| Penetration_Guru 25.08.2007 16:10 |
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... |
| QueenMercury46 25.08.2007 16:37 |
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. |
| Maz 25.08.2007 16:44 |
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. |
| Penetration_Guru 25.08.2007 17:10 |
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. |
| Lester Burnham 25.08.2007 17:16 |
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) |
| Lisser 25.08.2007 17:35 |
I love Erasure, always gets me in a good mood. |
| steven 35638 25.08.2007 17:38 |
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. |
| KillerQueen840 25.08.2007 17:42 |
Iron Maiden...I'm realllly starting to get into them. |
| brian-harold-may 26643 25.08.2007 17:43 |
MUSE. outstanding. |
| The Real Wizard 25.08.2007 17:43 |
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. |
| Gratzi 25.08.2007 17:50 |
Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: Still bored? Try Igor Stravinsky. The Rite Of Spring and the Firebird Suite should do it.Oh yeeeeeees! That is just way beyond brilliant ( methinks). |
| Adolfo and the spiders from Mercury 25.08.2007 17:51 |
dream theater all the way baby! |
| Maz 25.08.2007 18:17 |
In case you don't know, PG, I'll pass along Lester's suggestion when I asked a similar questions months ago. link has been great in turning me on to new music. |
| The Real Wizard 25.08.2007 18:48 |
Adolfo wrote: dream theater all the way baby!Ah yes... Scenes From New York and Octavarium... essential listening. |
| Ella! Formerly known as the Metal Maiden 25.08.2007 19:56 |
Check my profile. Awesome stuff. |
| AspiringPhilosophe 25.08.2007 20:10 |
I never thought I'd be recommending something that came from my sister (who went through a phase where blasting gangsta rap through my bedroom wall was her idea of good music) but she's out of that phase thank goodness and has gotten me into this new bad called The Devil Dolls. Yes, I know it sounds like some stupid R&B skanking out crap, but I find it brilliant. It's a great mixture of jazz and big band/swing with some alternative rock thrown in for good measure. Good vocals as well. Here's a link to a youtube clip of them from a live show: link On the side bar are links to their song St. Christopher, which is a good one and a very big change from the first clip. Seriously, the whole album is very different from song to song, yet at the same time saying very connected. |
| PieterMC 25.08.2007 20:34 |
ERIN here... Styx sucks...I saw them on Wed. with Foreigner and Def Leppard. At least, Dennis Deyoung isn't with them anymore, but the new guy was just as annoying. Listen to the Foo Fighters. I LOVE me some Foo! Or maybe Velvet Revolver or Buck Cherry... |
| dobo 25.08.2007 20:38 |
AC/DC Flies on Fire Razorlight Audioslave Soundgarden |
| Griffin 25.08.2007 22:16 |
Phillip Glass <Glassworks> or Dvorak, <Symphony No. 7> |
| PieterMC 25.08.2007 22:25 |
Edward Van Halen Steve Howe The first guy is a really innovative guitarist I believe. |
| eenaweena 25.08.2007 23:44 |
Toto? Police? REM? Radiohead? Deep Purple? The Clash? take your pick. :) |
| Vincent. 26.08.2007 00:13 |
Uhm... The Beatles :D The Doors :D David Bowie :D Janis Joplin Jimi Hendrix The Who The Clash The Rolling Stones. Those are my fave old bands and artists... Some good new ones...Uhm...I like Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen... :B |
| deleted user 26.08.2007 03:15 |
Led Zeppelin, Guns N Roses, Scorpions, Aerosmith, The Beatles, The Who, Alice Cooper, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Journey, The Police, Black Sabbath, Foreigner, Def Leppard, Styx, AC/DC, and Ozzy Osbourne. :D |
| YourValentine 26.08.2007 03:34 |
Don't play anything for two days. Switch off your cell phone. No radio, no TV. Enjoy the silence. |
| iGSM 26.08.2007 08:19 |
Kasabian? |
| Lisser 26.08.2007 10:54 |
YourValentine wrote: Don't play anything for two days. Switch off your cell phone. No radio, no TV. Enjoy the silence.Ah yes! Depeche Mode!!! ;) |
| PieterMC 26.08.2007 10:59 |
Lisser wrote:LOL!YourValentine wrote: Don't play anything for two days. Switch off your cell phone. No radio, no TV. Enjoy the silence.Ah yes! Depeche Mode!!! ;) |
