Favorite Band(s)?

Contributor: Mr. E Mr. E
AC/DC
10/25/2010
Contributor: onehotmomma onehotmomma
I have been sitting here for 5 minutes trying to pick my all time favorite bands, but it really all comes down to one..
Elvis. I like gospel/old country Elvis. I started listening to Elvis in the 3rd grade, and have been in love ever since.

Other than that: Arcade Fire, Modest Mouse, Brand New, Get Up Kids, Decemberists, Violent Femmes.

Shhh...I'm a closet Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift fan...I know every word to every song..heh.
10/25/2010
Contributor: Dame Demi Dame Demi
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Originally posted by P'Gell
Beatles! No contest.

The Grateful Dead

Crosby Stills Nash and Young (or not Young, whatever)

The Byrds

The Rolling Stones

I have some Stone Roses CDs. Where are the Stone Roses? I love that kind of Trance Rock. ... more
Wow, was surprised I had to read through so many posts until I saw the Beatles! And I think you're the only one that's mentioned them, so far. I don't know if that makes me feel old or just really, really sad.

Favorite Ever - Beatles

Favorite Still Around - Indigo Girls

Other Top Tier Tntouchables, regardless of genre - Bob Dylan (yes, even when HE's the one singing!), Prince, Queen, Ozzy/Black Sabbath, NIN, The Doors, Cyndi Lauper, Stevie Nicks, Led Zepplin, Johnny Cash

Second Tier: Jethro Tull, Rod Steward, Billy Joel, Buddy Holly, John Denver, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton/Cream/Derek & The Dominos, Dire Straits, Heart, Metallica, Pat Benetar, Traveling Wilburys, Tina Turner, ABBA, Meatloaf

Pseudo-Medieval/Renais sance/Celtic Pop? - Loreena McKennitt, Blackmore's Night, Capercaille

Angry Bitch/Woman Power Music - Hole, Alanis Morissette, Tori Amos, Tracy Chapman

Other Favorites - Placebo, Pulp, My Chemical Romance, Cowboy Junkies, My Hungry Lucy, Lords of Acid, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Switchblade Symphony, Bauhaus, Mors Syphilitica, October Project, Our Lady Peace, Black Tape For a Blue Girl, T.O.Y./Evil's Toy, KMFDM, Garbage, Kristen Miller, Spiritualized, The Shroud, This Mortal Coil, This Ascension, Mazzy Star, Dead Can Dance, Aliqua

Honorable Mention - Rasputina, Bat For Lashes, She Wants Revenge, The Birthday Party, Nocturne, Faith and Disease

Two specific genres:

80's Top 20 (Duran Duran, Go-Go's, Wham!, Laura Brannigan,early Madonna/Prince/Michael Jackson/Cyndi Lauper, etc.)

Musical Theater soundtracks - 60's through today

Heh, I know this doesn't LOOK like a list of just favorites, but I've got almost 400 GB of music, so this IS actually a list of what I like and actively listen to most often.

Oh, I also love anything by the Muppets. Not a joke.
10/25/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Blinker
Interpol
My Chemical Romance
Brand New
The Smiths
I love you. And My Chemical Romance as well. Rise Against, All American Rejects, Panic At The Disco, The Used, and omg so many more, all get played a lot by me.
10/25/2010
Contributor: J's Alley J's Alley
Quote:
Originally posted by Viktor Vysheslav Malkin
Back in the day, growing up, I was a huge AFI fan.

Too many now though... maybe the mars volta... don't know my all time favorite.
I used to love AFI! Unwritten Law is my favorite (J is taking me to see them because I was nice and sat through Flyleaf with a friend). Also: Sprung Monkey, Blink 182 (no judging), A New Found Glory, Rise Against, Weezer, Sublime (clearly this is a past love), and Pennywise (saw them live and fell in love). Oh and for unknown reasons Disturbed.

I am sure I can think of like 100 more though.
10/25/2010
Contributor: GeekWife GeekWife
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Originally posted by Sinjo
What is your favorite band of all time and what're your favorite bands for specific Genres?

All time, I'd have to say Pink Floyd.
Pink Floyd is for sure awesome. I've had the privilege of seeing them in concert during their Division Bell tour, and then a few years after I got to see Roger Waters (although not on his latest tour... bummed about that). It was just... there are no words. Absolutely incredible.

Other bands I claim are favorites... Sister Hazel (whom I've been able to meet! And have most of their albums!) The Doors, Shinedown, Metallica, and The Who. I have a very eclectic taste in music
10/25/2010
Contributor: Bunnycups Bunnycups
Oh my gosh this is a hard question to answer. I love classic rock, folk, and indie. I've been listening to the Temper Trap, Delta Spirit, and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes a lot lately.
10/25/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by J's Alley
I used to love AFI! Unwritten Law is my favorite (J is taking me to see them because I was nice and sat through Flyleaf with a friend). Also: Sprung Monkey, Blink 182 (no judging), A New Found Glory, Rise Against, Weezer, Sublime (clearly this is a ... more
Blink is one that I can always listen to
10/25/2010
Contributor: Dame Demi Dame Demi
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
I love you. And My Chemical Romance as well. Rise Against, All American Rejects, Panic At The Disco, The Used, and omg so many more, all get played a lot by me.
Ooh, I forgot All American Rejects...they're new for me, but I'm really liking what I've heard so far. If you like them and My Chemical Romance, and I'm going to need to check out the others. I'm especially intrigued by the name "The Used"...

