Music: Suggestions, discussions, and opinions

For those of you who have been following my posts (if theres any of you), I've got a new video from Kyle J, a local artist. 

Originally posted by biz_NASTY For those of you who have been following my posts (if theres any of you)

Come on kid, you know I have!

Gotta keep this thread going. Some real good music scattered across these pages.

To take it into another direction, here is one of my favorite pop bands. So farking catchy. BTW, the oldest member of this band, Los Campesinos!, was 19 when they recorded this song/album.

I actually do not listen to music when I ride....

ANYWAYS..For me I am just overly obsessed with music. All types, all makes, all generations, all the time. I grew up in a VERY classical/orchestral household. Ever since I could remember all I wanted to do is find new things to listen to.

The better part of the last decade though I have been on a pretty serious indie/pop/instrumental/psychedelic-math inspired-rock/and local kick. Sorry if this is the wrong place, but once again I will post a link to my face-mace music page I started a little bit ago. Right now it's just a few friends, and friends of friends, but really want it to take off. Basically it's just a facebook fan page to talk about all kinds of music, and debate it and so on...pretty much a melting pot of everything that is going on here in this thread, plus up coming shows and reviews. Didn't really want to do it on face-mace, but after a few attempts under different format, that only 2 other people followed, I realized I would have further reach on FB.

The link is...
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Westas-Music-Melt-pot/201320866587406

or if that doesn't work just log into FB and search "Westas Music Melt-pot"
once again OP, let me know if you want me to take that link down,  I would totally understand.

If you are into rap/hiphop you should check out Talib Kweli...the album "Reflection Eternal" is DAMN good. Like, playable on the first listen all the way through, find your self bobbing to the music good.

If you are into indie alt rock that sounds super sappy/sad, but still rocks like a MOTHER! and dark, crazy twisted lyrics but still comes out with happy time undertones check out the band "Lincoln" they only did one album, self titled, and IMO is real hard to find for free download, or even just to stream the stuff. One of the only places I have found streaming is here- http://www.allmusic.com/album/r308140 but it only plays like the first 10 seconds of the song, but will give you an insight if it is something you would want to pursue. (it is, by the way ) 1/2 of these guys went on to form They Might Be Giants (the 2 dans), and the drummer went on to play for Marcy Playground. Seriously, check em out.

If you like folky music, then check out a Columbus Local band, "Terribly Empty Pockets. They have 2 EP's, "Cat Mountain", and "Get Wet" Pretty basic folk/rock rooted band, but cleanly played, fun to listen to, good lyrics, and a little weird.

George Thorogood has a new album of blues covers in case you hadn't heard...not too bad.  Pretty cool tribute to Chicago blues.

Damu the Fudgemunk is pretty legit. Haven't really read through all the post so excuse me if I repeat something but
Mac Miller
Consumed,
Wu tang Clan plus any of the members like RZA, Method Man, ect.
Jedi Mind Tricks
Damian Marley
The Game
Afroman
Afu-Ra
Snowgoons
Immortal Technique
Gang Starr
EPMD
AOTP
Black Pegasus
Dead Prez
Mos Def
Grieves... I can't really think of anymore off the top of my head.

Originally posted by ButterBluntBangin Damu the Fudgemunk is pretty legit. Haven't really read through all the post so excuse me if I repeat something but Mac Miller Consumed, Wu tang Clan plus any of the members like RZA, Method Man, ect. Jedi Mind Tricks Damian Marley The Game Afroman Afu-Ra Snowgoons Immortal Technique Gang Starr EPMD AOTP Black Pegasus Dead Prez Mos Def Grieves... I can't really think of anymore off the top of my head.

BAHAMAS-the lead guitar player/keyboardist for feist's band. it's really awesome

I've started samplin on some easy going music like madcon etc.

A Perfect Circle, Amazing music.  I am going to the show tonight at Red Rocks, and I'm hoping it doesn't absolutely pour the entire time.

I know I have talked about him before, but del the funky homosapien is the man.

Freaking love this song :)

outside lands this wkend in SF!!  check out the late shows too...even better lineup!!!

Originally posted by aussnow Has anyone heard of Jay Z's and Kanye west's new album? is it worth getting?

Nothing Kanye does is worth getting....even if it's for free........

Anyways, A member of the Minneapolis-based collective Doomtree, SIMS dropped something new today..check it out here....
http://cluster1.tv/2011/09/13/sims-lmg/

If you like his stuff, he is offering a free download of his new EP-Wildlife. You can get that here....
http://sims.bandcamp.com/album/wildlife

Daily pick- Animal Collective.
My personal favorite album is "Merriweather"
My top two favorite songs off that album are "My Girls" and "Summertime Clothes"
Hey they are the official music videos embedded for you. Check em out.

"My girls



"Summertime Clothes"

listen to some Queens of the Stone Age, there music always get me pumped up and gets stuck in my head

So I mentioned SIMS earlier in this thread. I picked up one of his full length's "Bad time Zoo" yesterday. Hot DAMN is it good. One of the best rap albums I have ever listened to. Well, more of indie rap, but non the less. You can stream it on his bandcamp page, and then download it if you wish for 10 bucks.