| Antti 26.08.2007 11:21 |
Megadeth - I've lately started listening to Megadeth and have become very interested in some of their tunes. At one point I was totally hooked to their Greatest Hits collection. If you just want to get one of their CDs, then I recommend that one. It rocks - hard. Thin Lizzy - Their music varied pretty much throughout their career. And (at least at some point) their had excellent sounding harmony guitar parts in (some of) their songs. Kate Bush - Beautiful voice and really nice songs. My favourite album is The Kick Inside. Solid gold all the way. If you want guitar-driven music, this might not be your first choice...but nonetheless I still highly recommend it. |
| Dan C. 26.08.2007 14:14 |
Matthew Sweet. |
| Penetration_Guru 26.08.2007 15:39 |
Neil Young - don't like the voice Costello, Knopfler, Simon - already sorted Erasure - already sorted Joel, John, Sabbath - already sorted Kansas - tried, didn't like the voice Maiden - sorted Muse - completely sorted Badfinger, Small faces, humble Pie, Faces, ELO - all sorted Grass Roots, Max Webster - will try Prog? NOOOOOOOO Jellyfish - ewww Avenged Sevenfold - horrible Stevie WOnder - sorted Jazz fusion? God no IDM???? you're just winding me up now. Classical stuff - already sorted too Dream theater - never liked Pandora - gives me too much that I already know about and/or completely obvious stuff. Devil Dolls - jazz swing with an alt:rock twinge? Pass.... Foo Fighters - sorted Velvet Revolver - crap voice Buckcherry - sorted AC/DC, Razorlight - sorted, rejected respectively Audioslave/Soundgarden - don't like his voice Files On fire - will try Pieter - fuck off! Toto - already answered Police, REM - sorted Radiohead - too whiny Purple - don't like Clash - sorted Everything kaylee said - probably came from pandora.com.... except the last two - don't like Winehouse, Allen doesn't have the catalogue yet but has potential. Everything Mad Meddows said - everyone tried except Styx (see above) and The Beatles (never heard of them) - I know I didn't specifically mention any of them, but credit me with a little knowledge! YV - hate silence, love music Kasabian - already tried, didn't like Depeche Mode - sorted megadth - horrible vocals Thin Lizzy - sorted Kate Bush - sorted Matthew Sweet - tried, didn't like Keep em coming (but try not to repeat what others have said, and don't be offended if I dissed your choice - I AM grateful you took the time). |
| David Jones 26.08.2007 15:58 |
Mansun? Attack Of The Grey Lantern is well recommended, maybe not Six if your into proggy sort of stuff, Little Kix is a little weak and Kleptomania although not completed has flashes of brilliance. And then theres the b-sides... |
| The Fairy King 26.08.2007 16:13 |
Maybe some Live? Throwing Copper The Distance To Here Secret Samadhi |
| ***Marial-B*** 26.08.2007 16:14 |
Three Dog Nights The guess who King Crimson |
| Gratzi 26.08.2007 16:14 |
Surprised to see no one mentioned Jethro Tull. Hmmm... Try Heavy Horses, Stand Up, Living In The Past - these are trully great albums. About Kansas, you said you didn't like the voice; whose? :Steve Walsh's or John Elefante's? I think Power is one of rock's super-albums. But hey! ultimately, it's your choice! |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 26.08.2007 16:18 |
<font color=lime>KillerQueen840 wrote: Iron Maiden...I'm realllly starting to get into them.I've loved them for ages! They finally came to my area and I was too late to get the fucking tickets!!!! |
| Lester Burnham 26.08.2007 16:23 |
Insane Clown Posse The Louvin Brothers Chopin Severed Heads Mor ve Ötesi Liz Phair Alamaailman Vasarat Cat Stevens |
| ***Marial-B*** 26.08.2007 16:54 |
I forgot to mention... About the Beatles: if you want their solo material, I should recommend John Lennon's period from 1970-1973, Ringo's album "Ringo" and George's first 2 solo albums. If you want something from Paul, just try this: "Wild life". |
| Penetration_Guru 26.08.2007 17:00 |
David Jones wrote: Mansun? Attack Of The Grey Lantern is well recommended, maybe not Six if your into proggy sort of stuff, Little Kix is a little weak and Kleptomania although not completed has flashes of brilliance. And then theres the b-sides...No more fucking prog - and that means you Fripp & Ian "Flamingo" Anderson.... I can't believe noone's mentioned Marillion, given how prog you buggers are.... |
