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I've only heard Sonic Youth's Daydream Nation and their new album The Eternal, and I've slept on most of what this band has done for way too long. Any thoughts on what other albums to check out?
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Final Fantasy Baseball posted:I've only heard Sonic Youth's Daydream Nation and their new album The Eternal, and I've slept on most of what this band has done for way too long. Any thoughts on what other albums to check out? I know Sun Ra has been mentioned, but can anyone suggest some of his stuff similar to Lanquidity? I liked that album a lot but I don't know what else of his is like that.
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May 31, 2009 21:32
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etard knievel posted:MSI people usually say "Frankenstein Girls Are Strangely Sexy" is their best but i cant stand them so take it as you will I was never a big fan of it either, but I greatly enjoyed both You'll Rebel to Anything and If. I think the only song I really liked off of Frankenstein Girls was bitches.
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May 31, 2009 21:50
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Hunkty Krunkty posted:Try "Goo" if you like the dirtier, noisy aesthetic. If you like the the softer melodic stuff try "Murray Street", namely the first three tracks. "Sister" is also good. Yeah do this, but also try out EVOL, an album that's loving great but is usually thrown to the wayside for Daydream/Goo/Sister.
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Jun 1, 2009 04:34
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omgwtfitszee posted:Does anyone know where to start with: Their most accessible album would be If, so try that, then work your way backwards.
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Jun 1, 2009 06:22
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Where do I start with Animal Collective? I'm tempted to work backwards but is there anything I should really avoid?
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Amazon Review posted:Siouxsie And The Banshees. I've heard some songs, and am intrigued, but I need people on the internet to verify my interests. DasNeonLicht posted:I was in your shoes this January. I started with Juju (1981). This worked out very well for me. I followed that up with the rest their albums that have John McGeoch on guitar: Kaleidoscope (1980) and A Kiss in the Dreamhouse (1982). Maybe that was a somewhat arbitrary decision, but I have the impression that those three albums are when they really solidified their identity. And McGeoch really is quite good. This is the correct answer.
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Jun 2, 2009 03:12
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Good place to start with Metric anyone?
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Jun 2, 2009 04:55
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Rhg0061r posted:Good place to start with Metric anyone? "Old World Underground" and "Live It Out", their new one Fantasies is also great but their first two are equally good.
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Jun 2, 2009 05:01
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I would usually judge a whole artist by their discography, but since I don't have the time/have lost my iPod, I need some direction for: John Mayer The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Mogwai Steely Dan The Arcade Fire The Chrystal Method World's End Girlfriend Even just a single favorite album would do just fine, because my half-loaner iPod is just a 4gb nano, so I can't fit everything on there. ... Help?
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Jun 2, 2009 06:28
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Fail-Bot posted:Steely Dan I'd recommend Countdown to Ecstacy, maybe Katy Lied to start. If you like it, you shouldn't have trouble finding something to like about any of the rest. (Aja might be a little less accessible and Gaucho doesn't quite live up to the others in my opinion, but they were a pretty consistent band throughout the main phase of their career.)
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Jun 2, 2009 08:04
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Starsnostars posted:Where do I start with Animal Collective? I'm tempted to work backwards but is there anything I should really avoid? In my opinion, you should start with Strawberry Jam. Then go to Merriweather Post Pavilion, and after that Sung Tongs and Feels. If you find yourself loving all of them, Here Comes The Indian is worth checking out too. I'm not crazy over anything pre-dating that though.
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Jun 2, 2009 10:46
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Fail-Bot posted:I would usually judge a whole artist by their discography, but since I don't have the time/have lost my iPod, I need some direction for: Happy Songs for Happy People is a fabulous place to start. You can check out Come On, Die Young or Mr. Beast next; either one will work.
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Jun 2, 2009 14:28
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Fail-Bot posted:The Mighty Mighty Bosstones I'd say Pay Attention.
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Jun 2, 2009 19:19
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Mogwai - Young Team -> Mr Beast -> The Hawk is Howling -> Happy Songs for Happy People The Crystal Method - Tweekend, as it has the most well known and popular songs on it. World's End Girlfriend - Hurtbreak Wonderland -> The Lie Lay Land in my opinion, but if you're already into post rock, the album he did with Mono, Palmless Prayer, Mass Murder Refrain is absolutely stellar.
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Jun 2, 2009 20:08
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Rhg0061r posted:The Crystal Method - Tweekend, as it has the most well known and popular songs on it.
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Fail-Bot posted:The Arcade Fire They have two albums. Buy either one. Then buy the other if you like it.
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Jun 2, 2009 21:23
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HAI posted:The dude released, what, four albums? How bloody difficult is it to pick one of them, maybe the one that has some songs you've already heard and liked? Not that I even know what you're on about in the HAY DOOD part, they're all good songs. You're quite the insufferable shithead. These forums would be much better off had you been born on the end of a coat-hanger. (USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)
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Jun 2, 2009 22:37
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That's a pretty strong opinion to have about the harmony of The Goon Community.
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Jun 3, 2009 00:54
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Jive One posted:You're quite the insufferable shithead. These forums would be much better off had you been born on the end of a coat-hanger. These forums would be much better off if people would realize that sometimes canonical artists are canonical for a reason, and there isn't some magical secret hip recording of them that reveals a whole other side of them as an artist and makes every mainstream fan of theirs seem like babbling retards. Daryl Fucking Hall fucked around with this message at 01:13 on Jun 3, 2009 |
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Jun 3, 2009 01:01
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Sandwolf posted:I'd say Pay Attention. Jackknife to a Swan and More Noise are better Pay Attention is a good third album
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Jun 3, 2009 01:10
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ackapoo, A Violence Gang, Stonewolf, rhg0061r, Farts Domino, Raccoon Leaf, and Dickeye posted:
Thanks everyone for pointing me in the right direction! (If anyone has suggestions on John Mayer, I would be more than thankful). Once I listen to everything I'll let you all know how I felt about them.
