Bands We Love

Nibs · 08-28-2002, 10:33 AM

Thought this would be a good idea (and couldn't find an old thread with the idea)... just give a name, short description, and a website or two to check them out...

The Aquabats - superhuman ska band, performing their hits "Super Rad" and "The Cat with Two Heads" while battling their many arch-nemeses in their brightly colored rashguards and anti-negativity helmets

Official Site

Audio downloads - The descriptions are fun to read. I recommend giving "Mucho Gusto" at least one listen

They Might Be Giants - quirky duo from New York, dubbing themselves the "twin quasars of rock" and "Brooklyn's ambassadors of love." Familiar titles: Istanbul (Not Constantinople), Birdhouse in Your Soul

Official Site - flash intensive site... click the ear-looking thing for song names and then click the accordian to hear the song

Dial-A-Song! - click the target

BeardofPants · 08-28-2002, 08:57 PM

Hmm. Where to start??

Beatles
Brit Invasion at it's finest. Sgt Peppers and Abbey Road without are both without a doubt to be considered The top albums ever.

Pink Floyd
Only just got into these guys recently. The Wall is a favourite.

The Doors
Jim Morrison. The Oliver Stone movie was pretty good as well.
Official site.

David Bowie
Not really a band, but.... Check out Low, Ziggy Stardust, and Heathens. Outside, Diamond Dogs, and Hunky Dory are all really good as well.
Official Site.

Led Zeppelin
Again, I only got into these guys recently. IV and Physical Graffiti stand out.
I pull info off this site.

Ian Dury and the Blockheads
My favourite song being, Wake up and make love to me from the album New Boots and Panties.
Official Site.

The Firm
.... Star Trekkin'!!!

Jefferson Airplane
Some wonderfully corny songs, such as We Built This City.

Velvet Underground
Lou Reed and John Cale.

Kraftwerk
Crazy Germans, and electronica from the 70s. What more can I say? Trans-Europe Express and Autobahn are well worth checking out.

There has been a persistent rumour that they are in the studios working on a new album... this has been going on since the 80s!

Their official site doesn't say much, but it expresses what they stand for rather succinctly....
Official Site.

Pixies
Awesome band from the 80s. I'm *just* getting into their stuff now.

Ramones
Angry punk. I Wanna Be Sedated is one of my favourite Ramones' songs.

The Who
Who's Next album is simply brilliant. I'll have to track down some more of their stuff.

Lizra · 08-28-2002, 10:17 PM

Get off Nibs! You did this just to torture us music types!

Good job BoP, "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick"! I'm having BRAIN OVERLOAD! I don't think I can do it.

Nibs · 08-29-2002, 10:41 AM

Just don't make a mess... I insist on having a link... makes it convenient.

Sween · 08-29-2002, 12:12 PM

Iron Maiden

Ma Uai: Ua Nemti · 09-05-2002, 10:08 PM

I agree with BoP mostly. I also like Audiovent, Our Lady Peace, Incubus, Puddle of Mudd, P.O.D., Eric Clapton, Stevey Ray Vaughan, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and many others.

BeardofPants · 09-05-2002, 10:26 PM

Grandaddy
A relatively new band, formed in the late 90s I believe (pretty modern for me!), it kind of has a folky/psychedelic sound. Really hard to describe. The Sophtware Slump is the album that brought them to public attention. One of the members is an ex-skateboarding champ.
Official Site.

Draken · 09-06-2002, 06:00 AM

BoP - did Grandaddy have a song called something like The Crystal Lake? I like that, really odd and interesting.

Currently I'd go for Garbage (even with Shirley's horrible new platinum blonde look).

In their time Blur have done some fantastic stuff. I like Muse too.

Also like a lot of Roger Waters' era Pink Floyd, but the band I really wish I had seen live is Thin Lizzy. Damn, I WISH I'd been Phil Lynott (without the dying young bit, obviously).