| Donna13 26.08.2007 17:27 |
The White Stripes? Is this a contest? |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 26.08.2007 17:33 |
try the TOP GEAR anthems double cd.cracking tracks right through. |
| ***Marial-B*** 26.08.2007 17:41 |
Penetration_Guru wrote: I can't believe noone's mentioned Marillion, given how prog you buggers are....Why if I no one likes it xD??? In fact, I don't like Prog that much |
| QueenTaylor 26.08.2007 17:50 |
Journey, Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Judas Priest, Def Leppard, Fleetwood Mac, Rod Stewart, Bon Jovi, ummm Taking Back Sunday, Daughtry ??? |
| Maz 26.08.2007 19:26 |
Toad the Wet Sprocket Glen Phillips Gin Blossoms I'm bound and determined to find something you'll dig. |
| Freya is quietly judging you. 26.08.2007 19:32 |
What about The Smiths? |
| Lisser 26.08.2007 20:07 |
P_G, can I get a copy of that Pieter-Fuck off? |
| IanR 26.08.2007 20:23 |
PG, what's the most recent ZZ Top album you have? The latest (Mescalero) is highly recommended. |
| Penetration_Guru 27.08.2007 08:02 |
Ian wrote: PG, what's the most recent ZZ Top album you have? The latest (Mescalero) is highly recommended.I have all their stuff, plus a couple of concert DVDs and an audio show yet to be listened to. |
| The Fairy King 27.08.2007 08:24 |
Franz Ferdinand - Both Albums Arctic Monkeys - latest Kaiser Chiefs - latest |
| AspiringPhilosophe 27.08.2007 09:31 |
Good call on Franz Ferdinand FairyKing...that was next on my list to recommend to P_G |
| Micrówave 27.08.2007 12:17 |
I'm not sure anyone really read your request, P_G, but as I understand you want: Guitars No Prog Rock Something Different So, I'm going off the beaten path. By the way, Pieter, Steve Howe is Prog Rock, or you just can't let it go, can you? But Steve has a really good album, that's not too prog called "Turbulence". Great guitars. NEW: John Mayer Joss Stone Toto - Falling In Between (The first song may sound a little proggy, but this is a really really good album)* OLD: Santana - Beyond Appearances Larry Carlton - 1st Album Neal Schon - Electric World Steve Lukather - Luke Steve Vai - Flexable Frank Zappa - Joe's Garage Miles Davis - Jack Johnson |
| Donna13 27.08.2007 13:24 |
Micrówave wrote: I'm not sure anyone really read your request, P_G, but as I understand you want: Guitars No Prog Rock Something DifferentYeah. When I read his request, this is what I got: "Hi all you Queenzoners that I respect and love so much. This is your best friend, P_G. The P stands for Penetration, because I have penetrated all your hearts, as you have mine. And the G stands for Guru because it is my mission here to guide you all to a better direction in your lives. I am going on holiday (that means vacation) and I would like to listen to all the music that means so much to you Queenzoners, because I want to think of you all while I am resting on my vacation (holiday). So, if you would be so kind as to list your favorites here, I would be ever so grateful. I have a very large budget for music, so please, don't hold back. By the way, this is a contest. Love, P_G" |
| AspiringPhilosophe 27.08.2007 13:39 |
Thought of another one for you!! Edwin McCain, either his "Misguided Roses" or "The Messenger" |
| Maz 27.08.2007 14:31 |
2 more Orion the Hunter - So You Ran was the only "hit" off of their only album. Barry Goodreau - both in Orion and a self-titled debut a few years before that, Dreams being the major "hit." Both are guitar-orientated. |
| Micrówave 27.08.2007 15:15 |
Donna13 wrote: Yeah. When I read his request, this is what I got: Love, P_G"Yeah, I got that too!!! The old boy's gone soft in his old age... |
| Penetration_Guru 27.08.2007 15:31 |
