Saturday Night Tunes - Pre-Draft Edition
by bigfatdrunk on Apr 17, 2010 7:28 PM CDT
Email
PrintWith my new job, I've been spending a ton of time in front of a computer with my headphones on...mostly to block out the sounds of my screaming children. Look, I'm busy, kids, and I don't really care if the house is on fire, mmm-kay?
As a result of my new-found need to cocoon, I've both been listening to and looking for new music. Thus, tonight's edition of Saturday Night Tunes! WHEE!!!!
Topping my playlist has been...really?...The Ting Tings? Hold on, need to check something. Yeah, my testicles are still there. Whaddaya know? For some odd reason, I find it easier to write code (at which I suck) when listening to them. Throw in a little MGMT, Gnarls Barkley, and older RJD2 (their latest kinda sucks), and they've been topping my listenin'. Previously recommended Pepper and Lacuna Coil have also gotten some PT.
With their announcement that their reuniting, and old fave of mine is also getting a lot of play. I've long said Slobberbone is the best band you've never heard of, and their album "Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today" is easily in my Top 5, if not #1. But if you're going to listen to old school Alt-Country, you've got to toss a little Uncle Tupelo into the mix.
What have y'all been listing to?
60 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Mostly stuff people here would hate.
Since the Hard Rock/Metal scene in the States has just gone to complete shit, I mostly listen to stuff from across the pond. And I’ve been listening to most of that stuff recently. Firewind (Greece), Nightwish (Finland), Epica (The Netherlands), Therion (Sweden) and Rammstein (Germany). From the mainland, mostly sticking with Mastodon, Anthrax and Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society.
Re: Korpiklaani
They’re actually from Finland, too. Cool band.
by Mike Kerns on Apr 18, 2010 1:06 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Rammstein, And Mastodon
I am huge fans of both of those bands. I like Black Label Society but am not a huge fan, I do like Lacuna Coil bfd, and for all metal lovers I would recommend In Flames, Also Monster Magnet is a great US Stoner rock band
Who doesn't like Mastodon?
You like your bands with a nice dose of orchestra eh?
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I'm grilling some up tomorrow afternoon!
7 hours, low and slow….
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Who doesn't
like a bit of theatrics with their metal?
Not someone I would like to meet thats for sure.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Orchestra
Absolutely. After hearing Orchestral arrangements and Opera thrown into Metal, every other kind of Metal just sounds dumbed down to me now. People usually make fun of it at first, but it grows on them if given the opportunity.
by Mike Kerns on Apr 18, 2010 1:03 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
*raises hand*
But I hate all metal. So that’s no real surprise.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter
by riversmccown on Apr 18, 2010 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
For those who want to expand their horizons
Here’s some of my faves from these bands:
Firewind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV4m6K8j3As The guitar player of this band is ranked as one of the top 20 in the world today. He is also playing lead on the new Ozzy album. They’re similar to Dragonforce, but not as ridiculous.
Nightwish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ3DSVS72B8&feature=PlayList&p=4F2BCD783CB05B1D&playnext_from=PL&index=31&playnext=2 One of my favorite bands ever. Like I siad, it may sound odd at first, but it really is incredible.
Epica: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNGzltK_tlc Similar to Nightwish, but the ocasional Male vocals are more of the “death grunt” type. The singer, Simone Simons is a dish and one hell of a singer.
Therion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY-EOYJQMMY Of all the bands listed here, this is probably my favorite. Orchestra, opera, Metal…it’s quite incredible.
Rammstein: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ3kVtd2CCA Everyone probably remembers the song “Du Hast.” It was pretty successful here in America. All of their songs are in German, of course, but that hardly matters. Just hard rock and metal. These guys are like 80’s Metallica in Europe. As in everyone thinks theyre awesome. As do I.
Sorry to blab on like that, but this is good shit and I recommend it to everyone. But if it’s too much for you, try some good ol’ fashioned american rock like Mastodon, Anthrax and Black Label Society.
Re: Rammstein
they are amazing live… saw them in Deutchland… they have a song about “loving” his daughter in a BESF kinda way…. but their music is assome
"Your mother is a hamster and your father smells of elderberries! Now Go away or I shall taunt you a second time!"
Go Texans!
