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by Milky
Think I'll comment on the bands mentioned first...



Bis - I remember 'Kandy Pop'..not one of my fave tunes though so i never checked out anything else by them.

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Well, they did get a lot better once they started releasing albums. Kandy Pop was the song that got me into them. I rememer watching them on TOTP thinking "what is this tripe?" halfway way through I thought, actually it's OK really, the next day I went out & bought it.

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by misskittyfantastic
Lemon Jelly

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Whoops, have accidentally ordered the lost Horizons album twice. Doh nevermind, someone will have a nice Chrissy pressie.

Anyway, just a quck note to say that Lemmon Jelly are tanfastic Go Buy.

Ah, Bis! Such fond memories. Up there with Kenickie in my opinion.

As for Trust Company, yeah, I had a good mosh at the gig. Couldn't tell you what a single one of their songs is called. Or describe them really. But no, Ethan, I haven't got sick of you mentioning them. Actually, more amuzed.

Anyway, for what it's worth, if you like rock music and haven't heard of the following (which you probably have) then you need to check them out:

Jimmy Eat World
Their current Eponymous CD (previously released as Bleed American, before three plane crashs...) is just the bomb. Journo types have referred to it as being part of Emo, but personally I think it sounds like no one else, equal parts ass-kicking rock chunes and angelic lyrics to melt the hardest heart.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
The new Jesus And Mary Chain. If you don't know who they are then you need to buy Pshycho Candy and Honey's Dead NOW! Think Dinosaur Jr, think My Bloody Valentine, think just the sexiest rock and/or roll in the world.

The Melvins
They just kick ass. Yours, mine, whoever wants some. Hard as nails with a skin job and num chucks.

The more obscure stuff I love are either unsigned bands (Blue Dog, Junction, Zed...) or defunct (Plastic Fantastic, Orlando, Belvedere Kane...).

And, although not really rock, Doves deserve a mention because they are sex on toast. Simply the most beautiful music you'll hear this side of Massive Attack or P.J.Harvey.

Can I know go into a long list of essential bands everyone should own at least one album by? Can I?

(Edited by Jayjay 12/12/2002 03:35)

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by Jayjay
Jimmy Eat World

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I love Jimmy Eat World. Still not got round to seeing them live 'cos the ex would never take me I will definitely see them next time they tour 'tho.

And here was me thinking i was the only Aimee Mann fan i knew. Been a huge fan since her first album (about 10yrs ago i guess) and i'm getting the new one for Christmas

I'll start by seconding some bands already mentioned.

Matchbox Twenty - Youself or someone like you is one of my fave albums. Push is a great track, though i think my fave song is Kody.

Air - Moon Safari is a great album.

Jimmy Eat World - A Praise Chorus is my favourite song. Bleed American is good but so are their other albums, especially Static Prevails. Rockstar is really good. And Teresa, they're great live. i'd definitely recommend trying to go and see them next time they tour.

And i'd suggest Five for Fighting. They sound a bit like the Counting Crows. Easy Tonight and Superman are my fave songs, but the whole album, America Town is great.

And the Goo Goo Dolls. every one of their albums. Best trcks, Iris, Broadway and Black Balloon from 'Dizzy up the Girl' and Here is Gone from their latest album 'Gutterflower'

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by Jayjay
Ah, Bis! Such fond memories. Up there with Kenickie in my opinion.

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Nah, Kenickie were much better. Seriously, one of my favourite ever bands.. Not that I've anything against Bis - the time I saw them live may well make it into my top gigs post.

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

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Hmm, didn't like 'Spread Your Love' at all. How does it compare to their other stuff?

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Orlando

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You liked Orlando?? I saw them live twice, supporting Kenickie, and they were dreadful.

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And, although not really rock, Doves deserve a mention because they are sex on toast.

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I find them incredibly dull. But there you go.

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by Jayjay
Can I know go into a long list of essential bands everyone should own at least one album by? Can I?

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Yep sure Start a new thread with them on and then other folks can add their lists Some of us may chuckle quietly at the list, but I dare say they'll be the ones too embarrassed to post their own lists

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by Spikeo
Only heard Downfall by them (which I liked btw) - any other recommended songs?

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If you liked that then try 'Figure 8' (A bit slower) or 'Finally', that is the end track on the album and it's a good one to do it with.

Katie -

Agreed with Milky though 'The Music' are a good band, can't help but think that they look like a bunch of scouser scallys (I have no idea where they are actually from though)

Not strictly a band, but if you are into the more classical style ballads, try Beverley Craven. Her voice is exquisite and the music is all very personal and emotional. I've seen her live as well, which was excellent.

Songs I would recommend: Listen to the Rain, Love Scenes and Promise Me.

