Gimme your favorite songs!

Guss · #1 10-27-2002, 03:02 PM

Hello, here I am with the most generic thread you can think of. A "what's your fav song thread". But I have a good reason. I'm compiling a new CD. And I want some songs to put on that I might not have heard before. It also gives me a good way to discover new music. I looking for anything from the mid-90's to any time before that. I don't care about genre, because that's kinda the point of finding new music.
I now the topic kinda sucks. But it's a simple request.

Woodchuck · #2 10-27-2002, 03:33 PM

As for new songs, I'm really digging "Spin" by Lifehouse and "Walk Away" by Mad At Gravity. Get "Expensive Sh*t" by Fela Kuti. Great CD.

Ba Gua Tiger · #3 10-27-2002, 04:11 PM

"Brackish" by KiTTiE or newer song "What I Always Wanted". But I think, if your compiling songs, and do use a KiTTiE song you should put "Run Like Hell" by both Pink Floyd (originally, of course) and by KiTTiE the difference is huge

KiTTiE is my favorite band and I'm going to see them tonilght

Wrong Robot · #4 10-27-2002, 04:18 PM

reza by Jaco pastorius. probably my all time favorite song...at least for now

I'm also digging the Cowboy bebop soundtrack
piano black and autumn in ganymede in particular

I'm really digging on Blackalicious, though my favorite track of his I don't know the name of
ABC rap or something

Thievery corporation is also getting heavy rotation
with "shadows of ourselves" as a highlight track

squarepusher "dunderhead" off of Dragon ep is sweet

"the robots" by Kraftwerk

natebass · #5 10-27-2002, 04:24 PM

the live version of "Beautiful" off of Made Again, by Marillion. Kicks ass, and a bass solo to boot.

Fliptrique · #6 10-28-2002, 04:58 AM

ok, here it goes. this ain`t my top 3, but...

1. faith no more - stripsearch (from "album of the year"). the ultimate fnm song. great bassline also, maybe except those few low b notes I can`t play on my e-a-d-g.

2. alien ant farm - movies (from their "anthology"). those guys are a bit underestaminated - everyone seems to think they`re nu-metal. mistake. fine songwriting.

3. wictor wotten - hip bop (dunno from where). groove! chops! speed! chops!

4. portishead - roads ("roseland nyc live" version). ultimate trip-hop tune. great keyboard intro.

moley · #7 10-28-2002, 05:33 AM

Here are some you may or may not know:

The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
Sting - After The Rain Has Fallen (Album version)
The Police - King Of Pain
Steely Dan - Peg
Jamiroquai - Just Another Story, Stillness In Time
Billy Joel - Through The Long Night, Pressure, We Didn't Start The Fire, And So It Goes
Stevie Wonder - As, Sir Duke, Summer Soft

Gunnar Þór · #8 10-28-2002, 10:42 AM

Smashing Pumpkins - Rhinoceros
Smashing Pumpkins - F*** You (From the DVD)
Smashing Pumpkins - Mayonayse
Bruce Springsteen - The River (From Live in NY)
Bruce Springsteen - Worlds Apart
Led Zeppelin - In My Time of Dying
Led Zeppelin - When the Levee Breaks
The Verve - Sonnet
Bob Marley - No Woman No Cry (From Live!)
Nick Cave - O'Malley's Bar
Nick Cave - Do You Love Me?
Nick Cave - (Are You) The One I've Been Waiting For?
Jeff Buckley - Grace
Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye
Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah
Leonard Cohen - The Future
Massive Attack - Teardrop
Rage Against the Machine - Guerilla Radio

Hmm... I was only going to give a couple of songs.

dancehallclasher · #9 10-28-2002, 12:38 PM

favorite song? "white man in hammersmith palais" by the clash. but i'll give you some recent and less well known bands that you should be checking out, and their more accessible songs.

