The Recommend Stuff to Briks thread

Isbjørn · 01-18-2015, 11:01 AM

...in which you recommend stuff to me.

Janszoon has his Beatles thread, Trollheart has his jazz thread, and The Batlord has his prog one, so goddammit, I want a thread like this as well.

I'm pretty young, so obviously I have relatively little experience when it comes to music. This thread is basically an opportunity for you to shape my musical tastes. Neat? My favourites are alternative rock, metal and punk rock (though I'm not particularly well-versed in any of them), but I'm open to most styles.

I will try listen to and comment on everything that's posted here. Oh, and please post albums instead of just telling me to check out discographies. This will act kind of like a journal, with regular updates in which I give my thoughts about the albums recommended.

Update #1

Key · 01-18-2015, 11:03 AM

Would you be willing to give post-rock a try? I've got some bands that could tickle your fancy in that genre.

Isbjørn · 01-18-2015, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ki

Would you be willing to give post-rock a try? I've got some bands that could tickle your fancy in that genre.

Sure. My experience with post-rock is minimal (Kairon; IRSE!, a couple of emo bands influenced by the style, and Pg. Lost's debut album), but I'm willing to give it a shot.

Machine · 01-18-2015, 11:11 AM

I can give you some cool expiremental rock and stuff if you're interested.

Eventually I'm going to have to make one of these threads for myself.

bob. · 01-18-2015, 11:13 AM

Hammerhead - Into The Vortex

before you start floating on a nice post rock trip....

link sent

Key · 01-18-2015, 11:13 AM

I'll compile a short list and i'll post it here soon. Just need to go through my library and pick out the good ones. Both bands you mentioned though are fantastic. Some at the top of my head include God Is An Astronaut and Moonlit Sailor.

As far as albums go by those bands...

Age of the Fifth Sun by God Is An Astronaut is fantastic

Moonlit Sailor have two of my favorite post-rock albums, titled A Footprint of Feelings and So Close To Life. Can't go wrong with either one in my opinion.

I assume you've listened to Sigur Ros as well, but if not, I'd recommend Takk.. and Valtari. Their other albums are pretty good as well, but those two are my favorites.

I'll have more, but those are the one I can think of right now.

Isbjørn · 01-18-2015, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bob.

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before you start floating on a nice post rock trip....

link sent

Listening now. I'm on the second track, and man, that's heavy, especially considering they're not a metal bad.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ki

I'll compile a short list and i'll post it here soon. Just need to go through my library and pick out the good ones. Both bands you mentioned though are fantastic. Some at the top of my head include God Is An Astronaut and Moonlit Sailor.

As far as albums go by those bands...

Age of the Fifth Sun by God Is An Astronaut is fantastic

Moonlit Sailor have two of my favorite post-rock albums, titled A Footprint of Feelings and So Close To Life. Can't go wrong with either one in my opinion.

I assume you've listened to Sigur Ros as well, but if not, I'd recommend Takk.. and Valtari. Their other albums are pretty good as well, but those two are my favorites.

I'll have more, but those are the one I can think of right now.

Thanks, man. Haven't listened to any of those.

Machine · 01-18-2015, 11:28 AM

Can - Tago Mago

Alright so my rec to you for expiremental rock comes from seminal psych rock/krautrock band Can and there 2nd full length Tago Mago. You get you're nice shorter more rock orientated tracks like Mushroom (grooviest track ever!) and Paperhouse, as well as jams like Oh Yeah and Hallelluwah. My personal favorite is the synth nightmare-scape that is Aumgn it scared the hell out me the first time I heard it.

Definately check this out if you haven't already.

Isbjørn · 01-18-2015, 11:37 AM

I've seen people talk about Tago Mago here a lot, so I've been meaning to listen to it, but I've never actually done it. That's changing soon.

Machine · 01-18-2015, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Briks

I've seen people talk about Tago Mago here a lot, so I've been meaning to listen to it, but I've never actually done it. That's changing soon.

Do it seriously it's great and a great intro point for that kind of music, I'll be putting up more later.

01-18-2015, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Isbjørn cooler commie than elph Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: In a hole, help Posts: 2,811	The Recommend Stuff to Briks thread ...in which you recommend stuff to me. Janszoon has his Beatles thread, Trollheart has his jazz thread, and The Batlord has his prog one, so goddammit, I want a thread like this as well. I'm pretty young, so obviously I have relatively little experience when it comes to music. This thread is basically an opportunity for you to shape my musical tastes. Neat? My favourites are alternative rock, metal and punk rock (though I'm not particularly well-versed in any of them), but I'm open to most styles. I will try listen to and comment on everything that's posted here. Oh, and please post albums instead of just telling me to check out discographies. This will act kind of like a journal, with regular updates in which I give my thoughts about the albums recommended. Update #1 __________________ fast(ml) Hear me play the guitar Look, mom! I got a journal Last edited by Isbjørn; 02-07-2015 at 12:23 PM.

01-18-2015, 11:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Machine moon lake inc. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,125	I can give you some cool expiremental rock and stuff if you're interested. Eventually I'm going to have to make one of these threads for myself. __________________ boost my ego listen to me stroke my delay pedal ever wanted to hear death grips songs... but they're acoustic? me neither.

01-18-2015, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	Hammerhead - Into The Vortex before you start floating on a nice post rock trip.... link sent __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

01-18-2015, 11:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
Machine moon lake inc. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,125	Can - Tago Mago Alright so my rec to you for expiremental rock comes from seminal psych rock/krautrock band Can and there 2nd full length Tago Mago. You get you're nice shorter more rock orientated tracks like Mushroom (grooviest track ever!) and Paperhouse, as well as jams like Oh Yeah and Hallelluwah. My personal favorite is the synth nightmare-scape that is Aumgn it scared the hell out me the first time I heard it. Definately check this out if you haven't already. __________________ boost my ego listen to me stroke my delay pedal ever wanted to hear death grips songs... but they're acoustic? me neither.

01-18-2015, 11:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Isbjørn cooler commie than elph Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: In a hole, help Posts: 2,811	I've seen people talk about Tago Mago here a lot, so I've been meaning to listen to it, but I've never actually done it. That's changing soon. __________________ fast(ml) Hear me play the guitar Look, mom! I got a journal

01-18-2015, 11:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Would you be willing to give post-rock a try? I've got some bands that could tickle your fancy in that genre.

01-18-2015, 11:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	I'll compile a short list and i'll post it here soon. Just need to go through my library and pick out the good ones. Both bands you mentioned though are fantastic. Some at the top of my head include God Is An Astronaut and Moonlit Sailor. As far as albums go by those bands... Age of the Fifth Sun by God Is An Astronaut is fantastic Moonlit Sailor have two of my favorite post-rock albums, titled A Footprint of Feelings and So Close To Life. Can't go wrong with either one in my opinion. I assume you've listened to Sigur Ros as well, but if not, I'd recommend Takk.. and Valtari. Their other albums are pretty good as well, but those two are my favorites. I'll have more, but those are the one I can think of right now.