Micrówave wrote: I'm not sure anyone really read your request, P_G, but as I understand you want: Guitars No Prog Rock Something Different So, I'm going off the beaten path. By the way, Pieter, Steve Howe is Prog Rock, or you just can't let it go, can you? But Steve has a really good album, that's not too prog called "Turbulence". Great guitars. NEW: John Mayer Joss Stone Toto - Falling In Between (The first song may sound a little proggy, but this is a really really good album)* OLD: Santana - Beyond Appearances Larry Carlton - 1st Album Neal Schon - Electric World Steve Lukather - Luke Steve Vai - Flexable Frank Zappa - Joe's Garage Miles Davis - Jack JohnsonClearly nobody's reading me properly. 1. I already said I wasn't keen on Toto. And don't think I didn't notice you trying to sneak the guitarist in as well. 2. I said tunes, so that's Vai, Zappa, Carlton & Miles Davis out. 3. Not sure if Miles had an album called Jack Johnson, or if you're suggesting Jack johnson himself. If the latter, he's a pile of hippy doo doos that my girlfriend likes. 4. It doesn't HAVE to be different, but there's no point suggesting The Beatles - I do listen to a lot of music so let's assume I have covered the basics. ps Styx were awful, Grass Roots weren't bad. Nazereth were too screechy, Deep Purple were too hammond-y, Rainbow didn't have the tunes, Cheap Trick don't seem too bad. |
| Penetration_Guru 27.08.2007 15:33 |
Donna13 wrote:Your dosage needs changing. I'm not medically qualified to know whther you should be taking more or less, but the current amount is clearly leaving you deranged.Micrówave wrote: I'm not sure anyone really read your request, P_G, but as I understand you want: Guitars No Prog Rock Something DifferentYeah. When I read his request, this is what I got: "Hi all you Queenzoners that I respect and love so much. This is your best friend, P_G. The P stands for Penetration, because I have penetrated all your hearts, as you have mine. And the G stands for Guru because it is my mission here to guide you all to a better direction in your lives. I am going on holiday (that means vacation) and I would like to listen to all the music that means so much to you Queenzoners, because I want to think of you all while I am resting on my vacation (holiday). So, if you would be so kind as to list your favorites here, I would be ever so grateful. I have a very large budget for music, so please, don't hold back. By the way, this is a contest. Love, P_G" |
| Micrówave 27.08.2007 15:47 |
Penetration_Guru wrote: Clearly nobody's reading me properly. 1. I already said I wasn't keen on Toto. And don't think I didn't notice you trying to sneak the guitarist in as well.Well, you did specify Guitar. If I could offer you a money-back guarantee, I would. Their new album is really good. I am a fan, but for mainstream audiences, just as good as Toto or Toto IV. And Luke's album is about as far away from Toto as you could imagine. There aren't any ballads here! 2. I said tunes, so that's Vai, Zappa, Carlton & Miles Davis out.Larry Carlton used to sing and does indeed write "tunes". After the shooting, the singing never happens, but for his first 4 albums, he did sing and have guest vocalists. Vai, ok, but it is his most "listenable" album without over-doing it. Zappa - Joe's Garage is chuck full of catchy tunes, all tied together by the C.S., but fun and funny. Miles - See below 3. Not sure if Miles had an album called Jack Johnson, or if you're suggesting Jack johnson himself. If the latter, he's a pile of hippy doo doos that my girlfriend likes.Some have called Miles' "A Tribute To Jack Johnson" soundtrack one of the greatest rock & roll records ever made. Yes, Rock & Roll. John McLaughlin. No Pianos. Herbie Hancock on only a Farfisa organ. You are missing out here. Uh, Jack Johnson, the boxer... not the spare. 4. It doesn't HAVE to be different, but there's no point suggesting The Beatles - I do listen to a lot of music so let's assume I have covered the basics.Yes, but giving you the same bands just repackaged, was all I saw. Even someone suggested Styx! ps Styx were awfulbefore they became Robotos, they weren't that bad. |
| Micrówave 27.08.2007 15:49 |
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| JoxerTheDeityPirate 27.08.2007 16:58 |
you can always try 2 up and coming bands called Status Quo and Kiss,i hear they may have a future in the business. or you can try: the Feeling the killers kaiser chiefs new album is really good pigeon detectives are quite good too razorlight as i wrote elsewhere,the top gear anthems is a great cd to go out and buy and hear some newer acts and progress to their own stuff from there. |
