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Feeling a little out of my depth in some of the discussions on topics such as Oasis, punk, well basically anything remotely modern. :)
Mostly I'm into 60s music, most styles. What I'm looking for is suggestions on non-chart recent music that might expand my CD collection a bit. :)
And yes it's a genuine request. ;)
Coldplay and travis for starters. :D
Edit: Thats recent and chart music. oops!
Originally posted by M29
Coldplay and travis for starters. :D
Any standout albums or anything??? Or do I just pick up the first CDs of theirs I see. ;)
Originally posted by lioness22
Any standout albums or anything??? Or do I just pick up the first CDs of theirs I see. ;)
Coldplay - Parachutes.
Supergrass is another great band. Not really heard of much here, unfortunately. Their first album, 'In It for the Money' is great. The self titled 'Supergrass' is my fave. :D
Shinboners
9 Jul 2002, 22:02
If you're that keen on finding some new music, there's a thread on everyone's favourite picks from the last two months (Top5 June/July), another thread asking people for the last 10 albums they've bought plus there's the "Double Albums" thread. So, three good places to start, and all of it right in front of your nose.
Originally posted by M29
Coldplay - Parachutes.
Supergrass is another great band. Not really heard of much here, unfortunately. Their first album, 'In It for the Money' is great. The self titled 'Supergrass' is my fave. :D
I'll go have a look on the weekend. :) Thanks.
If you want to go back more than five years:
REM
Pulp
Blur
Billy Bragg (especially Mermaid Avenue where he puts music to Woody Guthrie Lyrics)
Regurgitator - Unit (might be a bit too much for you, though)
Shinboners
9 Jul 2002, 22:10
Originally posted by hotpie
If you want to go back more than five years:
REM
Pulp
Blur
Billy Bragg (especially Mermaid Avenue where he puts music to Woody Guthrie Lyrics)
Regurgitator - Unit (might be a bit too much for you, though)
Are you sure you barrack for Collingwood? I mean, your taste in music is just too good for you to be a Pies fan......
Originally posted by hotpie
Regurgitator - Unit (might be a bit too much for you, though)
The World Of Sleaze. Best song. :D
Originally posted by hotpie
Regurgitator - Unit (might be a bit too much for you, though)
Hehehe yeah I think you're right. ;) REM and Blur I'll definitely check out though. :)
Originally posted by Shinboners
If you're that keen on finding some new music, there's a thread on everyone's favourite picks from the last two months (Top5 June/July), another thread asking people for the last 10 albums they've bought plus there's the "Double Albums" thread. So, three good places to start, and all of it right in front of your nose.
Gonna check those out too, was just looking for a bit of specific help. :)
Originally posted by Shinboners
Are you sure you barrack for Collingwood? I mean, your taste in music is just too good for you to be a Pies fan......
I also like the Carpenters and Culture Club, so I am a bit weird.
That should qualify me for being a pies supporter.
machiavelli
9 Jul 2002, 22:49
Originally posted by M29
Coldplay - Parachutes.
Supergrass is another great band. Not really heard of much here, unfortunately. Their first album, 'In It for the Money' is great. The self titled 'Supergrass' is my fave. :D
Supergrass! I dont believe it. We actually agree on something!
Pump that out fo your radio.
Originally posted by machiavelli
Supergrass! I dont believe it. We actually agree on something!
Pump that out fo your radio.
:D
Shinboners
9 Jul 2002, 22:57
Originally posted by M29
Supergrass is another great band. Not really heard of much here, unfortunately. Their first album, 'In It for the Money' is great. The self titled 'Supergrass' is my fave. :D
The first Supergrass album was called "I Should Co Co" and was released in 1995. "In It For The Money" was released in 1997.
Shinboners
9 Jul 2002, 23:02
Originally posted by hotpie
I also like the Carpenters and Culture Club, so I am a bit weird.
That should qualify me for being a pies supporter.
I was brought up on the Carpenters and Culture Club are wonderful.
Sometimes, you just can't explain the universe.
Originally posted by hotpie
If you want to go back more than five years:
Pulp
Blur
hell yeah...
u got taste :)
for starters:
pulp - "different class"
blur - "parklife", "modern life is rubbish"...
but then.. this stuff is a bit different to the oasis/travis/coldplay/ type of music..
maybe even try the verve... and find out who richard ashcroft is.. :P (the man who b.wilson begged to record with? j/k) ... his solo album is pretty good too..
The Hitman
9 Jul 2002, 23:11
Stereophonics, perhaps? Yeah, you'd like Travis and Coldplay. Get some Jeff Buckley into your CD player as well.
The Hitman
Originally posted by Shinboners
The first Supergrass album was called "I Should Co Co" and was released in 1995. "In It For The Money" was released in 1997.
****. My bad! I knew there was something wrong!
Originally posted by machiavelli
Supergrass! I dont believe it. We actually agree on something!
Pump that out fo your radio.
yesss.. will be seeing them in 2 weeks time ~~
on a lighter note..
ali g to gaz coombes:
i will give u a little bit of help... first up.. you've gotta shave those burns man... no one has ever gotten into the top 10 by lookin like a monkey..
second thing is... just because your band is called Supertramp.. it dont mean that u can dress like the homeless...
anyone got a copy of the new track 'Never Done Nothing Like That Before' ??? cant find it on kazaa
Originally posted by The Hitman
Stereophonics, perhaps? Yeah, you'd like Travis and Coldplay. Get some Jeff Buckley into your CD player as well.
The Hitman
Hitter, you read my mind. I was going to ask you about Jeff Buckley. ;)
The Hitman
9 Jul 2002, 23:41
Grace. It's all you'll ever need...
The Hitman
lioness
10 Jul 2002, 00:09
Originally posted by The Hitman
Grace. It's all you'll ever need...
