Current great rock bands?
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Topic: Current great rock bands?
Posted By: Finnforest
Subject: Current great rock bands?
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 10:15
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I would like to ask this...the late 80s to early 00s seemed
to have such a great number of good rock bands: Smashing Pumpkins, RageATM, Chili
Peppers, Janes, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Oasis, Breeders, Green DAy, White
Stripes, Radiohead, Pixies, Wilco, Cranberries, Phish, Beck, Babes in
Toyland, No doubt, Spoon, to name a few..... What are the comparable current rock bands of this decade? I'd like to check some out. Please don't give a huge list, but just the one or two bands/albums I should most check out. (Looking for generally mainstream rock here, not pop, rap, or prog. Also, this thread seeks bands who began after 2000 and still active.) ------------- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sQD8uhpWXCw" rel="nofollow - It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...Road Rage Edition |
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Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 10:26
Good luck with this, Jim, generally the only thing around today is the latest generic X Factor/XXX's Got Talent/Cover artist garbage, or what is considered R&B by today's standards! Brainless pap 
My guess is something like Coldplay would probably be closest. Not too thrilling. Best to run back to the blissful sanctuary that is prog and ignore all this other guff! 
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 10:33
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I recently purchase New Horizons from the band The Answer. I read an article about them in Classic Rock magazine and they want to be the next big thing. I'd say that you might want to check out Alter Bridge. They are the continuation of the band Creed, with Myles Kennedy as lead vocalist. (You may know him from being Slash's current vocalist). ------------- 
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 10:50
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I created a top 100 non-prog list from Progfreak, which seemed to have many AOR bands on it which I really enjoy but if that isn't your thing, probably wouldn't work and since the bands are not well known wouldn't really qualify as "great". A couple of bands/artists that did show up were Arcade Fire and Joe Bonamassa (if you are looking for something in a blues rock vein). Another band that came up was Airbourne, who are an AC/DC-like band that might appeal if you like that kind of thing. -------------
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Posted By: Polymorphia
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 11:26
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Speedy Ortiz Savages Parquet Courts The National Women Unknown Mortal Orchestra Grizzly Bear Vampire Weekend Arcade Fire There are many other good artists, but these are the ones I feel most confident recommending. I'll let others handle the other artists. |
Posted By: zravkapt
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 11:50
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Two of my faves who released their first album post-2000: I'm not the biggest fan but you may enjoy Kings Of Leon and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. ------------- Magma America Great Make Again |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 11:52
Super, thanks guys I am going to start checking into some of this!
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Posted By: Polymorphia
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 11:58
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I didn't see the "please don't give me a huge list part" :c |
Posted By: ole-the-first
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 12:04
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs is quite a nice band.
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Posted By: AEProgman
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 12:09
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Trombone Shorty, a mix of rock blues funk r&b wrapped up in a New Orleans jazz flavor. I have the Backatown album. Very good!
May not be the "rock" category but it does get heavy in places. Some big names participated, Jeff Beck and others. ------------- 
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 12:58
No problem Tony, I appreciate your suggestions  ------------- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sQD8uhpWXCw" rel="nofollow - It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...Road Rage Edition |
Polymorphia wrote:Posted By: Luna
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 13:15
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http://carseatheadrest.bandcamp.com/track/boxing-day" rel="nofollow - CAR http://carseatheadrest.bandcamp.com/track/beach-life-in-death" rel="nofollow - SEAT http://carseatheadrest.bandcamp.com/track/bodys" rel="nofollow - HEADREST
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Posted By: AEProgman
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 15:16
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My Morning Jacket
I forgot to mention them, they are pretty much mainstream rock and about the only one I know �� -------------
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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 17:36
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I would also say The Black Keys, Bonnamassa and his short lived band Black Country Communion as well...and I like Jack Whites lp Blunderbuss. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 18:02
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30 Seconds To Mars
Biffy Clyro ------------- What? |
Posted By: Ambient Hurricanes
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 18:14
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Most of the ones I know about are obscure local artists who haven't released albums yet. A couple of these are https://myspace.com/rubyarmada" rel="nofollow - Ruby Armada and http://www.deltasolrevival.com/" rel="nofollow - Delta Sol Revival , both of whom are working on albums and have several tracks uploaded to their websites. Ruby Armada is a hard-hitting alternative/punk rock band with blunt, direct material that's still complex enough to be interesting. DSR is a blues/rock/funk/latin fusion group composed of some really talented musicians. Their music is quirky eclectic retro-type stuff that is a joy to listen to. ------------- I love dogs, I've always loved dogs |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 20:42
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Grizzly Bear Silversun Pickups maybe Arcade Fire ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: Ambient Hurricanes
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 21:59
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I just discovered the band Tame Impala. Retro-ish indie psych-rock. I think you would really enjoy them. For some reason I'm currently unable to post videos, but you can easily find them on youtube. ------------- I love dogs, I've always loved dogs |
Posted By: TheGazzardian
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 22:06
I like Yeah Yeah Yeahs but I am more partial to their debut LP, the first I heard by them and imo the roughness of the sound is really appealing. |
Posted By: TheGazzardian
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 22:10
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I will limit myself to two suggestions for the time being ... in the britpop revival, Kaiser Chiefs were quite good, especially their first two albums (there third was nothing special and I haven't even bothered with their fourth after hearing the samples).
