolf Wrote: The White Stripes suck
to name a few.
- White Stripes
Bum. Edited now. I meant to put White Lies...
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Lady Floydian - 11-07-2009 05:40 PM
I like Muse. My sister has Supermassive Black Hole on her iPod and has been playing it a lot - not bad. I think I might download it.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Pig (The Third One) - 11-07-2009 05:41 PM
^Great song.
Try Uprising as well.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 11-07-2009 07:16 PM
(11-07-2009 05:22 PM)Dyolf Wrote: Manic Street Preachers
Yes yes yes yes YES
I will defend modern music to the death because there is just so much good stuff out there. Pretty much these are the only bands/artists I'm listening to right now...
Chase & Status, Dizzee Rascal, Fleet Foxes, A1 Bassline, Marmaduke Duke, Kasabian, The King Blues, Jamie T, Friendly Fires, Florence + The Machine, Deadmau5, The Drums, Mumford & Sons, Gracious K, Hadouken, Crookers, Vampire Weekend, Larrikin Love...
I dont expect you to have heard of many/any of them but whatever. Modern music is awesome and if you want to give any of these a try let me know and I'll hook you up. They are all amazing obvs...I wouldnt listen to them if they weren't
RE: Modern Music Discussion - MacPhisto - 11-07-2009 07:22 PM
I bet I'd have more indie credibility if I stopped visiting Pitchfork...:'(
Also, Akira Yamaoka's pretty cool. And indie. And Japanese. And NIN-ey. You should all listen to him.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-08-2009 12:38 AM
(11-07-2009 04:14 PM)Pig (The Third One) Wrote:(11-07-2009 09:26 AM)Three Different Ones Wrote: and your assessement of modern music (Gabe - the little one) is pretty narrow-minded. That's all.
If you want to see little, look down when you're taking a shower. >:D
*golf clap for the second grade insult*
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Pig (The Third One) - 11-08-2009 05:01 AM
(11-08-2009 12:38 AM)Three Different Ones Wrote:(11-07-2009 04:14 PM)Pig (The Third One) Wrote:(11-07-2009 09:26 AM)Three Different Ones Wrote: and your assessement of modern music (Gabe - the little one) is pretty narrow-minded. That's all.
If you want to see little, look down when you're taking a shower. >:D
*golf clap for the second grade insult*
*opera clap for the golf clap joke*
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Lady Floydian - 11-08-2009 09:35 AM
(11-07-2009 04:14 PM)Pig (The Third One) Wrote:(11-07-2009 09:26 AM)Three Different Ones Wrote: and your assessement of modern music (Gabe - the little one) is pretty narrow-minded. That's all.
If you want to see little, look down when you're taking a shower. >:D
I'm curious as to how you know the size of his schwantz in the first place.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - You CAN Avoid the Floyd - 11-08-2009 10:48 AM
I suppose I'll have to jump in here and give my opinion on modern music. As I've said in the other modern music threads, it's very close-minded to say "all modern music sucks," or "music after 1980 sucks." 99.9% of the people who say such things simply haven't given it a big enough chance. Just because you turn on the radio to the top 40 station and hear Lady GaGa's "Poker Face," doesn't mean you can assume that all music coming out today is awful. I'll admit that some of the music today is pretty bad (see: Jonas Brothers), but the fact of the matter is, that's a pretty small minority. Take Muse, the Killers, Rilo Kiley, Radiohead, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Jack Johnson, the Antlers, Tool, Kanye West, etc etc. The list goes on and on, and that's what's so great about modern music. The material never stops coming! However, if you're clinging to music pre-1980, chances are the bands you're obsessing over aren't recording anytime soon. But if you learn to adapt to newer music, you'll be treated to a new album or a new single every once in a while to keep you satisfied, which is more than you can ask for from Floyd or Zeppelin. So come on, people, stop giving modern music such a shitty rap because you heard the Jonas Brothers on your little sister's/neice's/daughter's TV and immediately think that all modern music is bad. Open your mind a bit.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-08-2009 10:50 AM
(11-08-2009 10:48 AM)Cant Avoid the Floyd Wrote: I suppose I'll have to jump in here and give my opinion on modern music. As I've said in the other modern music threads, it's very close-minded to say "all modern music sucks," or "music after 1980 sucks." 99.9% of the people who say such things simply haven't given it a big enough chance. Just because you turn on the radio to the top 40 station and hear Lady GaGa's "Poker Face," doesn't mean you can assume that all music coming out today is awful. I'll admit that some of the music today is pretty bad (see: Jonas Brothers), but the fact of the matter is, that's a pretty small minority. Take Muse, the Killers, Rilo Kiley, Radiohead, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Jack Johnson, the Antlers, Tool, Kanye West, etc etc. The list goes on and on, and that's what's so great about modern music. The material never stops coming! However, if you're clinging to music pre-1980, chances are the bands you're obsessing over aren't recording anytime soon. But if you learn to adapt to newer music, you'll be treated to a new album or a new single every once in a while to keep you satisfied, which is more than you can ask for from Floyd or Zeppelin. So come on, people, stop giving modern music such a crappy rap because you heard the Jonas Brothers on your little sister's/neice's/daughter's TV and immediately think that all modern music is bad. Open your mind a bit.
