Just an observation, but I'm interested in how people approach music. Are the lyrics the most important thing for some people in assessing music? I think I'm normally the opposite - I'm first attracted to how something sounds, and the lyrics are only icing on the cake for me.
If it ain't poetry, I give it a pass. But it's nice to dance too.
Same here, the only band in this thread I recognized was the Yeah yeah yeahs (they're OK in my books).
CP used to be a good source for new music, I discovered some of my favs via this board. However now it's all generic indie-folk-whiny-coldplay-clone stuff... Too bad.
Well there's always the metal thread which surfaces now and again...
But I agree, I'm somewhat shocked every time I look at one of these other threads and realize that unless people are posting in the metal thread, they sure do listen to a lot of soft, unaggressive music. There's no punk demographic at CP, you would think, for example.
I think people are embarrassed to admit they like mainstream music as well. Like out of all the favorite albums posted here, nobody has the new Pearl Jam, nobody lists anything from Kings of Leon, or U2, or any one of a number of big name bands that released new CD's this year. Heck, Nirvana released a live album this year and it didn't make anybodies top albums of 2009 list?
Just an observation, but I'm interested in how people approach music. Are the lyrics the most important thing for some people in assessing music? I think I'm normally the opposite - I'm first attracted to how something sounds, and the lyrics are only icing on the cake for me.
same as you. It can be mindless drivel, as long as it sounds good.
Well there's always the metal thread which surfaces now and again...
But I agree, I'm somewhat shocked every time I look at one of these other threads and realize that unless people are posting in the metal thread, they sure do listen to a lot of soft, unaggressive music. There's no punk demographic at CP, you would think, for example.
I think people are embarrassed to admit they like mainstream music as well. Like out of all the favorite albums posted here, nobody has the new Pearl Jam, nobody lists anything from Kings of Leon, or U2, or any one of a number of big name bands that released new CD's this year. Heck, Nirvana released a live album this year and it didn't make anybodies top albums of 2009 list?
I bought the new Pearl Jam. Love it. They're not mainstream music though. They don't get played on the radio. I think most people didn't list it because almost everyone knows about it.
I haven't liked U2 since Joshua Tree came out. Not my bag.
The new Alice in Chains is way above my expectations, is aggressive and everyone on this forum knows how much I love it so I didn't mention it again.
One of the last words I would use to describe the one album/artist I mentioned in this thread would be soft. I guess you'd have to listen for yourself to find out though rather than casting sweeping judgements about.
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Well there's always the metal thread which surfaces now and again...
But I agree, I'm somewhat shocked every time I look at one of these other threads and realize that unless people are posting in the metal thread, they sure do listen to a lot of soft, unaggressive music. There's no punk demographic at CP, you would think, for example.
I think people are embarrassed to admit they like mainstream music as well. Like out of all the favorite albums posted here, nobody has the new Pearl Jam, nobody lists anything from Kings of Leon, or U2, or any one of a number of big name bands that released new CD's this year. Heck, Nirvana released a live album this year and it didn't make anybodies top albums of 2009 list?
I'm not ashamed to admit I like any band. But I don't listen to any you just listed besides the Kings of Leon's older stuff. I haven't got the new Nirvana live album but it's not like everyone hasn't heard Nirvana 200 times before this album was released.
One of the last words I would use to describe the one album/artist I mentioned in this thread would be soft. I guess you'd have to listen for yourself to find out though rather than casting sweeping judgements about.
I wasn't picking on any one band in particular, don't worry
Edit: And I did check out your artist in iTunes yesterday...from what I heard they're not very "hard", but whatever..
Just an observation, but I'm interested in how people approach music. Are the lyrics the most important thing for some people in assessing music? I think I'm normally the opposite - I'm first attracted to how something sounds, and the lyrics are only icing on the cake for me.
While its definitely music first if the lyrics are stupid it will turn me off. City and Colour sounds fantastic but his lyrics do absolutely nothing for me, which i feel is important when you write the kind of introspective music that he does. Bruce Cockburn may be a master of guitar but his lyrics really hold him back in my opinion.
Well there's always the metal thread which surfaces now and again...
But I agree, I'm somewhat shocked every time I look at one of these other threads and realize that unless people are posting in the metal thread, they sure do listen to a lot of soft, unaggressive music. There's no punk demographic at CP, you would think, for example.
I think people are embarrassed to admit they like mainstream music as well. Like out of all the favorite albums posted here, nobody has the new Pearl Jam, nobody lists anything from Kings of Leon, or U2, or any one of a number of big name bands that released new CD's this year. Heck, Nirvana released a live album this year and it didn't make anybodies top albums of 2009 list?
