Where is all the good music these days?

Igottago

Hey everyone...I haven't bought any new music for a while..i've only bought one album this year so far. Everything seems so lackluster...i'm not sure if its just me, or what...I have thousands of albums, and i'm a hardcore music fan...but the last 6 months to a year have me seriously wondering where the quality is...other than In Rainbows most releases seem somewhat boring and run of the mill. Even bands I've always liked seem to be falling into that territory in the last little while. Mainstream rock is obviously beyond hope..its overdone and generic now. Or else there's just indie bands who try really hard to be pretentious and edgy but don't offer anything really exciting or refreshing anyways. Hip Hop artists are more interested in starting clothing lines than making good albums.

Can anyone please please recommend something fresh, exciting and authentic to listen to? Something that really gets your blood flowing..something that gives you chills...is that stuff even out there anymore? I want the feeling I had when I heard Pearl Jam for the first time..or got into Radiohead...or stayed up all night listening to Massive Attack. I'm open to any genre..any style..it just has to excite my musical tastebuds again.

Thanks in advance.

mark arm

it's definitely you

Music For Rhinos

dunno, i kinda feel the same way. in rainbows is pretty much the only thing i've liked lately as well.

i only have a few records yet to get that i don't have...couple smashing pumpkins i never got, the last audioslave record, thom yorke's solo album and the new jack johnson. oh, and mirrorball...can never find it!

i guess you just have to play what you like and hope new, good stuff finds its way to your ears. be open, there's a lot of music out there.

Man_Of_The_Hour

Igottago wrote:

Hey everyone...I haven't bought any new music for a while..i've only bought one album this year so far. Everything seems so lackluster...i'm not sure if its just me, or what...I have thousands of albums, and i'm a hardcore music fan...but the last 6 months to a year have me seriously wondering where the quality is...other than In Rainbows most releases seem somewhat boring and run of the mill. Even bands I've always liked seem to be falling into that territory in the last little while. Mainstream rock is obviously beyond hope..its overdone and generic now. Or else there's just indie bands who try really hard to be pretentious and edgy but don't offer anything really exciting or refreshing anyways. Hip Hop artists are more interested in starting clothing lines than making good albums.

Can anyone please please recommend something fresh, exciting and authentic to listen to? Something that really gets your blood flowing..something that gives you chills...is that stuff even out there anymore? I want the feeling I had when I heard Pearl Jam for the first time..or got into Radiohead...or stayed up all night listening to Massive Attack. I'm open to any genre..any style..it just has to excite my musical tastebuds again.

Thanks in advance.

Same here actually, haven't bought any new albums this year. But then again, I haven't really been keeping track of new releases and stuff. So in my case, I'm pretty positive it's just me. But no bands with the stature of Arcade Fire or Modest Mouse have relased albums this year (except Radiohead obviously). And those I would definitely have noticed.

i like matt.c

Igottago wrote:

Hey everyone...I haven't bought any new music for a while..i've only bought one album this year so far. Everything seems so lackluster...i'm not sure if its just me, or what...I have thousands of albums, and i'm a hardcore music fan...but the last 6 months to a year have me seriously wondering where the quality is...other than In Rainbows most releases seem somewhat boring and run of the mill. Even bands I've always liked seem to be falling into that territory in the last little while. Mainstream rock is obviously beyond hope..its overdone and generic now. Or else there's just indie bands who try really hard to be pretentious and edgy but don't offer anything really exciting or refreshing anyways. Hip Hop artists are more interested in starting clothing lines than making good albums.

Can anyone please please recommend something fresh, exciting and authentic to listen to? Something that really gets your blood flowing..something that gives you chills...is that stuff even out there anymore? I want the feeling I had when I heard Pearl Jam for the first time..or got into Radiohead...or stayed up all night listening to Massive Attack. I'm open to any genre..any style..it just has to excite my musical tastebuds again.

Thanks in advance.

My Morning Jacket.

