Intellegent Rock/Indie/Alternative?

xSmackSoundx · June 2008

Since I have completely stopped listening to grunge (not because I am opposed to do so, but because I just got tired of it) I have been trying to find really complex music. Something to make my mind work. So far I have enjoyed...

Modest Mouse
Radiohead
Tool
Iron & Wine

I like bands that are an acquired taste and then will last me virtually unlimited plays. Recommend some just all around good bands that are not as popular as the ones listed... some under appreciated bands... something I haven't heard of... I NEED NEW MUSIC! Thanks a lot

Abookamongstthemany · June 2008

The Shins
Wilco

xSmackSoundx · June 2008

Abookamongstthemany wrote:

The Shins
Wilco

Dang, those two bands are prolly also in my top ten... I need something a little more un-heard of

itsevobaby · June 2008

try tripping daisy's 1998 album jesus hits like the atom bomb. think flaming lips with bigger guitars. one of my favourite albums of all time, hard one to track down these days though.

here's a little review from allmusic.com:

Tripping Daisy's first two albums were written off as average post-grunge alt-rock records, which may make the presence of Eric Drew Feldman — a former member of Pere Ubu and a colleague of both Captain Beefheart and Frank Black — as a producer and keyboardist a little puzzling to the group's detractors. After all, Tripping Daisy was supposed to be in it for the cash and fame, not art, but critics may have to change their tune after listening to the Daisy's third album, Jesus Hits Like the Atom Bomb. The band has made a big stylistic breakthrough, enhancing the psychedelic subtext that ran through their first two records, retaining their melodic sensibility and jacking up their weirdness quotient, thanks to Feldman. Although there are a few times where their ambitions outweigh their achievements, the entire result is an impressive record that balances punk-pop with art-rock. It's a smart, ambitious and successful album that may come as a surprise, not only for the doubters but for hardcore fans, since nothing they've done before suggests the power of Jesus Hits Like the Atom Bomb. (Also, it's nice that Tripping Daisy paid tribute to the great, underappreciated indie-rock band Brainiac and its tragically departed leader Tim Taylor by covering "Indian Poker" — it, like the rest of the album, shows that their hearts are in the right place.)

definitely check it out, rewards repeat listens. highlights are waited a light year, sonic bloom, our drive to the sun, tiny men, could list more. all killer no filler.

direwolf74 · June 2008

If it's intelligent rock you're looking for, you might enjoy the following. Some of these are definitely an aquired taste, but if you give 'em a chance, I guarantee your mind will be blown after repeated listening.

The Tragically Hip
The Weakerthans
Wintersleep
The Constantines
The National
Kathleen Edwards
Cuff the Duke
Drive-By Truckers
Tom Waits
Sarah Harmer
Rheostatics
Matthew Good
The Hold Steady

SweetAndLow · June 2008

Try:

Dan Wilson - Wilson is the lead singer of on-off again Semisonic (of "Closing Time" fame). His solo stuff has really intelligent lyrics. Check out his song "Free Life" and others at myspace

Fugazi - true "alternative" band. most consider them punk, but they're unlabel-able. smart lyrics about sociopolitical issues, GREAT music. without them, might not be Nirvana (they heavily influenced Pat Smear) or Rage Against the Machine.
And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead - indie band out of Austin since early 2000s I believe. I dig their stuff. they're an acquired taste.

The Dirtbombs - gritty garage rock out of Detroit with Mick Collins (legendary Detroit punkster of "The Gories" fame). There's no White Stripes without his influence. check them out at youtube.

Glen Philips (lead singer of Toad) - solo stuff features introspective/spiritual-type lyrics, pop music, border country. he takes an indie approach. really listenable.

mbangel10 · June 2008

SweetAndLow wrote:

Try:

Glen Philips (lead singer of Toad) - solo stuff features introspective/spiritual-type lyrics, pop music, border country. he takes an indie approach. really listenable.

This! Good stuff.

evenflow82 · June 2008

Mark Lanegan or The Gutter Twins.

Not sure if that's obscure enough.

LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun · June 2008

i'm not sure what intelligent rock is but you might like Broken Social Scene. their self titled and "broken social scene presents Kevin Drew" are pretty good , but took me awhile to get into. the Kevin Drew one has some songs that remind me of the last Radiohead album. Good music to have on at work.

Rhinocerous Surprise · June 2008

evenflow82 wrote:

Mark Lanegan or The Gutter Twins.

Not sure if that's obscure enough.

Always worth mentioning though, along with the Twilight Singers.

Strangest Tribe · June 2008

Manchester Orchestra

they opened for Modest Mouse last summer...quality stuff

iamsampj · June 2008

animal collective

gleemonex · June 2008

The National, Wintersleep, Eels, and Elliott Smith might be up your alley. Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Explosions in the Sky are great if you like instrumental music.

release30 · June 2008

Arctic Monkeys
Queens of the Stoneage
Cold War Kids

Azwethinkweiz · June 2008

Clann Zú

HushBull · June 2008

iamsampj wrote:

animal collective

Agreed

intodeep · June 2008

xSmackSoundx wrote:

Since I have completely stopped listening to grunge (not because I am opposed to do so, but because I just got tired of it) I have been trying to find really complex music. Something to make my mind work. So far I have enjoyed...