Dammit. I hate it when people suggest good music! I usually buy on Amazon, and of course, it pulls up the dreaded and deadly "You might also like..." that only ends 2 hours and $300 later...
10/25/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Dame Demi
Ooh, I forgot All American Rejects...they're new for me, but I'm really liking what I've heard so far. If you like them and My Chemical Romance, and I'm going to need to check out the others. I'm especially intrigued by the name ... more
The Used has made a lot of musical growth over the years, the first album is heavier into the screaming and generally categorized as "obscenely emo". You might find yourself liking their more recent album, Lies For The Liars. Although after looking at the Wiki page, it seems they had more albums than I thought, lol

And I'm the same way, which is why I try to avoid discovering new music, it always ends up in me buying lots of it, lol
10/26/2010
Contributor: Dame Demi Dame Demi
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
The Used has made a lot of musical growth over the years, the first album is heavier into the screaming and generally categorized as "obscenely emo". You might find yourself liking their more recent album, Lies For The Liars. Although ... more
"Obscenely Emo" works for me. Kind of backwards, but I like it because I find it amusing. Hell, I've got Rasputina on my list. I think they're as emo (and goth) as you can probably get and actually still be alive. If anyone reading this has never heard them, check out a sample clip (I think "Dig Ophelia" is one of their most 'accessible' songs.) Everyone I know who likes them pretty much spent the first six months in a thought progression along the lines of "wtf IS this shit?" "Who the hell listens to this shit?" to "Why the hell am *I* listening to this shit?" It's like an audible train wreck. I think many of their fans actually remain in the "why the hell am I STILL listening to this shit?"

If there's anyone out there who is amused and entertained by over-the-top morbidity (I also love disaster movies and documentaries on mass-extinxtion events), if you haven't heard it already, try "Murder Ballads" by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. It's full of campy tongue-in-cheek tragic goodness!
10/27/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Dame Demi
"Obscenely Emo" works for me. Kind of backwards, but I like it because I find it amusing. Hell, I've got Rasputina on my list. I think they're as emo (and goth) as you can probably get and actually still be alive. If anyone ... more
You'll have to let me know if you check out The Used at all. Most of my friends won't listen to them, I think I have like, one that does, lol
10/27/2010
Contributor: Throwingawaysoon Throwingawaysoon
Alright, well I have two main categories for my favorite songs. Techno and then melodic metal/metal opera.

Techno:
ATB
Deadmau5
Crystal Meth
DJ Blend
Kaycee

Metal:
Kamelot
Epica
Ensiferum
Mygrain
Machinemade God
Mors Principium Est
Seasons After

10/27/2010
Contributor: The Nakanas The Nakanas
Quote:
Originally posted by Mr. E
AC/DC
Also have to say AC/DC! Saw them live this spring and don't think another concert could possibly top Angus and Brian running around and screaming for more than two solid hours!
10/27/2010
Contributor: Viktor Vysheslav Malkin Viktor Vysheslav Malkin
Right now I am a huge Sublime fan, good song I am listening to now is "D.J's"

Here is what I got on my list

Tiger Army
Rancid
Scorpions
H.I.M
The Mars Volta
Billy Talent
KRS-One
Cage The Elephant
Against Me!
Anti-Flag (well... I don't know or listen to their new stuff)
Pennywise
Bad Religion


As for AFI, its hard to pick a favorite, gotta go with "Prayer Position" if I was pushed into a hasty decision.
10/28/2010
Contributor: sasweetheart89 sasweetheart89
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
I love you. And My Chemical Romance as well. Rise Against, All American Rejects, Panic At The Disco, The Used, and omg so many more, all get played a lot by me.
yes, yes, and yes! My semi-official list would be: The Used, Blink 182, AFI, My Chemical Romance, Unwritten Law, Rise Against, Disturbed, All American Rejects, Brand New, Panic at the Disco, and more that I forget.
10/28/2010
Contributor: dv8 dv8
They Might Be Giants, The Talking Heads, OK Go
11/15/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by sasweetheart89
yes, yes, and yes! My semi-official list would be: The Used, Blink 182, AFI, My Chemical Romance, Unwritten Law, Rise Against, Disturbed, All American Rejects, Brand New, Panic at the Disco, and more that I forget.
I you. Let's hang out! lol
11/16/2010
Contributor: bobowaxer bobowaxer
SRV,ZZ Top,AC-DC,CCR and Dean Martin
03/05/2011
Contributor: Ajax Ajax
Quote:
Originally posted by Sinjo
What is your favorite band of all time and what're your favorite bands for specific Genres?

All time, I'd have to say Pink Floyd.
Hard to pick a favorite.

The boyfriend likes linkin park a lot though :/
03/05/2011
Contributor: Miss T Miss T
Social D!
03/05/2011
Contributor: slynch slynch
Hendrix
Van Halen (Roth era)
Led Zeppelin
SRV
NIN
03/08/2011
Contributor: MontereyJak MontereyJak
Quote:
Originally posted by Sinjo
What is your favorite band of all time and what're your favorite bands for specific Genres?

All time, I'd have to say Pink Floyd.
Definitely............ .......KISS
03/26/2011
Contributor: Inwitari Inwitari
Iron Maiden
Primordial
Candlemass
Turisas
Blut aus Nord
Bathory
Acid Bath
Neurosis
Dark Tranquility
Ensiferum
Agalloch
Blue Oyster Cult
04/03/2011
Contributor: Woman China Woman China
The Rat Pack
The Pouges
Depeche Mode
Barenaked Ladies
Louis Armstrong
And sooooo much more!!!
04/05/2011
Contributor: Madeira Madeira
Hanoi Rocks
Motley Crue
The Orion Experience
Of Montreal
Belle And Sebastian
Joan Jett and The Black Hearts
Le Tigre
Bikini Kill
The Sisters Of Mercy
The Smiths
Blondie
Siouxsie and The Banshees
The Ramones
The Television Personalities
The Dresden Dolls
World/Inferno Friendship Society
Math and Physics Club
David Bowie
The Veils
They Might Be Giants
04/05/2011