Wanted: Catchy Hooks + Clever Lyrics

[faisal275]

I'm just searching for new music because no matter how hard I search to find something I like, I fail miserably. So I was just wondering if any of you guys could make me any recommendations. I like lots of bands that make catchy music, and lots of the bands signed to Fueled By Ramen.

Screamo is good but I've had my fair share of it.
Also if there are any recommendations on good hip-hop/rap artists that would be much appreciated too.

I've supplied a list of a few of my favorite bands to kind of get you an idea of the style of music I like.

Mayday Parade
Go Radio
All Time Low
The Academy Is...
Cute Is What We Aim For
Cartel
This Providence
NeverShoutNever!
The Maine
Fall Out Boy
Panic At The Disco
I Set My Friends On Fire

Any recommendations will be looked into, as I'm desperate to fulfill my emo addiction.
Thanks.

[saofan_315]

hit the lights

[Fooey]

New Found Glory
MxPx
Yellowcard
The Starting Line

[Grub]

The Faceless
Necrophagist
Braindrill

[FueledByFrodo]

I'm just searching for new music because no matter how hard I search to find something I like, I fail miserably. So I was just wondering if any of you guys could make me any recommendations. I like lots of bands that make catchy music, and lots of the bands signed to Fueled By Ramen.

Screamo is good but I've had my fair share of it.
Also if there are any recommendations on good hip-hop/rap artists that would be much appreciated too.

I've supplied a list of a few of my favorite bands to kind of get you an idea of the style of music I like.

Mayday Parade
Go Radio
All Time Low
The Academy Is...
Cute Is What We Aim For
Cartel
This Providence
NeverShoutNever!
The Maine
Fall Out Boy
Panic At The Disco
I Set My Friends On Fire

Any recommendations will be looked into, as I'm desperate to fulfill my emo addiction.
Thanks.
Stop listening to the bolded ones. And none of these are "emo."

[GuitarR0cker1]

You are 23 and listen to I Set My Friends On Fire?

[faisal275]

Stop listening to the bolded ones. And none of these are "emo."

I was being sarcastic. Apologies for any misconceptions. And I'm not just going to stop listening to them.

[faisal275]

You are 23 and listen to I Set My Friends On Fire?

I didn't realize there was an age limit.

[Chromefox]

I was being sarcastic. Apologies for any misconceptions. And I'm not just going to stop listening to them. ...Lolwut?

Listen to the Matches I guess.

[GuitarR0cker1]

There is an age limit for how old you can listen to them and not be a tool or mentally challenged.(that age is 10)

Anyways listen to Cursive, Motion City Soundtrack and Say Anything.

[faisal275]

There is an age limit for how old you can listen to them and not be a tool or mentally challenged.(that age is 10)

I'm sorry i've let you down?

[FueledByFrodo]

I was being sarcastic. Apologies for any misconceptions. And I'm not just going to stop listening to them.
Well my advice is to listen to stuff that doesn't suck, and I Set My Friends On Fire blows.

[faisal275]

Christ almighty, fine. Ignore the 'I Set My Friends On Fire' if that helps.

[FueledByFrodo]

Christ almighty, fine. Ignore the 'I Set My Friends On Fire' if that helps.
Not really that helpful.

[faisal275]

Bah. I quit.

[DejaNew]

Lol hilarious.

[Chromefox]

The entire list personally perturbs me, but telling you to go listen to Radiohead instead isn't going to make either of us happy.

[Javs]

K.o

[FueledByFrodo]

Did he quit? Do I win? Scene points for me?

[faisal275]

Many scene points for you. No sarcasm.

But really, honestly, if you guys really hate my taste in music then please recommend me some new stuff.

[Genuma]

Springsteen.

[Chromefox]

Many scene points for you. No sarcasm.