Brad co-wins this thread.
Except for one thing. Everyone knows the Jonas Bros are amazing. Cmon.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - You CAN Avoid the Floyd - 11-08-2009 10:52 AM
Lolz, soz bout dat, Eric. Jo Bros 4 lyfe.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-08-2009 10:54 AM
In their defense, at least they (somewhat) know how to play instruments, and for the most part, write their own music. I at least respect them a tiny bit more for that.
(11-08-2009 05:01 AM)Pig (The Third One) Wrote:(11-08-2009 12:38 AM)Three Different Ones Wrote:(11-07-2009 04:14 PM)Pig (The Third One) Wrote:(11-07-2009 09:26 AM)Three Different Ones Wrote: and your assessement of modern music (Gabe - the little one) is pretty narrow-minded. That's all.
If you want to see little, look down when you're taking a shower. >:D
*golf clap for the second grade insult*
*opera clap for the golf clap joke*
Who was joking? Your 'insult' was so stupid I just wasn't quite sure how to respond to it.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - You CAN Avoid the Floyd - 11-08-2009 10:57 AM
^ Yes, but the stupid little angry face at the end did it for me.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-08-2009 10:59 AM
(11-08-2009 10:57 AM)Cant Avoid the Floyd Wrote: ^ Yes, but the stupid little angry face at the end did it for me.
I think it's a metaphor for all his built up teenage angst.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - You CAN Avoid the Floyd - 11-08-2009 11:03 AM
Oh, thank the Lord for smiley faces. ;) :D
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-08-2009 11:03 AM
How else would you release all that pent up angst?
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 11-08-2009 11:19 AM
(11-08-2009 10:48 AM)Cant Avoid the Floyd Wrote: I suppose I'll have to jump in here and give my opinion on modern music. As I've said in the other modern music threads, it's very close-minded to say "all modern music sucks," or "music after 1980 sucks." 99.9% of the people who say such things simply haven't given it a big enough chance. Just because you turn on the radio to the top 40 station and hear Lady GaGa's "Poker Face," doesn't mean you can assume that all music coming out today is awful. I'll admit that some of the music today is pretty bad (see: Jonas Brothers), but the fact of the matter is, that's a pretty small minority. Take Muse, the Killers, Rilo Kiley, Radiohead, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Jack Johnson, the Antlers, Tool, Kanye West, etc etc. The list goes on and on, and that's what's so great about modern music. The material never stops coming! However, if you're clinging to music pre-1980, chances are the bands you're obsessing over aren't recording anytime soon. But if you learn to adapt to newer music, you'll be treated to a new album or a new single every once in a while to keep you satisfied, which is more than you can ask for from Floyd or Zeppelin. So come on, people, stop giving modern music such a crappy rap because you heard the Jonas Brothers on your little sister's/neice's/daughter's TV and immediately think that all modern music is bad. Open your mind a bit.Absolutely awesome post, Brad. Can we make it an awesomeness rectangle?? If not, I'll step aside, take a bow.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-08-2009 11:30 AM
I've noticed also there's a lot of kinda badmouthing of mainstream stuff, but even a lot of the stuff in the top 40, I don't mind, or even quite like. "Gives You Hell" by the All-American Rejects is amazing, 'I'm Yours" is great, "Knock You Down", and really Ne-Yo in general, I dig. I also quite like Rihanna, and Lady Gaga..well..she writes her own music. There have been some awesome-epic singles of the last couple years...but yeah I will agree there has been some sshit (oh, hey Black Eyed Peas)
RE: Modern Music Discussion - You CAN Avoid the Floyd - 11-08-2009 11:32 AM
