The best bands you've never heard.Music 

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The point of this thread is to expand our musical horizons. I know that everyone knows of a band that rules, but aren't very famous.


What I want everyone to do, is tell us about a lesser-known band or maybe just one of their albums. If you really like them, explain why, and what music type they appeal to. I can't wait to hear some new bands when you guys start giving suggestions.



I will start with 2.

Medeski, martin and Wood:
Acid jazz trio, very funky and free. Some of the most creatively arranged songs, that do not stray from what sounds good. I can honestly say this about MMW; I have never met anyone who doesn't like them, after hearing them, AND I have NEVER heard a song of theirs I don't like. This is very hard to believe. They cam out in 1992 and have released about 8 or 9 albums. The most recent is 2003.


T-Rex:
I know it is hard to take them serious because of their slapstick name, but T-Rex deserve to be huge. The only real work I have listened to is their 1971 album (Electric Warrior). They are a bridge between the blues-rock of Led Zeppelin, and the pulsing groove of the 70's. I really think you will like their infectious back beats and guitar riffs. The lead guitarist is a cult hero, and he is very innovative with his technique.


Ok, so please give your suggestions.
 
There are like 37 similar threads, but here we go.

I just discovered this nifty band The Postal Service. They're pretty awesome; they bring together the best of electronica and indie rock and just mash it all together until it sounds really good. Like, really good. The distorted, crunchy beats get me off.

The band is comprised of three members from Dntel, Figurine, and Death Cab For Cutie. Of those, I've only heard a Death Cab tune. I'm guessing that Dntel and Figurine are really great bands but I won't kow until I experience their music.

I hope neon_duke doesn't know who they are. Here's hoping for a first.
 
i dont know if anyone has ever heard of them but deadsy is a good band.my buddy told me about them a while ago,some good songs are The Elements and Key To Gramercy Park.
 
If you guys havent checked out Thursday or Cursive, they're really talented bands. I don't really know what genre of music they fall under... maybe indie/emo?

The Postal Service is a :cool: band.
 
Well, some local bands here in Orlando consisting of
Indorphine, Deroot, and Milka.

internet sites

Milka
Deroot
Indorphine

As for some more popular bands do a search for Snog - if you like industrial
Mogwai - interesting transcient music I believe that actually might be punk I mix this band up with another
 
Originally posted by Klostrophobic
There are like 37 similar threads, but here we go.

I just discovered this nifty band The Postal Service. They're pretty awesome; they bring together the best of electronica and indie rock and just mash it all together until it sounds really good. Like, really good. The distorted, crunchy beats get me off.

The band is comprised of three members from Dntel, Figurine, and Death Cab For Cutie. Of those, I've only heard a Death Cab tune. I'm guessing that Dntel and Figurine are really great bands but I won't kow until I experience their music.

I hope neon_duke doesn't know who they are. Here's hoping for a first.
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have a link?
 
N.E.R.D., Cypress Hill, The Fugees and the best of the best of the best...
Bone Thugs N' Harmony

I'd also like to add The Last Emperor

one more addition I forgot:
BT
he mixes trance, pop, & soft rock and can make it sound in-fricking-credible. He does all 3 genres of music but in many cases he'll combine them

Anyone that likes trip-hop or chillout music will love Thievery Corporation - they mix any style of music and mash it together till it becomes it's own unique style. Only 2 or 3 of their songs so far have been disappointing.
 
say what?

oh, and I forgot ANOTHER great one... Chicane.

If you like heavy bass stuff, check out World Bass Federation and Brooklyn Bounce. BB's name suits them well. It's guaranteed to get you jumping. World Bass Federation has incredible beats. Great mixes of oldschool hip hop and modern trance
 
i got one

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT

this is a new local band. They are awesome. they also kick arse live, ive seen them twice now and they get better every time, so i cant wait till i see tham again in january

try their site clicka herea and download their demo songs. if your in Australia, buy their album BEGINS HERE. it rules
 
Originally posted by skylineGTR_guy
I mean to a site with music by the postal service.
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Check out allmusic.com. It'll mainly give you a brief biography of the band, their discography, and bands they sound like, have followed, and have inspired. It's a neat and informative website.

I guess I'll mention MC 900 Foot Jesus. It's one guy and he's quite awesome. He's an awesomely wacky rapper. I suggest you check out such songs as Born With Monkey Asses, Adventures In Failure, Killer Inside Me, and Truth Is Out Of Style. I checked him out after Mister Duke referenced him and I have not been disappointed.
 
Originally posted by Klostrophobic
I just discovered this nifty band The Postal Service. They're pretty awesome; they bring together the best of electronica and indie rock and just mash it all together until it sounds really good. Like, really good. The distorted, crunchy beats get me off.
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Thanks for that klos. They're like an electro version of a mix between Rentals and Grandaddy. tup

I'll throw in Soundtrack of our lives (album: behind the music), one of swedens best music exports. dunno how to describe them.. alt-rock with a slight bombastic psychedelic feeling?
 
Originally posted by emad
say what?

oh, and I forgot ANOTHER great one... Chicane.

If you like heavy bass stuff, check out World Bass Federation and Brooklyn Bounce. BB's name suits them well. It's guaranteed to get you jumping. World Bass Federation has incredible beats. Great mixes of oldschool hip hop and modern trance
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Damn you! I was going to say Chicane! :P

Anyway, I have the "Easy To Assemble" album and no matter how many times I listen to it, I never get tired of it. I think my current count is around 20. :D
 
Bah 2ez2kill, that Jin guy is awful, but enough said of that.
The best band ive heard is
Q AND NOT U- their best album is "no kill no beep beep"
they play kinda punkish/not really, music. Its hard to explin. go download some.
Also Miles Davis is good, but he's not a band.
Although he plays with a band.
 
Mushroomhead

I'm not sure how long they've been around, I haden't actually heard of them until my friend introduced it to me. It's a cool metal band (sorry if your not into metal, I am)
 
Wow, I missed this thread 4 months ago.

You win, Klos, I've never heard of The Postal Service, though I have heard numerous songs by DCFC (who win the best band name of the 21st century award, so far).

I have to throw in here that most of emad's bands are not exactly unkown.

My vote for best band you've never heard is Quasi. One of the chicks from Slater Kinney, her husband, and a few other folks. Look for a song called Genetic Science.
 
Aphex Twin... Easily the most talented techno artist ever but get's hardly no recognition in mainstream techno fans. Damn shame it is.

'Nuff said.
 
the best band you have never heard is called HEM. a folk-country-poprock group, their "rabbit songs" is an amazing pice. angelic female vocals with the soothets voice you have ever heard and an array of campiran instruments like a mandolin, piano, and a smooth country feeling combined with an undeniable por-rock and jazzy flavor make this a stand out. you just HAVE, believe me, HAVE to check it out. Klos would like it.
their site:
www.rabbitsongs.com

Cano
 

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