XXhalberstramXX
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I know few, if any people will respond to this thread, but i believe it is my duty to inform you of a few of the bands i think have more artistic energy than anything on MTV (or even M2)
here goes:
Hot Water Music :
" Forever and Counting" and "Fuel for the Hate game" have to be two of the most heartfelt, energetic and sincere albums i've ever heard. Many songs are enough to (nearly) bring me to tears.
HWM's new CD, "a flight and a crash" sounds great too, although i've only listened to it twice. seems like HWM has regained the magic that seemed like might dissappear in "No division". HWM seems to be moving from a very emotionally charged and driven sound in forever to a more rocking and rolling (but still very emotional) sound in their new releases.
Sunny Day Real Estate
You may know the drummer and the guitarist (?) from Foo Fighters fame, but this band has much more to offer IMHO."Diary" is a great place to start and has great liner art, a very emotional sound bordering on the alternative (ala foo fighters maybe ). Their new album, "The Rising Tide" is another masterpeice of alternative/indie/pop/emo/whatever and absolutely bursts out of the borders of any sort of mainstream sound (i think at least). very original, very excellent.
Oh yeah, if you ever get the chance, see this band live!! everyone i've talked to has said the same thing: this is the greatest live band EVER (well maybe not ever, but you get the picture)
At the Drive-In
These dudes have gotten a bit of coverage in the mainstream press. I think Rolling Stone called them the best new band of 2000, and i agree completely despite the fact that they've been rocking for a number of years. "Acrobatic Tenement" is without a doubt their crowning glory, although it is a very cheap recording and rather difficult to come across (try cdnow). This CD absolutely burns with raw energy. One listening will leave you spent, the music feeds off of your energy and moves with an insatiable drive that is indescribable. "In/Casino/Out is a much more chill CD, but continues in an even more innovative and original musical path, and is highly reccomended. THeir newest release, "Relationship of Command" regains much of the massive energy of Acrobatic Tenement while progressing musically (it's hard to say that of such of a consistently innovative band). This CD doesn't sound quite as fresh and consistent as "Acrobatic Tenement" though. "Vaya" is excellent and mixes energy with relaxed musical complexity (or something). All mentioned are very highly reccomended however.
That's it folks. theres my sermon for the night. Please pick up one of these recordings or download some MP3's. e-mail me for reccomended song titles if you like. These bands are too good to be ignored.
here goes:
Hot Water Music :
" Forever and Counting" and "Fuel for the Hate game" have to be two of the most heartfelt, energetic and sincere albums i've ever heard. Many songs are enough to (nearly) bring me to tears.
HWM's new CD, "a flight and a crash" sounds great too, although i've only listened to it twice. seems like HWM has regained the magic that seemed like might dissappear in "No division". HWM seems to be moving from a very emotionally charged and driven sound in forever to a more rocking and rolling (but still very emotional) sound in their new releases.
Sunny Day Real Estate
You may know the drummer and the guitarist (?) from Foo Fighters fame, but this band has much more to offer IMHO."Diary" is a great place to start and has great liner art, a very emotional sound bordering on the alternative (ala foo fighters maybe ). Their new album, "The Rising Tide" is another masterpeice of alternative/indie/pop/emo/whatever and absolutely bursts out of the borders of any sort of mainstream sound (i think at least). very original, very excellent.
Oh yeah, if you ever get the chance, see this band live!! everyone i've talked to has said the same thing: this is the greatest live band EVER (well maybe not ever, but you get the picture)
At the Drive-In
These dudes have gotten a bit of coverage in the mainstream press. I think Rolling Stone called them the best new band of 2000, and i agree completely despite the fact that they've been rocking for a number of years. "Acrobatic Tenement" is without a doubt their crowning glory, although it is a very cheap recording and rather difficult to come across (try cdnow). This CD absolutely burns with raw energy. One listening will leave you spent, the music feeds off of your energy and moves with an insatiable drive that is indescribable. "In/Casino/Out is a much more chill CD, but continues in an even more innovative and original musical path, and is highly reccomended. THeir newest release, "Relationship of Command" regains much of the massive energy of Acrobatic Tenement while progressing musically (it's hard to say that of such of a consistently innovative band). This CD doesn't sound quite as fresh and consistent as "Acrobatic Tenement" though. "Vaya" is excellent and mixes energy with relaxed musical complexity (or something). All mentioned are very highly reccomended however.
That's it folks. theres my sermon for the night. Please pick up one of these recordings or download some MP3's. e-mail me for reccomended song titles if you like. These bands are too good to be ignored.
ink Floyd meets celtic rock, suoerb, check out new album: The Last Bright Light to start with