I love U2, but I wouldn't put No Line On The Horizon in my top albums of 2009. I guess since this is a favorite band thing, I should've, but their latest album just didn't do it for me. A couple good songs, but nothing mind-blasting.
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I wasn't picking on any one band in particular, don't worry
Edit: And I did check out your artist in iTunes yesterday...from what I heard they're not very "hard", but whatever..
Nope, this album isn't what I would term hard. But it ain't soft. It's a solo project.
Do you limit yourself to only hard music?
Patterson Hood's band is far from soft.
__________________ I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love." - John Steinbeck
Well there's always the metal thread which surfaces now and again...
I think people are embarrassed to admit they like mainstream music as well. Like out of all the favorite albums posted here, nobody has the new Pearl Jam, nobody lists anything from Kings of Leon, or U2, or any one of a number of big name bands that released new CD's this year. Heck, Nirvana released a live album this year and it didn't make anybodies top albums of 2009 list?
I'd rather listen to T-Pain if only for the slimmest of possibilities that he is the master of illusion and not taking himself as seriously as those you mentioned. I absolutely cannot get to the mute button fast enough to make Kings of Leon get out of my ears. U2 is like Nyquil for me.
I think people (myself included) hate the retreads like Nirvana live albums and look for the other fresh/new flavors out there. Having said that, if Husker Du ever released some resurrected live album I'd probably be gushing non-stop. I suppose I have learned to 'hate' them because of the amount of overplay. Not their fault, but I can only eat that same bowl of lukewarm porridge so many times.
With that in mind, I have to agree with The Thermals and toss Dinosaur Jr.(Farm) and *ironically* Iron and Wine (Around the Well) into the mix.
Last edited by flizzenflozz; 11-17-2009 at 01:38 PM.
There's a lot of different musical tastes out there and on the board.
Is there even much of a punk scene anymore? I haven't really listened to much since 2005 (maybe). Every once in a while I break out some Pulley, man I love that band.
For something that borders between heavy, melancholy and sullen there's Brand New. The new album Daisy is good, not like The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me, but a good record. Some of the acoustic versions of their songs are just amazing.
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I've bought more music in the past few months than I have in a long time. I've really enjoyed the new albums from Chickenfoot, Megadeth, Slayer, Alice in Chains, Dave Matthews Band, Matthew Good. AC/DC was ok, I'm still not sold on the new Pearl Jam, need a few more listens. Them Crooked Vultures is good so far, need to listen on better speakers.
But I agree, I'm somewhat shocked every time I look at one of these other threads and realize that unless people are posting in the metal thread, they sure do listen to a lot of soft, unaggressive music. There's no punk demographic at CP, you would think, for example.
There is "indie" music that is louder, more agressive, more punk, than so-called "punk" and "metal". ex. Sonic Youth, TV On The Radio, Radiohead, Dead Weather. I wouldn't say I listen to much "soft" music. TVOTR was about the loudest band I have seen. Husker Du is one my favorites - I can't imagine a band being heavier or more agressive.
The "punk" music that gets played on X is not punk. Punk is not a sound - it is a reaction.
Most "metal" music is terribly cliche.
Rock and roll is about rebellion. What we get instead is formulas.
I've bought more music in the past few months than I have in a long time. I've really enjoyed the new albums from Chickenfoot, Megadeth, Slayer, Alice in Chains, Dave Matthews Band, Matthew Good. AC/DC was ok, I'm still not sold on the new Pearl Jam, need a few more listens. Them Crooked Vultures is good so far, need to listen on better speakers.
I actually should've listed DMB on here. Great record. Infinitely better than the last two.
__________________ I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love." - John Steinbeck
There is "indie" music that is louder, more agressive, more punk, than so-called "punk" and "metal". ex. Sonic Youth, TV On The Radio, Radiohead, Dead Weather. I wouldn't say I listen to much "soft" music. TVOTR was about the loudest band I have seen. Husker Du is one my favorites - I can't imagine a band being heavier or more agressive.
The "punk" music that gets played on X is not punk. Punk is not a sound - it is a reaction.
Most "metal" music is terribly cliche.
Rock and roll is about rebellion. What we get instead is formulas.
Artists break the mold.
I like the new Pearl Jam record a lot.
formulas aren't always bad, but IMO, metal died when it turned into cookie monster vocalized crap. The instrumentation is still very good, but I just can't stand the grunting garbage.
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