Listal's A-Z of favourite bands!

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Grand Assault Rank : 5	Posted : 9 months, 1 week ago at Jan 28 17:31 - Does anybody remember THIS thread? Well this thread went on to create THIS list, which I think is a pretty good community achievement. I am thinking that we can do this again, but this time by nominating our favourite bands. We'll take each letter of the alphabet and nominate 10 artists in total for each letter. Each member contributes ONE artist at a time and writes a paragraph about why they like the artist. We can't always have ten separate members nominating bands, but please don't nominate more than TWO per letter so we can keep as many people involved as possible. Additionally, I think it might be good to nominate a favourite song and/or album from the particular band you nominate. Nominations will appear in this list: http://www.listal.com/list/listals-z-library-favourite-bands NB: Bands such as 'The Strokes' will come under the letter 'S'. Acts like 'Louie Armstrong' will come under 'A' Good luck!
Grand Assault Rank : 5	Posted : 9 months, 1 week ago at Jan 28 17:31 - I'll get the ball rolling: A 1. Animal Collective Almost definitely not to everyone's taste (even I can only stomach about half of their output), their sound ranges from experimental folk music to powerful noise rock. I'm definitely more a fan of their subdued songs, but their creativity across the board stands out a great deal to me. They're always interesting and it's often surprising to see which direction they take with every new release. Favourite Album: Feels Favourite Song: Banshee Beat
Deleted Rank : 44557	Posted : 9 months, 1 week ago at Jan 28 17:40 - A 2. Autechre Always has been a favorite of mine for any electronic group, even though I haven't liked thier last 2-3 albums. I still listen to them frequently and kinda keep wanting to hear what's next from them, even though I bitched about the last album. But Aphex Twin is a close 2nd as well. Favorite Album: EP7 (Amber is a close 2nd) Favorite Track: Gaekwad
escafeld Rank : 23	Posted : 9 months, 1 week ago at Jan 28 17:45 - Adam & The Ants I was bang into this band a pre-pubescent schoolboy, it was the tribal driving rhythms pumped out by their double drummers. Started as a punk band then were considered to be be part of the new romatic movement when they changed their image, donned fancy costumes & painted their faces. Still to this day nearly 30 years after I first heard them their music brings a smile to my face though I lose interest in the stuff they did once they entered their Prince Charming phase & beyond. Favourite Album: Kings of the Wild Frontier Favourite Song: Dog eat Dog
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 9 months, 1 week ago at Jan 28 19:58 - Audioslave Being a fan of Rage Against The Machine I was saddened to hear of their break up in 2000. But when I heard that most of the band members and Chris Cornell were joining I got excited. And what came out of the project was a fusion of hard rock and soul that rocked my ears. Favourite Album: Out Of Exile Favourite Song: Be Yourself
350125g0 Rank : 50	Posted : 9 months, 1 week ago at Jan 29 8:12 - And One Pure synthpop goodness. Also a mix of old-school EBM and even military pop. Earlier releases are their best, with the most recent being a big let-down. They're one band out of a handful that's on my absolute "must see live" list. Even though they're German, they have a huge following in Mexico... I'll never understand why. Favourite Album: Aggressor Favourite Song: Strafbomber
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chibiyusa Rank : 86	Posted : 9 months, 1 week ago at Jan 29 22:19 - A 6. ABBA Ahh... Sweet Swedish pop music. Even though I wasn't even born when they came out I must admit that I've fallen in love with their music seeing as I grew up listening to it. Then again I've recently watched Mamma Mia! (the sing along version no less!) and have had their songs stuck in my head because they are just so darn catchy. Favorite Album: Don't really got one... probably a compilation disc? Favorite Song: Waterloo
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 9 months, 1 week ago at Jan 30 5:31 - Damn. This too hard to choose from so many great ones :) But this time I'll go with: A 7. Aavikko Great quirky and original finnish electronic lo-fi music. This makes me always feel energetic and joyful. Their whole discography is great but my favorite might be Derek! other honorable mentions: Alcest, Amesoeurs, The Angelic Process, The Arcade Fire, Atrium Carceri, Anaal Nathrakh, Asobi Seksu, Amebix, Antsy Pants
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GemLil Moderator Rank : 24	Posted : 9 months, 1 week ago at Jan 31 11:53 - 8. The Arcade Fire A brilliant and fairly new band, whose albums have solidly impressed me throughout. They use such a varied array of instruments and borrow from an eclectic mix of genres, for this, I love them. The Arcade Fire have helped lay the way into reinventing the orchestra for modern music. Favourite Album: Funeral Favourite Song: Rebellion (Lies)
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 4 18:50 - Since this has stalled... AC/DC Weather a fan of Brian Johnson or Bon Scott's vocals, AC/DC has been a musical force that has influenced many other artists and listeners to their raw energy and power of music. Favourite Album: Back in Black Favourite Song: It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 5 7:50 - 10. Angelic Process, The Wonderful shoegaze drone doom metal from some other dimension. It makes my mind explode. Too bad the band splitted up due to suicide but the music lives. Favorite Album: Weighing Souls With Sand Favorite Song: Million Year Summer
Grand Assault Rank : 5	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 5 13:28 - Thanks for bumping this fellas: B 1. Battles The technical wizardry of this band never ceases to amaze me. When I saw them live I think I counted them playing three instruments at a time on occasion. Really creative music that is difficult to categorise in any genre other than awesome. Favourite Song: Tonto Favourite Album: Mirrored
Deleted Rank : 44557	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 5 14:08 - 2. Anthony Braxton Anthony Braxton's output is insane and he's still creating music. He's recently released a 10 CD box set as well as two 4 CD one's so the proof is right there. His music is one that rarely takes form but is something that always has shape. A great artist in pure free jazz genius. Favourite Song: none Favourite Album: Five Pieces 1975 ***Don't inlcude this part*** I can't pick a favorite track for a free jazz artist as there's never really any form for free jazz. Pretty much impossible in my book.
