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| My Top 10 Bands
I'm putting this up so people can refer to it. It will probably change over time.
Nope, that's probably exactly what's going to happen. | | 1 | The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza
Honestly, I don't even know where to start. A random day, a random Youtube suggestion and an
instant connection. This band gives me everything and more of want I want: progressive guitar
execution, chaotic (yet somewhat controlled) dissonant solos, perfectly balanced technical
drumming, emotional lyricism topped with nostalgic punk/hardcore vocalization, ... the list goes on
and on. They get a bad reputation on here but I really don't see why. They sound like no one I've
heard before and probably never will again. RIP DANZA. | | 2 | Underoath
This band has been with me since I was a little kid. I remember so many things about my past
just by listening to one or two of their songs. What stands most positive to me though is their
ever-changing style without losing consistency or alienating their previous-works fanbase. The
song "Writing On The Walls" from their 5th release 'Define The Great Line' continues to
motivate me to challenge myself and look beyond the lesser parts of my life. | | 3 | Protest The Hero
This actually was one of my least favorite bands circa 2 or 3 years ago. For some reason,
they're approach to dedicating their paralyzing technical musicianship to a boring clean vocalist
made me uneasy. Then, I started to really take in the lyrics and shift my musical standpoint to
purely a melodic foundation. It was like looking in a mirror realizing that you didn't really know
yourself. Today, I listen to their masterpiece 'Fortress' on a daily basis. Sheeeesh.. I was so
fucking naive.. | | 4 | Atmosphere
Like a lot of video game nerds at the time, I was introduced to Atmosphere in 2004 with
"Trying To Find A Balance" in the infamous Tony Hawk UG2. The lyrics continue to entertain,
delight & confront me, even years after listening to their entire collection. But, as I elaborated
in my second pick, they just seem to grow up and mature as you do. Becoming a father and
looking back on his life, the frontman who provides raps, Slug shapes some of the most
cringing and electric lines I've ever heard. Nothing mainstream could ever compare to this. | | 5 | August Burns Red
Yet another band that grew up with me, they have always managed to remain extremely
consistent by bring us challenging guitar structures and deep-seeded lyrics. They also hold my
awards for my first concert ever and most fun concert. Some bands can have fun while being on
stage and some can be serious. ABR is both. You have moments where they will completely melt
your heart with how dedicated they are but then you'll see their lead and rhythm guitars switch
parts just for fucks or create a three man "tower of pizza" on stage. It's extremely entertaining to
see bands that still love to tour with each other, even after so many years being together. | | 6 | Frank Sinatra
Not a band, yeah I know. But still, he was the best. THE BEST. I often wish I could have lived back then
to see his amazing and inspiring performances. I don't think many can really match up to how brilliant
and suave, this one-man is as good as it gets. Songs like "Fly Me To The Moon" and "That's Life" are
exactly why music itself stands out as an artform. This is a little shorter than the others but it doesn't
take away how ahead of his time he was. | | 7 | Dance Gavin Dance
It would be an insult to call Dance Gavin Dance post-hardcore at this point. They may have progressed
from the hardcore scene, true, using several elements of the genre in their music. However, as far as
comparisons go to many of today's post-hardcore acts, such as A Skylit Drive and Emarosa, Dance Gavin
Dance in its current form couldn't be any more different. The songs remain catchy, though they don't lose
anything in it. Rather, the intense guitar work often builds up and plays off each other, creating layers of
complexity that don't build into a machine like The Fall of Troy's guitar work does. Instead, Dance Gavin
Dance keeps things fresh, creating something more like an organism instead. It's constantly growing and
evolving, though not in any grotesque form, but beautifully and maturity. | | 8 | Mos Def
His rhymes & lyrics are pure poetry. Should I really say more? Okay.. I will. Mos Def's partnership with TK
produced one of the most important hip-hop albums of the late '90s, 'Black Star'. What's even more
noteworthy, however, was his first solo release 'Black On Both Sides'. It strives to not only to refine but
expand the scope of Mos Def's talents, turning the solo spotlight on his intricate wordplay and nimble rhythmic
skills. In short, this was a tour de force by an artist out to prove he can do it all. Its ambition and execution
rank it as one of the best albums of 1999, and it consolidates Mos Def's position as one my favorites of all
time. | | 9 | Volumes
Again, something I might get a negative reaction for. Volumes has always seemed to surprise me even
though they don't break any new ground. They always trap me with their melodic leads and stretchy lyrics.
The best parts have you wrapped in a space-like veil, challenging you to look beyond the song and explore
new worlds of the imagination. What's even more impressive is seeing their amazing charisma live. Some of
my favorite concert moments have always been when they were on the line-up. If you haven't give them a
try, I urge you to listen to their first album 'Via'. | | 10 | Slipknot
They were gonna be here, whether I liked it or not. Slipknot was my favorite band when I was around 12-14.
Recently my mom was reminiscing on those days when I was packing for college and asked if they had actually
changed my life for the better. My answer was yes. Their third album 'Vol. 3 Subliminal Messages' was my first
heavy metal album ever and I still love it as much as I did back then. Slipknot produces emotional trauma to spill
out ones mind and think in ways that are more experimental; whether that be the way we approach music, art or
even people and ideas. I still listen to them from time to time, but it should be said that I have drifted from their
newer stuff. In a year or two, I'm sure they will still be an honorable mention, but not on my Top 10. | |
JohnnyoftheWell
09.21.14 | Not a fan of most of this, but well done for making the effort. Protest are awesome though; great band. Also, I'm only familiar with DCD's debut, and found it alright but kinda overrated; is the rest of their discog more interesting? And have you heard A Lot Like Birds? | DrGonzo1937
09.21.14 | not to my taste, but good list. | InFlamesWeThrash666
09.21.14 | "DjentyNerdo" without Meshuggah in the list? What kind of sorcery is this | Ichangedmynametojeff
09.22.14 | Weird. But whatever, welcome to the world of Sputnik. Here are some bands you have to spam:
Deftones
Opeth
Converge
Radiohead
Swans
Do that and you're golden. | DjentyNerdo
09.22.14 | My name is kinda a joke between a friend. And no, actually I can't even get through a Meshuggah song.
Not they I don't respect them, they just sound too repetitive for my taste. Converge is definitely my
honorable mention. I love their new stuff =) | DjentyNerdo
09.22.14 | And while I love Secret Band and A Lot Like Birds maybe a little more than DGD these days, they won the space because of how long I've been with them. They just keep getting better to me. |
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