the flaming lips: "buggin'"; "waitin' for a superman"
built to spill: "center of the universe"; "strange"
wilco: "kamera"; "she's a jar"
the dismemberment plan: "time bomb"; "back and forth"
hot hot heat: "get in or get out"
neutral milk hotel: "king of carrot flowers pt.1"
the microphones: "sand"
les savy fav: "the slip"
interpol: "NYC"
modest mouse: "3rd planet"

this is assuming you're already familiar with pavement, the pixies, fugazi, weezer, the smiths, et cetera. if not, modernize yourself already.

dancehallclasher · #10 10-28-2002, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wrong Robot
I'm really digging on Blackalicious, though my favorite track of his I don't know the name of
ABC rap or something

that would be "alphabet aerobics" and yes it's pretty astounding. i also recommend "blazing arrow."

Erlendur Már · #11 10-28-2002, 01:23 PM

To mention few of my favourite songs:

Air - La Femme D'Argent
311 - Lose
Lou Reed - Walk On The Wild Side
The Doors - Strange Days
Infectious Grooves - Please Excuse This Funk Up
Incubus - Azwethinkweiz
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Three Little Birds
Muse - Micro Cuts
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Black Eyed Blonde
Tom Waits - Ice Cream Man
Jaco Pastorius - Come On Come Over
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Tool - Disposition

Farley · #12 10-28-2002, 01:52 PM

Currently....

Yes - Sound Chaser
Yes - Closer To The Edge
Rush - Test For Echo
Rush - Totem
Rush - Dirven... I've really been on a Test For Echo kick lately
Peter Gabriel - The Family And The Fishing Net
Peter Gabriel - Diggin In The Dirt
Peter Gabriel - Washing Of The Water
Genesis - The Battle Of Epping Forest

frankencow150 · #13 10-28-2002, 02:08 PM

My favorite song of all time---"venus and bacchus" by Saetia. This is a must have for a mix of ultimate songs.

Theres plenty of AFI songs to check out:

total immortal
the last kiss
fall children
sacrifice theory
lost souls

theres so many...well good luck on your search.

Funkster · #14 10-28-2002, 02:34 PM

Heavey Horses: Jethro Tull
Living in the past: Jethro Tull
I wish: Stevie Wonder
Souled Out: TOP
Come On Come Over: Jaco
You Got that Right: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Whipping Post: Allman Bros
Alone: Godsmack
100,0000 Years: Kiss
Aeroplane: Peppers
Rusty Chains: Soundgarden
Wicked Garden: STP
Open Letter to a landloard: Living Color

I could go on and on!!!!!!

lo-end · #15 10-28-2002, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bassman46
I looking for anything from the mid-90's to any time before that

Quote:

Originally posted by bassman46
It also gives me a good way to discover new music.

Your post contradicts itself.

Other than that, I don't feel like posting anything helpful right now.

Guss · #16 10-28-2002, 04:30 PM

I meant music that I have not heard yet.

Tsal · #17 10-30-2002, 01:42 AM

Currently on the platter.. Well, on the playlist atleast:

Tori Amos - Cornflake Girl, Raspberry Swirl, Leather, Happy Phantom, Crucify..

Can't really help it, she's amazing.

wilks · #18 10-30-2002, 01:57 AM

Super Scoopa Mighty Scoop - kyuss
space cadet - kyuss

both awesome songs. Kyuss are the greatest.

Justin V · #19 10-31-2002, 10:28 PM

Matthew Good Band-Suburbia, Hello Time Bomb, Under the Influence

Jaco Pastorius-Continuum (sp?)

The Who-Doctor Jimmy, Sea and Sand

Our Lady Peace-All of the "Spiritual Machines" album

Rush-Ghost Rider

Puya-Oasis, Ride, Tirale

I'll think of more later, maybe.

Gunnar Þór · #20 11-01-2002, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by phreaky
To mention few of my favourite songs:
*SNIP
Muse - Micro Cuts

I've made it my goal in life to sing that song.

Just can't hit the highest note in the chorus.