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matto
= Cult of Ray =
USA
954 Posts |
 Posted - 10/09/2002 : 10:49:20
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Instead of listing every band I can think of, I'm wondering what fb-ish folks are fond of nowadays, i.e. what's going on with the new crop of rock bands. Circumstantially, I have not heard the White Stripes, And You Will Know Us..., the Vines, and some others. Does anyone have particular faves from the new? Or aversions, and why? For instance, I don't care for the Strokes, because I just happen not to. A lot of critics are pre-branding many new acts as part of the 'new hype' of 'yet another wave of rock music' (I'm paraphrasing, not quoting). Po' old me's just trying to make some sense of it. Shows how ignorant I am, yeah, but... I haven't had the time or $ to be otherwise. I'm still catching up on Leonard Cohen...
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JamesM
= Cult of Ray =
308 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2002 : 12:39:39
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I'm extremely glad that this is happening with rock music. It reminds me of the late 70's punk scene in NYC, but due to better exchange of information and technology these days, not just people from New York have heard of these great bands. The White Stripes are fantastic, as are the Von Bondies, the Kills, the Mooney Suzuki, among others. The Vines and the Strokes seem quite overrated, however.
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Kokomo_bled_2_death
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 10/09/2002 : 13:03:03
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I agree....the strokes and the vines were dubbed the best thing yet before they even put out an album! Personally, i think they suck.
i think the new york scene is also overrated, but i have been listening to these NY bands lately:
Yeah Yeah Yeahs www.yeahyeahyeahs.com
Bona Roba www.bonaroba.net
Mooney Suzuki www.themooneysuzuki.com
they have some nice intensity. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2002 : 14:36:00
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i'm sure we could all list a zillion bands..
i have to say, my favorite release of last year is probably still Beulah's "The Coast Is Never Clear".. (aside from Frank of course)..
it's such a perfect pop record.
other "new" bands i dig:
The Glands
Ted Leo/Pharmacists
Grandaddy
Clinic
Strokes shmokes.. i liked the record when it came out, but i'm kind of over it now. i saw them at Coachella last year and they were great live and all, but there's something about their songs that like JUST reaches the point of rocking, but doesn't quite get there. i think they're catchy and they have a cool sound etc.. but calling them (and The Hives) a new sound is just typical record industry marketing bullshit.
everything is re-packaged and re-named every 5 years or so.. the kids don't know any better..
maybe when they get older they'll hear Velvet Underground and The Stooges and realize that there was rock music before the late nineties..
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Mike Rutherford
- FB Fan -
USA
171 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2002 : 16:08:34
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Other than FB, lately I've been listening to the following records:
Brothers of Conquest - All The Colors of Darkness
Ryan Adams - Demolition
Wire - Pink Flag & Chairs Missing
Sinners & Saints - The Sky Is Falling
Flying Burrito Bros. - Gilded Palace of Sin & Hot Burrito
Nuggets I & II boxsets
Jim Croce - Anniversary collection
The Complete Hank Williams Sr. 10 disc boxset
....I know, not all of it is new....but I don't really care for too much new music. The Strokes? Pfttt....lame and boring IMO. |
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Chip Away Boy
= Cult of Ray =
914 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2002 : 20:56:01
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Originally posted by Kokomo_bled_2_death
I agree....the strokes and the vines were dubbed the best thing yet before they even put out an album! Personally, i think they suck.
i think the new york scene is also overrated, but i have been listening to these NY bands lately:
Yeah Yeah Yeahs www.yeahyeahyeahs.com
Bona Roba www.bonaroba.net
Mooney Suzuki www.themooneysuzuki.com
they have some nice intensity.
yeah yeah yeah's arent bad, singers alright..i dunno themooneysuzuki but bona roba is constantly in my cd player recently |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2002 : 01:48:53
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Frank Black & The Catholics is the only "rock" band I'm listening to (oh, and the jSbX and the Breeders too). I'm more into electronic stuff. Last records bought: Jeff Mills, Alpha, Recloose, Cut Chemist, Swayzak, Transglobal Underground, Iven Schmidt, Los Hermanos, Nortec. Well I do like some indie bands, like Supergrass or the Flaming Lips, but I don't buy the records.
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mdisanto
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2002 : 03:37:17
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you guys should check out Sloan, hey Dave youre canadian, Sloan is supposed to be huge there. of course they arent exactly new and have 5 or 6 cds out but they are definitly worth hearing. download some songs from Twice removed or Navy Blues
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1734 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2002 : 04:50:06
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Good stuff i'm listening to:
Supergrass: TERRIFIC but from UK, and it's their 4th album
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
The Hives
and FB...
