favorite bands (lyrics, lead singer, blues, bass, funk)

Chicken And Waffuls · 05-12-2006, 07:51 PM

Post your favorite bands, but let's try and prevent this from being a shallow list type of thread. And please, no bashing. Post a few of your favorite bands, and what they mean to you, and if there's any special reason.

Leftover Crack- One of my first "punk" bands thet I got into because they are a local band for me. I like Sturg's voice and his lyrics. Ezra's guitar really good and in my opinion, Ezra is a better musician then Sturg. They also have amazing bass lines. They combine many diferent styles together like punk, ska, and death metal.

Stockyard Stoics- Another local band. They are a DIY punk band from Brooklyn with strong lyrics and deep vocals. They always put on a great show and are amazing people who are very involved in the community. The only down side to this band is that they change members too often.

Refused- At first I did not like this album or this band because it was so different. They are a hardcore band that mix jazz, tecno (sp?), funk, ect, with screaming vocals and amazing political lyrics. They are one of the most original bands ever.

These are just some of my favorite bands.

White Lies · 05-13-2006, 05:29 AM

Black Flag - they got me into hardcore and 80s punk music, which i now like a lot more than most modern punk. I love greg ginn and his excellent guitar riffs and wild, sloppy solos. Theyre one of the few bands who's whole discography i truly enjoy - i even love their instrumental work, and also their collabaration with the minutemen. Theyre probably my favorite band of all time.

Dead Kennedys - Jello's vocals took me some time to get used to, but i fell in love. Fresh Fruit is one of the most consistent punk albums in my opinion. Guitar riffs like the ones in Man With the Dogs and Soup is Good Food - how can you dislike this? I love how cynical they are.

Against Me! - like most people i think, against me were the first folk-punk band i heard. The intensity of the vocals, the great lyrics, the sing-along choruses and the folky edge of their early stuff was exactly what the stale punk scene was needing at the time - a fresh new sound. And man, what a live show. Lots of folk-punk bands are springing up now, and for me its the most exciting thing about punk today, by a long distance.

Minutemen - i actually only got into this band recently, just after i joined this forum. But they blew me away. Theyre the most diverse punk bands ive heard, with lots of funk, and other styles like jazz, blues and folk used occasionaly as well. Theyre so talented - D Boon has some amaazing solos, and Mike Watt is probably my favorite bassist of all time - it seems like every song has a kicka,ss bassline. They are unique, but they are perfect at what they do.

And I completly agree with what youre saying about Refused. Such an amazing band, even though i also didnt like them at the beginning.

hookers with machineguns · 05-13-2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by White Lies

Minutemen

Yeah man, you've been getting kinda obsessed with them. Might get unhealthy, look out.

05-14-2006, 02:40 AM

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Chicken And Waffuls · 05-14-2006, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by my_crappy_name

Lamb Of God
Children Of Bodom
Arch Enemy
Amon Amarth
Nile
The Haunted
Pantera
Damageplan

your supposed to say something about the band. cant read?

05-14-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chicken And Waffuls

your supposed to say something about the band. cant read?

Your supposed to post **** about bands, can't read? Well apparently you can't type or spell either. But I suppose it is hard to see the keyboard when your head is shoved that far up your ass.

sleepy jack · 05-14-2006, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by my_crappy_name

Your supposed to post **** about bands, can't read? Well apparently you can't type or spell either. But I suppose it is hard to see the keyboard when your head is shoved that far up your ass.

Chill, out, anyway my top punk bands, well hardcore but close enough.

Refused - Shape Of Punk To Come is one of my favorite albums ever. They have some of my favorite political lyrics ever.

Casey Jones - I've only started listening to them recently, but I really like 'em. Lyrically they can be a bit weak sometimes, but when they're on form its great.

Comeback Kid - One of the first hardcore bands I reallyreallyreally liked and they're hella fun to listen to in the car with my friends.

Good Clean Fun - They make me happy with their postive lyrics.

