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| de Juarez |
Posted - 03/15/2006 : 20:00:44
does anyone know of any other bands who are as good or better than the pixies? i've been looking for some good tunes and it's like now that i've experienced the pixies i have high standards and nothing's good enough.  |
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| DivisionPelagic |
Posted - 04/10/2006 : 20:37:19
Weird Al.
I've heard a lot of noise, so I'm going to the stereo store, to get a white noise maker and turn it up to ten. |
| Hailfargle |
Posted - 04/10/2006 : 18:44:13
Other than the Pixies, I'm a classic/psychedelic rock guy. I grew up listening to bands like Status Quo, Cream, The Who, Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention, etc. I'm not sure you're into that kind of thing, but I'd look into Syd Barrett if you are. He was always my favourite musician (until I discovered Charles, of course).
"If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite"--William Blake |
| ijdnwtdwm |
Posted - 04/09/2006 : 16:16:19
LISTEN TO THE BEATLE'S WHITE ALBUM!! |
| Carl |
Posted - 04/09/2006 : 13:05:51
Yeah, I always heard a Pixiesish dynamism in Fugazi's music. Oh, and hi, HF if I haven't already said it!!
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| Holy Fingers |
Posted - 04/08/2006 : 17:46:50
Obviously, Frank Black solo and Frank Black and the Catholics should be considered. Although slightly different, I reccommend Fugazi to any intelligent Pixies fan. I say this because Fugazi is a very serious band with sharp political views. Their music is some of the most unique hard rock ever written.
 "When you've done something right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all" |
| Margin Walker |
Posted - 04/07/2006 : 10:07:07
Grandaddy
Enjoy, before it all ends real quick |
| kathryn |
Posted - 04/07/2006 : 05:58:09
quote:
Originally posted by Thomas
quote:
Originally posted by de Juarez
...and the comas as well. there's always just a little something more when there's a girl in the band 
One of the first bands I loved was X. I liked how Exene and John Doe shared singing duties. That’s what drew me into the Pixies originally. Hearing Kim's voice at the right moment in a song just felt, well right.
"Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard"
Totally agreed, Thomas.
I’m the only one who can say that this light is mine
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| Thomas |
Posted - 04/06/2006 : 06:31:41
quote:
Originally posted by de Juarez
...and the comas as well. there's always just a little something more when there's a girl in the band
One of the first bands I loved was X. I liked how Exene and John Doe shared singing duties. That’s what drew me into the Pixies originally. Hearing Kim's voice at the right moment in a song just felt, well right.
Other bands I like which have a female sharing the singing duties. The Rentals, Earlimart, Enon, Autolux and the above mentioned Comas and X.
"Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard" |
| de Juarez |
Posted - 04/02/2006 : 22:19:43
quote:
Originally posted by Thomas
In all this mess I'm glad to see you've found something we...um...I suggested you take a listen to. Now if only everyone else could see the light. 
"Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard"
yes! and the comas as well. there's always just a little something more when there's a girl in the band and stevio... calexico makes me wanna live in the desert, they're so sexy |
| Thomas |
Posted - 03/31/2006 : 07:06:21
quote:
Originally posted by de Juarez
 baboon <3
In all this mess I'm glad to see you've found something we...um...I suggested you take a listen to. Now if only everyone else could see the light.
"Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard" |
| de Juarez |
Posted - 03/30/2006 : 15:57:05
baboon <3 |
| Steak n Sabre |
Posted - 03/28/2006 : 22:13:50
OK I give..... Great work!
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 The Cult of Frank : Gimme Gimme Gimme...I Need Some More |
| Thomas |
Posted - 03/27/2006 : 06:13:08
quote:
Originally posted by Steak n Sabre
How 'bout this??
 
"Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard" |
| VoVat |
Posted - 03/25/2006 : 11:35:23
quote:
Didn't Dave Lovering drum for Cracker for a bit?
Yeah. Apparently he and David Lowery would often get each other's fan mail.
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares." |
| SoKD |
Posted - 03/25/2006 : 09:08:18
THE BREEDERS, of course!
And then the Amps, Throwing Muses, Belly, 50 Foot Wave, Nick Cave and the bad seeds, the Pogues, Hüsker Dü and Peter, Paul and Mary. |
| Steak n Sabre |
Posted - 03/25/2006 : 08:22:01
How 'bout this??
The Cult of Frank : Gimme Gimme Gimme...I Need Some More |
| Carl |
Posted - 03/25/2006 : 00:20:37
Didn't Dave Lovering drum for Cracker for a bit?
 pas de dutchie! |
| VoVat |
Posted - 03/24/2006 : 12:51:00
Other bands that I like just as much, or almost as much, as the Pixes and Frank are TMBG, XTC, Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker, and the Young Fresh Fellows.
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares." |
| Carl |
Posted - 03/24/2006 : 12:16:38
Hi, MindlessPickle. Those bands are indeed popular among Pixies fans.
pas de dutchie! |
| BLT |
Posted - 03/24/2006 : 11:21:49
quote:
Originally posted by Thomas
Blue Öyster Cult
Further refinement...