| Erin 27.08.2007 17:14 |
Penetration_Guru wrote: ps Styx were awfulI told ya. Try The Wildhearts. |
| Lisser 27.08.2007 17:46 |
Has anyone said Def Leppard yet? I never get tired of them. I like Boston, Journey, which have already been suggested. I love Metallica, Pantera have a few songs I like.....love Elton John..........I'm trying here......I still want a copy of that Pieter-fuck off though. |
| Maz 27.08.2007 17:48 |
Lisser wrote: I still want a copy of that Pieter-fuck off though.No need - it's just speed metal and over in less than 2 minutes. |
| Lisser 27.08.2007 17:51 |
Maz wrote:Ohhhhhh ya, Erin told me about that. I think it was over in like 1:23? Shame.Lisser wrote: I still want a copy of that Pieter-fuck off though.No need - it's just speed metal and over in less than 2 minutes. |
| Erin 27.08.2007 18:08 |
Lisser wrote:There's an extended version that lasts 3:15, though. It's highly sought after by collectors of speed metal.Maz wrote:Ohhhhhh ya, Erin told me about that. I think it was over in like 1:23? Shame.Lisser wrote: I still want a copy of that Pieter-fuck off though.No need - it's just speed metal and over in less than 2 minutes. |
| Lisser 27.08.2007 18:26 |
Erin wrote:Noooooooo wayyyyyyyy duuuuuuuuuude!!!! Killer!!!Lisser wrote:There's an extended version that lasts 3:15, though. It's highly sought after by collectors of speed metal.Maz wrote:Ohhhhhh ya, Erin told me about that. I think it was over in like 1:23? Shame.Lisser wrote: I still want a copy of that Pieter-fuck off though.No need - it's just speed metal and over in less than 2 minutes. |
| pow wow 27.08.2007 18:40 |
The Stone Roses self titled album. Good stuff. Not as 'indie' as you'd think. Keane The Verve |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 27.08.2007 18:46 |
Lisser wrote: I still want a copy of that Pieter-fuck off though.its on the B-side of Atheist-get a life ;-] |
| Lisser 28.08.2007 20:53 |
joxerthepinkmohawkpirate wrote:Classic!!!!!!!!!!!Lisser wrote: I still want a copy of that Pieter-fuck off though.its on the B-side of Atheist-get a life ;-] |
| eggy 30.08.2007 11:53 |
I don't really do much old stuff other than stuff I'd insult you with by recommending. New bands I like alot are; Arcade Fire Editors Apartment My Latest Novel Mystery Jets iLiKETRAiNS (prog rock alert!!) |
| Leaky Luke 30.08.2007 12:10 |
Black Sabbath (Dio era) Little River Band Buddy Holly Temptations Whitesnake Rainbow pink floyd Rod Stewart (LOL) Johnny Cash Beach Boys Koama CCR Eagles Elvis Presley Poco Bob Seger & the silver bullet band |
| Donna13 30.08.2007 12:37 |
Penetration_Guru wrote:Haha. Well, quite possibly the level of Starbucks coffee in my system on any given day should be medically supervised. I have recently discovered the little line on the grinder that says "12 cups" and I realized that I had been short changing myself all this time.Donna13 wrote:Your dosage needs changing. I'm not medically qualified to know whther you should be taking more or less, but the current amount is clearly leaving you deranged.Micrówave wrote: I'm not sure anyone really read your request, P_G, but as I understand you want: Guitars No Prog Rock Something DifferentYeah. When I read his request, this is what I got: "Hi all you Queenzoners that I respect and love so much. This is your best friend, P_G. The P stands for Penetration, because I have penetrated all your hearts, as you have mine. And the G stands for Guru because it is my mission here to guide you all to a better direction in your lives. I am going on holiday (that means vacation) and I would like to listen to all the music that means so much to you Queenzoners, because I want to think of you all while I am resting on my vacation (holiday). So, if you would be so kind as to list your favorites here, I would be ever so grateful. I have a very large budget for music, so please, don't hold back. By the way, this is a contest. Love, P_G" |
| Shudder To Think 01.09.2007 09:29 |
hmm... some might have been said, but anyway: 70's bowie and iggy, muse, violent femmes, t-rex... etc. those just came into my mind now... |
| Sergei. 01.09.2007 09:35 |
Mika, Dean Martin and Edith Piaf. :D |