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 5 15:00 - 3. Black Flag Black Flag is one of the most influential US punk band that helped shape an anti-authoritarian and non-conformist message for America's youth of the mid 80's. Favourite Song: Six Pack Favourite Album: Damaged
350125g0 Rank : 50	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 5 18:22 - 4. Björk Overwhelmingly creative and controversial, Björk has continuously released some of the most breathtaking music I've ever heard. She's also an opinionated and intelligent woman that isn't the slightest bit shy about speaking her mind. Originally in the Sugarcubes, she went on to form a solo career with a vocal style that's a force to be reckoned with. Favourite Album: Vespertine Favourite Song: Pagan Poetry
Vix Rank : 83	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 5 19:19 - 5 The Black Keys If you want to be soaked in the blues then The Black Keys is the band for you. Dan Auerbach channels Howling Wolf and the stomping beats and heavy riffs makes you forget that this is a duo. Favourite Album: Rubber Factory Favourite Song: Girl Is On My Mind
Elfflame Rank : 72	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 5 23:31 - 6 The Beatles I honestly don't know what to say that hasn't already been said by people better spoken than me about this band. So many artists have been inspired by them, and music today would have been very different if they had never become the Fab Four. Favorite Album: Abby Road Favorite Song: All You Need Is Love
Bael VIP Rank : 3	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 6 2:46 - B 7. Black Sabbath One of the "inventors" of Heavy Metal. Often copied, they had massive influence on the whole genre and accidently created a whole subgenre (Doom Metal). Unlike many other bands from the 70ies, their music stands the test of time and still captivates the listener with it's thunderous riffs and haunting vocals. (Although it's nearly impossible for me to name a favorite album out of all the brilliant Ozzy-era albums, i'll try:) Favorite Album: Black Sabbath Favorite Song: Black Sabbath
GemLil Moderator Rank : 24	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 7 16:26 - 8. The Beach Boys The embodiment of summer time, I cannot let a summer go by without a healthy dose of the Boys to capture it. They're feel good without being too cheesy, they're timeless and every song is more catching than typhus. Favourite Album: Endless Summer Favourite Song: Don't Worry Baby
Grand Assault Rank : 5	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 7 18:17 - 9. Beirut Probably my favourite music artist. Well, at least over the last three years or so. An incredibly talented young musician whose music brings all the fun of a Balkan carnival. He gets my respect for making brass instruments cool again. Beirut's songs are feel-good masterpieces packed with sprinklings of European romance. Favourite Album: The Flying Club Cup Favourite Song: Elephant Gun
Kryptic Centurion Rank : 9	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 8 12:46 - 10. British Sea Power Ever since I saw them at Reading Festival, I was hooked. They're not like your average Indie Rock band as they continue to evolve with changing times. It was a tragic shame when Eamon left but the boys managed to adapt because thats what they do! Never confined to muddy waters, BSP have an epic range which can see them afloat for years to come. Favourite Album: Open Season Favorite Song: Fear of Drowning
RB6K Rank : 36	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 8 15:31 - 1. Coheed & Cambria Originally I missed out on seeing these guys at the Reading Festival. I was told they were an incredible band with 2 wonderful albums to their name. Instead of taking heed of that persons advice I watched something else. This was a mistake I soon came to regret when not 1 week later I discovered what I had missed out on. Their music is best described as progressive rock,(or new prog) and each song forms a part of an overarching story that all of their work is focused upon. Their songs evolve throughout each of their 4 albums, becoming heavier as the story turns darker and climaxing with an excellent 5 part finale called "The End Complete" Favorite Album: No World for Tomorrow (Only because its the newest really) Favorite Song The Road and the Damned (A hard choice to make!!)
Deleted Rank : 44557	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 9 0:27 - 2. John Coltrane Nothing pleases me more than putting any John Coltrane album on. I'm a hugh lover of jazz but this man does more for me than any other jazz artist and me owning 30 of his releases proves that. His work was vast in the short time he lived and he rarely, if ever, released anything that I'd give a rating of 2.5/5 or lower. A master with the saxophone John Coltrane will be remembered forever and is one of my favorite artists as well. Favorite Album: A Love Supreme Favorite Song: India
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 9 4:26 - 3. Jonathan Coulton Former computer programmer turned singer-songwriter, Jonathan Coulton writes about geek culture from sci-fi, tech and other quirky and witty themes making for very fun to listen to songs. Favorite Album: JoCo Looks Back Favorite Song: Code Monkey
350125g0 Rank : 50	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 9 8:45 - 4. COIL My absolute favourite band ever. The first song I heard was "Heartworms" off of Foxtrot, and after that I delved as far as I possibly could into as much COIL/COIL-related material as was available to me at the time. Not one single release has been a disappointment, each is extraordinary and the brilliance of the music immeasurable. Even after Jhonn Balance's untimely death in 2004, COIL has still continued to influence a vast number of other experimental and esoteric bands today. Favourite Album: Love's Secret Domain Favourite Song: Dark River
350125g0 Rank : 50	Posted : 9 months ago at Feb 10 12:54 - I just can't let this thread languish like this... 5. The Cramps I remember The Cramps as one of the first bands I really got into. I have nearly all of their releases, and even as the years have worn on and I've gotten into a lot more music, I still come back to them as one of my favourites. Each release is a psychotic, trash rock frolic through camp and kitsch, and I frickin' love it. Lux Interior just died this past week, but he will always be remembered as one of the best frontmen of one of the most bizarre and unique bands in history. Favourite Album: Songs the Lord Taught Us Favourite Song: Garbageman