The indie 'scene' has spawned many great bands, I am especially fond of those associated with the experimental edges of the genre, I pretty much started with Deerhoof and went through related artists on lastfm and loved them all. Given your tastes Jim, I would say Fiery Furnaces might be a good way to dig into that scene...
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: December 27 2013 at 23:04
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Flash reactions.... Grizzlies - not bad. like Midlake. Silversun - nice. will be listening to more. Arcade - I've heard some, not bad. Black Keys - Heard them, not bad. My morning Jacket - Have a few cds, good stuff. Joe B - Friends been pushing him for years, thus far without success Vampire Weekend - warrants further exploration Electric Six - hilarious, will check out more Biffy Clyro - pretty good Delta Sol - rump shakin' Car Seat Headrest - lo fi as advertised, but promising, like it! Unknown Mortal - cool, warrants more listens Parquet Courts - if I tell you I'd have to kill you Alter Bridge - "reminds me of crap they play through the P.A. after the actual concert is over,the smoke going down and everyone stumbling out of the venue. The party over music." -YT comment that made me laugh, harsh. Talented guys, not sure it's my thing, will listen more. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - yeah, indeed Kaisers - so far so good So I saw HAIM on SNL a few weeks ago and kind of liked it. Should I be punched for that? Reminded me of Luscious Jackson a little. Enough listening for one night.....thanks all, some cool stuff here!! ------------- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sQD8uhpWXCw" rel="nofollow - It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...Road Rage Edition |
Posted By: smartpatrol
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 00:02
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They Might Be Giants ------------- http://bit.ly/1kqTR8y" rel="nofollow">  The greatest record label of all time! |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 00:11
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^ this thread is looking for bands who started after 2000 generally ------------- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sQD8uhpWXCw" rel="nofollow - It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...Road Rage Edition |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 00:15
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Not that there's anything wrong with TMBG
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Posted By: smartpatrol
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 00:40
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oh, sorry. Many Moods of Dad might be good for ya. They released an EP this year on You Are Already Dead records that's simply fantastic! ------------- http://bit.ly/1kqTR8y" rel="nofollow"> The greatest record label of all time! |
Posted By: rogerthat
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 05:36
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Electric Six was pretty interesting, I should explore some more.
My personal favourite of bands that debuted after 2000 and are not prog is Everything Everything. It's not particularly rocking, but rock is probably the best fit for their general approach. But you HAVE to ignore their vocals to get into them, unless, that is, you do like that style of singing. Both of their albums, 'Man Alive' and 'Arc', are very interesting. |
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 06:56
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Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 08:10
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Posted By: Earthmover
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 08:20
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Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 08:33
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Posted By: zravkapt
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 08:43
Go ahead and punch yourself. I thought of suggesting them but figured they would be too poppy. Their debut album is one of my faves from 2013. ------------- Magma America Great Make Again |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 08:55
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Kinda surprised to see that Tame Impala hasn't been mentioned yet. One of my absolute favourite modern rock bands. Think Beatles meets Dungen and you're not that far off. Both of their albums are brilliant, and I can never decide which one I love the most. If you follow this link, you'll find both albums in their entirety http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0jqPvpn3sY" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0jqPvpn3sY ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 08:58
Is there not a thread that Sventonioioioioio won't spam with his double double postings? 
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Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 09:09
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Arhh come on Deano - don't you know that all of this is necessary in order to become the heartaker to Jootoob's bottomless treasurepit?