Heineken Helen

Igottago wrote:

Hey everyone...I haven't bought any new music for a while..i've only bought one album this year so far. Everything seems so lackluster...i'm not sure if its just me, or what...I have thousands of albums, and i'm a hardcore music fan...but the last 6 months to a year have me seriously wondering where the quality is...other than In Rainbows most releases seem somewhat boring and run of the mill. Even bands I've always liked seem to be falling into that territory in the last little while. Mainstream rock is obviously beyond hope..its overdone and generic now. Or else there's just indie bands who try really hard to be pretentious and edgy but don't offer anything really exciting or refreshing anyways. Hip Hop artists are more interested in starting clothing lines than making good albums.

Can anyone please please recommend something fresh, exciting and authentic to listen to? Something that really gets your blood flowing..something that gives you chills...is that stuff even out there anymore? I want the feeling I had when I heard Pearl Jam for the first time..or got into Radiohead...or stayed up all night listening to Massive Attack. I'm open to any genre..any style..it just has to excite my musical tastebuds again.

Thanks in advance.

if you like radiohead and massive attack, buy the sigur ros white album... it's FANTASTIC! Lock yourself in a room, lie down and turn off the light and put on the music... like a flotation tank.

leethal

(One of Thom Yorke's favourite bands) the black keys have an album coming out april 1st. Much more than just a blues outfit they are actually masters of minimalism. Interestingly Danger mouse is producing the new release.

Last years Cold War Kids release was exceptional. You might not like most indie bands but CWK have an alternative-soul feel about them. The future imitating the past sort of thing. Great lyrics and imagery in the album. Very cinematic.

Its hard to find good music these days because of its excess, it is still out there though.

eMMI

http://www.myspace.com/sonsofalbionuk





I haven't bought any new music in ages either. I've gotten music that's new to ME (like Led Zeppelin) but not that much new bands or stuff like that.

doujo

check out Black Mountain. They have two albums, self-titled and In the Future. Both are excellent. I have been listening to them almost non-stop for a while.

mole1985

Get the Gutter Twins Album, it's proper Bo!

thunderDAN

Radiohead, Arcade Fire, TV on the Radio, My Morning Jacket are all pretty good

and to a lesser extent Interpol and Kings of Leon are up there too


Plus, I actually think some Hip Hop is really good. I think Kayne West and Eminem are good artists and I enjoy alot (not all) of their songs

Jeremy1012

Branch out with your listening more. Just because the mainstream might be a bit low on classics coming out at the moment doesn't mean there isn't amazing music being released all over the world.

There has NEVER been a bad time for music. Even during hair metal the 80s alternative and punk scenes were amazing.

GreenTeaDisease

Igottago wrote:

Hey everyone...I haven't bought any new music for a while..i've only bought one album this year so far. Everything seems so lackluster...i'm not sure if its just me, or what...I have thousands of albums, and i'm a hardcore music fan...but the last 6 months to a year have me seriously wondering where the quality is...other than In Rainbows most releases seem somewhat boring and run of the mill. Even bands I've always liked seem to be falling into that territory in the last little while. Mainstream rock is obviously beyond hope..its overdone and generic now. Or else there's just indie bands who try really hard to be pretentious and edgy but don't offer anything really exciting or refreshing anyways. Hip Hop artists are more interested in starting clothing lines than making good albums.

Can anyone please please recommend something fresh, exciting and authentic to listen to? Something that really gets your blood flowing..something that gives you chills...is that stuff even out there anymore? I want the feeling I had when I heard Pearl Jam for the first time..or got into Radiohead...or stayed up all night listening to Massive Attack. I'm open to any genre..any style..it just has to excite my musical tastebuds again.

Thanks in advance.