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 8 months, 4 weeks ago at Feb 12 17:20 - 6. Combat Wounded Veteran Excellent power violence, this has a very special kick. The music creates absolutely compelling chaos. Favorite Album: This Is Not An Erect All-Red Neon Body
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 8 months, 3 weeks ago at Feb 18 15:49 - I'll continue this then aswell. 7. Current 93 Yes, I do adore this band. Thy've got couple of dozen of CDs so I haven't heard all of the yet. Best Neofolk out there IMO. Favorite Album: Of Ruine or Some Blazing Starre Favorite Song: The Great, Bloody and Bruised Veil of the World
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 8 months, 3 weeks ago at Feb 18 21:24 - 8. Johnny Cash "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash" is the concert intro to one of the most legendary man in music and I have yet to find a person that hasn't heard of him or one of his songs. Favorite Album: Unchained Favorite Song: I've Been Everywhere or Hurt
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 8 months, 2 weeks ago at Feb 21 6:17 - Uppppp, where is everone? :)
Devious Phenomenon Rank : 141	Posted : 8 months, 2 weeks ago at Feb 21 15:56 - Nim, I'm pretty sure the C's are an extremely hard list to get through, this and the X Ys and Zs will probably be hard to fill... anyways, out of my probably 300 bands that I listen to... 13 bands are C for me... and the only one I'd even think of putting here would be Collective Soul, but Collective Soul shouldn't be in this list, at least, not from my nomination, seeing as I've only heard 4 of their songs (Gel, Heavy, Runaway Train(Original or Cover???) and Shine)
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 8 months, 2 weeks ago at Feb 22 6:31 - Comus, Can, Camel, The Cure, Crystal Castles etc. for me
Nonfictionguy Rank : 32	Posted : 8 months, 2 weeks ago at Feb 22 15:09 - As 'c' seems to be in short supply can I have two... 9. The Cult Best Album: Electric Best Track: Lil Devil The Cult are an English rock band which gained a dedicated following in their native Britain with mid-1980s singles like "She Sells Sanctuary" before breaking into the American metal market in the late '80s with "Love Removal Machine". The band fuses a "heavy metal revivalist" sound with the "pseudo-mysticism...of The Doors, the guitar-orchestrations of Led Zeppelin, and the three-chord crunch of AC/DC, while adding touches of post-punk goth rock". & 10. The Cranberries Best Album: Everybody else is doing it, so why can't we? Best Track: Linger The Cranberries are an Irish rock band associated with alternative rock, but the band's sound also incorporates indie, indie pop, rock, post-punk and pop rock elements. The Cranberries rose to international fame in the 1990s with their debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?, which became a high commercial success and sold over five million copies in the United States. The group was one of the most successful rock acts of the '90s and sold over 14.5 million albums in the United States alone. The band has achieved four top 20 albums on the Billboard 200 chart (Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?; No Need To Argue; To the Faithful Departed and Bury the Hatchet) and eight top 20 singles on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart ("Linger", "Dreams", "Zombie", "Ode to My Family", "Ridiculous Thoughts, "Salvation", "Free To Decide" and "Promises").
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 8 months, 2 weeks ago at Feb 22 15:53 - Here we go then! 1. Domotic Wonderful and original glitch. They have released only two records but they differ from each other nicely. Sadly overlooked band imo. Best Album: Ask for Tiger
Nonfictionguy Rank : 32	Posted : 8 months, 2 weeks ago at Feb 22 18:19 - 2. Depeche Mode Best Album: Violator Best Track: Enjoy The Silence Depeche Mode are one of the longest-lived, most successful and influential bands to have emerged from the New Wave era. They have had forty-five songs in the UK Singles Chart, as well as one U.S. and two UK number one albums. According to EMI, Depeche Mode have sold over 75 million albums worldwide, as part of total worldwide record sales in excess of 100 million. But more then all that, French kids travel all the way to Basildon in Essex, UK, just to be in the groups old stomping grounds. And Basildon isn't great - so the band must be! :-)
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 8 months, 2 weeks ago at Feb 22 19:59 - Nonfictionguy, you need to write a small paragraph for each of your nominations. 3. Demon Hunter Christianity and metal are said to not mix well but Demon Hunter is one exception that combines the raw sound of metal and still sends a positive message. Best Album: The Triptych Best Song: Storm the Gates of Hell or Undying
350125g0 Rank : 50	Posted : 8 months, 2 weeks ago at Feb 24 8:41 - 4. Death In June Death In June is one of the first bands I think of when given the genre neofolk. Also one of the first neofolk bands I got into. Earlier releases are their best in my opinion, with Nada!, having a more electronic sound, being absolutely essential. With an endless list of DIJ releases under his belt, Douglas Pierce has also worked with numerous other neofolk and experimental artists over the decades as well. Favourite Album: Nada! Favourite Song: C'est un Reve
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 8 months, 1 week ago at Mar 2 12:35 - These picks are always hard because there are just so many to pick up from. 5. Deltron 3030 Intergalactic rap. Deltron 3030 is one of my favorite rap groups. Intelligent lyrics and epic beats. Just superb stuff... Favorite Album: Deltron 3030 Favorite Song: 3030
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 8 months, 1 week ago at Mar 4 4:41 - Come on fellows, show some enthusiasm...
Grand Assault Rank : 5	Posted : 8 months, 1 week ago at Mar 5 5:46 - Never fear, OP is here. 6. Do Make Say Think According to last.fm, these guys are my most listened to band of the last five or so years. Without doubt then, one of my all time favourites. Majestic instrumental post-rock that I simply cannot get bored of listening to. Seeing them live a year or two ago ranks up there amongst my list of life-affirming experiences! Favourite Album: You, You're a history in rust Favourite Song: The Universe! nonfictionguy: Please include a description of why you like the bands you nominated. Thanks.
