The Indie & Alternative Recommendation Thread

Sneer · 02-19-2011, 09:52 PM

Bands like Cows, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Pussy Galore, Brainiac, Boss Hog, godheadSilo, Jawbox and Butthole Surfers may appeal?

Flume · 02-20-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blarobbarg

Hey guys.

I need some suggestions for some alternative/indie bands that are loud, noisy, spastic, or crazy. Some groups that make you want to physically start freaking out, or at least have some songs that do.

I'm really not into a lot of alternative, but I'm trying to get into it. I really, REALLY like The Black Keys and Cage The Elephant. Aside from that, I listen to a ton of different genres, so bands that mix genres are awesome. Thanks for the help.

Perhaps ''the Go! team''?

Blarobbarg · 02-20-2011, 07:51 PM

Of that whole list I was only really very enthusiastic about Boss Hog. They were pretty awesome.

I also found Rocket From The Crypt on accident as a similar artist to... somebody. Anyway, they were freakin' awesome, so thanks for suggesting them cause I found a band I DO really like, even if it wasn't on your list. Hahahahaha.

Thanks for the help, guys.

Sneer · 02-21-2011, 08:01 AM

Dont give up on bands like Cows (get Cunning Stunts, seriously great album) and Jon Spencer (Extra Width), they do not always sit well with the listener initially but, given a few listens, it hits home.

TockTockTock · 02-21-2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu

Dont give up on bands like Cows (get Cunning Stunts, seriously great album) and Jon Spencer (Extra Width), they do not always sit well with the listener initially but, given a few listens, it hits home.

That's weird. Caravan also has an album called The Cunning Stunts.

Sneer · 02-21-2011, 08:09 AM

I know, spooky eh...

Rentabusmic · 03-02-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu

I know, spooky eh...

Its a spoonerism! Quite a common one.

Sneer · 03-02-2011, 08:52 PM

I was being funny. In the loosest sense of the word.

Samalam · 03-09-2011, 11:43 AM

Im really into indie bands but lately have had a hard time coming by any new ones. I know indie can range into a wide variety of genre's but im more into indie folk/pop. Keep it on the lighter side of things.

debaserr · 03-09-2011, 03:27 PM

here's some good indie pop:

Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend

The Unicorns - Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone?

Pinback - Summer In Abaddon

Beck - Odelay

Built To Spill - Keep It Like A Secret

MGMT - Congratulations

Neutral Milk Hotel - On Avery Island (not so light, but it's worth hearing)

Pixies - Doolittle

R.E.M. - Murmur

TV On The Radio - Return To Cookie Mountain

Wolf Parade - Apologies To The Queen Mary

02-19-2011, 09:52 PM	#191 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Bands like Cows, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Pussy Galore, Brainiac, Boss Hog, godheadSilo, Jawbox and Butthole Surfers may appeal? __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

02-21-2011, 08:01 AM	#194 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Dont give up on bands like Cows (get Cunning Stunts, seriously great album) and Jon Spencer (Extra Width), they do not always sit well with the listener initially but, given a few listens, it hits home. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

02-21-2011, 08:09 AM	#196 (permalink)
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03-02-2011, 08:52 PM	#198 (permalink)
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03-09-2011, 03:27 PM	#200 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,467	here's some good indie pop: Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend The Unicorns - Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? Pinback - Summer In Abaddon Beck - Odelay Built To Spill - Keep It Like A Secret MGMT - Congratulations Neutral Milk Hotel - On Avery Island (not so light, but it's worth hearing) Pixies - Doolittle R.E.M. - Murmur TV On The Radio - Return To Cookie Mountain Wolf Parade - Apologies To The Queen Mary __________________ Last.FM

02-20-2011, 07:51 PM	#193 (permalink)
Blarobbarg Do good. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 2,065	Of that whole list I was only really very enthusiastic about Boss Hog. They were pretty awesome. I also found Rocket From The Crypt on accident as a similar artist to... somebody. Anyway, they were freakin' awesome, so thanks for suggesting them cause I found a band I DO really like, even if it wasn't on your list. Hahahahaha. Thanks for the help, guys.

03-09-2011, 11:43 AM	#199 (permalink)
Samalam Groupie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 21	Im really into indie bands but lately have had a hard time coming by any new ones. I know indie can range into a wide variety of genre's but im more into indie folk/pop. Keep it on the lighter side of things.