This is one of the best albums ever recorded. I can't believe these guys didn't hit top 40.
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Tired of Same Old Classic Rock!
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This is one of the best albums ever recorded. I can't believe these guys didn't hit top 40.
Here is the root of your troubles. Not that you have discovered you are capable of change, not that you are playing in country bands and have even bought some country CD's.
The single biggest impediment to your muscal growth is your belief that anything outside your primary intrest sucks and is only worthy of hate, before you gave it an honest listen with an open mind.
There is so much beauty in music the only way to become bored is to take a tiny slice and exclude all others. Purge yourself of your preconceived notions about what sucks and start just listening
Free your mind and your ass will follow.
A mighty +1 for the Stooges.
Some good punk bands were out in the late 70s and really 80s. One of my favorites were the Subhumans. They fused punk and reggae and rock in a much different way than say, the Clash (the first Clash record by the way is a must listen). Great lyrics, too.
My favorite Subhumans records are From the Cradle to the Grave (the title track is epic, took a whole album side), Worlds Apart, and Split Vision. That said, most think The Day the Country Died is their best. It's really good punk, I just think they developed in a more musical way after that one, but it's still great.
Some good punk bands were out in the late 70s and really 80s. One of my favorites were the Subhumans. They fused punk and reggae and rock in a much different way than say, the Clash (the first Clash record by the way is a must listen). Great lyrics, too.
My favorite Subhumans records are From the Cradle to the Grave (the title track is epic, took a whole album side), Worlds Apart, and Split Vision. That said, most think The Day the Country Died is their best. It's really good punk, I just think they developed in a more musical way after that one, but it's still great.
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Since you mention the Stooges and King Crimson and a desire to hear stuff that was too hard and controversial for radio, check out Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band. Start with Safe As Milk (Ry Cooder's first record) and jump to Lick My Decals Off Baby and Doc At The Radar Station. In spite of its notorious reputation, don't start off with Trout Mask Replica, save that one for if you like the other stuff. The Magic Band had a number of killer bassists. In regard to the Stooges, listen to Funhouse and the self-titled debut. Raw Power is cool, but as Henry Rollins said Funhouse is the "densest batch of jams" ever recorded.
A direct line from the Stooges, Captain Beefheart (and CCR) goes to the Minutemen from the 80s. Mike Watt is one of the best bass players who ever lived (and now he plays with the reformed Stooges!). Check out Double Nickels on the Dime.
+1 on those first two Big Star albums.
Youtube is your friend. Pull up something you like and there will be lots of suggestions for similar artists. I've found a ton of great music that way. When I started listening to Rockabilly I Youtubed the Stray Cats and was reminded of Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Johnny Burnette, Dale Hawkins and a bunch of other great artists I had forgotten about or never heard of.
Something i really liked from 70's and 80's and bought for one hit (two hit) wonder was Golden Earring. Their "Moontan" album especially works as a concept album. Want something like Cream that you havent heard- then West Bruce and Laing "Why Dontcha" or "Live and Kickin" is also awesome. Also Hot Tuna's "Double Dose".
And another one from the '80's - '90's - Masters of Reality - get Sunrise on the Sufferbus - Ginger Baker plays on it. The lead singer went on to produce Kyuss (awesome stoner rock) which begat Queens of the Stone Age (which he also produced).
I like to type a song or band I like into YouTube and see what it suggests on the side, then follow the trail to the next song. Good way to find other songs I forgot about or new bands. Also a good way to waste HOURS and avoid chores I'm supposed to be doing.
agreed. Why limit yourself to one genre and to one era of music?
You want something refreshing? Look for something new, there's so much good music now. Listen to different types of music, variety is the spice of life
I wouldn't suggest this to the random average person, because they're usually set in their ways, and their tastes.
But if you're on here you're a musician, and likely somewhat of an artist by extension. Seek out new stuff with an open mind, open heart and you won't be disappointed.
That's a bit harsh, but in general I get what you're saying.
That said, I love Rock, Pop, Hard Rock, Blues, some Soul, some Grunge, some Jazz, some Country, some Heavy Rock, some Big Band, some alternative Rock, some pretty 60s, some Disco, etc. In fact if the bass, drums, vocals, or melody is good enough I can dig it
Yes, Christopher Russell Edward Squire is my all-time favorite bassist. I feel honored to have had the opportunity to meet him in 2000 and talk about Ric basses. When I told him I owned a 4001CS (Chris Squire signature) bass, he asked me "how does it sound?" I wanted to respond in a very respectful way, so I said to him, "it sounds good, but when I play mine it never seems to sound as good as when you play yours!" He smiled.
There is a really cool CD/DVD combo of his Fish Out of Water album where he explains every track on the DVD as the album is playing. He plays several different basses on that album which I have always considered a 'lost' Yes album. Bruford & Moraz are also on it. Worth checking out if you like CS in YES
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previous topic here at TB worth revisiting if you want to check this out. Too bad the video is no longer on YT
Chris Squire commentary to 'Fish Out of Water' album
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Sorry i did not intend to be harsh and i did use your words to describe your feelings about country music. My mistake was assuming those terms applied to genres outside top 40 rock radio from the 70's and 80's.
No problem, in fact up until 10 years or so ago, I was pretty single minded in my opinions. Thankfully, I've mellowed with age, sadly, it took me getting old to get here
