SIS - New Music Edition
by bbjones on Jan 2, 2012 11:54 AM EST
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We've had quite a tradition of music posts around here, which I could find if I weren't too lazy to look them up. The last one was particularly good -- folks were listing their 3 favorite songs that people haven't heard of. If you aren't too lazy, you could look it up too.
Well, it's after Christmas and I got $15 worth of iTunes burnin' a hole in my pocket. So I ask myself, who better to take life advice from, especially musical life advice, than the RR crew? Plus, if I wanna know, probably there's a whole bunch more of you that wanna know too. I know, if I weren't so lazy, I'd look up the old one and get some of that stuff. But I am. +1.
So what new music should I get? It doesn't have to be NEW new, just new to me, but it gets a bonus for being new.
For what it's worth, I've been listening to a lot of Switchfoot lately, but I like everything from Dylan to Ozomatli to Johnnie A to Beatles. Not huge on DMB nor the Biebster.
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Darkness - Permission to Land
It’s nearly a decade old, but the band just got back together. Time to remember what made them an incredible rock band instead of just a joke.
Or support your (former) Red Reporters and get some excellent music as well
Sinful Savage Tigers – Last Night of the Revels
or
Sinful Savage Tigers – Rain is the Soup of the Dogs in Heaven
by Brendanukkah on Jan 2, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
The Eskimo Brothers
May not be on iTunes(few really good bands are) but check their Facebook page for album purchasing instructions.
If ya wanna go mainstream you can’t go wrong with Zac Brown Band, Mumford and Sons or The Decembrists (in that order)
Buy RED: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar, today
Mumford & Sons is very solid
added 2 more of their songs to my iPod last week
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 2, 2012 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
My parents got the Mumford & Sons album for Christmas. I do not own it.
I’m legitimately stumped as to which is cooler.
I'm legitimately stumped by their popularity
Not your parents, Mumford and Sons
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
Are the Decembrists named "Decemberists" or "Decembrists"?
I’ve seen it both ways.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
couldn't tell ya
never heard of them
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 2, 2012 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
something went weird and I couldn't download Last Night of the Revels when it came out.
I have to try it again eventually when my computer gets fixed.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
Was really hoping this was a thread about these guys
Follow on Twitter: @jluckhaupt. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds today!
coming soon to a US bank arena near you!
by 'tHan on Jan 2, 2012 12:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
P Diddy looks sharp in back left corner pocket
Buy RED: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar, today
The band that never dies...unless Bobby Brown buys a gun...
OLD EDITION
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
New-ish stuff
We’ll assume these are either new, or new to you:
Awolnation
Cobra Starship
David Guetta
Jason Aldean
Lifehouse
Lita Ford
Muse
Ratt
Seether
Sevendust
Skillet
30 Seconds to Mars
I can recommend specific songs by any of these if need be
The ends justify the means
Please tell me Cobra Starship and David Guetta are there as jokes.
Unless they have some stuff that’s nothing like their famous songs. Of course, I’m not sure I’ve ever heard Guetta actually say anything in his songs besides in that one awful song with Akon where he repeats the same line over and over.
David Guetta wasn't a joke
I plead the fif on Cobra Starship
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 2, 2012 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
Some of Guetta's non-famous songs are ok
I could probably name at least 50 other electronic artists I like better though
sure, he's mainstream eletronica
there are better out there
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 2, 2012 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
He's not bad though
a lot of people are looking for that type of sound when they’re listening to electronic music. Which, of course, is part of the reason he’s so popular.
give the people what they want
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 2, 2012 4:15 PM EST up reply actions
I recommend:
Kings & Queens
Closer to the Edge
The Kill
This is War
Oblivion
Attack
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 2, 2012 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
THIS IS WAR and CLOSER TO THE EDGE are really tasty.
Not a bad summery but in the future use paragraphs. - Elbow Patches
the bass part on Closer to the Edge is hard as a diamond on Rock Band anything above medium..
great tune though
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 3, 2012 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
I, for one, never want to see an angry crolfer
given the Oreo burning, and other tales of awesomeness
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 2, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Good for you
Stand up for what you believe in and you will never be wrong
Buy RED: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar, today
and never take shit from 'nukkah
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 2, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
Or just act like you are obc and pretend you are never wrong
Follow on Twitter: @jluckhaupt. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds today!
To complete the disguise, frequently BE wrong.
Not a bad summery but in the future use paragraphs. - Elbow Patches
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 3, 2012 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe she wants you to double your time in the sack?
Follow on Twitter: @jluckhaupt. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds today!
new-ish to my iPod, dick
glad to have you back
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 2, 2012 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
I've been listening to
this song. It’s kind of sad, though.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
great album cover..
