Music Recommendations... and that.

This is the topic that you look for recommendations for other artists. Be it rock, metal, electronic, blues, or whatever. If you're going to recommend an artist you must say what genre they are, or else people might be unpleasantly surprised! Something like:

"I recommend Korn, they're Nu-Metal/Alternative Metal" 

You can even go as far as to say who they sound like and provide some links to songs. 

As the first post, I recommend anything by Karin Dreijer Andersson. She's quite something. Now get recommending!

Here I come with a somewhat predictable recommendation... :D

I have fallen in love with a musician named Elliott Smith. He was a singer-songwriter whose music could be described as lo-fi, indie, folk rock, etc. His 'claim to fame' was an Oscar nomination for his original song in the movie Good Will Hunting.
He released five albums while he was alive (two more have been released posthumously). His music started off as very minimal, and it built with every album. Basically the first couple of albums are just him with his guitar, but then he started to add more instruments (piano, drums, bass, etc. - most of which he played himself), and then he added more production and sometimes orchestral parts.
I thought I'd point that out, as some people aren't into the minimal/lo-fi sort of thing, but would possibly like his later stuff, which had more production.

And now I will provide links to a few of my favorite songs of his (at least one from each album!)...

"Condor Ave" - This is off his first album (Roman Candle). He wrote this song when he was in high school, but it's fantastic...great lyrics. It's an early one, so the only instrument is the acoustic guitar.

"Southern Belle" - This is off his second album (Elliott Smith/self-titled). Again, the only instrument used is the acoustic guitar. The guitar in this song is really great though.

"Pictures of Me" - This is off his third album (Either/Or). It's fairly upbeat and catchy, and he used a few more instruments in this one. It has an interesting sound and good lyrics.

"Waltz #2 (XO)" - This is off his fourth album (XO). It's one of his most popular songs. It's mostly comprised of the guitar, piano, and drums. It's very nice.

"Everybody Cares, Everybody Understands" - This is also off his fourth album (XO). It's a personal favorite of mine. There's an amazing build-up at the end.

"Son of Sam" - This is off his fifth album (Figure 8.), which is the album with the most production. It's very catchy and it has a great piano part. People often really like this one. 

"Junk Bond Trader" - This also is off his fifth album (Figure 8.). It's another personal favorite.

"King's Crossing" - This is off his sixth album (From a Basement on the Hill). It's arguably one of his best songs. It has a slow, strange intro, but it's really an amazing song.

"Almost Over" - This is off his seventh album (New Moon), which is just a compilation album of songs that hadn't previously been released. 

"How to Take a Fall" - This isn't on an album. It's a really great song, and it's a little harder than he usually played. I love it very much.

"Miss Misery" - This is his Oscar-nominated song. He lost to Celine Dion for her song for Titanic.

I tried to come up with a good variety of songs of his. If you don't like the first few links, you might like the last ones. His sty.le sort of changed. If you want more, feel free to ask. Also, if you liked him at all, you should check out his band Heatmiser. He was in that band before he did his solo music. Heatmiser was sort of a hard rock/post-grunge sort of band. If you want song recommendations for them, feel free to ask.

As you can see, I am very dedicated to spreading the word of Elliott Smith! ;)

"As you can see, I am very dedicated to spreading the word of Elliott Smith!"

Which is why I asked you to join :P

 I'll check out all of these songs soon enough!

I'll just be predictable and say everyone needs to listen to Immolation. :P

I recommend a favourite of mine, Voltaire. One of the few comedic singers that doesn't try too much to be funny.-Katsuri-

You should try out Psychostick while you're at it. They do try to be funny. 

Must

Recommend

Porcupine Tree.

You should try out Psychostick while you're at it. They do try to be funny. 

SonicRenegade84

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You should try out Psychostick while you're at it. They do try to be funny.

-Katsuri-

Here's a few.

This Is Not a Song, It's a Sandwich

Orgasm = Love

Two Ton Paperweight

Girl Directions

Enjoy.

I've been on an electronic kick lately, so I'll suggest Boards of Canada, Venetian Snares, Apparat and Orbital.

I recommend Alice Cooper for great rock

King Diamond/Mercyful Fate for excellent Heavy Metal (Mercyful Fate is pretty satanic so if you're aginst that then don´t listen.)

The Music is a solid band. They're indie alternative rock.

Era is a nice ambient band.

Rappers if you dig them:

• The ILLZ
• Elzhi
• Prodigal Sunn
• Killah Priest
• Mathematics
• L.A. the Darkman 
• eMC
• Journalist

The Music is a solid band. They're indie alternative rock.

Era is a nice ambient band.

Rappers if you dig them:

• The ILLZ
• Elzhi
• Prodigal Sunn
• Killah Priest
• Mathematics
• L.A. the Darkman 
• eMC
• Journalist

 

telvisnostic

Seconded.

Cop that Unmixed Tape now!

On a simlar note I'd liek to recommend Jay Electronica.

GOD DAMN!

I've got that Elzhi unmixed tape.

I've listened to some Jay Electronica and I'm digging him.

That band is delectable. I dig them for sure.telvisnostic

The lead vocalist has a very unique voice.

I like that about them myself.  I was a bit upset when At The Drive-In broke up, but then when some members made Mars Volta came around and made me happy again.

I have yet to get into the other band that the other members are in,

I've got that Elzhi unmixed tape.

I've listened to some Jay Electronica and I'm digging him.

telvisnostic

Check out What the **** is a Jay Electronica if you haven't already. :)

Ne Obliviscaris - Tapestry of the Starless Abstract

Black Metal / Progessive Metal

I highly reccomend checking them out, they have only 4 or 5 tracks so far, the one I posted is my fave, amazing.

