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FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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Does anyone know anything that is similar in tone to Bee Thousand by Guided By Voices? I've been listening to that like crazy lately and just emits this vibe that makes me think of "coolness" whenever I listen to it. Almost like the more rocking tracks off of The Velvet Underground & Nico, if that makes sense. I just love the tone of Bee Thousand so much and if there's anything else out there similar, I want to hear it.

# ¿ Aug 8, 2014 16:07

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# ¿ Apr 27, 2024 14:43

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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Blast Fantasto posted:

What are some other good bands/artists like Public Image Ltd? Early post-punk I guess.

Edit: Oh and the more nihilistic the better. And I already love Joy Division, forgot to mention that.

Flipper's "Generic" always felt similar to me.

# ¿ Aug 12, 2014 18:24

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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Heavy Hands posted:

Seems my previous request might have been too vague. So here's something a bit more specific. Can anyone recommend bands/songs that are similar in sound to this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3SWu_4s75w

Thanks again!

Gary Wilson and the Blind Dates maybe?

EDIT: drat it, I keep listening to this song! It's super rad and I don't think Gary Wilson is close at all anymore. Maybe kind of. Here's Chromium Bitch but it seems less sparse and more just weird.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi6WrPIyOB8

The only thing that I can think of that gets a similar tone is this old band from town here that had somewhat of a similar tone to that on one song. They were called Round About Her Throne and their song Scared has some similar whispery vocals (in a way) and that kind of lonely tone. It's track two, "Scared," in this link. It's all I could find for it.

https://myspace.com/roundabouther/music/songs

Wow, this has been a rambling edit.

FrumpleOrz fucked around with this message at 00:16 on Aug 19, 2014

# ¿ Aug 18, 2014 22:41

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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Super Junky Monkey is a fantastic Japanese band. I'm pretty sure they sing mostly in Japanese, if I remember right. Anything off their album "Screw Up" is amazing.

# ¿ Sep 24, 2014 15:04

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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PlatinumJukebox posted:

I'm presonally a big fan of KC Rules OK, but his latest album From Scotland With Love is excellent too. Also might be worth checking out the album he did with Jon Hopkins; it's less guitar-focused, but really chill and cool.

On another note, a friend introduced me to the Space Cossacks recently and I've been hooked on them, Laika and the Cosmonauts and Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet. Any suggestions for similar modern surf or surf-influenced bands?

Try Cul De Sac. The only album I've by them is China Gate but it's like a surfy post-rock thing. Here's the track Sakhalin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcumDtHDnE4

It's pretty rad.

# ¿ Oct 2, 2014 02:35

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Gushing Granny posted:

I used to be really explorative with my music tastes but I just seem to be cycling between Radiohead and The Mountain Goats over and over again. I need to spice things up. Any suggestions?

If you wanna get something really odd, try out the Songs in the Key of Z compilation. If you haven't heard it before, I doubt you've listened to anything like it before. It's a compilation of outsider music and love it or hate it, it's different.

# ¿ Oct 17, 2014 03:53

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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For acoustic stuff, you could always go with some Loudon Wainright III. His album "A Live One" is just him and a guitar on stage. It's fantastic stuff and doesn't get too goofy like he has a tendency to do sometimes.

# ¿ Oct 27, 2014 04:11

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agrielaios posted:

Hello all, I'm looking for some strong bass music, powerful. Like, way stronger than '2 unlimited - get ready for this', something along the voltage of 'Amon Amarth - Free Will Sacrifice' or 'No Fear for the Setting Sun'. Not limited to metal only, rock is great too, or whatever you will find worth sharing . I'm not very savvy in music, excuse me.

Have you tried stuff like Kyuss or other desert/stoner rock stuff?

# ¿ Nov 8, 2014 03:23

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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Ehud posted:

I'm looking for some anthem-y, energetic, punk-ish songs for a workout playlist. I like these two Black Flag songs...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3yUQFluNq0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHR-rzUjCzU

And I also like this song by Dropkick Murphys.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPC0kTWaE7I

Any other suggestions for this sort of thing?

The Descendents - Myage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpfXVd-zfrg

The Adolescents - Kids of the Black Hole

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifq24lljbQM

Minor Threat - Steppin' Stone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0uSGsB59ko

Jay Reatard - My Shadow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cduC2DZ7Iyw

# ¿ Jan 14, 2015 03:23

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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Have you heard Les Big Byrd? They released their debut album called They Worshipped Cats in 2014 and it kicks rear end.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wlp2CJpMD4

That's the first track from it. Seems right up your alley for what you're looking for.

