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paulr
13-07-2002, 12:12 PM
Am 33 and have loads of 70's and 80's rock music,......the eagles,aerosmith,queen,dire straits,don henley...etc,etc.The thing is i'm getting a bit bored of it and I wanna get some new stuff, a bit more contempory.
Any recommendations along a similair line:)..............
Thanks...
Paul....
stevegreen
13-07-2002, 1:20 PM
Same age here Paul so maybe our taste could be similar. I used to listen to a lot of the heavier stuff ie Metallica, Megadeth, Sabbat and stuff like that but, having mellowed a little in my old age my current faves are:
The Beta Band - very accoustic, deep, interesting music. Great for relaxing and even better if you have a good sound system.
The 'Hot Rocks' album is superb as is 'The Three EP's'........both are worth a listen.
If you wanted something a little contemporary then try the Foo Fighters or maybe Placebo.
I'm also a big fan of Grant Lee Buffalo..........Mighty Joe Moon is the album to get!
Gambit
13-07-2002, 2:20 PM
Jimmy Eat World's self titled album has a good mix of rock and acoustic songs on it. Also try incubus (but this may not be exactly your taste) cause they rock, and write nice tunes, some sort of spacey-funky, some pretty heavy.
pointon
13-07-2002, 2:53 PM
I second Jimmy Eat World. And also Rival Schools.
stevegreen
13-07-2002, 2:55 PM
Also worth having a listen to 'The Cosmic Rough Riders' album Enjoy The Melodic Sunshine..........although the lead singer has now left the group, it's still a good album
Squirrel God
13-07-2002, 3:25 PM
I third Jimmy Eats World, particularly their last CD. Incubus's last CD was also fantastic.
Also try Sister Hazel, Vertical Horizon, Tonic, Red Hot Chili Peppers, ..... more contemporary equivalents of stuff you already like :)
stevegreen
13-07-2002, 3:28 PM
Although i've not heard it, the Chilli's latest album is reported to be quite weak in comparison to earlier ones.....
Squirrel God
13-07-2002, 3:31 PM
Originally posted by stevegreen
Although i've not heard it, the Chilli's latest album is reported to be quite weak in comparison to earlier ones.....
I have it on as we speak and it's great. Not as good as Californication (which I think is their best album), but very close IMO. :) I think RCHP fans who prefer their latter day style like it, whereas those who prefer the RHCP style of the early years don't like it. I place myself in the former category. :)
I'll recommend Rage Against The Machine as well (particularly their self-titled CD and "The Battle for Los Angeles")... with a warning that it may be a little heavy for Paul :)
Thanks guys......checking these out as we speak:grin:
pointon
13-07-2002, 5:34 PM
Ah yes... Incubus. Quite consistently a band of genius throughout their whole career. Every album is a classic.
Also check out 'Anyone' by Anyone. Superb album.
And anything by Tool.
Originally posted by paulr
Am 33 and have loads of 70's and 80's rock music,......the eagles,aerosmith,queen,dire straits,don henley...etc,etc.The thing is i'm getting a bit bored of it and I wanna get some new stuff, a bit more contempory.
If you're getting bored with good 70's music it's time to be put down. If you are just bored with your own collection get some more good 70's stuff not this modern rubbish that everyone is recommending.
pointon
13-07-2002, 6:28 PM
Ian J... a mind that's as open as the arse of a goldfish.
Squirrel God
13-07-2002, 6:36 PM
Originally posted by pointon
Ian J... a mind that's as open as the arse of a goldfish.
Surely his ears too? ;) :p
Ian....thanks:rolleyes: ......awaiting lethal injection;)
chris thomas
13-07-2002, 6:59 PM
Go 4 ozzies latest, down 2 earth. ;)
btw.....i like rock:) ....but not heavy rock....was never really into Black sabbath,Metallica etc...........
Cheers
Paul.
My first corner:grin::grin:
Originally posted by pointon
Ian J... a mind that's as open as the arse of a goldfish.
You've probably been waiting for weeks to use that one. :grin:
Originally posted by Squirrel God
I think RCHP fans...
RCHP? Are they a RHCP tribute band? :grin: :p
I saw Doves in concert last night. Ace. Would definitely recommend them.
I would also recommend U2s last album, as well as Aphex Twin :grin: (Okay, maybe not Aphex Twin)
Squirrel God
13-07-2002, 10:22 PM
Well I don't make typos often, but that one was pretty bad. Thanks for making it worse Lex ;) :p
Doves are fantastic. First album as splendid as the last.
Last U2 album also great.
Will throw Coldplay into the mix too :)
Originally posted by Lex
I saw Doves in concert last night. Ace. Would definitely recommend them.
Where was that - Padstow Arena :grin:
From the choice listed you obviously like guitar solos?
Not exactly contemporary ,but what about Joe Satriani or Steve Vai-any solo stuff by them.
If you like the guitar solo in Hotel California(extended version)-you will love these.
"Surfing with the Alien" by Satriani-and "Passion and Warfare" by Steve Vai are good starting points.
Whilst on guitar solos,going back in time,find some original Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green for probably the best blues guitar solos of all time.(Fleetwood Mac Anthology.).
If you hear this stuff,you will take your copy of Layla by Eric Claptout-sorry,Clapton-and smash it into tiny pieces.
Doug ;)
Ian J
14-07-2002, 11:29 AM
Lovers of guitar music could give the California Guitar Trio a listen. they specialise in a mixture of updated classical music (on guitar, of course) plus modern and self penned stuff like the intro theme from Pulp Fiction.