I feel the same. maybe we are just old.

pjoasisrule

Igottago wrote:

Hey everyone...I haven't bought any new music for a while..i've only bought one album this year so far. Everything seems so lackluster...i'm not sure if its just me, or what...I have thousands of albums, and i'm a hardcore music fan...but the last 6 months to a year have me seriously wondering where the quality is...other than In Rainbows most releases seem somewhat boring and run of the mill. Even bands I've always liked seem to be falling into that territory in the last little while. Mainstream rock is obviously beyond hope..its overdone and generic now. Or else there's just indie bands who try really hard to be pretentious and edgy but don't offer anything really exciting or refreshing anyways. Hip Hop artists are more interested in starting clothing lines than making good albums.

Can anyone please please recommend something fresh, exciting and authentic to listen to? Something that really gets your blood flowing..something that gives you chills...is that stuff even out there anymore? I want the feeling I had when I heard Pearl Jam for the first time..or got into Radiohead...or stayed up all night listening to Massive Attack. I'm open to any genre..any style..it just has to excite my musical tastebuds again.

Thanks in advance.

Its only been a few months but so far this year has been crap, just a bunch of average indie bands releasing stuff.

Heineken Helen

leethal wrote:

(One of Thom Yorke's favourite bands) the black keys have an album coming out april 1st. Much more than just a blues outfit they are actually masters of minimalism. Interestingly Danger mouse is producing the new release.

Last years Cold War Kids release was exceptional. You might not like most indie bands but CWK have an alternative-soul feel about them. The future imitating the past sort of thing. Great lyrics and imagery in the album. Very cinematic.

Its hard to find good music these days because of its excess, it is still out there though.

Yep, the black keys are fantastic... I also really like kings of leon... and not just cos of the PJ connection with either of them but they're genuinely good bands.

facepollution

Heineken Helen wrote:

Yep, the black keys are fantastic... I also really like kings of leon... and not just cos of the PJ connection with either of them but they're genuinely good bands.

Totally agree on KOL, fantastic band. Not heard Black Keys, what songs would you recommend?

Heineken Helen

facepollution wrote:

Totally agree on KOL, fantastic band. Not heard Black Keys, what songs would you recommend?

I recommend the entire album:

http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Potion-Black-Keys/dp/B000GPIPD8

I particularly like the flame, goodbye babylon, just got to be, your touch... and all of them really

VERY bluesy

facepollution

Heineken Helen wrote:

I recommend the entire album:

http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Potion-Black-Keys/dp/B000GPIPD8

I particularly like the flame, goodbye babylon, just got to be, your touch... and all of them really

VERY bluesy

Cool, I'll check them out.

Heineken Helen

facepollution wrote:

Cool, I'll check them out.

Excellent... you won't be very disappointed. Kinda led zeppeliny if ya like that kinda thing

facepollution

Heineken Helen wrote:

Excellent... you won't be very disappointed. Kinda led zeppeliny if ya like that kinda thing

I certainly do like that sort of thing! Just heard a couple of songs on their myspace, and now checking some stuff out on youtube. Sounds pretty damn good to me.

deadnote

you know its been made right you do know that right

PJ-Sin

Two words:

Meshuggah - ObZen

lalalalaaaaaaaa

http://www.myspace.com

Music--->Top Artists

Then just pick a genre and browse.

mole1985

Heineken Helen wrote:

I recommend the entire album:

http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Potion-Black-Keys/dp/B000GPIPD8

I particularly like the flame, goodbye babylon, just got to be, your touch... and all of them really

VERY bluesy

I second that recommendation for anyone who hasn't heard it.

RockKing

Igottago wrote:

Hey everyone...I haven't bought any new music for a while..i've only bought one album this year so far. Everything seems so lackluster...i'm not sure if its just me, or what...I have thousands of albums, and i'm a hardcore music fan...but the last 6 months to a year have me seriously wondering where the quality is...other than In Rainbows most releases seem somewhat boring and run of the mill. Even bands I've always liked seem to be falling into that territory in the last little while. Mainstream rock is obviously beyond hope..its overdone and generic now. Or else there's just indie bands who try really hard to be pretentious and edgy but don't offer anything really exciting or refreshing anyways. Hip Hop artists are more interested in starting clothing lines than making good albums.