Sinking Ships - One of the first hardcore shows I ever went to, and I wasn't disappointed they blew me with all their energy & shiz.

ithinkmybabyisacommunist · 05-15-2006, 08:53 AM

the unseen- lyrically amazing, very political in some songs,and for some reason whenever i listen to them i cant sit still

Leftover Crack/Choking Victim- another very political band and i cant help but sing a long to every song

GI germs · 05-15-2006, 02:32 PM

the germs- great band, most of the lyrics are really well written, in my opinion (i.e. media blitz).

the adolescents-another awesome hardcore punk band. they've managed to stay around for awhile without a) having a dead lead singer or b) sucking. ive always liked most of the guitar riffs in their songs, as well.

streetlight manifesto- catchy, fast, up-beat (mostly) songs. well-written lyrics, and thomas K is one of my favorite vocalists. and lets face it....ska is ****ing sweet period.

05-12-2006, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chicken And Waffuls Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 326	favorite bands Post your favorite bands, but let's try and prevent this from being a shallow list type of thread. And please, no bashing. Post a few of your favorite bands, and what they mean to you, and if there's any special reason. Leftover Crack- One of my first "punk" bands thet I got into because they are a local band for me. I like Sturg's voice and his lyrics. Ezra's guitar really good and in my opinion, Ezra is a better musician then Sturg. They also have amazing bass lines. They combine many diferent styles together like punk, ska, and death metal. Stockyard Stoics- Another local band. They are a DIY punk band from Brooklyn with strong lyrics and deep vocals. They always put on a great show and are amazing people who are very involved in the community. The only down side to this band is that they change members too often. Refused- At first I did not like this album or this band because it was so different. They are a hardcore band that mix jazz, tecno (sp?), funk, ect, with screaming vocals and amazing political lyrics. They are one of the most original bands ever. These are just some of my favorite bands.

05-15-2006, 08:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
ithinkmybabyisacommunist OUT IN THE DARK Join Date: May 2006 Location: mount clemens Posts: 143	the unseen- lyrically amazing, very political in some songs,and for some reason whenever i listen to them i cant sit still Leftover Crack/Choking Victim- another very political band and i cant help but sing a long to every song __________________ Cause this an anthem for the kids out on the streets Throwaway kids Who haven't got no money and have nothing left to eat Throwaway kids Broken hearts and broken homes will be sure to get you down

05-15-2006, 02:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
GI germs punk rock panzy *got Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: black-f****-hole, florida Posts: 57	the germs- great band, most of the lyrics are really well written, in my opinion (i.e. media blitz). the adolescents-another awesome hardcore punk band. they've managed to stay around for awhile without a) having a dead lead singer or b) sucking. ive always liked most of the guitar riffs in their songs, as well. streetlight manifesto- catchy, fast, up-beat (mostly) songs. well-written lyrics, and thomas K is one of my favorite vocalists. and lets face it....ska is **ing sweet period. __________________ mmmmm....endorphins.**

05-13-2006, 05:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
White Lies destroy oh boy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 492	Black Flag - they got me into hardcore and 80s punk music, which i now like a lot more than most modern punk. I love greg ginn and his excellent guitar riffs and wild, sloppy solos. Theyre one of the few bands who's whole discography i truly enjoy - i even love their instrumental work, and also their collabaration with the minutemen. Theyre probably my favorite band of all time. Dead Kennedys - Jello's vocals took me some time to get used to, but i fell in love. Fresh Fruit is one of the most consistent punk albums in my opinion. Guitar riffs like the ones in Man With the Dogs and Soup is Good Food - how can you dislike this? I love how cynical they are. Against Me! - like most people i think, against me were the first folk-punk band i heard. The intensity of the vocals, the great lyrics, the sing-along choruses and the folky edge of their early stuff was exactly what the stale punk scene was needing at the time - a fresh new sound. And man, what a live show. Lots of folk-punk bands are springing up now, and for me its the most exciting thing about punk today, by a long distance. Minutemen - i actually only got into this band recently, just after i joined this forum. But they blew me away. Theyre the most diverse punk bands ive heard, with lots of funk, and other styles like jazz, blues and folk used occasionaly as well. Theyre so talented - D Boon has some amaazing solos, and Mike Watt is probably my favorite bassist of all time - it seems like every song has a kicka,ss bassline. They are unique, but they are perfect at what they do. And I completly agree with what youre saying about Refused. Such an amazing band, even though i also didnt like them at the beginning.

05-14-2006, 02:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
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