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Fors Yard: Feb 15, 2008; Aside from getting shot in the head, David, what have you done with yourself?

Peglegington posted:

A few weeks ago I had my whole collection on shuffle while doing some work (writing stuff) when Postal Service came on. I personally think they're just alright and don't listen to them that often, but I played through their one-and-only CD and it synced up with my work in such a way that I was really in the zone. Since then, whenever I do creative work I pop on that CD and groove and do some great work.

After so many album repeats, though, it's wearing on me but I'm craving something with a similar sound/tempo so I can continue my zen-like work trance. Any suggestions? It's just ambient enough, and just the right speed to be my work soul mate (at least for the moment).

Thanks.

Edit: I did check allmusic, but wasn't feeling their suggestions. Maybe Postal Service is a zen fluke.

Telefon Tel Aviv, The Album Leaf, and Headphones all have the elctronic indie-pop feel. Some more so than others, but all worth checking out.

# ¿ Feb 19, 2009 20:14

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# ¿ Apr 26, 2024 15:26

Fors Yard: Feb 15, 2008; Aside from getting shot in the head, David, what have you done with yourself?

LionYeti posted:

I know most of the notable 80s metal acts, just wondering if there was anyone doing new music like it.

Spellcaster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGv6Mryyv78

# ¿ Feb 7, 2021 20:56

Fors Yard: Feb 15, 2008; Aside from getting shot in the head, David, what have you done with yourself?

KOTEX GOD OF BLOOD posted:

I know people have strong feelings about Cocteau Twins so this may start a slapfight, but I recently discovered Heaven or Las Vegas and am totally in love. Guessing that there aren't any other performers who are really "like this," what other Cocteau Twins albums should I grab?

The Are Us Too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx7QsmtbWsI

# ¿ Feb 10, 2021 21:05

Fors Yard: Feb 15, 2008; Aside from getting shot in the head, David, what have you done with yourself?

TooMuchAbstraction posted:

Can anyone recommend music similar to this track from Gitaroo Man? (note that for story reasons the track isn't complete)

I've listened to Satriani, which was kind of a mixed bag, and Gary Hoey, which was better.

Kinda reminds me of the track from th Ghost in the Shell series soundtrack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mtWRI1eL2I

# ¿ Feb 16, 2021 04:00

Fors Yard: Feb 15, 2008; Aside from getting shot in the head, David, what have you done with yourself?

El Gallinero Gros posted:

I find I love Johnny Marr's guitar tone but I'm fairly certain that I don't want to listen the Smiths because Morrissey is a shitlord. I discovered a band called The Organ who do a great job of replicating the tone without sounding derivative. I'm familiar with Echo & the Bunnymen, Jesus & Mary Chain, and The Wedding Present (these bands were recommended by google, and I like all 3, especially the latter).

Thoughts?

P.S I like Modest Mouse's material with Johnny, but find his other material underwhelming

I stumbled across this band from Barcelona that have a very JAMC and Smiths sound.

https://univvers.bandcamp.com/album/lestat-natural

# ¿ May 23, 2021 17:18

Fors Yard: Feb 15, 2008; Aside from getting shot in the head, David, what have you done with yourself?

A human heart posted:

hello i'd like some music that sounds like the first 33 seconds of Sodom - Outbreak of Evil but not any of the parts of the song after that

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TztqYaemt0

# ¿ Jun 17, 2021 00:53

Fors Yard: Feb 15, 2008; Aside from getting shot in the head, David, what have you done with yourself?

RC and Moon Pie posted:

Sad disco songs. The only two I can think of are the Bee Gees' Nights on Broadway and Tragedy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbVHOz6wIl4

# ¿ Oct 9, 2021 10:27

Fors Yard: Feb 15, 2008; Aside from getting shot in the head, David, what have you done with yourself?

Crying are a cool American band that seem influenced by anime music and other things. First album was more chiptune but Beyond the Fleeting Gales is good front to back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NZBxpvFQnc

Also who cares what others think? They will only give you poo poo about it if you seem insecure about it and you show that you are embarrassed by it. Like what you like.

Fors Yard fucked around with this message at 00:02 on Jan 12, 2022

# ¿ Jan 11, 2022 23:58

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# ¿ Apr 26, 2024 15:26

Fors Yard: Feb 15, 2008; Aside from getting shot in the head, David, what have you done with yourself?

shoeberto posted:

I'm looking for new bands to check out. Something in the general sound and lyrical style as Brand New, Jimmy Eat World or The Wonder Years.

Musically, I'd say I want something sorta melodic pop-punk-ish, a bit melancholic, and with lyrics that actually sound like they were written by someone over the age of 25. Bonus points if I can buy their stuff on Bandcamp.

Milly have impressed me and mostly fits that description

https://millymusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-ring

Illuminate is a good place to start but all their songs are pretty good.

# ¿ Jan 23, 2023 20:24

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