I’ve always wanted to see Rammstein live but I don’t think they tour in the US anymore. This makes me a sad clown :(. I was also supposed to go see Therion but never did, and I think they broke up. :(
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
you know the scene from XXX
where they sing feuer frei, they do that live… so much fire and pyrotechnics amazering!!!!!!!
"Your mother is a hamster and your father smells of elderberries! Now Go away or I shall taunt you a second time!"
Go Texans!
Rammstein Live/Therion
Not anymore in the US. The fire Marshal pretty much banned them from every city they played in because of their pyrotechnics so they just said fuck it.
And Therion is still alive and well. The original singer just doesn’t sing anymore. He focused on writing and his guitar playing. They put out an album in 2007 and have a new album out this year called Sitra Ahra.
Been listening to a lot of Queen lately after watching Ultimate Albums- "A Night At The Opera" on VH1 Classic
“Death On Two Legs” kinda hit a nerve with me with the current political climate. “I’m In Love With My Car” is another good one. Also downloaded Creed’s new album, probably will transfer it to my MP3 Player pretty soon
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
The black keys is always is in heavy rotation. One of my favorite bands. Kinda of a modern bluesy rock.
Old school- I’ve been on a Joe Cocker kick…with a side of janis Joplin. Weird. I think cocker is highly underrated, but I have no idea what inspired the Joplin thing.
I’m also trying to decide if like a band called cage the elephant. I think I do, but it always takes me a while.
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
by papabear on Apr 17, 2010 8:37 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
+1 For Black Keys
I’ve been listening to them a lot lately and also Caged The Elephant. But unlike you, im already sold on them.
ohh
…and to throw a little love to some hometown boys. The Kinship is pretty good. Mainly because their song “bitch ain’t right” is a pretty good summation of most of my relationships.
Barely Blind is also starting to take off a little. Kinda blink 182ish…if that’s your thing.
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
by papabear on Apr 17, 2010 8:44 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Seriously,
I have been found my self listening to a lot of Common: Universal Mind Control, because the beats he uses go real well with the theme of sex….Lupe Fiasco, and pharrell because rappers who skate can’t be topped, on the other hand good ole’ Alt Rock, in the form of Jane’s Addiction, Smashing pumpkins, but when i am feelin in a real i need to be pumped up mood, Reel Big Fish, Social Distortion, Rev Horton Heat. Gotta love the Rev and his Texas Rockabilly.
"Your mother is a hamster and your father smells of elderberries! Now Go away or I shall taunt you a second time!"
Go Texans!
Common and Lupe, excellent choices
Common’s “Be” and Lupe’s “Food & Liquor” are two of my favorite hip hop albums.
Mumford and Sons
British alt/folk. 3 years ago I would’ve called myself a pussy for liking them, but it’s really good stuff.
Also enjoying The Heavy when I need some funk/soul/R&B.
The Heavy.
I’ve been digging them lately.
Them’s is cash money.
Just your average, run of the mill hardcore casual Texans fan.
Hey glad to hear you dig pepper
I saw them open for 311 somewhere I want to say Arizona in my drunken stoned plus assortment of other drugs phase in college. It’s great driving music.
I heard ryan mathews listen to cold play so we can’t draft him.
by AllenOU on Apr 17, 2010 9:05 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Eating beef jerky
Checking out the pics here: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/
Listening to a medley of Rob Zombie, Richard Wagner, ZZTop, Kiss, Mozart, Van Halen, Beethoven, Billy Idol, Def Leppard, Don Henley
I friggin love pepper by the way...
"Your mother is a hamster and your father smells of elderberries! Now Go away or I shall taunt you a second time!"
Go Texans!
Thread hijack
Can you hijack your own thread? Eh…
@ArianFoster is on twitter (if you haven’t seen, maybe I just missed him). Ummm, he seems actually good. He’s no Jakespeare, natch.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
He does want to open up a philosophy store after all
http://deadspin.com/5045570/arian-fosters-philosophy-store-coming-to-a-strip-mall-near-you
"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady
Still waiting...
Mushroomhead - XX hurray for rap metal
Coheed and Cambria – No World for Tomorrow, Strung Out – Exile in Oblivion
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
listen to a lot of coheed and cambria..
and apocolyptica, sixx am is decent, and recently i’ve pulled …and justice for all out of the attic..