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 8 months ago at Mar 8 17:45 - 3days 10hours :(
Devious Phenomenon Rank : 141	Posted : 8 months ago at Mar 8 19:13 - Okay, seriously since nobody is posting and this is only the 10 nominations... 7. Disturbed Very mainstream, most if notall people have at least heard of them, really, you either like all of their songs or hate them with a passion... They have a very angsty and aggressive feel to their music, basically(In my opinion) A form of light metal(Perhaps Nu Metal?) Favorite Album: I'd have to say Indestructible Favorite Song: Land of Confusion
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 8 months ago at Mar 9 3:00 - 8. Dream Theater One of the successful bands in the progressive metal scene, Dream Theater are technical, melodic and shredding instrumentalists masters that bring a sense of awe in most songs they release. Plus I feel like they are musical geniuses that are just screwing around and make it look easy. Best Album: Octavarium Best Song: Panic Attack
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 8 months ago at Mar 11 21:34 - ....... 9. Dropkick Murphys Hailing from Massachusetts, Dropkick Murphys are one the of the most popular and well know Celtic punk bands today bringing the normal fast punk sound but adding bagpipes, tin whistles, and lyrical theme that could fit in any Irish pub. Best Album: The Meanest of Times Best Song: (F)lannigan's Ball
Kryptic Centurion Rank : 9	Posted : 8 months ago at Mar 12 7:28 - 10. Bob Dylan I don't think there will ever be another artist like Bob Dylan. Imagine a one-man folk band reaching such heights of critical acclaim in today's day and age, it just wouldn't happen. His topical lyrics would probably be more effective than several modern history lessons. An extremely important and prolific artist. Favourite Song: All Along the Watchtower
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 8 months ago at Mar 12 12:20 - E 1. Brian Eno First rate and front line (avant-garde literally) electronic and rock-music. Thumbs up and hat off. Great musicians but I've listened to only few albums so far from his large discography. Favorite Album: Ambient 1: Music for Airports
Nonfictionguy Rank : 32	Posted : 7 months, 4 weeks ago at Mar 14 7:49 - 2. Eagles Best Album: Hotel California Best Track: Hotel California At the end of the 20th century, two of their albums, Eagles: Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 and Hotel California, ranked among the 10 best-selling albums according to the Recording Industry Association of America. The best-selling studio album Hotel California is rated as the 37th album in the Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, and the band was ranked No.75 on the magazine's 2004 list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. They also have the best selling album in the U.S. to date with Eagles: Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975.
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 7 months, 3 weeks ago at Mar 15 20:39 - 3. Eisbrecher After leaving Megaherz, Alexx Wesselsky formed Eisbrecher and took some of the industrial sound but added more electronics and created a great electronic grooving sound Best Album: Antikörper Best Song: This is Deutsch
350125g0 Rank : 50	Posted : 7 months, 3 weeks ago at Mar 16 8:12 - 4. Einstürzende Neubauten Another one of my all-time favourites (I have a tattoo to prove my devotion). This is where noise was born! Early metal-on-metal Neubauten is the best, with a raw and animalistic sound that was completely new at the time of the band's conception. Undeniably influential to other noise, industrial and experimental artists. One act I've been dying to see forever, it's just too bad they mostly play Europe. Favourite Album: Strategies Against Architecture Vol. 1 Favourite Song: Feurio! (from Haus der Lüge)
Grand Assault Rank : 5	Posted : 7 months, 3 weeks ago at Mar 16 9:21 - Thanks nonfictiondude! 5. Explosions in the Sky This band got me into post-rock with their soaring instrumentals and creative soundscapes. I don't listen to them as much any more, and now infinitely prefer Do Make Say Think, but I still can't forget the contribution they made in opening my eyes to a new genre and broadening my musical horizons! Favourite Album: The Earth is not a cold dead place Favourite Song: The only moment we were alone
Devious Phenomenon Rank : 141	Posted : 7 months, 3 weeks ago at Mar 16 18:50 - On a quick note, what about the #'s and Symbols bands(Like 311 and others that start with numbers?)
Grand Assault Rank : 5	Posted : 7 months, 3 weeks ago at Mar 16 19:01 - Numbered bands will come at the end, like they did in the cinema list. If there is really enough symbolic bands... then I guess they will come after that!
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 7 months, 3 weeks ago at Mar 17 10:07 - 6. Electric Wizard a Stoner Doom Metal pioneer in a bunch of many. A very nostalgic pick for me because this band invited me to this specific kind of Metal. I'm glad that they are coming to Finland this Fall :) Favorite Album: Dopethrone
Natália Rank : 8	Posted : 7 months, 3 weeks ago at Mar 19 17:05 - 7. Engenheiros do Hawaii It's one of my favorite bands, but I think it's kinda hard to talk about them here, 'cause the most important thing about their music, for me, are the lyrics. They use a lot of schemes and other figure of speech, like alliteration, assonance and antithesis. The earlyer albuns are more... experimental, I don't know, more noisy, but the recent ones are "cleaner". Favorite album: Acustico MTV (ok, it's something by MTV, but it can give you an idea of the band's history.) Favorite songs: Piano Bar and Refrão De Bolero.
Dionysian Child Rank : 90	Posted : 7 months, 3 weeks ago at Mar 19 17:28 - 8.Edward Elgar Strong, Beautiful, uplifting and moving. Elgar crafts songs that compliment and mould every mood to his notes. He always made me regret playing the Violin instead of the grand Cello. Favourite Song: Cello Concerto
Vítor Rank : 81	Posted : 7 months, 3 weeks ago at Mar 20 13:53 - 9. Editors Favorite song: Escape the Nest.