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Jun 3, 2009 06:07
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Been wanting to get into the house scene through Happy Hardcore and Hardcore a while but since the community makes me want to take a flamethrower to it I think I'll ask here. What are some good groups or even albums for that kind of music. I have a preference for hard marching beats and ominous vocal samples. (Headhunterz - End of My Existence or The Sacrifice for example). Normally I'm an alternative fan but you can't really dance to Radiohead's Exit Music.
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Jun 4, 2009 06:32
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XTimmy posted:Been wanting to get into the house scene through Happy Hardcore and Hardcore a while but since the community makes me want to take a flamethrower to it I think I'll ask here. What are some good groups or even albums for that kind of music. I have a preference for hard marching beats and ominous vocal samples. (Headhunterz - End of My Existence or The Sacrifice for example). Shut Up And Dance - the first 20 singles
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Jun 4, 2009 06:47
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HAI posted:Shut Up And Dance - the first 20 singles Thanks but that's a tad to light. Compare http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3_F-RQai4w to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDwA-4zSE9w God I hate that name, must they have a z on the end? XTimmy fucked around with this message at 08:10 on Jun 4, 2009 |
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So as lame as it is, I really like Insane in the Membrane by Cypress Hill. I'm wondering if the rest of their stuff is worth listening to, and where to begin?
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Jun 4, 2009 08:39
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Fail-Bot posted:The Mighty Mighty Bosstones quote:Steely Dan Apparently the consensus is that Can't Buy A Thrill was better than Countdown To Ecstasy, but I prefer the latter. Pretzel Logic was my first and is my favorite, but it's not quite as easy to get into. I'd say go Countdown To Ecstasy, Pretzel Logic, Can't Buy A Thrill. From there try Aja if you still like what you're hearing.
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guppy posted:The really famous one is Let's Face It. A lot of people got burnt out on that album, but I still find myself listening to this one most. I'd say start there. I also like A Jackknife To A Swan, but that's another minority opinion. If you want their older, harder stuff, try Devil's Night Out. Medium Rare is B-sides and such, I thought it was a pretty good listen. I don't like Pay Attention very much, although it has its moments. Pay Attention has High School Dance and She Just Happened Therefor, best album
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Fail-Bot posted:
I'd have to recommend Question the answers, probibly give it a listen after their album lets face it. I've recently gotten into Blues, mostly from the Black Snake Moan soundtrack. Some of the artists on it are John Doe, and R.L. Burnside. Ive also heard and enjoyed the Black Keys. Anyone have any advice on where to go from here in my blues discovery? Elguapo fucked around with this message at 19:41 on Jun 4, 2009 |
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Jun 4, 2009 19:36
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Fail-Bot posted:So as lame as it is, I really like Insane in the Membrane by Cypress Hill. I'm wondering if the rest of their stuff is worth listening to, and where to begin? Their first two LPs are classics, nothing to be embarrassed about...
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Jun 4, 2009 19:41
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Where do I start with Ben Folds (with or sans Five)?
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Jun 4, 2009 19:42
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Yoshifan823 posted:Where do I start with Ben Folds (with or sans Five)?
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Jun 4, 2009 21:29
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Absolutely not. Whatever and Ever Amen->Rheinhold Messner->Self titled->NBP if you feel like it. If you don't feel like it, move onto Ben's solo albums in chronological order.
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Captain Charisma posted:Absolutely not. Whatever and Ever Amen->Rheinhold Messner->Self titled->NBP if you feel like it. I suggest starting out with the S/T as well, though, Whatever and Ever is nice, but I've never been as big on it as with the S/T or Rockin' The Suburbs.
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Fail-Bot posted:So as lame as it is, I really like Insane in the Membrane by Cypress Hill. I'm wondering if the rest of their stuff is worth listening to, and where to begin? So is their third (Temple of Boom). Don't miss it. After those three, they start to suck. The first album can be skipped as well (my opinion, obviously).
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Fail-Bot posted:Thanks everyone for pointing me in the right direction! (If anyone has suggestions on John Mayer, I would be more than thankful). Once I listen to everything I'll let you all know how I felt about them. Hmm I'd say go for his newest live album 'Where the light is' It showcases the 3 main parts of him as an artist, his big band, his blues band and his solo acoustic stuff. From there work out which songs of his you really like and go for the albums they're on. If you already know you like his pop stuff then I'd go in the order - Room for Squares -> Continuum -> Heavier Things
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What's a good place to start with Hawkwind? I always hear their name come up as a big influence on Monster Magnet, but I don't really know where to begin. Same goes for Hot Water Music.
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Jun 5, 2009 12:57
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ozymandius1024 posted:Same goes for Hot Water Music. I'd say just start with Forever and Counting and move forward. Finding the Rythms is okay, but not essential. They really hit their stride with Forever.
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Jun 5, 2009 14:03
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For Hot Water Music, their 'classic' album is Fuel for the Hate Game.
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XTimmy posted:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDwA-4zSE9w I'm no expert on Hardcore, but that reminds me alot of I Justified. Wait until 2 minutes, or at least 1:40 when listening to it before X-ing out.
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