Have you ever heard of The Knife?aaronmullan

[QUOTE="aaronmullan"]Have you ever heard of The Knife?Flamesingh1

Yeah, they're definitely weird. Not the most accessible artists out there.

[QUOTE="Flamesingh1"][QUOTE="aaronmullan"]Have you ever heard of The Knife?aaronmullan

Yeah, they're definitely weird. Not the most accessible artists out there.

Have you ever heard of The Knife?aaronmullan

:o The Knife are exceptional!

Hrm, this is a rec thread and it would be inappropriate of me not to rec something.

Givers are a quirky little dance pop group. Real happy music. They look silly and over the top a bit, but hey. They're fun. They're like of Montreal but not near as experimental, and a ways more dancey and less sexual.

Shearwater is a really awesome band with their own kind of folky rock sound that's reminiscient of Talk Talk's later albums.
some examples here, here, and here. And rocking out a tiny little bit here.

I think everyone has seen/heard of Bon Iver, but if they haven't he's here. Folky pop acoustic stuff.

Have A Nice Life is one of my favourite bands. They're simple, a two person guitar and bass act(with a drum machine) and they play some gritty, dark shoegazey rock. They just released some free music recently, one of their songs is this one. Their double album "Deathconsciousness" is availabe for just $5 online, and itwassogood it placed 2nd in that year's top albums list(just behind an amazing Black Mountain album that is around my #30th favourite album of all time) and I ordered a limited edition and expensive vinyl that I have no device to play it on. Best $5 I've ever spent

Oh, and Shout Out Louds are a fun pop-rock band whose singer sounds eerily similar to The Cure's at times.

Mmmm...The Knife

Aside from that, anyone who is a fan of sadcore indie, or bands like Neutral Milk Hotel HAS to check out The Antlers. "Hospice" is not only one of the best concept albums I've ever heard, it's also one of the most devastating, as it deals with a mans relationship with a terminally ill woman..

 Bear-The Antlers

This song is especially powerful due to it's duality. It seems to be about adults behaving like children, when in reality it's about abortion. :/

 Other good songs:

Kettering

Epilogue

Mmmm...The Knife

 

Aside from that, anyone who is a fan of sadcore indie, or bands like Neutral Milk Hotel HAS to check out The Antlers. "Hospice" is not only one of the best concept albums I've ever heard, it's also one of the most devastating, as it deals with a mans relationship with a terminally ill woman..

 Bear-The Antlers

This song is especially powerful due to it's duality. It seems to be about adults behaving like children, when in reality it's about abortion. :/

 Other good songs:

Kettering

Epilogue

 

 

majoras_wrath

I agree wholeheartedly with The Antlers recommendation. That album is fantastic. Wake, followed by Epilogue, issuch a soul crushing duo. :( Heck, the entire album is soul crushing, but tries to make you feel good.

It was my #1 album of 2009, I wrote a huge blog post on it(and the other four albums in my top 5) a while back.

I'm really enjoying The Antlers. Thanks for the recommendation :)aaronmullan

[QUOTE="aaronmullan"]I'm really enjoying The Antlers. Thanks for the recommendation :)Flamesingh1

Glad to be of assistance :)

I can't say enough about Pavement.

 
They are poppy and clever (Stereo)

Touching and Sad (Gold Soundz)

NOISY (Perfume V)

Bizarre as all hell (Half a Canyon. 2:47 for my favorite part)

And above all, frigging hilarious (Space Ghost Theme 1+2

They are definitely one of my favorite bands.

Reign in Blood is one of my ten favourite albums, but the rest of their albums don't even reach my top 20 or 30.

Recommendation: Bob Dylan.

Reign in Blood is one of my ten favourite albums, but the rest of their albums don't even reach my top 20 or 30.

Recommendation: Bob Dylan.

kingkilla3

I can't say enough about Pavement.

...

They are definitely one of my favorite bands.

majoras_wrath

A million times yes. After years of hearing about how good they are I finally bit the bullet when Quarentine the Past came out. Don't make the same mistake I did and deprive yourself of Pavement, people. 

The National (language warning for "Mr. November") are a pop/rock/post-punkish band (most descriptions are something along the lines of "if Joy Division wrote songs for Bruce Springsteen") and are one of my favourite artists. Their music can come across as a little on the boring boring and same-sounding side to the uninitiated (although hopefully the live versions I linked to will be more accessible), but (at the risk of sounding like a total elitist) after a handful of listens the subtleties of the lyrics and arrangements reveal themselves (except "Mr. November"; it just plain rocks).

Also, although I wouldn't exactly call it a recommendation, you can check out Sleigh Bells' Treats over on NPR. They're a noise-pop/dance-punk duo, although I'd say a more accurate description is M.I.A. meets My Bloody Valentine. Definitely a love-it/hate-it group, but worth experiencing at least once.

[QUOTE="majoras_wrath"]

I can't say enough about Pavement.

...

They are definitely one of my favorite bands.

PBSnipes

A million times yes. After years of hearing about how good they are I finally bit the bullet when Quarentine the Past came out. Don't make the same mistake I did and deprive yourself of Pavement, people. 

Also, although I wouldn't exactly call it a recommendation, you can check out Sleigh Bells' Treats over on NPR. They're a noise-pop/dance-punk duo, although I'd say a more accurate description is M.I.A. meets My Bloody Valentine. Definitely a love-it/hate-it group, but worth experiencing at least once.

Are we the same people? I just posted a blog about Sleigh Bells :O

First Pavement...then this??