Blve Öyster Cvlt |
| Adam |
Posted - 03/24/2006 : 09:25:33
I don't listen to most of these bands, except for the White Stripes and Tom Waits, so I am going to suggest you go out and pick up a Mofro cd. They have two, Blackwater and Lochloosa. They classify themselves as frontporch soul. They sing mostly of the south, don't sound a damn thing like the Pixies, but they are definately worth checking out.
Free the Heel! |
| MindlessPickle |
Posted - 03/24/2006 : 05:43:13
There's no band that can rank as high as the Pixies on my list. I still get that weird "omg-this-is-the-height-of-music-I-wanna-smash-everything-in-my-room" feeling whenever I listen to Surfer Rosa. With that being said there do exist a few bands that's almost as good as Pixies:
PAVEMENT
Can't believe that no one has mentioned them yet, awsome band with exceptional lyrics. Some people find it a bit hard to get into Stephen Malkmus style of singing/talking but oh well. I'd recommend to start with Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain, since it's probably their most accesible record (not meaning it's boring. Just look at Safe as Milk).
SONIC YOUTH
Amazing band, followers of The Velvet Underground, their exploration with in the noise scene has gone far through the years. They have made so many good records but I think you should start off with "Sister", get her, NOW!
Shit, they're like 54 now and Thurston Moore still looks like a teenager...
THE VELVET UNDERGROUND
This is where it all began, I really don't have to say anything 'bout them so I'm gonna settle with a "Get VU & Nico and White Light/White Heat right now... fuck, get them all"
:)
Where Is My Mind? |
| Mad Lucas |
Posted - 03/24/2006 : 05:19:43
Radiohead definitely. They really arn't anything like Pixies but they have a unique sound, as most great bands have. Being unique, obviously, there arn't many others like it.
band I enjoy as much as Pixies are:
Rollerskate Skinny
Ani DiFranco
Delicatessen
John Frusciante
Nirvana
PJ Harvey
Red Hot Chili Peppers (particularly the earlier years)
Nick Drake
Bob Dylan
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| Thomas |
Posted - 03/23/2006 : 20:03:15
quote:
Originally posted by Steak n Sabre
quote:
Originally posted by de Juarez
i can't stand the radio, for the exception of classic rock.
Blue Oyster Cult!
Correction
Blue Öyster Cult
"Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard" |
| Steak n Sabre |
Posted - 03/23/2006 : 17:51:21
quote:
Originally posted by de Juarez
i can't stand the radio, for the exception of classic rock.
Blue Oyster Cult!
The Cult of Frank : Gimme Gimme Gimme...I Need Some More |
| Dallas |
Posted - 03/23/2006 : 15:02:44
I have gotten onto McClusky late, but, I love 'Do Dallas'. Its a great disc IMHO. Also, White Stripes, Kings of Leon, Black Keys for 2005 releases.
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| milo |
Posted - 03/23/2006 : 11:23:19
If you want a great band that also SOUND like Pixies and retain that element of quirky genius, Drive Like Jehu (and then Hot Snakes who share some members with them) are really good. However, all their tracks are very thrashy and punky so they don't have the variety of Frank's songwriting. I love 'em though. |
| moro |
Posted - 03/23/2006 : 05:41:23
why don't you try Wolf Parade, Clap your hands say yeah and Modest Mouse? |
| The New Bolero |
Posted - 03/23/2006 : 05:08:35
Neil Sedaka is better than the Pixies, the Beatles and Elvis all put together. His "Stairway to Heaven" is the only "Stairway to Heaven" you'll ever need, friends. |
| de Juarez |
Posted - 03/22/2006 : 21:25:43
yea baby! all these new bands to check out should hold me up for quite a while. i've heard of most bands that were mentioned, but i did enjoy the shins, galaxie 500, screaming trees, buzzcocks, yo la tengo and camper van beethoven to name a few. thanks guys! keep em coming.. |
| chineselover |
Posted - 03/22/2006 : 19:20:29
Jesus and Mary Chain
Grant Lee Buffalo |
| Stevio10 |
Posted - 03/22/2006 : 18:03:28
A few other bands/artists who id consider good...
Jesus and Mary Chain
Talking Heads
Mark Lanegan
Modest Mouse
Uncle Tupelo (Rich G played slide guitar on their song Whisky Bottle)
Tom Waits
Calexico
Handsome Family (Their song, "The Dutch Boy" sounds a lot like Silver)
Dinosaur Jr
My Morning Jacket
Giant Sand
Screaming Trees
Detroit Cobras
Lemonheads (Rich G also played on their album Car Button Cloth)
Husker Du/Sugar/Bob Mould
Janes Addiction
Faith No More
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| toeknee |
Posted - 03/22/2006 : 14:06:40
quote:
Originally posted by Garbonzia
What about The Martinis?
Good call. And Ellis Hooks, definitely. |
| Garbonzia |
Posted - 03/22/2006 : 12:55:27
What about The Martinis? |
| bootydancer |
Posted - 03/22/2006 : 09:12:24
There aren't many bands as good as the Pixies, let alone better. These are the ones I can think of: The Smiths, They Might Be Giants, The Cure, and The Magnetic Fields. These bands are good but not in the same league: The White Stripes, Franz Ferdinand, Spoon.
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