BeardofPants · 09-06-2002, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Draken
BoP - did Grandaddy have a song called something like The Crystal Lake? I like that, really odd and interesting.

Yup, it's on the album I mentioned above.

galadriel88 · 09-14-2002, 02:50 PM

Chicago
Need I say more?
Official Site

Creed
A great band, love their lyrics. I saw them in concert last January and it rocked!
Official Site

Weezer
Only in dreams...
Official Site

Electric Light Orchestra
Classic rock at its best
Official Site

More later...

Starr Polish · 09-15-2002, 08:16 PM

Weezer... ::shudder:: I don't know why, I just don't like them.

Band I DO Like:

Dashboard Confessional, Our Lady Peace, Jimmy Eat World (but not "The Middle", yeuch), The Beatles, The Cardigans, LaRue.

cassiopeia · 09-16-2002, 02:45 AM

The Beatles Heh, I guess you knew I would say that.

BoP: I think that Revolver is thier best album; I love Sgt Pepper, Abbey Road and The White Album as well. Heck I love them all! I heard that Paul is going to release a new Beatles song. Could be interesting...... Here is the Official Site Last time I checked it was still a promotion for 1. Hopefully a better official site will be along soon.

Ma Uai: Ua Nemti · 09-17-2002, 04:39 PM

I've always liked the Beatles, but I guess I'm not a wild about them as everyone else. They were very good musicians, but not much else. And personally I think Paul has lost his "edge" now-a-days.

johnnyrod · 09-17-2002, 05:49 PM

Ian Brown, Beth Orton, '80s poodle rock, Rush, P J Harvey, Garbage. There seem to be a lot of bands that can knock out a couple of decent tracks then record an album of utter crap; EZ Rollers, Kosheen (don't kill me, I havne't got hold of it yet), Pepe Deluxe. Still like a bit of Dylan, be interesting to see what happens to the White Stripes. And Kylie has to cop it for churning out a lot of rubbish, but Light Years was pretty good.

osszie · 09-17-2002, 05:51 PM

THE LEVELLERS!!!!!!

http://www.levellers.co.uk/

and loads of others

Pink Floyd, The Who, Beatles, Stone Roses, The Seahorses, Oasis, Muddy Waters, Led Zeppelin.....etc etc (be here all night typing them in

)

cassiopeia · 09-18-2002, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ma Uai: Ua Nemti
I've always liked the Beatles, but I guess I'm not a wild about them as everyone else. They were very good musicians, but not much else. And personally I think Paul has lost his "edge" now-a-days.

Paul lost his edge in 1970.

Yeah, The Beatles only wrote the best songs ever, could play instuments, could act, were good looking, changed popular music forever and had a wide range of interests and views.

No, I am NOT obsessed with them.

Draken · 09-19-2002, 07:21 AM

Should also mention that my heart will always belong to the unique, enigmatic and downright beautiful Kate Bush...*sigh*

Eruviel Greenleaf · 09-21-2002, 03:52 AM

Led Zeppelin!

and the Beatles. Of course.

Radagast The Brown · 09-21-2002, 07:38 AM

I like r.e.m. and the beatles. and queen.

Eruviel Greenleaf · 09-21-2002, 01:33 PM

How could I forget? Queen, of course. I like REM to, Radagast.

And Everclear, Smashing Pumpkins and...Bob Dylan

08-28-2002, 10:33 AM	#1
Nibs Head Hollara Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 751	Bands We Love Thought this would be a good idea (and couldn't find an old thread with the idea)... just give a name, short description, and a website or two to check them out... The Aquabats - superhuman ska band, performing their hits "Super Rad" and "The Cat with Two Heads" while battling their many arch-nemeses in their brightly colored rashguards and anti-negativity helmets Official Site Audio downloads - The descriptions are fun to read. I recommend giving "Mucho Gusto" at least one listen They Might Be Giants - quirky duo from New York, dubbing themselves the "twin quasars of rock" and "Brooklyn's ambassadors of love." Familiar titles: Istanbul (Not Constantinople), Birdhouse in Your Soul Official Site - flash intensive site... click the ear-looking thing for song names and then click the accordian to hear the song Dial-A-Song! - click the target __________________ "People used to ring up and say 'Don't quit your day job' or 'sell your synth', but the joke's on them: we were fired and the synth is broken!" -John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants Ever heard of Mormons? I'm one. Click here to know more about us.

