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Post by Spencer on Feb 2, 2009 21:53:21 GMT -8
I kissed a girl might be the greatest club song in the history of music My fiance likes Katy Perry. She has a rack. Other then that, I will reserve comment.
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Post by Scott on Feb 2, 2009 21:55:54 GMT -8
Fuck, I just realized that I don't think I can even come close to cutting my list down to five. Here's what I came up with for my first tier: DMB Pearl Jam/Eddie Vedder Neil Young Alice In Chains Steely Dan Warren Zevon Bob Dylan The Band Tom Petty Dinosaur Jr. Jane's Addiction Drive-By Truckers Emmet Swimming (if anyone here knows this band, I want to meet you in person) And then my very close second tier: AC/DC Bruce Springsteen Foo Fighters Hootie and the Blowfish James Taylor Led Zeppelin Phish R.E.M. Rolling Stones Soundgarden Stone Temple Pilots Talking Heads The Who Van Morrison How can you like who you like and not like QOTSA? Honestly, I've just never gotten much into them. I've always thought Tool was overrated, but I've been listening to more of them lately. Prison Rape and 46 & 2 are very good, deep songs. QOTSA is not a band I've listened to extensively, but was just never very impressed with them. That's sort of the same situation as Tool. Maybe I'll try to listen to more of their stuff and see if it changes my opinion. I hate a lot of the harder rock band fans too. That might be part of what keeps me away.
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Post by Scott on Feb 2, 2009 21:58:10 GMT -8
It should have been I finger fucked and licked a girl. That would be more impressive. Otherwise, I don't want to listen to juvenile songs that are written about things that might impress a high school student. Dumb bitch shouldn't be able to sell records that easily.
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Post by Spencer on Feb 2, 2009 21:59:49 GMT -8
How can you like who you like and not like QOTSA? Honestly, I've just never gotten much into them. I've always thought Tool was overrated, but I've been listening to more of them lately. Prison Rape and 46 & 2 are very good, deep songs. QOTSA is not a band I've listened to extensively, but was just never very impressed with them. That's sort of the same situation as Tool. Maybe I'll try to listen to more of their stuff and see if it changes my opinion. I hate a lot of the harder rock band fans too. That might be part of what keeps me away. Dave Grohl was the drummer on one of the QOTSA albums(Songs for the Deaf). QOTSA is the best rock and roll band going right now IMO. This is one of my favorite QOTSA songs/performances.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYw0KhwXdAY
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Post by ducky on Feb 2, 2009 22:02:31 GMT -8
raffi
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Post by Spencer on Feb 2, 2009 22:03:48 GMT -8
Im disappointed that Play didnt put up Hammer.
Please Hammer, Dont Hurt Um!
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Post by Scott on Feb 2, 2009 22:11:00 GMT -8
I should have added Elton John to my list too. Incredible musician.
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Post by northerner on Feb 3, 2009 0:01:10 GMT -8
I could've done a Scott and listed at least 20 bands I love, the 5 I did pick just stick in my memory rite now.
Oh and Katy Perry? I'd fuck her, but does that mean I have to like her music? If so, she can head back to the 'girl' she kissed!
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Post by Scott on Feb 3, 2009 12:59:00 GMT -8
I could've done a Scott and listed at least 20 bands I love, the 5 I did pick just stick in my memory rite now. Oh and Katy Perry? I'd fuck her, but does that mean I have to like her music? If so, she can head back to the 'girl' she kissed! Yeah, John, I really did a hideous job of sticking to my general guideline in the original post. I was just having a really tough time trying to narrow it down.
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Post by Jeff on Feb 4, 2009 12:17:36 GMT -8
DMB has to be the most overrated band ever. The music is solid, but if you listen to fans talk it becomes painful. That being said, one of my biggest pet peeves is people that attack other peoples musical interest. What you like is based on you, with a few exceptions I think it's almost ignorant to call someone's music bad. Maybe you don't like Kanye Scott, but I'm people that do like him appreciate his talent. Maybe he can't play guitar like Jimi Hendrix, or sing like Billy Joel, but he's a talented musician in what he does. I couldn't name my top 5, but there would be a little bit of everything.
Something like: J5 AC/DC Kenny Chesney Talib Kweli Jay-Z
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Post by CC on Feb 4, 2009 12:20:16 GMT -8
Leona Lewis Mariah Carrey Erykah Badu Mary J. Blige Alicia Keys India Arie Jill Scott Dee Dee Sharp Aretha Franklin Patti Labelle
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Post by jayborne on Feb 4, 2009 12:34:30 GMT -8
Lupe Fiasco Nas Ghostface Killah Jadakiss
Meh, I really don't have a top 5. My taste in music changes
I guess you can add Redman and Kanye's first two albums.
I'm terrible at making lists. The only artist I really check for like that is Lupe.
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Post by northerner on Feb 5, 2009 10:48:13 GMT -8
I know a couple of the US folks said they liked QOTSA, well if you liked their early stuff, 'Rated R' era, then you'll love The Wildhearts. They are Britain's best Punk/Rock and Roll band IMO. Try listenin' to any track off their debut 'Earth vs The Wildhearts' album (from 1992) and you won't be disappointed I promise!
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Post by Scott on Feb 5, 2009 13:27:03 GMT -8
Yeah, Jeff, DMB has some bad fans, but really, any band with even a small level of notoriety has some of those fans. DMB makes some great music, and they do an awesome job of covering a wide variety of songs too. If you ever are willing/get the chance, give a listen to one of their live albums. It would really surprise me if anyone listened to one of them and could honestly say "this sucks, cut it off!"
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Post by Jeff on Feb 5, 2009 21:58:34 GMT -8
Yeah, Jeff, DMB has some bad fans, but really, any band with even a small level of notoriety has some of those fans. DMB makes some great music, and they do an awesome job of covering a wide variety of songs too. If you ever are willing/get the chance, give a listen to one of their live albums. It would really surprise me if anyone listened to one of them and could honestly say "this sucks, cut it off!" I don't dislike DMB, I just don't think they're as good as people think.
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