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 2, 2012 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
That's still my favorite Sufjan album.
If you don’t count the piano he plays on The National’s “Boxer.”
Is all their stuff lo-fi
like Bloodbuzz Ohio?
I like the music, but the whole lo-fi thing annoys me. I get it, rage against the machine and all that. But you are using your electronics to make it sound worse. And not in a “distortion-is-an-effect-I’m-going-for-to-sound-cool” way, more in a “my-mom-bought-me-this-cheap-tape-deck” way.
It’s like Hipstamatic and that Holga thing on an iPod.
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
If you like Dylan, but don't really care for lo-fi
Try listening to Iron and Wine’s “The Creek Drank the Cradle.” It’s just a man in his apartment with his beard and his guitar singing into his tape recorder, and sounds great.
For a faster, louder version of the same effect, I recommend “More Parts Per Million” by The Thermals.
by Brendanukkah on Jan 2, 2012 7:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
iron and wine has some catchy tracks
Boy with coin will be stuck in my head for days now.
@DavefrmLville.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 3, 2012 12:05 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
very sad, but very good.
Zombies Walk is one of my favorite mashups.
This is the other.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
Ever listened to Ludo?
They play a little bit of everything.
My favorite song of theirs is called Topeka. If HLM hasn’t heard it before, I demand that he check it out.
Their song Anything For You is one of my favorite love songs.
They’ve also got some really bitter stuff that’s completely awesome. Good Will Hunting by Myself is one of my favorite angry breakup songs ever. The whole album You’re Awful, I Love You is great.
Easy Listening Most of this section is thanks to Rose, to be honest. Love this stuff.
I’ve listened to a lot of Bon Iver lately too. Good easy listening stuff. “For Emma, Forever Ago” is a great album. On the same lines, you might check out Iron and Wine. My friend showed me a song of theirs called The Trapeze Swinger.
And don’t forget Nickel Creek. Their self-titled album is one of my favorites.
Rise Against usually doesn’t fit this topic, but Swing Life Away deviates from their norm and makes for a really great acoustic song. Another of my favorites.
I’ve also gotten into The Avett Brothers recently. I And Love And You is a fantastic song. I also really like Kick Drum Heart which is much more upbeat.
Ever listened to The Tallest Man On Earth? You might give them a shot too.
And people have already recommended Mumford and Sons. I recommend them a ton.
Some Harder Stuff
I’ve started listening to Bell x1 a good bit. I think Flame is my favorite song from them.
Another band I’ve started listening a lot to is The Cribs. I’m A Realist is my favorite by them. Don’t You Wanna Be Relevant is one I really like too.
You might also consider checking out Pendulum. Their song Watercolour is pretty sweet.
I always have to recommend my old stand-byes like Eve 6, Better than Ezra, and The Gin Blossoms.
will give it a listen my man
Ludo – Topeka. Check.
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 2, 2012 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
crolfer already knows ... but Nickel Creek is one of my favorites
Right behind Stereolab and the Beastie Boys
Individuality: Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else.
Ah Nickle Creek - Great little vocal and acoustic group...Too bad Sarah got Fat.
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
I remain very sad that they broke up.
But Chris Thile is performing with a cool group now, so there’s that.
It feels so nice to be back to normal
Theyt wouldn't have broken up if Sarah still looked like this:
OR THIS
sIGH.
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
Sure I would.
It would make me look that much better and that’s the only important thing.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 5, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
Shut up, fatass.
These are the posts that make me not want to talk to you.
Not everybody is a Kenyan, fool. - jch
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2012 2:15 AM EST up reply actions
Allow me to rephrase: I have a real problem with what you've posted here.
You post a picture of a woman solely to call her fat. You then say that by virtue of her fatness, she is no longer attractive, and thereby not worthy of being a bandmate nor musician. You’re rather specific about this, complimenting her voice, then attacking her body through a picture essay.
Frankly, I’m ashamed to be associated with you. We don’t make fun of your daughters’ weight when you post pictures of them.
It’s bad enough that you vomit into our threads your irrelevant pictures of whatever A-cup, string-bean female athlete you’re masturbating to that week. But you’ve gone full-sexist creepy guy here.
This isn’t the place for you to share your hate of women who weigh more than 90 pounds. We have more women on this site than ever – and these women are not only here and active, but they’re here and active in the offseason. It boggles me that you display such myopia regarding how this crap scares them off, and misrepresents our community so vigorously. We’ve discussed it before, the ladies have complained, you haven’t altered your behavior, and here you’ve taken it a huge step farther by not only objectifying them ridiculously, but doing so at the peril of them being worthwhile in society.
