Jinglejangle

Isbjørn · 08-19-2014, 02:03 PM

I think I'm having a jangle pop kick right now. The last couple of days my listening has been pretty much dominated by R.E.M., The Smiths, The Housemartins and The Byrds. Alright, there was some Dashboard Confessional thrown in, but you don't have to tell anyone.

Alrighty. Do you know any good jangle bands? What are your favourite jangle pop albums? What should I check out next?

Zer0 · 08-20-2014, 02:24 PM

Here's some album recommendations to help you on your way:

Lloyd Cole and The Commotions - Rattlesnakes

The Sundays - Reading, Writing & Arithmetic

Felt - The Strange Idols Pattern and Other Short Stories

The Field Mice - Snowball

The Chills - Submarine Bells

14232949 · 08-20-2014, 05:54 PM

what on earth is jangle pop?

Zer0 · 08-21-2014, 05:34 PM

Google not working for you Manky?

GuD · 08-21-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mankycaaant

what on earth is jangle pop?

Power pop/post-punk with "jangly" or thin/treble-y sounding guitars, often high strung or 12 strings. Folksie strumming patterns inspired by stuff like the Byrds.

The Records, especially this song, are great:

The Smiths are obligatory, though I'm sure you know them:

The La's wrote one of the most misunderstood songs about heroin ever:

Vivian Girls teeter-totter between twee, indie-pop, and jangle-pop. Not that there's much a difference:

Black Francis · 08-22-2014, 04:24 AM

Am i the only one who thinks sub-genres are getting outta hand?

i know R.E.M as alternative not jangle pop and i don't wanna call R.E.M jangle pop cause no offence Briks, it sounds stupid to me, it's like renaming the same sh*t with a different name.

Who is creating all these sub genres? is it the bands themselves or is it fans trying to force their individuality simply by labeling it differently?

Urban Hat€monger ? · 08-22-2014, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Francis

Am i the only one who thinks sub-genres are getting outta hand?

i know R.E.M as alternative not jangle pop and i don't wanna call R.E.M jangle pop cause no offence Briks, it sounds stupid to me, it's like renaming the same sh*t with a different name.

Who is creating all these sub genres? is it the bands themselves or is it fans trying to force their individuality simply by labeling it differently?

How else would you describe pop music with jangly guitars?
Besides the term has been around in one form or another since the mid 80s, it's not exactly a new thing.

As for Briks, you need to get your hands on this 5CD box set....

Black Francis · 08-22-2014, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hat€monger ?

How else would you describe pop music with jangly guitars?
Besides the term has been around in one form or another since the mid 80s, it's not exactly a new thing.

College rock?

is Hootie Jangle pop? are the spin doctors Jangle pop?

Briks you know im horrible with genres so forgive the ignorance

Urban Hat€monger ? · 08-22-2014, 07:21 AM

It's not rock music though

Isbjørn · 08-22-2014, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by WhateverDude

The Smiths are obligatory, though I'm sure you know them:

Dude, of course I know The Smiths, they're my favourite band.

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Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	Am i the only one who thinks sub-genres are getting outta hand? i know R.E.M as alternative not jangle pop and i don't wanna call R.E.M jangle pop cause no offence Briks, it sounds stupid to me, it's like renaming the same sht with a different name. Who is creating all these sub genres? is it the bands themselves or is it fans trying to force their individuality simply by labeling it differently? __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!"* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

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