somberlain
12.02.09 | I agree with #1 to a point
2 and 4 well maybe it's not your thing, it's not the most accesible type of music |
qwe3
12.02.09 | 1) They change their style with each release and are able to incorporate various textures/genres/sounds into their music seamlessly. Their lyrics for the most part are phenomenal, and their instrumentation is immaculate. They've had a huge influence on the alt-rock scene in general and released three of the most critically-acclaimed british alternative records in the past decade.
2) Can see why people dislike these guys. I love them. They combine amazing riffs with progressive rock and acoustic. Lead singer is extremely talented. All of them are virtuosos etc.
3) If you can't see whats so brilliant about these guys you need help.
4) pretty average tbh
5) they make catchy, polished post hardcore/metal/alternative music. idk. if you like it cool if you dont like it its not like youre missing a musical component of your brain.
and if you think electronic music takes no talent youre a fucking moron hahaha |
MrHotMoms
12.02.09 | good list,
i ♥ 1,2,3,4 and 5 |
Fugue
12.02.09 | THey all rule, hence, lots of lovin's |
Fugue
12.02.09 | Wait 4 don't really rule, but they're good enough at what they do. |
nychicano
12.02.09 | When i first got here i couldn't get why Opeth were getting all the love. Now i understand. |
Flatliner
12.02.09 | Sigur Ros! Sigur Ros! SIGUR ROS! eat it, drink it, LIVE IT.
I dont care for Sigur Ros, but you already knew that? |
Flatliner
12.02.09 | they need to be added to the list |
Deviant.
12.02.09 | You don't actually believe electronic music takes no talent right? |
Ryan17
12.02.09 | no i dont. i just dont see the talent in radiohead other than the lyrics which are solid i just like more straightforward lyrics |
YouAreMySilence
12.02.09 | Maybe giving them more listens especially 3. |
qwe3
12.02.09 | OMGZ they dnt even play their INSTRUMENTS tho wtf!?!?! LoL |
ScorpionStan
12.02.09 | you should rephrase it as: "electronic music takes away the NEED for talent." then it would be correct.
all of these bands require quality time to sink in -- none of them are immediate awesomeness if you aren't already into somewhat progressive music (which most people aren't). so i understand your frustration. just keep listening, and it'll prolly click eventually. |
qwe3
12.02.09 | "you should rephrase it as: "electronic music takes away the NEED for talent." then it would be correct."
yeah thats totally correct..... |
Deviant.
12.02.09 | In regards to the lyrics i'm a big fan of something slightly skewed
I like to interpret things my own way, while a song might end up
meaning something to one person it might mean something totally
different to someone else.
I think that takes more talent imo.
And you realise Radiohead aren't electronic right?
I mean they dabble in everything, that's the beauty of them.
Maybe you're listening to the wrong album? |
Prophet178
12.02.09 | Looking at your few ratings you have, it's easy to see why you wouldn't like these, but anyway:
1) They're pretty much progressing alternative rock and shaping the genre themselves. Each release is a progression within the band and the genre as a whole. Try listening to them chronologically (skipping Pablo Honey), and if you still can't see why they are good then write off alternative rock as a whole.
2) They blend a bunch of genres together and somehow make it work. They have 8 more than solid consecutive releases that are similar but different. Try Ghost Reveries or Blackwater Park out.
3) The post-rock band of post-rock bands. Listen to Slow Riot and if you can't see the genius then there is something wrong with you.
4) Probably not as big as the previously mentioned bands, but they are a solid progressive metal/crust band, nothing more though really. Give Crack The Skye a try.