08-28-2002, 08:57 PM	#2
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Hmm. Where to start?? Beatles Brit Invasion at it's finest. Sgt Peppers and Abbey Road without are both without a doubt to be considered The top albums ever. Pink Floyd Only just got into these guys recently. The Wall is a favourite. The Doors Jim Morrison. The Oliver Stone movie was pretty good as well. Official site. David Bowie Not really a band, but.... Check out Low, Ziggy Stardust, and Heathens. Outside, Diamond Dogs, and Hunky Dory are all really good as well. Official Site. Led Zeppelin Again, I only got into these guys recently. IV and Physical Graffiti stand out. I pull info off this site. Ian Dury and the Blockheads My favourite song being, Wake up and make love to me from the album New Boots and Panties. Official Site. The Firm .... Star Trekkin'!!! Jefferson Airplane Some wonderfully corny songs, such as We Built This City. Velvet Underground Lou Reed and John Cale. Kraftwerk Crazy Germans, and electronica from the 70s. What more can I say? Trans-Europe Express and Autobahn are well worth checking out. There has been a persistent rumour that they are in the studios working on a new album... this has been going on since the 80s! Their official site doesn't say much, but it expresses what they stand for rather succinctly.... Official Site. Pixies Awesome band from the 80s. I'm just getting into their stuff now. Ramones Angry punk. I Wanna Be Sedated is one of my favourite Ramones' songs. The Who Who's Next album is simply brilliant. I'll have to track down some more of their stuff. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

08-28-2002, 10:17 PM	#3
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	Get off Nibs! You did this just to torture us music types! Good job BoP, "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick"! I'm having BRAIN OVERLOAD! I don't think I can do it. Last edited by Lizra : 08-28-2002 at 10:19 PM.

08-29-2002, 10:41 AM	#4
Nibs Head Hollara Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 751	Just don't make a mess... I insist on having a link... makes it convenient. __________________ "People used to ring up and say 'Don't quit your day job' or 'sell your synth', but the joke's on them: we were fired and the synth is broken!" -John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants Ever heard of Mormons? I'm one. Click here to know more about us.

08-29-2002, 12:12 PM	#5
Sween im quite stupid Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cockermouth Posts: 2,058	Iron Maiden __________________ Yeah god hes ok but i would rather be judged by a sheep than that idiot

09-05-2002, 10:08 PM	#6
Ma Uai: Ua Nemti Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: We'd tell you but you're all out to get us. Posts: 215	I agree with BoP mostly. I also like Audiovent, Our Lady Peace, Incubus, Puddle of Mudd, P.O.D., Eric Clapton, Stevey Ray Vaughan, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and many others. __________________ Pharoah "Vires decusque."

09-05-2002, 10:26 PM	#7
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Grandaddy A relatively new band, formed in the late 90s I believe (pretty modern for me!), it kind of has a folky/psychedelic sound. Really hard to describe. The Sophtware Slump is the album that brought them to public attention. One of the members is an ex-skateboarding champ. Official Site. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords Last edited by BeardofPants : 09-05-2002 at 10:29 PM.

09-06-2002, 06:00 AM	#8
Draken Elf Lord Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Durham, England Posts: 694	BoP - did Grandaddy have a song called something like The Crystal Lake? I like that, really odd and interesting. Currently I'd go for Garbage (even with Shirley's horrible new platinum blonde look). In their time Blur have done some fantastic stuff. I like Muse too. Also like a lot of Roger Waters' era Pink Floyd, but the band I really wish I had seen live is Thin Lizzy. Damn, I WISH I'd been Phil Lynott (without the dying young bit, obviously). __________________ I'm beset by self-doubt ....or am I?