The Hitman
Okies will look out for it. Only coz I know you're always right. ;)
S.J Rollin
10 Jul 2002, 12:05
For guitar ala natural...Gomez & John Butler trio.
vanders
10 Jul 2002, 12:37
Yes Gomez...very good! :D
You really need to define your tastes before taking advice from these guys :D
My suggestion would be to start listening to radio stations which play different streams of music ie spend a week listening to JJJ and see what you like, then spend a week listening to Nova and see if there's anything there you like etc etc.
Then come back to the boards with a few diff band/singers names and let people tell you what of their stuff is worth buying
If you like folk-rock (The Byrds, Crosby Stills and Nash etc) a must-have is Belle & Sebastian - especially "If You're Feeling Sinister".
Absolute Classic - Shinboners reminded me of them.
Rusty Brookes
10 Jul 2002, 13:32
Since I am a Beach Boys fan and a punk rock fan (they're not as mutually exclusive as you think), why not go for a band that combined elements of both: the Ramones seem perfect. As for one album: Ramones Mania is a great compilation of their best stuff.
Originally posted by Sly77
You really need to define your tastes before taking advice from these guys :D
My suggestion would be to start listening to radio stations which play different streams of music ie spend a week listening to JJJ and see what you like, then spend a week listening to Nova and see if there's anything there you like etc etc.
Rubbish. Many of the above mentioned are not played on radio these days - even JJJ has a narrower appeal than it has had in the past. More than a year old and they throw it on the scrapheap.
We need a new radio station that plays "Alternative Classics" - The Cure, The Smiths, Nirvana, The Go-Betweens and Iggy Pop all day long. My idea of heaven.
We know what Lioness likes - no harm in giving suggestions. Then she can go to a record store and decide for herself!
vanders
10 Jul 2002, 14:28
Jacs...what you should do is download Win MX or Kazaa (sp?) and just download some stuff that people recommend and once youve heard some of it you can decide if you like it or not, because theres more chance of getting it there than hearing it on the radio!
Originally posted by hotpie
Rubbish. Many of the above mentioned are not played on radio these days - even JJJ has a narrower appeal than it has had in the past. More than a year old and they throw it on the scrapheap.
I didnt mean it quite as literally as you have interpreted hotpie.
I was more referring to the fact that different stations have a different focus on what genres of music they play and used those two stations as an example. Eg you won't hear Destinys Child on JJJ, and likewise you won't hear Tex Perkins on Nova. I could have just as easily used PBS or a dozen other stations as an example
Going out and spending money on CD's of bands you have no idea about apart from a "recommendation" from someone who has no idea of your actual music persuasion is a waste. I'm hardly going to go out and buy a Slayer album on Darkys recommendation even though I've never listened to their stuff.
But maybe thats the accountant coming out in me:confused:
There are things called listening posts at record stores. Nobody was suggesting anybody spend any money off blind suggestions.
In accounting speak this process could be called "due diligence" - something your profession should look up in the dictionary!
Originally posted by hotpie
There are things called listening posts at record stores. Nobody was suggesting anybody spend any money off blind suggestions.
In accounting speak this process could be called "due diligence" - something your profession should look up in the dictionary!
Just one qn - who p**sed in your cornflakes this morning? You're extremely aggressive.
Danny Chook Fan Club
10 Jul 2002, 15:10
I was aiming for the orange juice. Sorry.
...and I'm sure they charged you for the time they took in doing it too :)
Originally posted by coxon
anyone got a copy of the new track 'Never Done Nothing Like That Before' ??? cant find it on kazaa
Can't find it yet.
Hopefully they'll do it live when they're down here next week.
The Hitman
10 Jul 2002, 19:09
Yeah, whoever said Gomez and John Butler Trio is on the right track. I reckon you'd love the John Butler Trio. Get Three. ;)
The Hitman
'Sunset Studies' - Augie March
hawkfan5
11 Jul 2002, 09:58
What type of music do you like Jaqueline?
Defender
11 Jul 2002, 11:30
get Jellyfish's album Spilt Milk
pr
anything by Enuff Z Nuff
vanders
11 Jul 2002, 11:48
Kylie Minogue - Fever :D
Mooster7
11 Jul 2002, 15:39
Turnabout is fair play, Lioness.
If you go shopping, I think you should pick up Stevie Ray Vaughan. Very good Blues and upbeat at that. You can move your booty to it and....sorry, just having a fantasy. ;) :D
His best two studio albums are 'Texas Flood' and 'Couldn't Stand the Weather.'
There is also a "best of" in two volumes.
I'm not going to push Jimi Hendrix on you. Anyone (who is not a Classical or Country freak) without Led Zeppelin is plain wrong.
Peace,
Marissa16
11 Jul 2002, 20:29
Originally posted by lioness22
Feeling a little out of my depth in some of the discussions on topics such as Oasis, punk, well basically anything remotely modern. :)
Mostly I'm into 60s music, most styles. What I'm looking for is suggestions on non-chart recent music that might expand my CD collection a bit. :)
And yes it's a genuine request. ;)
Well try One Dollar Short... they are an Australian band, who have only just become known. Their album is called 'eight days away'.
lioness
11 Jul 2002, 22:58
Originally posted by Sly77
Going out and spending money on CD's of bands you have no idea about apart from a "recommendation" from someone who has no idea of your actual music persuasion is a waste. I'm hardly going to go out and buy a Slayer album on Darkys recommendation even though I've never listened to their stuff.
But maybe thats the accountant coming out in me:confused:
I am totally the opposite, always willing to listen to fans' recommendations. :) People know basically what kind of music I'm into (Beach Boys, 60s) so yeah I trust their knowledge. I know I can pick Beach Boys albums for people if I know their tastes in music, hello Mooster. ;)