5) Thrice is probably the easiest band on this list to get into, I'm not really sure how you can not like them, but they are probably the most well known modern post-hardcore band due to a string of great records starting with Illusion of Safety. Give Beggars a listen then work backwards. |
qwe3
12.02.09 | lol at prophet's more verbose restating of my post |
Ryan17
12.02.09 | thrice is decent just overrated i think. but i dont listen to a band just cuz they're talented or influential and highly respected i listen to what sounds good to my ears |
Prophet178
12.02.09 | Okay... then the point of this list is....? |
qwe3
12.02.09 | ^ yeah the problem is the first 3 bands (especially if you listen to the wring first album) aren't accessible at all.
and you dont seriously think electronic music takes no talent do you? |
Ryan17
12.02.09 | no point i just have a broken leg and i cant do anything so i basically sit at the computer all day. shit happens |
Prophet178
12.02.09 | Alright, glad I wasted my time writing that out then. I still think you should take my advice and get those albums, they are the most accessible for the band and when they finally work for you it will be a rewarding experience. |
qwe3
12.02.09 | yeah so 1 2 3 and 5 are all better than what you've rated |
Ryan17
12.02.09 | ive listened to blackwater park and i enjoy it to an extent. like when its slower and atmospheric its good but i dont like the death metal side |
qwe3
12.02.09 | what do you mean the "death metal side?" |
ScorpionStan
12.02.09 | thanks qwe3 of course i'm correct. OBV
and ryan just looked at your ratings...i now understand why you aren't liking these bands. you seem to tend towards extremely catchy hard rock and metal. none of these bands are catchy unless your music taste is really diverse. so you'll only get into these bands if you're looking to broaden your musical tastes big-time. if you're looking for simple, catchy riffs, you won't find 'em with these 5 bands (with maybe a few exceptions). you're gonna need to change your taste to get into this stuff. |
WhiteWallStargazers
12.02.09 | eh, I dont like 4, 1,2, and 5 are only ok in my book and I have yet to hear 3 |
Burn2Burn
12.02.09 | Ryan the reason is because you simply hate fun. quit hating fun. |
Prophet178
12.02.09 | If you really think Lateralus is a 4.5 you shouldn't have a problem getting into these really. The vocals in Opeth will click with you eventually, again, try Ghost Reveries, it's less harsh and more accessible. |
OpethFreak
12.02.09 | Yeah so, the only band that needs to be on this list is Radiohead, the other ones are great, except for opeth which is, maybe tied in there with mirrorthrone, the best band in the history of music. |
qwe3
12.02.09 | electronic music only removes the need for talent if you're trying to make it big in any way possible. if you wanna maintain some sort of musical integrity, youre gonna need talent.
radiohead and opeth both rule and you cant fucking compare them so stop trying you'll sound like a moron |
SeaAnemone
12.02.09 | lol at killer's deion of 3....
yes, killer, they only exist on sputnik :p |
somberlain
12.02.09 | I agree with killer's description of #3!
gonna have to check 'em out since everyone here seems to love them |
Ryan17
12.02.09 | i meant i like opeth when mikael is singing im not a fan of harsh vocals |
AnotherBrick
12.02.09 | "ive listened to blackwater park and i enjoy it to an extent. like when its slower and atmospheric its good but i dont like the death metal side"
listen to Damnation by them then. it doesnt have the "death metal" side at all and then that may open the door to other opeth for you |
AnotherBrick
12.02.09 | and opethfreak how are they the best band in the history of music but yet according to you havent put out an album deserving of a 5? |
ninjuice
12.02.09 | Listen to Thrice's last four albums and if you don't like any of it idk what to say. |
DiceMan
12.02.09 | ^Refer to qwe3's list at the top of the page bro. If you can't get into 3 you're nucking futs.^ |
TRMshadow
12.02.09 | if you hate the death metal in Opeth I recommend picking up Katatonia, their most recent album souds like opeth without death metal imo. Opeth are the better musicians by far though |
IRAI
12.02.09 | i hear ya on 2 n 5 |
ninjuice
12.02.09 | If you don't like Godspeed you don't like Godspeed. |
bungy
12.02.09 | lol thrice |
johnunderstood
12.02.09 | Wtf is with this douchebag bungy guy leaving lol thrice comments on almost every list today! |
bungy
12.02.09 | I didn't do it |
qwe3
12.02.09 | uhhh...hes not dissing thrice wtf |
johnunderstood
12.02.09 | sorry guys, i get it now. |
bungy
12.02.09 | It's cool I lol'd pretty good at your last comment |