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by Teresa
I love Jimmy Eat World. Still not got round to seeing them live 'cos the ex would never take me I will definitely see them next time they tour 'tho.

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Everyone I've met who saw them at Reading Festival said they were the highlight. Absolutely kick ass. But next time they're over here I promise to take you along.

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by In A State Of Dan
Hmm, didn't like 'Spread Your Love' at all. How does it compare to their other stuff?

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The rest of their stuff is a lot broodier, especially the fantastic 'Whatever Happened To My Rock And Roll (Punk Song)'. Spread your Love is a lot bouncier, slightly poppier than the rest of their stuff. Quite like it myself, partly for the slightly bluer version doing the rounds. Partly for one when they played it at Reading and a lovely young lady climbed up on stage in her bra and knickers and started dancing about. No one tried to stop her...

And Orlando rocked! Got the singles and the album. I was heavily into Romo at the time and did the whole make-up and clothes stuff.

And you don't like Doves? Dan, you're letting me down, man. Listen, at T-Party, we'll go for a .. smoke .. and then I'll play you Lost Souls. If you still think it's dull then I'll just have to give up on you.

Gash
- Townie (very funny but offensive lyrics )
- I Don't Wanna Be Cool
- Reality
-*cough* creek (it's not called *Cough* but ya know)

Uncle Brian
- Superpowered
- Dead To Me
- On The Jazz

Mr. Zippy
- Oh How You Lack Personality

Bigwig
-smile

Killing Miranda
-Teenage Vampire
-See You In Disneyland
-Salome
-Ballad Of Torrans Street
-California Dreaming

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by Jayjay
Everyone I've met who saw them at Reading Festival said they were the highlight. Absolutely kick ass. But next time they're over here I promise to take you along.

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Aaaaawwwwww thank you

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by Ferretgirl


Mr. Zippy
- Oh How You Lack Personality

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They played at a house party I went to once in a very small flat above a fancy dress hire shop

(Edited by Tycho 12/12/2002 21:28)

Whoops, nearly forgot

Sing-Sing

The guitarist from Lush & a singer I can't remember.

Kind of laid back pop (in the pure sense) sometimes sounding a little Morcheebay.

Can't recall any song titles, but it's more of a "listen to the album" kind of thing anyway.

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by Tycho
(recommends)
Helen Love - Bubblegum Punk Pop

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Gabba Gabba HEY!! It is nice to know it isn't only me out there. Have been spreading the gospel for a while, and managed to get them sold out in my town's record stores once

Would also like to recommend Cake , Especially their version of "I will survive", which is just the best *ever*... The one that made it quite big here was "Going the Distance", Mark and Lard used to play it a lot. My other fave is "Short Skirt/Long Jacket". Unfortunately, whenever I've seen their albums in town, they've looked quite expensive to my poor cash-strapped pocket...

Finch, definitely. Saw them with New Found Glory last year and they put on an absolutely amazing show. Great guys with great songs

Recommended songs: Letters To You, Grey Matter, Post Script, and What it is to Burn

Also, they're getting a bit more well-known these days but The Distillers are still on my list of bands not getting enough recognition.

Recommended songs: The Young Crazed Peeling, City of Angels, and Red Carpet Rebellion

(Edited by Linz 16/12/2002 15:39)

Wow, Spikeo you have really good musical taste!
Lacuna Coil are a really good band. They're sort of gothic and mellow, Cristina Scabbia the singer has a fantastic voice. I recommend "Falling" and "Stars" by Lacuna Coil, but all their other songs are cool too.
Less Than Jake are my all time fave band. They're sorta punky ska. "All my best friends are metal heads" is a classic, as are "Gainesville rock city" "History of a boring town" and "Help save the youth of America from exploding".
I also highly recommend:
Sisters of Mercy - "Temple of love", "I was wrong" and "This Corrosion" - a fantastic gothic band.
Goo Goo Dolls - "Iris", "Here is gone" and "Big Machine" - lovely relaxing, mellow rock music.
Cradle of Filth - "Hallowed be thy name", "Her Ghost in the Fog" and "Cruelty brought thee orchids" - another of my fave bands, CoF are death/extreme metal with gothic influences

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by vampire_dust

Lacuna Coil are a really good band. They're sort of gothic and mellow, Cristina Scabbia the singer has a fantastic voice. I recommend "Falling" and "Stars" by Lacuna Coil,

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Lacuna Coil are brilliant, makes me wish I'd reccomended them myself. Not sure about "Stars" though, since it is a cover, but Senzafine is an excellent song

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by Spikeo
A Perfect Circle (Progressive rock with a smattering of grunge)

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I saw these guys a couple years ago
I still have the free t-shirt I got of them from a club