Their web site has samples of their music on http://www.cgtrio.com/music.htm
pointon
14-07-2002, 1:01 PM
And Weezer.
themadhippy
14-07-2002, 1:09 PM
afrocelt soundsystem well worth a listen, especiallt vol 2
captaindobie
15-07-2002, 5:40 PM
Nice to hear someone mention Grant Lee Buffalo. Thought that 'Fuzzy' was the best album though. You should check out 'Mobilize' by Grant Lee Phillips (lead singer with GLB). Absolutely fantastic. :cool:
Both solo albums by Ryan (no, not Bryan !) Adams are also worth checking out.
Oh and 'The Texas Jerusalem Crossroads' by Lift to Experience is also rather good.
If you want a comtemporary version of the kind of stuff you like(d) already, I'd suggest 'Live'. Sort of a modern Seventies type rock act with some great songs. I'm not into them hugely, just thought their album 'Throwing Copper' was pretty good and it seems as though you'd enjoy it based on your original post.
For something a little more melodic and easy listening, how 'bout The Goo Goo Dolls.
BTW, Jimmy Eat World do indeed kick major bum. If you like them, give Alkaline Trio a go as well.
Or if you really want to move into some US power-pop-punk stuff, you can't go wrong with Bad Religion and/or The Decendents.
Ok......thanks guys.......much appreciated:grin: :grin:
Matt F
17-07-2002, 8:27 PM
Don't forget to check out Frank Zappa if you haven't already - Joe's Garage is a good one.
If you want something a bit more different then what about The Fall? An aquired taste and you've got to be careful which album you pick but something like "Middle Class Revolt" or "A sides" (i.e. the best of) are very good.
Matt.
Originally posted by Ian J
Where was that - Padstow Arena :grin:
The Eden Project actually! :p It was great, they have a large arena there and they light up the Biodomes in funky colours. They have been having all sorts of concerts there this summer, mostly of 'world' music. I would highly recommend a visit. ;)
Gambit
27-07-2002, 1:41 PM
Can't believe I forgot Weezer! Good save Pointon. Also, American HiFi is quite good, Try some Fu Manchu for something a bit heaverier.
karkus30
01-08-2002, 6:37 PM
Had this same problem about 6 years ago, then someone bought me the Great Discography by Martin Strong. Trawled through this picking out the best albums ( they are given marks out of ten ), worth every penny of 20 quid, I now have hundreds of albums with loads of different styles of music.
Try Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys (theres a band I would never have listened to), Pixies ...SurfaRosa, Radiohead......OK computer, Stone Roses...Stone Roses, Nirvana...nevermind, Rage Against the Machine....burning man album, then theres Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa, how about Eva Cassidy, Ella Fitzgerald, the Smiths, Daft Punk, Air, muse, white Stripes..white blood cells, the strokes, black rebel Motorcycle club.....theres loads, just pay bargain prices and explore.........happy listening.
Delorian
02-08-2002, 11:50 AM
Staind - Dysfunction
Rage Against the Machine (self titled)
Nirvana - Nevermind
Alice in Chains - Dirt
They're kinda middle of the road, not too heavy but very exciting.
ricdiggle
09-09-2002, 9:51 PM
Originally posted by paulr
Am 33 and have loads of 70's and 80's rock music,......the eagles,aerosmith,queen,dire straits,don henley...etc,etc.The thing is i'm getting a bit bored of it and I wanna get some new stuff, a bit more contempory.
Any recommendations along a similair line:)..............
Thanks...
Paul....
If I were you I would check out 'Thunder - Laughing on judgement day' and 'Extreme - pornographiti.'
They are just like the stuff you are used to only more modern. Nuno from Extreme is one of the greatest soloist of all time on the guitar - IMHO.
Trust me, you would love both of these albums.
RHCP californication is also superb.
Just a bit of an update.........at the moment i'm at home and have Californication on the Hi-Fi and By The Way in my car CD player and in the Cd-Rom drive at work..........(nightshift and weekends).......
:grin:
Thanks.
Try:
The Kills, only an EP out at the moment, I think, but are great.
The Chrimea, saw them live the other day, know little about them, but are fantastic.
Garlic, I think, are fantastic and sound very american/indie. Their album, The Murky World of Seats is well worth a listen.
Queens of the Stone Age. Fantastic, and have a dark, heavy sound.
Also, Mark Lannigan, who guests for QOTSA is well worth checking out. Esp Field Songs, or any of his Screaming Trees stuff.
And Masters of Reality are probably the worlds finest rock/blues band.
Sleater Kinney: Riot Grrl-ish, pop/rock.
Buff Medways: Garage/mod rock?
13th Floor Elavators: 60's rock, but could have been recorded yesterday, and Roky Erikson (vocalist) has a voice to die for.
gooner2
17-12-2002, 9:53 PM
Anyone here who are Hamsterheads,
I am going to see them thurs,
as for thread anything by Cliff is
ok by me.
:rolleyes:
triplebj
18-12-2002, 1:03 PM
Originally posted by gooner2
Anyone here who are Hamsterheads
Yep, I am a Hamster Head myself. Have seen them about 10 times :) And have a few albums and T-shirts...
Chatted to Slim and the other guys last time at the Half Moon - very nicy guys indeed. Also met Slim at the Festival of Speed !
BJ
How could I have forgotten about Chris TT?
Get his albums, 'The 253' or 'Panic Attack in Sainsburies' and look out for his single in Feb, called 'Eminem is Gay'.
The B-side will be a spoof of QOTSA 'feelgood hit of the summer' and will be called 'headcold bit of the winter'.
He sounds a bit sort of rock/folk, but is fantastically funny to listen to or watch.