(11-08-2009 11:19 AM)Wings on the Pig Wrote:(11-08-2009 10:48 AM)Cant Avoid the Floyd Wrote: I suppose I'll have to jump in here and give my opinion on modern music. As I've said in the other modern music threads, it's very close-minded to say "all modern music sucks," or "music after 1980 sucks." 99.9% of the people who say such things simply haven't given it a big enough chance. Just because you turn on the radio to the top 40 station and hear Lady GaGa's "Poker Face," doesn't mean you can assume that all music coming out today is awful. I'll admit that some of the music today is pretty bad (see: Jonas Brothers), but the fact of the matter is, that's a pretty small minority. Take Muse, the Killers, Rilo Kiley, Radiohead, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Jack Johnson, the Antlers, Tool, Kanye West, etc etc. The list goes on and on, and that's what's so great about modern music. The material never stops coming! However, if you're clinging to music pre-1980, chances are the bands you're obsessing over aren't recording anytime soon. But if you learn to adapt to newer music, you'll be treated to a new album or a new single every once in a while to keep you satisfied, which is more than you can ask for from Floyd or Zeppelin. So come on, people, stop giving modern music such a crappy rap because you heard the Jonas Brothers on your little sister's/neice's/daughter's TV and immediately think that all modern music is bad. Open your mind a bit.Absolutely awesome post, Brad. Can we make it an awesomeness rectangle?? If not, I'll step aside, take a bow.
It was my understanding that you were part of the triumvirate of awesomeness along with Eric and Sarah, and I was the understudy.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-08-2009 11:34 AM
Brad's understanding is correct. But you are quite the awesome understudy. True story.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 11-08-2009 12:06 PM
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Lady Floydian - 11-08-2009 12:32 PM
I don't hate modern music, per se. I think some of is very good, and I love Rihanna, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera....the list goes on.
That being said, if you give me the choice between listening to Rihanna's new album and listening to some Sinatra, I'm going to choose Sinatra. It's not that I think there's no value in music coming out today or that music made 40, 50 years ago is better. There was bad music back then too. I was raised listening to the music my parents listened to when they were younger and then then were my age. So you're looking at Singers & Standards, Oldies and Classic Rock, as much as I abhor that last term.
Maybe it's just that I have an old soul or something and better connect to that kind of music. I often find myself just "listening" to newer music and "absorbing" older stuff.
I have found several artists/songs from this thread that I have a new-found interest in and I thank you all for throwing the suggestions out there. I'm always looking for new, interesting stuff to put on my iPod.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - You CAN Avoid the Floyd - 11-08-2009 04:19 PM
(11-08-2009 12:32 PM)Electrophile Wrote: I have found several artists/songs from this thread that I have a new-found interest in and I thank you all for throwing the suggestions out there. I'm always looking for new, interesting stuff to put on my iPod.
That's great that you've been turned on to some new stuff :).
RE: Modern Music Discussion - MacPhisto - 11-08-2009 07:00 PM
Blah blah, indie indie, blah blah natter natter JoBros, blah blah blah I want to marry Wayne Coyne.
There's my response. Take it or leave it.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - n3wb0rn - 11-15-2009 06:04 PM
Say Anything's self-titled album is great. Everything they've done has been at the very least quality work, but this one is pretty much glorious. I love them and never give them credit; one of the best emo-pop bands of the decade, not that the competition is worth noting at all for the most part.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 11-16-2009 04:36 AM
(11-08-2009 04:19 PM)Cant Avoid the Floyd Wrote: That's great that you've been turned on
Fix'd
I'm really childish...I'm sorry
I think I've expressed my opinions on modern music many many times before and Brad has basically said what I think so yeah. The purpose to this post was simply to make a childish joke and then hastily add in something about modern music so I wouldn't be seen as going off-topic. Thankyou for your time...
