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Recommend me some music

#22
Try some of this 70's prog-rock

King Crimson - Court of the Crimson King
Genesis - Selling England by the Pound
Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Yes - Close to the Edge

Some other ideas are
Dust - Dust (self-titled album)
George Harrison - All Things Must Pass
Eddie Henderson - Sunburst
Headhunters - Straight From the Gate (Paul Jackson on bass)
Chick Corea Elektric Band II - Paint the World

Hope some of these cure your wanderlust. I completely understand where you're coming from though, I'm always on the lookout for something new/different.
 
#27
Try Mahavishnu Orchestra(jazz/rock fusion) maybe Birds of Fire album... If you like John McLaughlin (I sure do!) also try Shakti. (Indian/jazz fusion) Love their stuff...
A bit more obscure fusion stuff would be Gong maybe the Gazeuse album.
 
#33
BoomingBass said:
For the past week, I've been in the mood for music, but nothing seems to cut it. I've tried Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Rush, Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Isis. That basically covers every genre I listen to. Right now, I'm listening to Dream Theater because that's the closest I can get right now, but it still doesn't cut it.
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I don't know if any of these fit your tastes, but here are some 2010 releases that I'm currently enjoying:

- Moutin Reunion Quartet - Soul Dancers
Francois Moutin is probably the number one on-call jazz bassist in Europe. His upright technique is awesome, but it never gets in the way of his musicianship. His own quartet, including his brother Louis on drums, really come into their own on this recording. All acoustic (well, some light electronic keys), but to me it seems heavily influenced by late quintet to early electric Miles, say Filles de Killimanjaro to In A Silent Way and early Weather Report, while still finding an original voice.

- Robert Plant - Band of Joy
I was never much of a Led Zep fan, primarily because Plant always sounded like a cat that was having its tail stepped on. I began to get interested when he collaborated with Allison Krause, mostly because it seemed like such an odd couple. But this new album floored me. Spooky, rootsy music with lots of atmosphere, but always retaining soul. Banjos and upright on some tunes, lots of electric distortion on others, and sometimes all of e above together.

- Mavis Staples - You Are Not Alone
A joyous celebration by the legendary gospel and soul singer. Produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, who had the good sense to record Mavis with her superb hard working road band.

- Superchunk - Majesty Shredding
I had never listened to their earlier stuff (this is their ninth album, and the first since 2001), but I really like this one. Great power pop, putting an equal emphasis on both words. Killer hooks, heavy guitar, terrific sound.

- Jenny and Johnny - I'm Having Fun Now
Thoroughly modern girl group surf music that's more sophisticated than it sounds on first listen. Jenny is Jenny Lewis, formerly of Rilo Kiley. Johnny is Jonathan Rice, who has worked with Elvis Costello. Big Wave is the catchiest tune written about the economic crisis. Pure pop for now people.

- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Mojo
To my ears the strongest Petty work since Damn The Torpedoes (that ought get a rise out of some folks). I read in Tape Op that before this Petty had been listening to lots of Muddy Waters, while Mike Campbell was spending time listening to old Zeppelin. Both influences show and work together beautifully. A rocking, bluesy, mature work from what is arguably the best band in the business.

- Los Lobos - Tin Can Trust
Are these guys simply too good to be popular? This is their best effort in a while, showing off the incredible range and sonic versatility they're capable of. The one-two guitar punch of Cesar Rosas and David Hidalgo just gets better and better, and the songwriting and singing are equally strong.
 
#35
uethanian said:
yep, some completely random suggestions

owen pallett
autolux
dirty projectors
grizzly bear
fleet foxes
deerhoof
school of seven bells
wild beasts
wild moccasins

just what i'm digging at the moment
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My guitar player gave me a huge .mp3 dvd recently with some of this stuff on it. Great stuff.

I would also recommend the Dear Hunter, Gruvis Malt, Gavin Castleton, and The Mars Volta.
 

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