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 7 months, 2 weeks ago at Mar 22 18:07 - 10. Evanescence Some people love them, some hate them but one fact is they made a name for themselves and started something thanks to Amy Lee's vocal capability. Best Album: Fallen Best Song: Everybody's Fool
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 7 months, 2 weeks ago at Mar 23 18:57 - F 1. Frog Eyes Amazing, crazy, manic indie rock. I Absolutely Adore it. The band has released one of my favorite records of all time. The Golden River
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 7 months, 2 weeks ago at Mar 26 3:41 - 2. Five Iron Frenzy One of the many Third Wave of ska band, FIF set themselves apart by having positive lyrics, that were liked by parents and teens alike, and also for the energetic live shows that made them a true event to see in person. Best Album: The End Is Near Best Song: See the Flames Begin to Crawl
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 7 months, 2 weeks ago at Mar 26 14:36 - 3. Fleurety Smart progressive nordic black metal. One of it's kind and quite overlooked. Haven't fully gotten into the new record though. Best Album: Min Tid Skal Komme
Natália Rank : 8	Posted : 7 months, 1 week ago at Apr 1 11:59 - 4. Franz Ferdinand A scottish indie rock band with good songs to cheer you up or simply make you sing along. best album: You Could Have It So Much Better best song: Walk Away
Grand Assault Rank : 5	Posted : 7 months, 1 week ago at Apr 1 15:36 - 5. From Monument to Masses Sample-plundering post-rockers who seem hell bent on capturing the most anti-establishment sound bytes from random sources. The results usually range from inspirational rallying cries to examples of chilling oversights by the US government. Always interesting stuff. Favourite Album: The Impossible Leap in One Hundred Simple Steps Favourite Song: To Z (Repeat)
Dionysian Child Rank : 90	Posted : 7 months, 1 week ago at Apr 4 10:54 - 6. Final Fantasy Owen Pallett sings music heavily reinforced with epic sounding violins and plinky plonky pianos. This off beat and optimistic sounding freak folk is always refreshing to listen to. Favourite Album:He Poos Clouds Favourite Song: This Lamb Sells Condos.
Nonfictionguy Rank : 32	Posted : 7 months, 1 week ago at Apr 4 17:38 - 7. Fleetwood Mac Appearing in many top 50 rock band lists, this groups most successful periods were the late '60s with Blues music and '75-'87 with more pop-orientated songs. As the band line-up changed, so to did their music, which kept each album fresh and new. Just wish 'Albatross' had appeared on an album so I could nominate that one! Favourite Album: The Dance Favourite Song: Tusk Most popular album: Rumours Personal favourite Single: Albatross
Dionysian Child Rank : 90	Posted : 7 months ago at Apr 6 4:52 - 8. The Flaming Lips I'm never in a mood where I wouldn't fancy listening to The Flaming Lips. Optimistic bubble sounding music supported by electronic beeps supplies them with happy tunes to sing along to. Of course, as must be expected, their lyrics often aren't as flippant and surreal as they may first sound. As the band addresses issues in our world, but they do so without taking themselves too seriously. Which is a nice change :-)
350125g0 Rank : 50	Posted : 7 months ago at Apr 6 15:06 - 9. Front 242 Pure EBM industrial. This is THE band I think of when given the sub-genre EBM (electronic body music). They pioneered the way for other EBM and industrial artists and some members are still involved in several electro-related scenes today. I remember blasting this in my car in my teenage years and it brings me back to those days when I put any of their albums on now. Ah, good times. :) Favourite Album: Front by Front Favourite Song: Headhunter or Felines
Miasma Rank : 997	Posted : 7 months ago at Apr 8 11:57 - Great idea Grand Assault! Number 10 FOUR TET: I remember saying a prayer once that this electro wizard would release a second album after falling in love with his first so hard. When it came... well it was average, but he is a proven talent anyway and seeing him live is a super experience! And i know you love him so you will have to add him to this list!!! Song: My Angel Rocks Back and Forth Album Rounds!
Nonfictionguy Rank : 32	Posted : 7 months ago at Apr 8 16:02 - 1. Garbage Their debut album, Garbage, was an unexpected smash, selling over 4 million copies and certified double platinum in the UK, USA and Australia. Garbage won the Breakthrough Artist award at the 1996 MTV Europe Music Awards. This really is music for a certain mood, and in 1995 it fitted the bill perfectly for me. Today as a mature nerd/geek I can still appreciate Shirley Mason, this time as a T1000 Terminator (The Sarah Connor Chronicles - TV Series). Favourite Album: Garbage Favourite Track: Only Happy When It Rains
350125g0 Rank : 50	Posted : 7 months ago at Apr 9 8:28 - 2. Gorgasm Great American death metal/grindcore band. Lots of lyrics dealing with a cornucopia of controversial and offensive subject matter. :) They broke up a few months ago, only releasing three albums to my knowledge. Favourite Album: Bleeding Profusely Favourite Song: Corpsefiend
Rayquan Rank : 1811	Posted : 7 months ago at Apr 10 7:38 - 3. G-Unit For da illest beats and freshest vocals on what life on da street is really like, look no further than g-unit. Top quality rap music from da masters of the trade. G-UNIT! Fave Album: Beg 4 Mercy Fav Song: "I Smell Pussy"
RB6K Rank : 36	Posted : 6 months, 4 weeks ago at Apr 12 17:57 - 4. Go Betty Go All female band, they sounded to me like they weren't just following a cliche and generic style common in pretty much every single girl band in existence. IE mega butch lesbians like Kittie or ironic man hating bull shit like Alanis Morriset. These girls just sung about living in LA and I liked their leads voice (though my mrs hates it... and she is probably right.). Sadly the lead left the band and now they have a mundane sounding generic girl band lead singer who ruined the whole thing for me. Fav Album: Nothing is more Fave Song: C'mon (First heard it on burnout 3, which made me download their album)
GemLil Moderator Rank : 24	Posted : 6 months, 4 weeks ago at Apr 12 18:36 - 5. Godspeed You! Black Emperor There are few albums that I can lose myself in, Godspeed seem to know how to make music that takes hold and grabs you until it chooses to let you go. Godspeed have hit the nail on the head, creating stunning orchestral tracks that can go on for 30 minutes or more, they're geniuses and the pinnacle of their genre, so much so, they've probably redefined it. Favourite Album: Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada Favourite Song: Blaise Bailey Finnegan III
RB6K Rank : 36	Posted : 6 months, 4 weeks ago at Apr 12 19:12 - 6. Guns N Roses I am surprised it took 5 posts before these fellas arrived on the list. Ultimate cover artists and extremely talented musicians these fellas must surely be good enough for any list of favorite/great bands. Favorite Album: Greatest Hits (I know thats lame...but its all you need!) Favorite Song: Sweet Child O Mine (Has to be really, the most played song of theres ever.)