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-16-2009 06:03 AM
I must be immature, too, cause I laughed
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 11-16-2009 07:29 AM
Its cos we're awesome
I have to say Eric I was actually slightly surprised that you hadn't spotted it and made a similar joke. I'm proud to have got there first!!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - You CAN Avoid the Floyd - 11-16-2009 01:25 PM
You beat Eric to a joke like that? Good job! :P
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 11-16-2009 02:10 PM
I know!!! As soon as I saw your post and the idea for the joke struck me, before I had even scrolled down I was like I bet Eric has already done it....but NO!!
Eric for once I beat you to the dirty joke. This is a very proud moment, I'm going to savour it
p.s. I had to think through everything I just wrote to make sure it contained nothing that Eric would be able to turn into some kind of sexual innuendo
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Pig (The Third One) - 11-16-2009 02:38 PM
(11-16-2009 02:10 PM)BOOOSH Wrote: I bet Eric has already done it....but NO!!
This is a very proud moment, I'm going to savour it
Both=TWSS
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 11-16-2009 03:03 PM
(11-16-2009 02:38 PM)Pig (The Third One) Wrote:(11-16-2009 02:10 PM)BOOOSH Wrote: I bet Eric has already done it....but NO!!
This is a very proud moment, I'm going to savour it
Both=TWSS
Oh sh*t
and I tried so hard to make my previous post filth-free!!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Pig (The Third One) - 11-16-2009 03:22 PM
(11-16-2009 03:03 PM)BOOOSH Wrote: ...and I tried so hard....
Heh, Heh, Heh,
Poor Sarah. >:D
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 11-16-2009 04:24 PM
I give up!!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Pig (The Third One) - 11-16-2009 04:28 PM
(11-16-2009 04:24 PM)BOOOSH Wrote: I give up!
That's what she...
ok I'll stop.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - You CAN Avoid the Floyd - 11-16-2009 04:57 PM
Hey, so Taylor Swift makes me wet. K, bye.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - n3wb0rn - 11-16-2009 05:21 PM
![[Image: Demon-Days.jpg]](http://itsthedoc.net/images/Demon-Days.jpg)
/// ![[Image: brighteyes-wideawake1.jpg]](http://thematerial.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/brighteyes-wideawake1.jpg)
Just in case anyone was wondering why 2005 was the best year for music ever.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-16-2009 05:40 PM
album on the right is <3
RE: Modern Music Discussion - You CAN Avoid the Floyd - 11-16-2009 06:41 PM
![[Image: album-phantoms.jpg]](http://images.uulyrics.com/cover/a/acceptance/album-phantoms.jpg)
/// ![[Image: 1541-xy.jpg]](http://cdn.pitchfork.com/media/1541-xy.jpg)
More proofs.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - MacPhisto - 11-16-2009 06:50 PM
![[Image: 218218.jpg]](http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/2a5981307d557d975b0b8b79ee5676a0/218218.jpg)
/// ![[Image: 174551.jpg]](http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/6920e88cd662bf5b6246c8a1454f181c/174551.jpg)
Just in case, y'know, you wanted more proof.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Lady Floydian - 11-16-2009 11:05 PM
(11-16-2009 06:41 PM)Cant Avoid the Floyd Wrote:
Love Coldplay. I think they're phenomenal and when people tell me they suck, I roll my eyes and laugh.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - MacPhisto - 11-16-2009 11:20 PM
Coldplay are pretty great. Viva la Vida is really one of the best albums of the decade, in my opinion.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - pinkjeraf - 11-17-2009 02:39 AM
i dont like modern music. it all became mainstream even rock is now pop.....
so i will stay with my oldies.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 11-17-2009 03:55 AM
Oh dear...