09-14-2002, 02:50 PM	#10
galadriel88 Halfwitted Queen of Lothlorien Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Far off in a dream Posts: 1,166	Chicago Need I say more? Official Site Creed A great band, love their lyrics. I saw them in concert last January and it rocked! Official Site Weezer Only in dreams... Official Site Electric Light Orchestra Classic rock at its best Official Site More later... __________________ The beuatiful mind/The beautiful heart/Doesn't deserve the pain/How can I stop the rain? -How Can I Stop the Rain? by Kessid, my new favorite band +Every good thing that comes into my life is only a reflection of the greatest gift of all; the offering of yourself, dear Son of God+ Always remember, you're uniqe, just like everybody else! "The one constant through all the years has been the Trombone. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. Its been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again, but the Trombone has marked the time. This field, this section, this band is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that once was good, and could be again. Oh, people will come . . . people will most definitely come."

09-15-2002, 08:16 PM	#11
Starr Polish Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slow down and I sail on the river, slow down and I walk to the hill Posts: 2,389	Weezer... ::shudder:: I don't know why, I just don't like them. Band I DO Like: Dashboard Confessional, Our Lady Peace, Jimmy Eat World (but not "The Middle", yeuch), The Beatles, The Cardigans, LaRue. __________________ “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.” –Bertrand Russell

09-16-2002, 02:45 AM	#12
cassiopeia Viggoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 1,749	The Beatles Heh, I guess you knew I would say that. BoP: I think that Revolver is thier best album; I love Sgt Pepper, Abbey Road and The White Album as well. Heck I love them all! I heard that Paul is going to release a new Beatles song. Could be interesting...... Here is the Official Site Last time I checked it was still a promotion for 1. Hopefully a better official site will be along soon. __________________ Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.

09-17-2002, 04:39 PM	#13
Ma Uai: Ua Nemti Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: We'd tell you but you're all out to get us. Posts: 215	I've always liked the Beatles, but I guess I'm not a wild about them as everyone else. They were very good musicians, but not much else. And personally I think Paul has lost his "edge" now-a-days. __________________ Pharoah "Vires decusque."

09-17-2002, 05:49 PM	#14
johnnyrod Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Scunthorpe, UK Posts: 166	Ian Brown, Beth Orton, '80s poodle rock, Rush, P J Harvey, Garbage. There seem to be a lot of bands that can knock out a couple of decent tracks then record an album of utter crap; EZ Rollers, Kosheen (don't kill me, I havne't got hold of it yet), Pepe Deluxe. Still like a bit of Dylan, be interesting to see what happens to the White Stripes. And Kylie has to cop it for churning out a lot of rubbish, but Light Years was pretty good. __________________ Frodo Lives!

09-17-2002, 05:51 PM	#15
osszie Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 409	THE LEVELLERS!!!!!! http://www.levellers.co.uk/ and loads of others Pink Floyd, The Who, Beatles, Stone Roses, The Seahorses, Oasis, Muddy Waters, Led Zeppelin.....etc etc (be here all night typing them in )

09-19-2002, 07:21 AM	#17
Draken Elf Lord Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Durham, England Posts: 694	Should also mention that my heart will always belong to the unique, enigmatic and downright beautiful Kate Bush...sigh __________________ I'm beset by self-doubt ....or am I?

09-21-2002, 03:52 AM	#18
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	Led Zeppelin! and the Beatles. Of course. __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

09-21-2002, 07:38 AM	#19
Radagast The Brown Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 6,975	I like r.e.m. and the beatles. and queen. __________________ Lalala... poof! AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

09-21-2002, 01:33 PM	#20
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	How could I forget? Queen, of course. I like REM to, Radagast. And Everclear, Smashing Pumpkins and...Bob Dylan __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

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