Natália Rank : 8	Posted : 6 months, 4 weeks ago at Apr 12 20:52 - Nonfictionguy, the first band that came to my mind with G was Garbage too ;D [sorry, Gwen should be under S :B ]
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 6 months, 4 weeks ago at Apr 14 0:39 - Natália, Gwen Stefani should under "S" not "G."
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 6 months, 4 weeks ago at Apr 14 4:19 - 7. Gallhammer When I heard this for a first time I thought; Nice, japanese black metal. When I saw that all members all cute females and the singer wears Amebix-shirt; Yahoow. Seen them live too. This is very raw. Seen them live too. Favorite Album: The Dawn of...
Nonfictionguy Rank : 32	Posted : 6 months, 3 weeks ago at Apr 19 11:41 - Not votes, but suggestions/prompts for others. Gorillaz Greatful dead Groove armarda Gypsy kings Goldie Looking Chain Gabrielle Grand funk railroad Gala Eddie Grant Now get in quick before 'Gareth Gates' ends up on this list :-)
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 6 months, 3 weeks ago at Apr 20 6:45 - 8. Galaxie 500 Mellow shoegaze pop/rock, easy to listen, easy to enjoy, easy to feel but not a wasn't easy to make, fo sho. Favorite Album: On Fire Suggestions for others (some of my favorites too): Gas, Genghis Tron, The Gerogerigegege, Gigatic Brain, Goatsnake, Gorguts, Grails, Grunt
Grand Assault Rank : 5	Posted : 6 months, 3 weeks ago at Apr 20 13:29 - 9. Geinoh Yamashirogumi An incredible band comprised of hundreds of different musicians from every different walk of life you can think of. First heard them via the excellent Akira soundtrack, but when I bothered to research further albums I was impressed even more. It's like no music I've ever really heard before, but I love it. Favourite Song: Dark Slumber Favourite Album: Ecophony Rinne
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 6 months, 1 week ago at May 1 3:30 - 10. Philip Glass Philip Glass is a modern composer that a small number of people recognize by name but lot of people have heard having composed music for films like The Hours, Taking Lives, Secret Window, and The Illusionist that added to the full experience with wonderful orchestral music. Favorite Song: The Illusionist
Nonfictionguy Rank : 32	Posted : 6 months, 1 week ago at May 3 13:46 - 1. The Hives Swedish rock band that first grabbed the public's attention in the early 2000s as a prominent group of the garage rock revival, playing garage punk. Their mainstream success came with the release of the "greatest hits" album 'Your New Favourite Band', featuring their most well-known song "Hate to Say I Told You So". I saw this group when they first played the UK and later in Toronto on tour with Maroon 5, they were and remain awesome! Favourite Album:The Black & White Album Favourite Song:Tick Tick Boom
johnny obelisk Rank : 791	Posted : 6 months ago at May 12 14:11 - First, I wanna thank Grand Assault for the invite to the thread. i've been really busy lately, but this looks like a great thread! My "H" nomination might be really obvious, but it ought to be mentioned... Jimi Hendrix. Arguably one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, his song-writing is often overshadowed by his guitar. My favorite album is Electric Ladyland. That record is a trip. If you've got a rainy afternoon and nothing to do, put it on and tune out. Wonderful stuff. So sad that he passed so soon. If Band of Gypsies is any indication, he had so much more to offer. Favorite Song: "The Burning of the Midnight Lamp" from Electric Ladyland
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 6 months ago at May 12 15:33 - 3. Haus Arafna Essential power electronics duo from Germany. Also first one I heard from this genre. Definitely worth checking out. That is if you are into music. Favorite Album: Blut/Trilogie des Blutes
johnny obelisk Rank : 791	Posted : 5 months, 4 weeks ago at May 14 13:33 - anymore H's??? come on... i'm anxious to get on to more interesting letters, like J.