I die a little inside everytime I read posts like this
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 11-17-2009 08:06 AM
(11-17-2009 02:39 AM)pinkjeraf Wrote: i dont like modern music. it all became mainstream even rock is now pop.....I'm not even going to bite this time. One word: pathetic.
so i will stay with my oldies.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Three Different Ones - 11-17-2009 08:14 AM
I'm almost desensitized to the overly generalized, moronic opinions about modern music, quite honestly, and I've almost even come to expect it. It still kills me inside to see people write off nearly 2 decades worth of some awesome music, but I guess that's their loss.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - BOOOSH - 11-17-2009 09:42 AM
Well said Eric. Tbf I've already made my feelings on this topic known many many times so yeah its not worth the trouble really...
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Lady Floydian - 11-17-2009 11:58 AM
There's nothing wrong with someone thinking modern music sucks, the same as there's nothing wrong with someone thinking that modern music is fantastic. It's all subjective, and it's all your own personal opinion/taste. I get tired of people getting so defensive about the music they like. There's a lot of bands/artists that I personally love that most people here probably think is the worst shit to ever be committed to record. That doesn't mean however, if someone says "Sarah Brightman sucks balls", I'm going to run off with a litany of reasons why you're wrong and I'm right. What's the point? Your opinion on her music is no more valid than mine is.
If this pinkjeraf person wants to write off all music made after 1980....let him/her. It doesn't change anything or affect anything in the slightest. It's ignorant for sure, but it's their right to be as musically ignorant as they want.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - cevor - 11-17-2009 12:05 PM
This is such subjective topic that of course people will disagree. I only take issue when we start to label someone's opinions something offense or start name calling. Just because someone's opinion differs from mine doesn't make them ignorant, blind, disfigured, mutated, unattractive, stupid, moronic, socially challenged or anything else for that matter. We welcome different opinions and outlooks, let's not write off others opinions just because they differ with ours. Believe me, if I got into it over everything I see posted as the next big thing here all hell would break loose. Please play nicely kids, that is all.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 11-17-2009 12:18 PM
(11-17-2009 11:58 AM)Electrophile Wrote: There's nothing wrong with someone thinking modern music sucks, the same as there's nothing wrong with someone thinking that modern music is fantastic. It's all subjective, and it's all your own personal opinion/taste. I get tired of people getting so defensive about the music they like. There's a lot of bands/artists that I personally love that most people here probably think is the worst crap to ever be committed to record. That doesn't mean however, if someone says "Sarah Brightman sucks balls", I'm going to run off with a litany of reasons why you're wrong and I'm right. What's the point? Your opinion on her music is no more valid than mine is.My Dad went out with Sarah Brightman. Just thought I'd throw that into the conversation.
If this pinkjeraf person wants to write off all music made after 1980....let him/her. It doesn't change anything or affect anything in the slightest. It's ignorant for sure, but it's their right to be as musically ignorant as they want.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - cevor - 11-17-2009 12:24 PM
Think of the musical knowledge you've gained from his collection Chris.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - n3wb0rn - 11-17-2009 12:26 PM
I guess I broke the barrier of feeling like listening to pop was "childish" when I got into Coldplay. They're an excellent pop band. Most pop bands have goodness in them, and there's a variety of "good" pop out there. I love Muse, who's latest album is definitely a step in the pop direction. Lady Gaga is an absolutely stunning and staggering force for modern music - she's gained so much notice in such a short time which is staggering, and impressive.
The world of modern pop has a ton of garbage, but it's also got a lot of goodies, just like any genre.
RE: The Decemberists On PBS - Some Other Jackass - 12-14-2009 09:37 AM
I noticed the other day that my local PBS is scheduled to broadcast The Decemberists' appearance on Austin City Limits on December 18th and 19th. Your local times may differ and I assume that your area has a PBS channel or two in the local programming.
I should be a gorgeous program.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 12-14-2009 09:47 AM
You've double posted this Matt!! You will not get away with it.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Some Other Jackass - 12-14-2009 09:57 AM
(12-14-2009 09:47 AM)Wings on the Pig Wrote: You've double posted this Matt!! You will not get away with it.
