Best Band/songs You Have Heard of

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The thread focuses on participants sharing their favorite bands and songs, with an emphasis on well-known groups that others might recognize. The discussion encompasses a wide range of musical genres and eras, including classic rock, contemporary bands, and various subgenres.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention classic bands like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Rolling Stones as favorites.
  • Others highlight contemporary groups such as Coldplay, Muse, and Linkin Park.
  • Several participants express admiration for specific genres, including rock, alternative, and punk, with bands like Bad Religion, Nirvana, and Green Day frequently cited.
  • There are mentions of various artists across different styles, including Jeff Buckley, Alice in Chains, and Portishead.
  • Some participants reflect on their personal playlists, showcasing a mix of both classic and modern music.
  • Multiple users list bands from different decades, indicating a broad appreciation for music history.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a diverse range of musical preferences without a clear consensus on a definitive list of "best" bands. Many names are repeated, but there is no agreement on a singular favorite or ranking.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about their lists, indicating a mind blank or forgetting certain bands, which suggests that the discussion is informal and spontaneous.

Who May Find This Useful

Music enthusiasts, fans of various rock genres, and those looking to discover new bands or revisit classic artists may find this thread engaging.

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Inspired by the previous thread best bands you've neverheard of I decided to make one where people can just list their favorite bands that others will most likely reconize.

I will start with a few:

Bad Relgion
Green Day
Nirvana
Catch 22
Sublime
 
Science news on Phys.org
michelle branch (not a band i know...)
our lady peace
feeder
hell is for heroes
lifehouse
black lab
placebo
no doubt
nickelback (how cud i forget...?*hits head* shud really go and look at my albums)
linkin park

okay...this is where i have a complete mindblank...
 
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Disturbed
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Creed
Metallica
Nickelback
Eiffel 65
 
Red Hot Chili Peppers and Coldplay off the top of my head.
 
Thumbing through my CD collection, I find...

Classic (60's-70's)
Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Stones, Cream, Early Van Halen, James Brown, Most Any Motown, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Maceo Parker, Otis Redding, Sly and the Family Stone, Bootsy Collins, Joe Cocker, Little Feat, Sam and Dave, Sam Cooke, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Most Any Blues (esp Chicago)

Contemporary (80's-present)
U2 (except that god-awful 'Pop'), Radiohead, Chili Peppers, Pretenders, Beastie Boys, Coldplay, Moby, Strokes, Stevie Ray, Early Smashing Pumpkins, Early Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, Lucinda Williams, Buddy Guy
 
Collective Soul
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
the Rolling Stones
the Beatles
the Wallflowers
the Cranberries
Pete Yorn
Cake
...Those are some of my favorites, but some other great bands I'm getting into recently are...

Rusted Root
Sleater-Kinney
the Replacements
Ours
Colplay
the Flaming Lips
 
NIN
radiohead
Depeche Mode
Pink Floyd
Portishead
Alice in Chains
Tool
A Perfect Circle
U2
Yes
Pearl Jam
Nirvana
Luscious Jackson
Moby
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Cure
Dave Navarro
Led Zeppelin
 
that's a stunning list kerrie, not much to add to that except:

the music
jeff buckley
queens of the stone age

and that's about it
 
my list:
Bad Religion
Muse
The Music, They are great!
And you will know us by the trail of dead
Nirvana
Guano Apes
Rancid
Coldplay
After Forever
Heather Nova
The White Stripes
...
 
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I would like to add "Linkin Park" (Meteora Rocks!) and "Our Lady Peace" to my list.

Oh, and "Evanessence".
 
  • #11
I am currently listening to:

Muse
Scooter
Ben Folds
Nirvana
Various trance groups/ DJs
Mike Breaker
Coldplay
Hundred Reasons
 
  • #12
Originally posted by plus
I am currently listening to:

Muse
Scooter
Ben Folds
Nirvana
Various trance groups/ DJs
Mike Breaker
Coldplay
Hundred Reasons

At the same time??
 
  • #13
beastie boys
311
bush
green day
incubus (old stuff)
live
nirvana
foo fighters
goldfinger
sublime
red hot chili peppers
radiohead
rage against the machine
soundgarden
audioslave
weezer
pearl jam
phish
silverchair
pink floyd
led zeppelin
the cure
the doors
jane's addiction
bob marley
hendrix
george clinton/p-funk
smashing pumpkins
op ivy

that's enough for now
 
  • #14
Oumou Sangare
Eliades Ochoa
Taj Mahal
B52s
The Clash
 
  • #15
The Rolling Stones
Led Zeppelin
Aerosmith
Guns N Roses
Nirvana (nevermind)
Bon Jovi
 
  • #16
The Who
Styx
Supertramp
Boston
Pink Floyd
Van Halen
Led Zepplin
Journey
U2
Bruce Stringsteen
Bon Jovi
and probably some others
 
  • #17
My Current Playlist (condensed of course)

Breaking Benjamin
Chevelle
Cold
Dishwalla
Evanesence
The Cranberries
The Deftones
Finch
Fugazi
Guns and Roses
Hoobastank
Linkin Park
Nine Days
Queen
The Who (yeah baby)
Third Eye Blind
Trapt
Thursday


I've pretty much hit the whole spectrum of rock there
 
  • #18
Best music ever, eh?
Here are my favorites:
Lemonheads!: all albums are good, but "its a shame about ray" is great
Mazzy Star: all albums are GORGEOUS
Suede: "Nude" is my fave album of all time ever
Leonard Cohen: this guys kicks ass
early 311: fab
The Smiths/Morrissey: awesome, totally awesome! Plus, Morrissey is a great lyricist, like Leonard Cohen
~New faves : Bob Schneider, David Garza, Neutral Milk Hotel
 
  • #19
I can't believe i missed The WHO and Queen, god I am stupid!
 

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