Music suggestions?

Wiseacre · Rated R Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 51

Hi, I'm just disembarking from a long ride on the electronica train and am now looking into Other Kinds of Music. Wondering if anyone has recommendations for male singer/songwriters, preferably a bit melancholy or folksy/bluesy. So far I've found Damien Rice and Elliott Smith. I'm looking for things I might not have necessarily heard of (rather than Bob Dylan). All suggestions appreciated!

IceNine · Posted: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 19:01:16 Post Subject:

A few from me (some may be too out there Smile

):

- Jeff Buckley
- CSNY, or any derivative therein
- Iron & Wine
- Nick Drake
- Fleetwood Mac (not necessarily perfect fit, but I think you'll love em)
- Bread (& David Gates)
- America
- many many many more...

heylinder · Posted: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 20:43:16 Post Subject:

Bon jovi

HackaX0rus · Posted: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 20:50:29 Post Subject:

hmmm...

system of a down
red hot chili peppers
cake
audioslave
afi
jack johnson
creedence clearwater revival
not really folky...except for creedence... but good

BeerCheeze · Posted: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 21:51:19 Post Subject:

Toby Keith
Big & Rich
Alan Jackson
Jet
Tesla
ZZ Top
Cowboy Troy

Dud3! · Posted: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 22:48:03 Post Subject:

Well I seriously doubt you'd like 99% of what I listen to given the specs there, but try this:

You *must* listen to Against Me!, they're a local band and they own you.

Some Ska or Ska/Punk like Streetlight Manifesto (also Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution), Catch 22, Mustard Plug, Operation Ivy, etc.

Another Florida band that might work for you is Tiger Army. They're sort of psychobilly but sort of gloomy/slow stuff. Get Tiger Army III - Ghost Tigers Rise first, the older stuff is probably not what you're after.

A mainstream band that might fit the bill is The Cranberries, most of their songs are melancholy.

Joy Division and The Cure are pretty damn melancholy too.

You may like Bauhaus.

A.F.I.'s Sing the Sorrow might be to your liking also.

I don't listen to them, but try The Pixies.

I could go forever but that's something...

IceNine · Posted: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 23:49:37 Post Subject: Re: Music suggestions?

BeerCheeze · Posted: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:00:29 Post Subject:

All mine were males... and I think most of mine qualify... just depends on your definition. And most of them claim to have a blue's influence. so Razz

OOO If you like Blues I like Lee Ritenour... great blues guitarist.

IceNine · Posted: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:35:21 Post Subject:

"I said Lord take me downtown, I'm just looking for some tush!"

Good ol' ZZ Top

mAnChO · Posted: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 10:52:39 Post Subject:

Cool Damian Rice is one of my favs!!!!

Have a listin to Jack Johnson he's from Hawaii, his music is really laid back and easy going.

You might also be interested in Hayden, he is a Canadian singer with some great songs.

Ben Lee is the new guy in town but is fast becoming a regular. upbeat 'happy' kind of tune.

Of course David Gray is always a mainstay, just some classic stuff for ya.

Better Than Ezra is a great band from New Orleans I believe. Some cool stuff by them.

The new Beck cd is always fun to listin too.

Heres some other names... Ben Folds(new solo album is good), Ben Harper, Ben Kweller, Mason Jennings, Richard Buckner.

The Black Keys is a great new rock band, might want to give them a listin if you want to get dirty.