It was either that or create an "Appreciation Of PBS" thread and we both know how that would turn out.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - MacPhisto - 12-30-2009 02:12 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRGo-Zp8_3A
my favourite song right now. click or die.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - codayo61 - 12-30-2009 02:35 PM
How about the Fall of Troy? There a pretty amazing band, very progressive in nature and exciting to listen to.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Culture Slut - 03-10-2011 04:02 PM
I'm sorry but true to form I HAD to bump this thread as soon as I came back :)
Ok, best new bands I've discovered recently are probably The Vaccines and Morning Parade. The first I chose to ignore for a while cos NME was hyping them up too much (a touch of the Arctic Monkeys syndrome I feared) and unlike the old days I don't tend to go along with NME hype. But yeah, I youtubed a track of theirs called "Post Break-Up Sex" and it's pretty much awesome. Look into it. Definitely excited for their album.
Morning Parade are very new to me, in face I only heard them like last week I think. But listen to their track "A&E". It's pure awesome.
Oh and I know I'm a new (old) member, but if you know one thing about me, know I have absolutely amazing taste in music. Truefax. I will be your personal new music guru! :)
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Lady Floydian - 03-10-2011 04:16 PM
Granted modern music isn't 100% my forte, but there are quite a few bands that fit in that genre or description that I do love. Sigur Ros, Arcade Fire, Goldfrapp, Radiohead, Muse, Delphic, Coldplay, and Joss Stone are my current favorites. I also really love Imelda May, but she doesn't really jive with the above-mentioned groups.
Also, it's funny that all but Arcade Fire are non-Americans. Hmmm.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Culture Slut - 03-10-2011 04:20 PM
British music > American music.
Just sayin' haha.
That's a very broad statement to make, I don't necessarily mean that!!
But yeah Arcade Fire are just unfairly good. It should be illegal for there to be that much talent in one band. I hate how it's seen as cool to hate on them now though. They win a couple of Grammys/Brits and they're branded as a "hipster" band and the people who once loved them have turned on them. Don't hate on a band just cos they are going a little bit more mainstream.
And if Matt Bellamy's singing voice was a man, I would make sweet sweet love to it. Heck I'd just make sweet sweet love with Matt Bellamy actually. I should start judging bands on their actual musical talent instead of their *ahem* "talent*
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Lady Floydian - 03-10-2011 04:32 PM
LOL. Re: hipster, I don't know what "hipster" is supposed to entail. I mean, I hear the word thrown around a lot, but hardly ever see it defined. I don't think getting industry recognition makes one a sell-out, though I have a feeling that's what they really mean, but they don't want to say it. I'm actually glad Arcade Fire won Best Album instead of Lady Gaga or the other usual suspects that got nominated.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Joe - 03-11-2011 02:00 AM
RE: Culture, I completely agree.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - silverpot - 03-11-2011 07:48 AM
I haven't heard Arcade Fire, I'll absolutely check them out.
However, I'm more leaning towards modern day prog (being an old King Crimson fan). I listen to Tool, A Perfect Circle and Porcupine Tree and such bands.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Joe - 03-11-2011 07:59 AM
Tool's lead singer is amazing. I'm not into heavy stuff, so I don't listen to Tool, but that guy can write really well! He writes really messed up stuff such as the things in his fun project "Puscifer", and he also writes some amazing stuff like 20,000 Days...is that what it's called? Yeah, he's really good. I downloaded Porcupine Tree, but I don't know what to start with. Do you have any suggestions?
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Lady Floydian - 03-11-2011 08:50 AM
Arcade Fire is amazing. One of the best American bands to really hit it big in the last 20 years or so.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Wings on the Pig - 03-11-2011 09:30 AM
They're Canadian, but I completely agree. I recommmend Neon Bible and in particular the song 'No Cars Go'. Makes my spine tingle every time.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Culture Slut - 03-11-2011 11:37 AM
(03-10-2011 04:32 PM)Lady Floydian Wrote: LOL. Re: hipster, I don't know what "hipster" is supposed to entail. I mean, I hear the word thrown around a lot, but hardly ever see it defined. I don't think getting industry recognition makes one a sell-out, though I have a feeling that's what they really mean, but they don't want to say it. I'm actually glad Arcade Fire won Best Album instead of Lady Gaga or the other usual suspects that got nominated.
