I'm going on holiday next month and would like something new to listen to.
I'm open to lots of different types, but have recently been listening to:
ZZ Top
The Darkness
The Donnas
Thunder
Electric Six
plus I like a bit of Queen, and all sorts of pop tunes from the last 50 years.
..so anything guitar-y with decent tunes would be good. Doesn't have to be "new" as such of course.
Go on, inspire me, and others...
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I don't know if you already listen to them, but try Styx. They're one of my favorites. Some amazing songs include:
Come Sail Away
The Grand Illusion
Miss America
Renegade
And OH so many more.
Come Sail Away
The Grand Illusion
Miss America
Renegade
And OH so many more.
Tears for Fears - Everybody Loves a Happy Ending
My favorite CD of late - it echoes back to the Sgt Pepper/Magical Mystery Tour era of The Beatles. Call Me Mellow is on the current mp3-player rotation.
Of course, I seem to be back into the synth-pop era of music, which I don't think helps your "guitar-y" request too much.
My favorite CD of late - it echoes back to the Sgt Pepper/Magical Mystery Tour era of The Beatles. Call Me Mellow is on the current mp3-player rotation.
Of course, I seem to be back into the synth-pop era of music, which I don't think helps your "guitar-y" request too much.
I never liked Tears For Fears, but thanks.
Will try a bit of Styx - a mate likes them and Toto (who I don't like so much) so am nervous that they'll be too prog-y.
Will try a bit of Styx - a mate likes them and Toto (who I don't like so much) so am nervous that they'll be too prog-y.
Neil Young
Elvis Costello
Mark Knopfler (especially his newest album, All The Roadrunning)
Paul Simon (Graceland, Rhythm Of The Saints, and Surprise are very summery and holiday-y)
Elvis Costello
Mark Knopfler (especially his newest album, All The Roadrunning)
Paul Simon (Graceland, Rhythm Of The Saints, and Surprise are very summery and holiday-y)
I love Erasure, always gets me in a good mood.
I recommend letting Billy Joel into your catalogue if you haven't already. He's the one artist I've liked almost as much as Queen.
Other than the piano man, I'd recommend listening to some more Elton John and perhaps even some Black Sabbath and/or Kansas.
Other than the piano man, I'd recommend listening to some more Elton John and perhaps even some Black Sabbath and/or Kansas.
Iron Maiden...I'm realllly starting to get into them.
MUSE.
outstanding.
outstanding.
Random old bands... Badfinger, The Grass Roots, The Small Faces, The Faces, Humble Pie, ELO, and Max Webster. Max Webster is an old Canadian band, and they're probably our best kept secret.
Do you like progressive stuff? Try Rush's "Permanent Waves", "Moving Pictures", and "Signals". Yes... "Fragile" and "Close To The Edge". Pink Floyd's "Animals" is a good one too. Genesis... they have various sounds for their many time periods. If you want something a bit more pop, try "Duke". A little more obscure... really melodic prog... try Camel's "Mirage". Something really obscure: Il Baricentro. They are one of the most incredible progressive bands I've ever heard, and few people have ever heard of them.
More modern... Jakalope, Muse, Mobile, Avenged Sevenfold, and The Arcade Fire. Relatively modern... Jellyfish. They only put out two albums, but they were brilliant. Great songwriting, and a great fusion of Beatles, Beach Boys, and Queen, with their own unique twist.
Wanna get away from rock? Go for Stevie Wonder... anything from the 70s. Start with "Innervisions", and once you've really taken that one in, go for "Talking Book". And then if you're feeling ambitious, give "Songs In The Key Of Life" a try. After a couple listens, you'll be glad you did.
Jazz fusion... Dixie Dregs, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Pat Metheny. And of course, Frank Zappa... he has a vast catalogue, most of which is pure genius in so many forms. Start with "Hot Rats" and work your way forward. FZ is undoubtedly one of the modern era's greatest composers. "The Yellow Shark" is the hard evidence.
There's a genre of dance music called IDM (Intelligent Dance Music). It is what it says it is. It's dance, but it's created by well-trained musicians. Check out Luke Vibert and Squarepusher.
Still bored? Try Igor Stravinsky. The Rite Of Spring and the Firebird Suite should do it.
That'll keep you busy.
Do you like progressive stuff? Try Rush's "Permanent Waves", "Moving Pictures", and "Signals". Yes... "Fragile" and "Close To The Edge". Pink Floyd's "Animals" is a good one too. Genesis... they have various sounds for their many time periods. If you want something a bit more pop, try "Duke". A little more obscure... really melodic prog... try Camel's "Mirage". Something really obscure: Il Baricentro. They are one of the most incredible progressive bands I've ever heard, and few people have ever heard of them.
More modern... Jakalope, Muse, Mobile, Avenged Sevenfold, and The Arcade Fire. Relatively modern... Jellyfish. They only put out two albums, but they were brilliant. Great songwriting, and a great fusion of Beatles, Beach Boys, and Queen, with their own unique twist.
Wanna get away from rock? Go for Stevie Wonder... anything from the 70s. Start with "Innervisions", and once you've really taken that one in, go for "Talking Book". And then if you're feeling ambitious, give "Songs In The Key Of Life" a try. After a couple listens, you'll be glad you did.
Jazz fusion... Dixie Dregs, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Pat Metheny. And of course, Frank Zappa... he has a vast catalogue, most of which is pure genius in so many forms. Start with "Hot Rats" and work your way forward. FZ is undoubtedly one of the modern era's greatest composers. "The Yellow Shark" is the hard evidence.
There's a genre of dance music called IDM (Intelligent Dance Music). It is what it says it is. It's dance, but it's created by well-trained musicians. Check out Luke Vibert and Squarepusher.
Still bored? Try Igor Stravinsky. The Rite Of Spring and the Firebird Suite should do it.
That'll keep you busy.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Still bored? Try Igor Stravinsky. The Rite Of Spring and the Firebird Suite should do it.
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Oh yeeeeeees! That is just way beyond brilliant ( methinks).
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Oh yeeeeeees! That is just way beyond brilliant ( methinks).
dream theater all the way baby!
In case you don't know, PG, I'll pass along Lester's suggestion when I asked a similar questions months ago. www.pandora.com has been great in turning me on to new music.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Adolfo wrote: [/QUOTENAME]dream theater all the way baby![/QUOTE]
Ah yes... Scenes From New York and Octavarium... essential listening.
Ah yes... Scenes From New York and Octavarium... essential listening.
Check my profile. Awesome stuff.