Here is the link... http://sims.bandcamp.com/album/bad-time-zoo

My personal favorites off this album are...

Track 3. Bad Time Zoo
Track 6. In My Sleep
Track 9. LMG
Track 13. Sink Or Syncopate

That being said, there isn't a single song I would skip on this entire album. Through and through it just all works.
Already have 12 listens on the album. Just that good.

The new MGMT album comes out on October 4th. Hope it's more like Oracular Spectacular rather than Congratulations.

Yeah idk about MGMT but if you're into it cool ... either way, here's the real deal pre-sale you kids should all hook up the new PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS album HIGHLIGHTER also coming out in early October here's a link to the Piecelock 70 pre-sale site:

I dug this throwback up on my Ipod today.  Still sick

Dreamin' by Weezer.

Dang, I haven't heart Queens of the Stone Age in a while

I'd suggest Naked and Famous - There's 4 or five really good songs on the album.

Nujabes! fire up feather, it's like bridge jumping music!

Originally posted by ASMRides hit up... www.thecollegecartel.com www.thekollection.com Free downloads on all songs... KINDA SICK

EDIT: Blink 182 just came out with a new album too

Shigs sorry for the double post there's another song... Missed the Edit button and hit quote

Alright...time to get some more stuff going in this thread. I do realize that this is just going to die away within the hour, but fuuu it. Here are my favorite picks off my current iPod. A-Z musical fun. Enjoy. (Oh, and if you can't tell, I am really big into pop/indie-pop/indie-rock/psyc-pop/ pretty much anything that relates back to pop in some way, with a splash of indie rap here an there. .
So...here we go. Enjoy.

AFI Was obsessed with this band as a kid, you know, back when skateboarding was illegal. The progression they went on to isn't so much my flavor, but the first few albums just plain rocked socks. Even went out and got that scarecrow as a tat when I was 17 Here are just 2 picks from me. Favorite albums include the "All Hallows" EP. and the LP "Sing the Sorrow"
 

Against All Authority Just a little ska/punk. Favorite album is "24 Hour Roadside Resistance" Here are my 2 picks from that album. Sorry for the shitty 240 quality, but they are a punk band, their up-loaders apparently don't know anything about file quality.

 

Animal Collective I have posted a few of my favorites in a post above. Here is another one by them that I am in love with. Song called "Fireworks"



Arcade Fire Nothing super special. Just some all around good music.

 

Arctic Monkeys Really, really like these kids. Saw them about a year ago, amazing live show. Amazing studio band. A nice refreshing sound. The two linked below are more poppy, AND popular! Wow...go figure.

 

Astronautalis Also another guy I have plugged before. Just saw him last weekend. Holy hell...amazing. Keep an eye out for this one. Since the new album "This Is Our Science" dropped a month ago, he has been blowing up. Been topping charts, in the top 10 of itunes, and so on. My second favorite indie rapper. Also by far one of the most humble/nicest guy in the industry.

 

At the Drive-in Rockin good stuff. Sad they broke up. Went on to form "Mars volta" Here is what they were before that happened, and in my opinion, were much better back then. They get 4 vids cause I like love them, so much.

 
 

Beirut Lets take it down a notch after that amazing shredding by ATDI. These dudes are pretty cool....



The Beta Band These guys are pretty good. Real chill. A nice change up from time to time. That is all I have to say about them. Posted is probably their most popular song "Dry the rain"



The Bird and The Bee I really dig on their stuff. Have only listened to the self titled album, and the "please clap your hands" EP. Funky, a little weird, and catchy as all hell.

 

The Black Keys Nothing new to say about these guys. I have been following them since the akron/stowe days. Rockin as hell. No one touches these guys IMO.

 

Black Kids Canadian pop at it's finest. Well, maybe not finest, but still at the top of the list.

 

The Books Amazing duo. Premise of their band is taking sound bites from all over the country. I.E. old voice mail recordings, talk boys found at thrift stores. They even did an entire album using sound recordings from a plastic surgery office. Weird, I know, but it works. I just freaking works...

 

Built to Spill A band that has been on my top 10 favorites of all time. A little psychedelic rock with alt pop blends. A little sappy and sad at times, but still rocks the eff out. Albums of key note are "There is nothing wrong with love" and "Ancient Melodies of the future"

 

Okay....so not going to make it through my entire A-Z list right now. I didn't realize how much of an effort that would be. So we have covered the A's and B's. Guess I will just do two letters at a time. My little laptop is not happy with me right now. Too much streaming I guess...either way it's heating up to a sketchy level. I hope at least one person enjoys at least one song I posted. If that happens, then I will feel like I didn't waste any time. Take it easy kids, have a good day, and I will be back later for further installments.


 

Anyone who likes electro and dubstep, check out epicnetworkmusic on youtube. Tons and tons of super dirty songs. So sick!