Can anyone please please recommend something fresh, exciting and authentic to listen to? Something that really gets your blood flowing..something that gives you chills...is that stuff even out there anymore? I want the feeling I had when I heard Pearl Jam for the first time..or got into Radiohead...or stayed up all night listening to Massive Attack. I'm open to any genre..any style..it just has to excite my musical tastebuds again.

Thanks in advance.

In no particular order:

Dead Confederate - Dead Confederate EP
The Whigs - Mission Control
Black Mountain - In The Future
Throw Me The Statue - Moonbeams
The Heavenly States - Delayer
The Gutter Twins - Saturnalia
Drive-By Truckers - Brighter Than Creation's Dark
The Mars Volta - The Bedlam In Goliath
The Big Sleep - Son Of The Tiger
Dead Meadow - Old Growth
Bob Mould - District Line
The Diggs - Ctl-Alt-Del
British Sea Power - Do You Like Rock Music?
Blood On The Wall - Liferz
Black Eyes & Neckties - Apparition!
Yeasayer - All Hour Cymbals


I actually think there's been a ton of really, REALLY good music released lately. If you have iTunes, I recommend subscribing to the KEXP Song of the Day Podcast, the Sound Opinions podcast, and the NPR All Songs Considered Podcast....all 3 are solid sources of discovering great new music that isn't neccessarily mainstream.

Anyway, most of those bands I just listed have MySpace pages and you can listen to some of them there and decide for yourself, but I would recomment any of those albums.

Igottago

Thanks for the suggestions...but I honestly already own all that stuff. My Morning Jacket are amazing and one of my favourite bands..not much can measure up to them. Sigur Ros..check...Kings of Leon..check....Interpol...check...Black Mountain...check..I own all this stuff. I do branch out with my musical tastes and selections.

The difference is that other than My Morning Jacket and Interpol, most stuff that people hype up seems to fall short in my ears. Kings of Leon had one great album, Black Mountain are nothing special.

Maybe that's the problem...people keep hyping up these bands and I do listen to them, but then they fall short. Its almost like there is TOO much out there sometimes, and too much of it people are trying to suggest is "brilliant".

What I'm trying to do is buy less music and just make sure its great. rather than just buy every album that I hear is great.

Pauk

People suggest a lot of bands as great because the way the market is right now appeals to niches! People can find a band that appeals specifically to them, so they may suggest it's great when someone else might not get it. Like you said, there's almost too much out there but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Keep listening to new bands and something will jump out at you eventually.

Igottago

fowls wrote:

People suggest a lot of bands as great because the way the market is right now appeals to niches! People can find a band that appeals specifically to them, so they may suggest it's great when someone else might not get it. Like you said, there's almost too much out there but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Keep listening to new bands and something will jump out at you eventually.

Yeah I guess that's true...with the internet and everything it seems everyone can start hyping any band..and sometimes IMO that hype is completely unwarranted. So I always buy this music expecting something great and its just "ok". Happens way too much these days. How do we sift through it all to get to the real cream of the crop?

Pauk

Indeed. I think part of the problem is that there's a craze to be the first to 'discover' a band. Nowadays if a band seems to have the vaguest chance of success everyone will jump on the bandwagon to say they loved them first. It's difficult to find any true new talent, and to be honest I've given up trying. Found plenty of fun new rock bands who are good live, but no one who particularly pushes the envelope.

Music For Rhinos

Igottago wrote:

Yeah I guess that's true...with the internet and everything it seems everyone can start hyping any band..and sometimes IMO that hype is completely unwarranted. So I always buy this music expecting something great and its just "ok". Happens way too much these days. How do we sift through it all to get to the real cream of the crop?

I guess we're just gonna have to start killing shitty bands. haha

Stupid Bug

i dont really think theres sth good now, i had my hopes on audioslave or maybe system of a down, but i havent heard anything so good that really worth it, i mean theres nothing with that power and feeling and no-simple-musical-structure as pearl jam or other bands from ten year ago, and im not old im 19 so you can see its not because youre old, i think theres nothing SO good..