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Posted By: Ambient Hurricanes
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 09:14
I mentioned them on the last page ------------- I love dogs, I've always loved dogs |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 09:17
 I am even wearing my glasses...
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Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 09:36
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does Mew count or maybe Kaizers Orchestra -------------  
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Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 10:09
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Posted By: ole-the-first
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 10:09
Mew is prog. ------------- This night wounds time. |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 10:45
Thanks Darryl  I'm gonna check it out ------------- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sQD8uhpWXCw" rel="nofollow - It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...Road Rage Edition |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 10:49
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 10:50
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Liking.... Tame Impala Blueflowers thanks for the suggestions, lots to appreciate..... ------------- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sQD8uhpWXCw" rel="nofollow - It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...Road Rage Edition |
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 10:50
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 10:54
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Svet, how about one or two suggestions per day? It would be nice if people could actually take the time to appreciate what is posted without being overwhelmed by so many YT clips.
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Posted By: Polymorphia
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 11:05
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Janelle Monae's new album is weird sci-fi concept album motown pop. You might want to check that out. EDIT: Whoops, not rock. You might not like it either. In that case, my consolation would be Dodos, particularly their 2010 album "No Color." |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 11:21
 When I first got into TI I couldn't quite pinpoint which one of the Beatles the vocalist sounded the most like, and then it dawned on me, that he sounded like the perfect combo of Lennon and McCartney rolled up into one. Not a bad starting point one would imagine. Also, Have you ever checked out Wolfmother Jim? Like TI they're also from down under, but whereas The Beatles fingerprint is all over the subdued gazelle, there's much more of a Led Zeppelin feel to these guys. I particularly enjoy their debut. ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 11:21
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I like these guys ......
http://www.wolfpeople.co.uk/wordpress/?p=646" rel="nofollow - http://www.wolfpeople.co.uk/wordpress/?p=646
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYFXkVvvZtI" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYFXkVvvZtI ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: TheGazzardian
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 14:33
Even though they are listed here, I've never really considered Mew prog. Fantastic, fantastic band (especially their albums 'Frengers' and '...And The Glass Handed Kites'). One of my all time favorites because of those two albums, for sure, their sound is very special to me. That aside, they don't really qualify for this topic as they formed in the late 90s, not post-2000 (even though they didn't hit it big until post-2000)
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Posted By: mongofa
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 14:54
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If you like Tame Impala you should try Pond.
There's also a video of them playing with Damo Suzuki. ------------- 
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 17:13
Add Tame Impala and this post would be exactly what i would say.
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Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 17:26
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Posted By: iamathousandapples
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 19:14
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp_Now6WDRc" rel="nofollow - Coheed and Cambria and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg6svO2AQHw" rel="nofollow - The Mars Volta are obvious choices if you're on here. People like to compare them but the only real similarities are that they have some latino members and play the guitar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2mpzfOUhyY" rel="nofollow - Circa Survive is pretty good rock stuff and the http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpOSxM0rNPM" rel="nofollow - Arctic Monkeys sure play that boom-boom-ba-dum music. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/thamazingbender" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Polymorphia
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 20:16
I wouldn't call Mars Volta "current" 
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 22:12
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Circa Survive and Wolf people are both good! Wolfmother I never really dug. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sQD8uhpWXCw" rel="nofollow - It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...Road Rage Edition |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: December 28 2013 at 22:13
Very Beatles psych rock. A la Strawberry Fields i suppose mixed with a little something else. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: December 29 2013 at 10:18
What's Circa Survive all about?