EDIT: Moon Duo might fit too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX-_B1eOJ-8

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# ¿ Jan 21, 2015 04:34

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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Chill Callahan posted:

can someone recommend some cool 80s stuff that sounds like this. thank

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biUvpx7R2ks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-1XolEdNsk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHdOedFFQoQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypadKraAb1s

I've always liked that one.

# ¿ Feb 14, 2015 05:53

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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Henchman of Santa posted:

I have never enjoyed country music, whether it's Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson or Kenny Chesney and Brad Paisley, I have just never found it appealing in any way. The closest I get is Neil Young.

However, after listening to the newest Wovenhand album (which I realize is more of a heavy rock record) and seeing them live, and digging "Far From Any Road" by the Handsome Family (the True Detective theme), I think it might be worth exploring the darker side of that genre. Gothic country, I guess it's called (although I see Handsome Family is listed only as alt-country and Americana on RateYourMusic, but to me that's Wilco or My Morning Jacket). Gloomy or apocalyptic atmosphere, eclectic instrumentation, dudes with deep, foreboding voices. Any recommendations in that regard? I know 16 Horsepower is probably a must.

I will also take rock that sounds like the latest Wovenhand.

Have you heard of The Sad Bastard's Book Club? They might be right up your alley.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaDQXmtBhAY

And yeah, 16 Horsepower is definitely a must. They're incredible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxB58qgcqiA

# ¿ Feb 16, 2015 16:51

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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El Gallinero Gros posted:

This might be a bit tough, and I apologize for any vagueness.

What I'm looking for are records that are a pretty weird but good and musically accessible. A recent example of something I'd put in this category is the record Jello Biafra made with Mojo Nixon, Prairie Home Invasion. Tom Waits would be another example of weird but ultimately really enjoyable for me. As would Roky Erickson. I'd also put, funnily enough, considering it was just recommended, Spiritualized and Spacemen 3 in that category.

Silver Apples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FqYm1s3ZaI

Tsu Shi Ma Mi Re
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyevcDwoTOw

# ¿ Feb 25, 2015 03:13

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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El Gallinero Gros posted:

What is the best Talking Heads record?

Stop Making Sense is a live album but I think it's the best thing they put out and I normally hate live albums.

# ¿ Mar 6, 2015 20:11

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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nonazis posted:

I'm looking for more stuff like butthole surfers (the harder stuff) and ministry, like really deep, brooding stuff that I can listen to while going insane.

You want Big Black. Songs About loving is a classic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0xCAZLE7c8

# ¿ Apr 17, 2015 04:31

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Keith Atherton posted:

So Pandora isn't helping a whole so maybe someone here can. I am looking for bands/albums that will scratch the same itch that I get from:

Slint - Spiderland (especially "Washer")

Talk Talk's album Laughing Stock always felt like a good companion to Spiderland to me.

# ¿ May 3, 2015 20:35

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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swamp teen 1990 posted:

I don't know anything about metal but I'm listening to the new Sigh album and its awesome, what are some other fast black-or-otherwise metal bands with really prominent melodies over all the sludge? Also really like the keyboards and electronics in the mix too, any more of that? The only Devin Townsend thing I like is Physicist if that gives you any ideas. Thanks!

Give Panopticon's Kentucky album a shot. It's a mix of black metal and American folk music with a strong sense of meldoy. Great album.

# ¿ May 6, 2015 22:45

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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Does anyone know anything about klezmer music? I've been listening to De Profundis by The Cracow Klezmer Band today and I absolutely love it but I don't even know what direction to go in from here. Anyone have any recommendations?

# ¿ Jan 22, 2016 00:34

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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Hi guys, I'm looking for recommendations for late 60s psychedelic rock stuff, mainly lesser known stuff that's still interesting. Stuff along the lines of these examples.

Neighb'rhood Childr'n - Up Down Turn Around The World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rDLghXVfTg

It's A Beautiful Day - White Bird
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MRCxLocUDI

The United States of America - Garden of Earthly Delights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx0UfdZKVtY

Thanks in advance!

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# ¿ Apr 27, 2024 14:43

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
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Thanks for all of the psych recommendations, everyone. It seems like there's a lot of cool stuff I've gotta work through!

# ¿ Aug 27, 2017 01:18

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