What are you listening to?

[Fellaheen51]

The Last Waltz. What a farewell concert by a great band. Forever captured for all to enjoy by Martin Scorsese. American music (as played by a significant number of Canadians). Thought about posting up Levon singing Ophelia.

 

But, your Avatar proved to be reminiscent Viva. Harkening back to a time when JJW and the Lost Gonzo Band had regular rotation on the turntable. So I had to que this one up for a listen, its been awhile. BITD, when "We were hangin' from the rafters, singing every song".........

 

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[HatsForBats]

What am I 'listening' to? Older music because I can't find much new music that moves my needle. On my drive to courses or with my now longer commute to work I will set the radio to scan and come up empty for something new and interesting. Recently I resorted to a local college radio station hoping for something, anything that would be worth listening to. While I am hearing a decent amount of music I have never heard before I am not sure I am better off for having listened to it. I am HUNGRY for some new good rock but there just isn't much out there.

 

I have searched every 'related' artist in spotify trying to find hidden gems. Have also tried their various 'stations' to try and find anything new. It all just leaves me wanting for anything new and interesting. Have tried Pandora and other sources of music with the same results.

 

About the most interesting song I heard recently was a song called "Bad Year For Rock and Roll". Not because it is a good song, it's not. The only thing I find interesting about it is the title of the song which I want to scream from the rooftops. The full song is more about those we have lost this year rather than bemoaning the state of rock.

 

Rock is just about dead at this point. At work I have music spanning the 50's to somewhat current but it is just background music at this point. I need a steady diet of new, good rock. So for now I am picking up the guitar more often and relearning some older songs. At least that is more interesting than just listening to them. If I had any songwriting talent I would be concentrating on that. There just isn't enough time for that these days.

[gambit]

Iron Maiden

[bk4]

I listen to a lot of stuff most golfers probably haven't heard of. While I grew up on the course, I also grew up in the skateboarding/underground local punk music scene. It's a very weird dichotomy, but I love it.

 

Anyway, just discovered this band. Sioux Falls, which are actually based out of Portland. Their debut album came out earlier this year, and it reminds me a lot of early Modest Mouse. Long, drawn out jams that blur the line of indie rock and emo.

 

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Just saw this. I'm sure you are aware, but they also changed their name to Strange Ranger and put out a really good EP. Songs are a little more concise than Rot Forever, but same general idea.

[glk]

 

Just enjoy.

 

 

Sorry for just link. Haven't figured out how to remove the s from my iPad. Anyone know?

 

 

 

[bscinstnct]

Pure boys, pure

 

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[One_Putt_Blunder]

[calc61]

W.A.S.P-Love machine,Animal,wild child

[Spoon]

SPAIN. RIP Al jarreau

[scruffynick]

Ok it's a bit sad but I've got a brilliant memory from just one song.....greatest day by take that (sorry). But it's just been on the radio to work and it just reminds me of a bar in Moscow, may 21st (actually it was 22nd by then) 2008!!! Boy what a late late night that was

[nic19]

I'm stuck in the '80s (English New Wave) and '90s Alternative.

Bands like U2, The Smiths, Depeche Mode, Echo and The Bunnymen, from the '80s and SoundGarden, Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails from the '90s as well.

my man!

[bscinstnct]

I'm stuck in the '80s (English New Wave) and '90s Alternative.

Bands like U2, The Smiths, Depeche Mode, Echo and The Bunnymen, from the '80s and SoundGarden, Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails from the '90s as well.

my man!

 

[LightBearer]

Fit For an Autopsy and their new record, The Great Collapse. I know most Americans are self centered and could give two damns about the environment, but for the select few such as myself, this album (and a lot of Deathcore) really focuses on the problems of our society and people as a whole. Take a listen to Black Mammoth if you're interested.

[dciccoritti]

Went to see this band last week. Incredible show. Been listening to them quite a bit lately.

 

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And this band opened up which blew me away a bit.

 

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[bscinstnct]

Wife and I are doing a little hall and oates sing along ; )

 

[One_Putt_Blunder]

Couple more weeks until we get to go see Stapleton live. His new stuff is sounding really good too.

 

[cjblake09]

Stapleton is awesome. I have seen him multiple times and he never disappoints. .

[CELTIC]

Jack White - has to be one of the most talented musicians out there.

[One_Putt_Blunder]

Saw Stapleton live a week ago. Incredible show

 

Been listening to his new CD a ton and this has been one of my favorites

 

[GolfNuts4]

I know it may sound strange but 95% of the time, I am listening to a Grateful Dead concert or Jerry Garcia Band.

[knock it close]

Saw Stapleton live a week ago. Incredible show

 

Been listening to his new CD a ton and this has been one of my favorites

 

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New album is strong.

 

Really looking forward to Jason Isbell's new album, a little more of a rock vibe, more DBT than Southeastern but should be awesome. Also the title "The Nashville Sound" is such a great little dig

[One_Putt_Blunder]

Saw Stapleton live a week ago. Incredible show

 

Been listening to his new CD a ton and this has been one of my favorites

 

New album is strong.

 

Really looking forward to Jason Isbell's new album, a little more of a rock vibe, more DBT than Southeastern but should be awesome. Also the title "The Nashville Sound" is such a great little dig

 

Brothers Osborne were solid as an opener other than their one song that is on the radio that I dont like.

 

Stapleton mixed it up pretty well. Opened with 20-30 seconds of Rusty Cage as a tribute to the passing of Cornell. The transition from Outlaw State of Mind into Death Row was insane good. Went high effects on the guitar with these crazy Hendrix-esque basslines. Also did a great cover of Tuesday's Gone. Off the top of my head only song he did not do that I wish he had was Was it 26. The blues guitar in Second One to Know was awesome.

[knock it close]

Saw Stapleton live a week ago. Incredible show

 

Been listening to his new CD a ton and this has been one of my favorites

 

New album is strong.

 

Really looking forward to Jason Isbell's new album, a little more of a rock vibe, more DBT than Southeastern but should be awesome. Also the title "The Nashville Sound" is such a great little dig

 

Brothers Osborne were solid as an opener other than their one song that is on the radio that I dont like.

 

Stapleton mixed it up pretty well. Opened with 20-30 seconds of Rusty Cage as a tribute to the passing of Cornell. The transition from Outlaw State of Mind into Death Row was insane good. Went high effects on the guitar with these crazy Hendrix-esque basslines. Also did a great cover of Tuesday's Gone. Off the top of my head only song he did not do that I wish he had was Was it 26. The blues guitar in Second One to Know was awesome.

My little brother went when he was in Calgary in March I think and said he was unbelievable, unfortunately I was out of town

[Coheed]

Knuckle Puck...I'm indulging in my guilty pleasure a of pop-punk-emo.

Love it...

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[Fellaheen51]

[CHuntsman]

Old skool 311, Rancid, Sublime, Pepper, etc...

[Hankshank]

I do HIIT every tuesday after work, on my stationary exercise bike. Doing that, I always have various parts of the Green Day Goat Island concert from Youtube running on my flatscreen, Perfect for that activity.

 

 

Otherwise, it's a lot of Britpop-ish indie now. Like The Strokes - In cover of darkness. That kind of things.

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[KrazyTrain18]

U2 Live from Boston 2001 is an instant classic, the stretch from New York to the end is some of the best live footage out there.

 

 

The youtube link doesn't do it justice, you need the DVD to get the most out of it.