Dionysian Child Rank : 90	Posted : 5 months, 4 weeks ago at May 14 13:40 - 4. Hot Chip Never fails to put a smile on my face. British electropop with some high voiced lyrics. Perfect head bobbing music to drive to that doesn't annoy like the radio's pop so often does. Favourite Song: Over and Over
ANBU Sasaki Rank : 325	Posted : 5 months, 3 weeks ago at May 19 11:38 - 5. The All-American Rejects My total favorite rock band of the times. They just surprise me at every song. Favourite Album : Move Along Favourite Song: Hope It Gives You Hell
350125g0 Rank : 50	Posted : 5 months, 3 weeks ago at May 19 12:47 - Since the last entry doesn't count (read the rules of the thread, bucko)... 5. Hocico Mexican electro/EBM I was a big fan of when industrial was basically all I listened to. I still enjoy pulling out Signos de Aberracion every once in a while for a bit of nostalgia and it's still just as beat-heavy and aggressive as I remember it to be. Favourite Album: Signos de Aberracion Favourite Song: Wounds
Grand Assault Rank : 5	Posted : 5 months, 3 weeks ago at May 19 14:42 - Welcome back, g0! Hs are pretty slow going... my library is pretty sparse on this letter, too. 6. Hymie's Basement This band is just weird and wonderful. They're responsible for some pretty unorthodox tunes with ponderous lyrics and a guy with the most distinctive vocals I've probably ever heard. Been listening to just one of their songs for a few years, before I recently bothered to check out the rest of their eponymous album. Good stuff. Favourite Album: Hymie's Basement Favourite Song: 21st Century Pop Song
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 5 months, 3 weeks ago at May 20 1:11 - ANBU Sasaki: The All-American Rejects go under A and that was a while ago. 7. Gustav Holst One of the best composers from the early 1900's, Holst had many influences but created wonderfully haunting melodies with use of unorthodox metre. Favorite Suite: The Planets Favorite Song: Mars: The Bringer of War
Nonfictionguy Rank : 32	Posted : 5 months, 2 weeks ago at May 22 2:27 - 8. Herman's Hermits "I'm Into Something Good" reached No. 1 in the UK and No. 13 in the US in 1964. Why do I like them, the band has a double H title, meaning we are one step closer to getting to I's. But more then that they suit Listal as The Hermits appeared in several movies, including When The Boys Meet The Girls (1965) and Hold On! (1966). They also starred in the film Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter (1968) and were one of the performers in Pop Gear (1965). Many of the movies included at least one single by the band, typically of the same name as the movie - helps being signed to a movie/record company! Favourite Album: Herman's Hermits - Greatest Hits Favourite Song: I'm Into Something Good
johnny obelisk Rank : 791	Posted : 5 months, 2 weeks ago at May 22 14:47 - 9. Herbie Hancock Favorite Album - Head Hunters Favorite Song - Chameleon
Zozoulini Rank : 35	Posted : 5 months, 2 weeks ago at May 24 20:02 - 10. The Hooters There aren't many people of the 30+ age group who don't know the songs Johnny B, All You Zombies and 500 Miles. The easily recognisable rock music with the folk characteristics and the interesting lyrics make this band one of my favorites from the 80's. Favourite song: 500 Miles Favourite album: Nervous Night
350125g0 Rank : 50	Posted : 5 months, 2 weeks ago at May 24 21:49 - 1. Interpol Of a small handful of "mainstream" bands/artists I listen to, Interpol is one of the most talented. A dash of rock, indie, electronic and post-punk, these guys have released some great albums. Their videos are pretty memorable too. Great driving music. Favourite Album: Antics Favourite Song: Slow Hands
Rayquan Rank : 1811	Posted : 5 months, 2 weeks ago at May 25 7:30 - I, how bout a shoutout for my boy Ice Cube? 2. Ice Cube da original and best west-coast superstar. Ignore his latest throw downs and actin' career and take a step back in tyme to the early 90s where cube was shredding it up with NWA (for life). No one rocked a beat like da cube. Fave album: The PREDATOR Fave song; gotta be "Good Day".
Nonfictionguy Rank : 32	Posted : 5 months, 2 weeks ago at May 25 9:42 - 3. INXS For twenty years they were fronted by Michael Hutchence on lead vocals, whose looks and stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their New Wave/ska/pop style, they later developed a harder pub rock style, including funk and dance elements. Although Hutchence died in 1997 and INXS did not perform publicly for a year, the band did continue in his absence. The band have sold in excess ;-) of 30 million records! Favourite Album: Kick Favourite Song: Mystify
Zozoulini Rank : 35	Posted : 5 months, 2 weeks ago at May 26 20:23 - 4. Indochine I'm adding another band from the 80's here. A french one this time, still active after almost three decades. If you love New Wave/Pop and the french language isn't a problem, listen to the band. I believe that you won't regret it. The fans of Brian Molko (Placebo) check out the tracks Pink Water 2 and Pink Water 3 from the album Alice & June (2006) by Indochine. Favourite Song: L' aventurier Favourite Album: Le Péril Jaune
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 5 months, 2 weeks ago at May 27 2:54 - 5. Iron Maiden One of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands, Iron Maiden were one of the best in the 80's and still crank out progressive metal songs that still influence many artists today. Favorite Album: The Number Of The Beast Favorite Song: Run To The Hills
edwardsheroin Rank : 202	Posted : 5 months, 2 weeks ago at May 27 7:59 - 6. Iron & Wine Iron & Wine is the stage and recording name of folk rock singer-songwriter Samuel Beam. He has released three studio albums, several EPs and singles, as well as a few download-only releases, which include a live album (a recording of his 2005 Bonnaroo performance). He tours with a full band. He was raised in South Carolina before moving to Florida to attend school, but now resides outside Austin, Texas. The name Iron & Wine is taken from a dietary supplement named "Beef Iron & Wine" that he found in a general store while shooting a film. Favourite Album: The Shepherd's Dog Favourite Song : Flightless Bird, American Mouth
johnny obelisk Rank : 791	Posted : 5 months, 1 week ago at May 28 17:29 - 7. Isis Favorite Album: Panopticon Favorite Song: In Fiction I guess this is technically a metal band, but they go more for a droning sound. vocals are sparse and pushed way too the background, very thick guitars, lot's going on sonically. a great listen from beginning to end.
ANBU Sasaki Rank : 325	Posted : 5 months, 1 week ago at May 29 5:08 - 8. Immortal Technique Favorite Album: Revolutionary Vol. 1 Favorite Song: Dance with The Devil Although I damnly love their style of music and Revolutionary Vol. 1 is my favorite album, Revolutionary Vol. 2 is full of enough heat to light a fire under George W. Bush’s ass, which would be amazing.
Dionysian Child Rank : 90	Posted : 5 months, 1 week ago at May 31 11:47 - 9. Idlewild To be honest it's the only artist that I have with an 'I'. Favorite Song: You held the world in your arms
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 4 months, 4 weeks ago at Jun 12 18:34 - Lets keep this thing alive people.