Let's see
In Flames-Jester Race
Opeth-
David Bowie-Golden Years
Nine Inch Nails-Get Down, Make Love
Adam and the Ants-Physical
Currently Playing: God of War III
PS3 ID: Nole1021
by Jonathan Loesche on Apr 17, 2010 11:27 PM CDT reply actions
In Flames-Jester Race such a damn good album.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Yea
The whole early Gothenburgh was perhaps Metal’s high point, IMO
Currently Playing: God of War III
PS3 ID: Nole1021
by Jonathan Loesche on Apr 18, 2010 1:02 AM CDT up reply actions
iPod lists
VY – ace of base and 98 degrees
Big Ben. Chris brown and r Kelly
by AllenOU on Apr 17, 2010 11:38 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
My iPod has given me an odd mix over the past 30 minutes or so of Motorhead, Paramore, Jay-z, and a Chopin piece…and now a cover of “Hey Ya” by Mat Weddle.
"Lord, beer me strength."
The first time I heard it, I had no idea whatsoever it was a cover on the Outkast song.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Love it when he sings
“Lend me some sugar. I am you neighbor.”
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
by tehGrindCrusher on Apr 18, 2010 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Reminds me
Of Ray LaMontagne’s cover of Crazy.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
by tehGrindCrusher on Apr 18, 2010 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Richard Cheese
anything but i love his “down with the sickness” cover in fact that is my alarm to wake up…
"Your mother is a hamster and your father smells of elderberries! Now Go away or I shall taunt you a second time!"
Go Texans!
I have been..........
laughing at that new Insane Clown Posse music video. Miracles, it’s just crazy yo. “There’s magic everywhere in this bitch”
Schlauton
I've been grooving on some old Jane's Addiction lately
Everything on Ritual from Three Days to the end of the album. Holy fucking god, it’s fantastic.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
by tehGrindCrusher on Apr 18, 2010 9:20 AM CDT reply actions
Phoenix anybody?
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix is an album I got addicted to about two months ago, stopped for a month, and am now obsessed with once again. If you like groups like MGMT, they’re different but similar. Nice, melo rock from the boys from France.
"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady
Still waiting...
by DreKeem on Apr 18, 2010 10:29 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Phoenix: agreed
I think I mentioned them in this post a month or so ago, and I’m still enjoying the album regularly.
Gorillaz
Better than anticipated
stylo is sick
by AllenOU on Apr 18, 2010 11:38 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I’ve been listening to a lot of blues recently – Leadbelly, Robert Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Charlie Patton. And to give a shout out to some local music, I saw B L A C K I E (all caps, with spaces) last night and he is pretty fucking amazing, especially live. So I’m just gonna go ahead and pimp his myspace for y’all.
http://www.myspace.com/blackieblackieblackie
yeah
I had a major blues phase from about 94 to 2001 or so. In addition to your list, Lightning Hopkins, Jelly Roll Morton, and more. I love Chicago, Delta, and Texas Blues (of course). But for my money, I’ll take John Lee Hooker. For the newer stuff, it’s all about Robert Cray and Stevie Ray. I know exactly where I was when I heard SRV died.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
Teh blues = teh awesome
I don’t think it gets better than Muddy Waters. I’ve said this before but since we’re on the subject, the SRV set I saw was one of the best hours of live music I’ve ever seen. I feel very lucky to have seen it.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
by tehGrindCrusher on Apr 18, 2010 10:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Muddy waters is great
Joh Lee Hooker is the man
SRV is the best there ever was.
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
With that list
Yo drunk, you have got to check out “Built to Spill”. They might be the 2nd best band you’ve never heard of. The new album, “There is no Enemy” is great all around, but a lot of the stuff they sing is pretty melancholy and takes some really getting into before you can appreciate them. Older albums are much slower, but songs like “Center of the Universe”, “Conventional Wisdom”, and “Goin’ Against your Mind” are all among the best songs ever.
Emusic'ed
If that’s a word. Gracias, einman77.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
Really liking...
Built to Spill and The Heavy so far. Excellent recs.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
If you're diggin The Heavy
check out “Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears”
They’re an Austin band. Saw them at emo’s a couple of times.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Battle Red Blog
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