It's such a lame phrase! You're right, I mean what is it supposed to even mean?! Thing is, a band emerges and for a little they have an underground or cult following and you can bet your life the small select group of extremely dedicated fans will be telling everyone they know about them. I do it. I hear a new band and if I think they would appeal to a person then I'll tell them. I'll tweet/blog about it etc. It is then the same group of fans (i'm counting myself out of this bit cos I'm not a dick) that then turn on the band when they make it big saying "they've sold out maaaan". I hate the "they've made it so now I hate them" mentality. Think about it. There was obviously a reason why you liked that band in the first place. Them making it and suddenly being liked by a few more people should not change that.
(03-11-2011 07:48 AM)silverpot Wrote: I haven't heard Arcade Fire, I'll absolutely check them out.
However, I'm more leaning towards modern day prog (being an old King Crimson fan). I listen to Tool, A Perfect Circle and Porcupine Tree and such bands.
Oh please do! I'm not sure what album is best to start with with them. All 3 are amazing. But "We Used To Wait" is my absolute favourite AF song ever. Actually tied with "Wake Up". Both are amazing.
Also, I HIGHLY recommend you check out this guy called Matt Berry. His album "Witchazel" is awesome. It's kinda modern, multi-instrumental very interesting prog. Checkit
RE: Modern Music Discussion - silverpot - 03-11-2011 04:07 PM
@Joe. With Porcupine Tree I suggest you start with The Sky Moved Sideways. It's an album they made in honour to Wish You Where Here.
Tool's best album is Lateralus but their best song is Aenima. All in my humble opiinion of course.
(It's 10.000 days by the way)
@ Culture Slut. I'm not able to find either Arcade Fire or Matt Berry on the streaming sites I subscribe to. Any suggestions where to find it?
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Lady Floydian - 03-11-2011 04:28 PM
Grooveshark
http://listen.grooveshark.com
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Culture Slut - 03-11-2011 04:35 PM
(03-11-2011 04:07 PM)silverpot Wrote: @ Culture Slut. I'm not able to find either Arcade Fire or Matt Berry on the streaming sites I subscribe to. Any suggestions where to find it?
I'll grab the links and PM them to you tomorrow. I'd do it now but I'm on my phone and trying to find them on my crappy mobile internet will take an age!!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - silverpot - 03-11-2011 04:44 PM
@ LF. Ah, why didn't I think of Grooveshark! Thanks for reminding me.
@ Culture Slut. Thanks!
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Lady Floydian - 03-12-2011 01:49 PM
Two groups I've been getting into lately that I think some of you here will like are The War On Drugs and The Love Language. The latter is a local group from North Carolina, the former is from Philadelphia.
The War On Drugs' EP Future Weather was described as "Roger McGuinn and Tom Petty meeting up with Unicorn and Fleetwood Mac in some Hollywood mansion for a beautiful 1980 sunset." Rather prosaic, but accurate. This is my favorite song off that EP, "Coming Through": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcMIOz6Xb5A
As I mentioned, The Love Language hail from North Carolina, and you can read a review for their album at Pitchfork here --> http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14464-libraries/
RE: Modern Music Discussion - forreverendgreen - 03-18-2011 02:14 AM
Anyone know of The Naked and Famous? They're a New Zealand band, sort of like Passion Pit or MGMT crossed with My Bloody Valentine, but a hell of a lot better than that sounds. They have a female singer, but some of their songs have male vocals as well. They're blowing up pretty huge in the UK from what I hear, and they're already huge here, since their first single debuted at #1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdO85Qf4Poc
They're great, and they're cool people too. Keep a tab on 'em.
Also, new Bjork album and/or project coming soon! Seriously so pumped right now.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Lady Floydian - 03-18-2011 07:41 AM
I like Bjork. She takes some getting used to, much like Sigur Ros, but when it finally clicks, it's awesome.
RE: Modern Music Discussion - Culture Slut - 03-19-2011 05:32 AM
The Naked And Famous <3
Also, I can't remember if I mentioned The Vaccines but their album came out this week. It's amazing.