Wow, that’s horrible.
I’ve lost a lot of respect for you over this. I don’t want this to be the community where people come to look at pictures of women to call them fat and worthless. And if that’s your game, I’d really rather you take it somewhere else.
You’re way out of line, dude.
Not everybody is a Kenyan, fool. - jch
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2012 1:41 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
YDGI
Not everybody is a Kenyan, fool. - jch
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 10, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry Petey...Truely
I don’t generally hold back on any category of human being…but I meant not to offend you. Ergo no more fat jokes about women…unless its my wife,
Does this mean I can’t poke fun at skinny girls either?
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
The irony of these pictures being posted as an attempt to lighten the mood is astonishing
These pictures are are about as unfunny as you can get and underscore Petey’s point. The absurdity of judging the value of women based on the size of their bodies has resulted in skeletal women being dressed in designer clothes and paraded down a runway as some kind of “ideal.” Of course these women are being ridiculed now as well.
I don't know why my kids call me that. I think I'm a pretty nice mom.
Sorry, DM & ladies...
I hope you can see that he’s an outlier, and that he doesn’t run you off.
Not everybody is a Kenyan, fool. - jch
by PeteyHendrix on Jan 12, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
Topeka was a good recommendation crolfs
danke my man
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 4, 2012 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
A few of my favorites this year
M83 – Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming
Black Keys – El Camino
Mastodon – The Hunter
The Roots – Undun
Wilco- The Whole Love
Black Lips – Arabia Mountain
Really like the M83 album
Would also recommend The Rapture’s In the Grace of Your Love from earlier in the year.
by ken on Jan 2, 2012 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
I need to pick up that Roots album
"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24
by BK on Jan 2, 2012 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
Kurt Vile's Smoke Ring for My Halo
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
This thread is ruined
Buy RED: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar, today
by obc2 on Jan 2, 2012 4:27 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I have an idea
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 2, 2012 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
The most recent band I've discovered (which isn't really new .. I'm stuck in the 90's) ...
… are The Freelance Whales
Individuality: Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else.
I'm a big fan of jazz and the blues
Can’t go wrong with BB King, Bo Diddley, Professor Longhair, Taj Majal, etc
Or some miles Davis, of course.
Buy RED: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar, today
older Miles, though
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 2, 2012 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
before he got sober?
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
Don't forget Keb' Mo'
But I’ve got a lot of that already.
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
I love me some Keb' Mo'!
Bonus points for the punctuation!
Not a bad summery but in the future use paragraphs. - Elbow Patches
this is correct
not sure if he was sober, but I enjoy Bitches Brew
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 3, 2012 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
He was never truly sober
He got off crack and just switched to other, less intense stuff.
It feels so nice to be back to normal
no fun
stay on the good shit
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 4, 2012 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
Buddy bolden's Band - as good now as they were
Buddy Bolden’s Band, New Orleans, c. 1895-1900.
From left to right: Jimmie Johnson, Buddy Bolden,
Brock Mumford, Willie Cornish, Frank Lewis, Willie Warner.
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
Must a been a hell of a live show, eh Maddy?
"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24
by BK on Jan 2, 2012 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
Couple of the guys would have loved to have you on drums....
If they’d lived long enough to hear you slam the skins..
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
i have been underwhelmed with music this year
Fitz & Tantrums was easily the best of 2012 and the only A+ prospect
Solid B’s
My Morning Jacket
WATCH THE THRONE
Black Keys
A few great albums from the last few years
Edward Sharpe
Anything thing Vampire Weekend
Temper Trap
Wake Up!
@DavefrmLville.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 2, 2012 10:41 PM EST reply actions
of course Black Keys
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 3, 2012 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
My random 3 with a twang.
Hayes Carll- any song on KMAG YOYO is fucking awesome. My record of the year.
Deer Tick- Divine Providence…. not quite as strong as Born on Flag Day, but still damned good.
Alabama Shakes- Whatever you can find. They’re still learning, but the young lady can sing her ass of with some old-school soul.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
I really want to check out the Shakes
They were opening for Drive-By Truckers on New Years Eve here in DC, and an interview with Patterson Hood had him gushing about them. I was very satisfied seeing the DBT show that Lucero opened (and bb, jch can back me up that checking out Lucero is a good idea), but I was very intrigued about the Alabama Shakes.
by Brendanukkah on Jan 3, 2012 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
Things from 2011 I enjoyed not already listed
The Weeknd – House of Balloons. They just released the third album in 9 months on their website. All for free. Underground rapish with some Massive Attack feel for me. All for free. Disappointed by the 2nd one, haven’t heard the new one.