Zozoulini Rank : 35	Posted : 4 months, 4 weeks ago at Jun 12 22:11 - 10. Iced Earth It isn't one of my favourites, but I'll add this american heavy metal band because we have to move on and it has many friends in my country, Greece. The only live album of Iced Earth so far was recorded in Athens, during two sold-out concerts in 23 and 24 January 1999. Favourite album: Alive In Athens
Uber VIP Rank : 27	Posted : 4 months, 3 weeks ago at Jun 15 15:18 - 1. Jimmy Eat World I've been a fan since "The Middle" was first hitting the radio waves and they have since grow and now I can find a song for almost any occasion. Favorite Album: (Tie) Bleed American and Futures Favorite Song: Pain
350125g0 Rank : 50	Posted : 4 months, 3 weeks ago at Jun 15 16:06 - 2. Joy Division One of my all-time favourite bands, and a band I've loved for a long time (as if my screenname wasn't a tip-off). Each album is similar to a great masterpiece, and their influence on music to come after is undeniable. After the tragic death of Ian Curtis, the other three members of the band went on to form New Order, another of my favourites. Favourite Album: Unknown Pleasures Favourite Song: Warsaw
nirvana_fan Rank : 3798	Posted : 4 months, 3 weeks ago at Jun 16 11:59 - Kataklysm
Nonfictionguy Rank : 32	Posted : 4 months, 3 weeks ago at Jun 17 16:52 - 3. The Jam This isn't just for me, its for all my now mature schoolmates. When I left they all signed a card - it is plastered with good luck's and 'The Jam' logos. The Jam had eighteen consecutive Top 40 singles in the United Kingdom, from their debut in 1977 to their breakup in 1982, including four number one hits. They released one live album and six studio albums, the last of which, The Gift, hit number one on the UK album charts. When the group split up, their first 15 singles were re-released and all placed within the top 100. Favourite Album: The Gift Favourite Track: That's Entertainment
Miasma Rank : 997	Posted : 4 months, 3 weeks ago at Jun 19 4:47 - Are you still taking nominations for this list? if so I want to do it some JUSTICE! Justice are an excellent party band, playing furious electro beats. The only album i have heard is cross but it's an excellent album that reminds me of daft punk. that can only be a good thing in itself. they film some great videos too! Greatest Album: Cross Greatest Song: We are your friend
Miasma Rank : 997	Posted : 4 months, 3 weeks ago at Jun 19 4:54 - OK sorry for two in a row but you siad we're allowed two! 5. Jurassic 5 I saw these guys live once and they were fantastic even though they looked like the grandads of rap music. Hooray for hip hop that doesn't profit from drugs, violence, pimping and degradation! they are both funny and intelligent in their lyrics too, it is a shame they arent around any more. Greatest Album: Jurassic 5 Greatest Song: Concrete schoolyard!
Rayquan Rank : 1811	Posted : 4 months, 2 weeks ago at Jun 21 8:31 - Jay-Z Seen as I am the only brother reprasentin the brothers on this list then I gotta holla the jigga man. Even now years after his feud with Nas he is still pumpin out some prime rap beats and the work he does behind the scenes creates some of the most popular songs of recent times yall. Any cat that can get beyonce as his cream with a face like his is worthy of respect from mankind all over!! Fave album: da blueprint Fave song: mainly jiggaz freestyles, but i go with girls girls girls.
Grand Assault Rank : 5	Posted : 4 months, 1 week ago at Jul 1 4:08 - 7, Michael Jackson Rude not to really. I am a big fan of his music myself and still regard it as an absolute cut above most pop that I hear today. To me his music has longevity, despite the use of a lot of 80s synthesiser effects which age horribly! Excellent singer, a creative genius and an excellent dancer, he was the whole show. Favourite Song: Beat it Favourite Album: Thriller
Zozoulini Rank : 35	Posted : 4 months ago at Jul 4 18:19 - 8. Journey The american rock band, formed in 1973 by ex-members of Santana, is still active in 2009 after many ups and downs, a change of music style in late 70's, break-up in 1984 and reunion in 1995, different line-ups. All these years, Journey gave some great quick, dynamic songs and very melodic ballads. I really love the covers of their albums with the beautiful 'electric' colours and the scarab. Favourite song: Separate Ways Favourite album: Escape (1981)
nimimerkillinen Rank : 84	Posted : 2 months ago at Sep 9 6:32 - Hmm, this is jammed, I'll help a bit 9. Joensuu 1685 Shoegaze from Finland sounding fine. 10. The Jesus Lizard One of the biggest Noise Rock groups, solid ass-kicking band.
schwarzerabt Rank : 60	Posted : 1 month, 3 weeks ago at Sep 14 11:14 - So this is it for J? Otherwise I would have nominated: Jane's Addiction An alternative Rockband from Los Angeles formed in 1986. The members of the band are as different as one can imagine and this transfers directly to their sound. Unfortunately it also tranfered to their relationships and so after one EP and two albums (which included the hit single "Been Caught Steeling" and one of the greatest songs of all time "Three Days") they broke up in 1991. A faction of the band realesed another album in 2003, but it was only last year that the original line-up has once again reunited to play exclusive shows, jam and re-record old material. But if that doesn't count anymore I will have to wait. None of my favorites begins with K...
johnny obelisk Rank : 791	Posted : 1 month ago at Oct 5 16:41 - how 'bout The KLF favorite album: Chill Out favorite song: "Elvis on the radio, steel guitar in my soul"
The_Dash08 Rank : 305	Posted : 1 month ago at Oct 6 20:27 - I know he's a product of a tv show, but as someone from Arkansas: 1. Kris Allen I'm looking forward to his album, so we can see what type of music he does. OR Kid Rock