"Possession of anything new or expensive only reflected a person's lack of theology and geometry" |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2002 : 07:22:56
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theonecontender
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
565 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2002 : 13:10:01
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Sloan is a wicked band. My first show actually.. Eric's Trip were the openers, who are also worth a listen. If you like Sloan, also see the
Mummyheads (now defunct, but still good) or the Beatles (also defunct). By Divine Right is another amazing Canadian poprock band.
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mdisanto
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2002 : 14:52:13
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hah yeah, it seems people put down sloan for being like a more rocking version of the beatles, but i mean its just about if the songs are good or not and they happen to be. great live show also as you mentioned
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2002 : 16:51:45
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| Wow, Sloan played at my first rock concert, too. It was the 89X Birthday Bash (local radio station, lots of bands). I really dug em. |
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MIRV
- FB Fan -
178 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2002 : 00:13:58
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some bands to pay attention to, or listen to because they have disbanded:
-queens of the stone age (anything is highly recommended)
-desert sessions
-burning brides
-anything patton (fantomas, mr. bungle, tomahawk, dillinger escape plan, faith no more)
-jon spencer blues explosion
-primus
-big wreck
-at the drive in
-toadies
-M.I.R.V.
this is what i'm listening to at the moment, and i feel that these are some fine bands that need to be heard.
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
3648 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2002 : 01:02:14
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finally someone who also likes the Burning Brides... what a friggin rockin band...
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1734 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2002 : 03:53:03
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Originally posted by MIRV
-primus
I realy love Primus, wich is not one of these Nu-metal bands. too bad they splitted. My favorite album are Frizzle fry and Pork Soda.
They worked many times with Tom Waits (Tommy the cat, and on their last album).
"Possession of anything new or expensive only reflected a person's lack of theology and geometry" |
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theonecontender
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
565 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2002 : 21:35:24
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Long live Primus
this one is for Les, Ler and Brain
THOSE DAMNED BLUE-COLLAR TWEEKERS
I've seen them out at Soco
They're pounding sixteen penny nails
The truckers on the interstate
Have been known to ride the rails
The sweat is beating on the brow
Can't keep these fellas down
'Cause those damned blue-collared tweekers
Are runnin' this here town
I knew a man who hung drywall
He hung it mighty quick
A trip or two to the blue room
Would help him do the trick
His foreman would pat him on the back
Whenever he would come around
'Cause these dammed blue-collar tweekers
Are beloved in this here town
Now the union boys are there
To protect us from all the corporate type
While curious George's drug patrol
Is out here hunting snipe
Now they try to tell me different
But you know I ain't no clown
'Cause those damned blue-collar tweekers
Are the backbone of this town
Now the flame that burns twice as bright
Burns only half as long
My eyes are growing weary
As I finalize this song
So sit back and have a cup o' joe
And watch the wheels go round
'Cause those damned blue-collar tweekers
Have always run this town
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zanni67
= Bio Elf =
643 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2002 : 17:23:26
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The Burning Brides rock! Saw them open for the Breeders in Feb.
-Zan
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Bartholomew
= Cult of Ray =
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2002 : 08:06:31
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Sparklehorse
Jay Farrar
Sparklehorse
Granddaddy
Sparklehorse
Did I mention how good Sparklehorse was? |
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Bartholomew
= Cult of Ray =
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2002 : 08:14:11
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Sparklehorse
Jay Farrar
Sparklehorse
Granddaddy
Sparklehorse
Did I mention how good Sparklehorse was? |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2002 : 11:18:28
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quote:
Originally posted by theonecontender
If you like Sloan, also see the
Mummyheads (now defunct, but still good)
Sorry to be nit-picky, but was it "Mummyheads" or "Mommyheads"?
The Mommyheads were fantastic. |
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steveplymouthuk
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2002 : 17:41:32
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I have to agree with MIRV on the mike patton thing.
Mr Bungle is amazing. Dillinger Escape Plan are good too, but infinately better live.
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2002 : 10:16:57
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bartholemew
have you heard sparklehorses enchanted ghost ep?
if not buy NOW - very very good.
cheers
i wash maself with a raaaag on a stick.
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Atheist4Catholics
= Cult of Ray =
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2002 : 11:34:38
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Anyone who likes FB needs to check these out:
Imperial Teen - seasick and On
Superdrag - In the Valley of Dying Stars
Queens of the Stone Age - Songs for the Deaf
Burning Airlines - Mission Control and Identikit
Zoobombs - Welcome Back, Zoobombs
The Magnetic Fields - 69 Love Songs (not rock, but great songwriting)
I like The Strokes and White Stripes alright, but that Vines album isn't very good. Every song is another ripped off band (Clash, Jane's, Poster Children, Nirvana . . .) I don't know what the big deal about The Hives is either. They seem to be ripping off The Rolling Stones rather viciously. Queens of the Stone Age are going to be the next big thing. "Songs for the Deaf" is the new "Siamese Dream"!
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