What music are you guys into this off season?

**Saltwater_Rider** · 02-15-2013, 08:01 PM

Never thought 20 years ago I would trade in ska, Sonic Youth, The Pixies and post punk alternative in for a variation of country, but put me down for alt-country or Americana. Avett's, Mumford & Sons. Old Crow Medicine Show, The Gourds etc.

Still love Delta Blues, just doesn't change.

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**I Touchdown There** · 02-15-2013, 08:02 PM

Amy Winehouse...RIP

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**PurpleApocalypse37** · 02-15-2013, 08:12 PM

David Bowie, the Beatles, led zeppelin, velvet underground, Brian Eno, Lou Reed, Roxy music, pink Floyd, funkadelic, etc.

And MGMT. mgmt is a current band that's absolutely incredible, and it's only two guys. Listen to the song "Metanoia" by them.

Also you've got to listen to "Maggot Brain" by Funkadelic. It's the best guitar solo I've heard in my life.

**NC Raven** · 02-15-2013, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

Speaking of metal, any Metallica fans here?

Oh yeah. I have "Battery" (which I would have to put in the running for top 5 greatest rock/metal songs of all time) set on my running playlist to kick in right around the 30:00 mark, when I have a tendency to start saying, "yeah, screw it, I've run far enough for today." Because you can't quit while Battery is playing. Last Sunday I ended up running 6.7 miles thanks to a boost from Battery, then later hitting backarrow a couple times to play it again around the hour mark!

**NC Raven** · 02-15-2013, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by PurpleApocalypse37

And MGMT. mgmt is a current band that's absolutely incredible, and it's only two guys. Listen to the song "Metanoia" by them.

Oh yeah, like those guys. Electric Eel, Kids, and Congratulations are great. Haven't listened to them extensively, but there's a funny video of them on youtube playing outside in what looks like a college quad, attempting to play "This Must be the Place" by Talking Heads.

**NC Raven** · 02-15-2013, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Saltwater_Rider

Never thought 20 years ago I would trade in ska, Sonic Youth, The Pixies and post punk alternative in for a variation of country, but put me down for alt-country or Americana. Avett's, Mumford & Sons. Old Crow Medicine Show, The Gourds etc.

Still love Delta Blues, just doesn't change.

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Old Crow is incredible. We saw them two summers ago (when Willie Watson was still in the band) play in an old church that's been turned into a concert venue (by removing the pews and taking the altar out to leave barely enough room for a stage). Nothing like sweating your ass off in a 19th century holy roller southern church, getting drunk off your ass while Old Crow jams like the devil!!

**NC Raven** · 02-15-2013, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

I had a band in high school and we opened for Burning Spear one summer (1999-2000). They were cool guys.

Avett Brothers is a really good show too. If you like them, you should really check out Jason Isbell. He was one of the original singers for the Drive By Truckers (one of my favorite bands) and he left and started his own thing (the 400 Unit). Good stuff. He is such a brilliant song writer.

I do like 400 Unit. They play Codeine and Alabama Pines on the radio a lot here. I don't think they played here last summer, but they have a few times in recent years (either DBT or 400 Unit, at various times...). Now that our youngest child is finally big enough to where it's no big deal leaving the kids with a sitter, we intend to get caught up on some of these shows we've been missing!

Agree- Jason Isbell is a fantastic songwriter.

**wickedsolo** · 02-15-2013, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by alien bird

Love her voice. I'm also kind of a sucker for most female-fronted rock (not insinuating Adele is rock).

Check out the band Metric.

**wickedsolo** · 02-15-2013, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by NC Raven

Oh yeah, like those guys. Electric Eel, Kids, and Congratulations are great. Haven't listened to them extensively, but there's a funny video of them on youtube playing outside in what looks like a college quad, attempting to play "This Must be the Place" by Talking Heads.

You guys may also like the Naked and Famous if you like MGMT.

**PurpleApocalypse37** · 02-15-2013, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by NC Raven

Oh yeah, like those guys. Electric Eel, Kids, and Congratulations are great. Haven't listened to them extensively, but there's a funny video of them on youtube playing outside in what looks like a college quad, attempting to play "This Must be the Place" by Talking Heads.

I have very high standards for music and as far as talent and creativity and originality, MGMT is the most impressive band I've seen in the past decade. Songs like Metanoia, Siberian Breaks, Flash Delerium, Weekend Wars, The Handshake, Of Moons, Birds, and Monsters... Are about as good as music gets. Every song they've had is great, and the three you mentioned are actually my least favorite of theirs.

Sort of like David Bowie.. People mention Let's Dance, but that wouldn't make a top 100 lost for him. Bewlay Brothers and Quicksand are some of the greatest songs ever written.

**Ravenalytics** · 02-15-2013, 08:49 PM

If you guys like real rock music reminiscent of the classics, played with real guitars, check out Yawning Man:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib0E5OkQXbg

**Tommy_Carcetti** · 02-15-2013, 08:55 PM

Pumpkins, Pumpkins and more Pumpkins......

**DrUnk** · 02-15-2013, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by callahan09

Finger paintings of the insane was a fantastic album. Never got into the other stuff you mentioned though. Ever listened to Dog Fashion Disco? They were fun.

Edit: oh shit never mind I just saw Death, love then too! Good on you mab

You have good taste! I've heard a little DFD but never really gotten into them.