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Posted By: Earthmover
Date Posted: December 29 2013 at 11:45
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Interpol too, though I''ve only heard their first album. ------------- |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: December 29 2013 at 15:23
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Posted By: Polymorphia
Date Posted: December 29 2013 at 15:42
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: December 29 2013 at 18:31
Not too bad, the singer grates on me a bit but I'm getting used to it..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zByOsJCJLkc" rel="nofollow - their latest ------------- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sQD8uhpWXCw" rel="nofollow - It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...Road Rage Edition |
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: December 30 2013 at 05:51
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This is my suggestion for today An amazing band, aren't they? |
Posted By: MusicForSpeedin
Date Posted: December 30 2013 at 17:14
quite the competent list any Women side project is worth a look, and most of their music is up on bandcamp. Androgynous Mind http://fauxdiscx.bandcamp.com/album/nightstalker looks like they deleted their bandcamp with the free dowload. First two songs remind me of pink and brown, the other are straight up Women. Friendo http://friendo.bandcamp.com/album/cold-toads my favorite of the side projects Each Other http://eachotherssongs.bandcamp.com/album/taking-trips and this band was recorded by Chris Reimer Freak Heat Waves http://freakheatwaves.bandcamp.com/ Belong - October Language and Common Era are easily two of the best albums of the past 10 years |
Posted By: Polymorphia
Date Posted: December 30 2013 at 18:02
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Chris Reimer was also briefly in the Dodos, which I mentioned earlier, before he died. Their newest album "Carrier" was dedicated to him. My next recommendation is Deerhunter (not to be confused with The Dear Hunter). |
Posted By: iamathousandapples
Date Posted: December 30 2013 at 21:18
Ugh, don't remind me. It's a shame they broke up because I really liked their most recent album ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/thamazingbender" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Jbird
Date Posted: December 31 2013 at 15:37
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Drive By Truckers? Heart Of Cygnus Rival Sons Vintage Trouble |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: December 31 2013 at 16:26
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I'd also like to add Phoenix. Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix is the place to start, with their most recent album, Bankrupt!, being great too.
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: December 31 2013 at 22:01
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Jbird, I bet you love Govt Mule! Good stuff here  ------------- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sQD8uhpWXCw" rel="nofollow - It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...Road Rage Edition |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: December 31 2013 at 23:12
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Been enjoying these guys for the last 2 years.
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: January 01 2014 at 16:59
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Great track Doc!
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: January 01 2014 at 17:04
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Big fan of BCC here, seen Joe live and he's a complete animal. Prolly one of the few blues focused guitarist I can listen to. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Toaster Mantis
Date Posted: January 02 2014 at 12:45
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Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats... imagine if Neil Young and Crazy Horse tried to play heavy metal and had a prominent British accent. Seriously, it reminds me of CH's most abrasive stuff but way more dark and evil. ------------- "The past is not some static being, it is not a previous present, nor a present that has passed away; the past has its own dynamic being which is constantly renewed and renewing." - Claire Colebrook |
Posted By: Utnapishtim
Date Posted: January 02 2014 at 13:02
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I am an insatiable Prog Listener. Maybe I am sick of this music. Anyhow I listen so much 70s music. Recent band that I listen maybe you don't like, I propose them anyway.
VERDENA. The oldest disc are very adolescent, but the last (double disc) is fantastic. It calls WOW and this song calls "Razzi Arpia Inferno E Fiamme". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYdUWfMGVqU" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYdUWfMGVqU Or try this. MARLENE KUNTZ - "Cometa" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLBqpFDhYvM" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLBqpFDhYvM
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Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: January 03 2014 at 03:02
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Serbian blues-rock princess deserves to be mentioned in this thread.
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Posted By: King Only
Date Posted: January 04 2014 at 08:51
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THE BOX TIGER.
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: January 04 2014 at 10:46
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Wow, Toaster, Marco, Svet, and Kings.....i liked ALL of those!!!
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Posted By: King Only
Date Posted: January 04 2014 at 11:22
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Posted By: npjnpj
Date Posted: January 04 2014 at 15:36
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Halestorm The Pretty Reckless |
Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: January 05 2014 at 03:27
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Them Crooked Vultures ------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: King Only
Date Posted: January 05 2014 at 11:46
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Posted By: Toaster Mantis
Date Posted: January 05 2014 at 13:16
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Iceage, a punk band from my home country strongly inspired by The Fall, Killing Joke, Wire and the 1980s noise rock groups KJ helped kickoff. There's few surer marks of quality than http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2013/feb/22/iceage-rightwing-accusations" rel="nofollow - a band with at least one obviously Jewish key member being accused of harbouring Neo-Nazi sympathies ... just ask Blue Öyster Cult and Type O Negative. The http://rateyourmusic.com/list/Neat/new_way_of_danish_f**k_you/" rel="nofollow - entire circle of artists surrounding them is also worth checking out. ------------- "The past is not some static being, it is not a previous present, nor a present that has passed away; the past has its own dynamic being which is constantly renewed and renewing." - Claire Colebrook |
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: August 16 2014 at 13:37
http://www.reverbnation.com/jessekinch" rel="nofollow - http://www.reverbnation.com/jessekinch |