Childish Gambino – Camp
Real Estate – Days
Youth Lagoon – The Year of Hibernation
The Drums – Portamento
Cults – Cults
Gillian Welch – The Harrow and the Harvest
Charles Bradley (get the re-release with his cover of Stay Away)
Lykke Li – Wounded Rhymes
Yuck – Yuck
I'll definitely second the Charles Bradley and Yuck nominations
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Crum-Bum Beat
That's the version on the reissue
There’s also a cover version of Heart of Gold. Not awful, but nothing like the Nirvana cover.
by Chester Drawers on Jan 3, 2012 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
I second the Childish Gambino CD
I went into that with very high expectations and was not disappointed.
"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24
by BK on Jan 3, 2012 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
Now that I chased down the rest of his stuff
I wish he’d cover more topics then why he was an outcast, why people picked on him, and how that’s changed now that he’s famous. But I do like his lyrical turn of phrase.
by Chester Drawers on Jan 3, 2012 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
Here's some of what's in my AWESOME FINDS iTunes playlist since 2010:
“More and More of Your Amore” (As Produced by Bitter:Sweet) by Nat King Cole
“Yesterday’s Hero” by Spiders & Snakes
“How Could I?” by No Address
“I Know I’m Not Alone” by Michael Franti & Spearhead
“Believe It When I See It” by Ron Sexsmith
“Stone Cold Sober” by Paloma Faith
“Hey Mister” by GreaterGood
“Dog Days Are Over” by Florence & The Machine
“Sing” by My Chemical Romance
“Banner Years” by Gavin Mikhail
“For Nancy (’Cos It Already Is)” by Pete Yorn
“Beggin” by Madcom – sounds to me like a combo of Gorillaz and The Temptations…yum!
Not a bad summery but in the future use paragraphs. - Elbow Patches
That "Hey Mister" song reminded me
of this identically named song that I really liked when I was like 16
"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24
by BK on Jan 4, 2012 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
I'm guessing this is No Doubt
Man, Tragic Kingdom was the jam!
by Brendanukkah on Jan 4, 2012 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
Florence & The Machine is my Official 'Creds Most Overrated Act Of The Last 5 Years
Or OCMOAOTLFY, for short.
It feels so nice to be back to normal
Yup
She is not a good singer. She has a good voice, but she just can’t sing. It’s a shame.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 4, 2012 9:59 AM EST up reply actions
Wow, RR listens to a lot of slow emo.
Conversely, I even like my ballads to be fast.
Not a bad summery but in the future use paragraphs. - Elbow Patches
cause 2011 was so sad
that emo pic of Aaron Harang here
by Chester Drawers on Jan 3, 2012 5:27 PM EST up reply actions
wait..
you mean Dashboard Confessional isn’t the snacks?
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 3, 2012 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
Don't worry, they are
"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24
by BK on Jan 4, 2012 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
BK..
you, have, stolen, my, heart
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 4, 2012 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
I was not damning nor praising.
I don’t know why all the music I like has to move quickly. My sister is the same way.
Not a bad summery but in the future use paragraphs. - Elbow Patches
Needz Moar Metal
The new Five Finger Death Punch is good (I know, I know), but then again all 3 of their albums are really good.
Dayman, Fighter of the Nightman, Champion of the Sun
silly
if mainstream people have heard of a band by name they can not be considered good.
ive begun listening to
White Security Envelopes
Project Scotch
Formula For The Truth
Gorky Park
The Black Couches
Treble and Bass
Swine Not
The Cocktail
Die in Peace
Buy RED: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar, today
Did you just have a look around your office to come up with those?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 5, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
I thought the same thing
then I pictured an office with a pig tied up in the corner looking over a dead body. Strange place to work.
Oh, and Gorky Park actually is a band – or was, actually. Russian 80’s hair metal. I didn’t know they were becoming popular again. Must have missed the re-release review on Pitchfork.
by Chester Drawers on Jan 5, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
Die in Peace
Awesome.
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
gorky park does an incredible cover of somewhere over the rainbow.
played entirely with spoons & sang in swahili.
swine not was not as good as i hoped they’d be
You should see swine not in person, they put on a helluva live show
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
they just annouced their breakup
It’s blowing up the twitter.
by Chester Drawers on Jan 5, 2012 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, wait a minute...
This is a stealthy attempt to ruin this thread with parrotheads.
I just got it.
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
by bbjones on Jan 8, 2012 11:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Disclaimer: I am forty-six years of age
My favorite music from 2011 was the Smithereens.
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