Modest Mouse
Radiohead
Tool
Iron & Wine

I like bands that are an acquired taste and then will last me virtually unlimited plays. Recommend some just all around good bands that are not as popular as the ones listed... some under appreciated bands... something I haven't heard of... I NEED NEW MUSIC! Thanks a lot

Here are some indie rock suggestions-

-And You will Know us By the Trail of the Dead- Source Tags & Codes
Don't get thrown off by their name they are not a metal band. Source Tags and Codes is a great album. Perhaps not as poetic or intriguing lyrics as say modest mouse but good enough with a great sound.

-Minus the Bear- Highly Refined Pirates
Again the lyrics are not going to get confused for dylan lyrics. In fact they are toned down even more than trail of the dead. A lot of the lyrics are slightly sophomoric but I don't usually cringe too much. The music is very very good. They are almost a math rock indie band. The guitarist makes some very interesting sounds. The music has a poppy feel but is complicated enough that you don't feel like you are listening to a pop song. I love these guys.

-TV on the Radio- not sure which album to recommend they are both great
bunch of guys who I think are going or were going to NYU for film degrees that started making music together. Lots of great harmonies and old school soul to them. Check out these two songs if nothing else: wolf like me & starring at the sun

Built to Spill- Live album
This band and modest mouse get compared to each other a lot. Again not as good as Isaac’s lyrics but not many are that is a big draw for me to MM, but sonically very strong. The live album is the best one to get hooked on them i think. Then albums like perfect from now on & keep it like a secret

You may have heard of these bands they are not really "underground" some others you might enjoy:
-Destroyer- Rubies (strong lyrics and a twinge of indie pop)
-Neko Case- Fox Confessor Brings the Flood (alt countryish)
-Dredg- (i forget the name of their album i love)
-The Mars Volta- De Loused in the Comatorium (if you like complicated rock with time changes and mood swings these guys are incredible)

EDIT- I assume you have heard neutral milk hotel's album in an aeroplane over the sea...

If not that goes up to the top of the list. Check it out. It is kind of a concept album that revolves around how he thought Anne Frank must have felt.

JordyWordy · June 2008

The Jimmy Cake - Spectre & Crown

65 days of static - The Fall Of Math

Architecture In Helsinki - Places Like This

Bell X1 - Flock (very upbeat, Talking Heads influences, dense indie rock, great lyrics)

Serena-Maneesh - (s/t)

all worth a listen too!

RonForchette · June 2008

intodeep wrote:

Here are some indie rock suggestions-

Minus the Bear- Highly Refined Pirates

Again the lyrics are not going to get confused for dylan lyrics. In fact they are toned down even more than trail of the dead. A lot of the lyrics are slightly sophomoric but I don't usually cringe too much. The music is very very good. They are almost a math rock indie band. The guitarist makes some very interesting sounds. The music has a poppy feel but is complicated enough that you don't feel like you are listening to a pop song. I love these guys.

I'd like to agree 100% with you about Minus The Bear. I'd like to urge anyone to pick up 'Menos el Oso' By Minus The Bear. Great, great stuff.

Here's their Amazon page(USA), ya can check out song samples. The only tune I'm not in love with is the first tune, the rest are gold: http://www.amazon.com/Menos-el-Oso-Minus-Bear/dp/B000A2H84Y/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1214835110&sr=8-2

Azwethinkweiz · June 2008

Everybody should listen to these amazing albums:

Clann Zu - Rua
Website/Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/clannzu
Released: 9 September 2003
Genre: Alternative Rock
File size: 78,13 MB
Bitrate: ripped with EAC@320kbps VBR
Track list:
1. Words for Snow
2. Five Thousand More
3. Hope This Day
4. All That You've Ever Known
5. Everyday
6. All the People Now
7. Rí Rá
8. Lights Below
9. Crashing to the Floor
10. You're Listening to a Dead Man Speak
http://rapidshare.com/files/107232628/CZrua.rar
pass: dijeli.org

Clann Zu - Black Coats & Bandages
Website/Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/clannzu
Released: 1 June 2004
Genre: Alternative Rock
File size: 75,00 MB
Bitrate: ripped with EAC@320kbps VBR
Track list:
1. Black Coats & Bandages
2. There Will Be No Morning Copy
3. So Complicated Was the Fall
4. An T-Éan Bán
5. One Bedroom Apartment
6. From an Unholy Height
7. Án Deirdreadh Scéal
8. From Bethlehem to Jenin
9. You'll Have to Swim
10. A Sudden Intake of Breath

http://rapidshare.com/files/107245015/coats_bandages.rar
pass: dijeli.org

transplant · June 2008

Azwethinkweiz wrote:

Clann Zu - Black Coats & Bandages

a HUGE hell yes on this one.

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