But really, honestly, if you guys really hate my taste in music then please recommend me some new stuff.Stuff I don't like that you probably will:
The Matches
We the Kings
Forever the Sickest Kids
Metro Station

Stuff I like that you probably won't:
Arcade Fire
Radiohead
Brand New
William Doyle

[faisal275]

Stuff I don't like that you probably will:
The Matches
We the Kings
Forever the Sickest Kids
Metro Station

Stuff I like that you probably won't:
Arcade Fire
Radiohead
Brand New
William Doyle

Thank you!
And Actually I'm quite partial to brand new, and I don't mind most radiohead.

[FueledByFrodo]

I Call Fives
Something Corporate
Allister

[Chromefox]

Oh yeah, Something Corporate is a good rec. So would Jack's Mannequin be, for that matter. And he might also like Marianas Trench.

[faisal275]

I Call Fives
Something Corporate
Allister

I love Something Corporate. I Call Fives is pretty good. Gotta check out Allister.

Thanks alot.

[faisal275]

Oh yeah, Something Corporate is a good rec. So would Jack's Mannequin be, for that matter. And he might also like Marianas Trench.

I have The Glass Passenger and Everything In Transit. I love Jack's & SoCo.

And I'll look into Marianas Trench.

[FueledByFrodo]

I love Something Corporate. I Call Fives is pretty good. Gotta check out Allister.

Thanks alot.
Allister was also an old DTR band. My favorite song by them is "From The Ground Up." And if you want to Up Tha Punx throw some Broadway Calls out into the mix. Some awesome shit right there.

[theguy77]

you can find catchy hooks and clever lyrics in much better places than FBR records.

[DejaNew]

Valencia

[faisal275]

you can find catchy hooks and clever lyrics in much better places than FBR records.

Alright, well, suggestions?

[FueledByFrodo]

Valencia
Good rec. Love'em to death. Throw is some Houston Calls. R.I.P.

[faisal275]

I really like what I hear with Valencia

[DejaNew]

Good rec. Love'em to death. Throw is some Houston Calls. R.I.P.
HC isn't my type of music, but it seems like a good rec.
Might as well rec a few others that I enjoy

ill Scarlett
Dashboard Confessional
Third Eye Blind
Taking Back Sunday
Motion City Soundtrack
MxPx

Not sure you'll like all of those, but most of them seem like stuff you might like. Hopefully you'll find something in there.

[faisal275]

HC isn't my type of music, but it seems like a good rec.
Might as well rec a few others that I enjoy

ill Scarlett
Dashboard Confessional
Third Eye Blind
Taking Back Sunday
Motion City Soundtrack
MxPx

Not sure you'll like all of those, but most of them seem like stuff you might like. Hopefully you'll find something in there.

haha i love dashboard, third eye blind, taking back sunday, and motion city.
though i never really got into mxpx.
but i'll for sure check out ill scarlett

[DejaNew]

haha i love dashboard, third eye blind, taking back sunday, and motion city.
though i never really got into mxpx.
but i'll for sure check out ill scarlett
Also, try Jimmy Eat World.

[IWasaCamera]

Just listen to The Velvet Underground.

[faisal275]

Also, try Jimmy Eat World.

haha i love jimmy.
no collection is complete without jimmy in my book.

[DejaNew]

haha i love jimmy.
no collection is complete without jimmy in my book.
Why didn't you list any of this shit on the first page? Everything you've told me you like has been pretty good, but you're initial list wasn't so hot.

[theguy77]

Alright, well, suggestions?

cursive was a great suggestion. im sure youve heard brand new. bright eyes tend to have great hooks but they dont follow the mold of pop-punk generally. northstar is a band you'd probably like. maybe you could get a jumpstart on a punk band like jawbreaker? i like their lyrics.

[faisal275]

Why didn't you list any of this shit on the first page? Everything you've told me you like has been pretty good, but you're initial list wasn't so hot.

thats so true. haha i don't even know, i just ran some off the top of my head.
probably should have gone more in depth. my bad.

[Chromefox]

Oh um. The Graduate.

Lolstole.

[bradnewman]

Just listen to The Velvet Underground.


HAHA too far.

[bradnewman]

Try....
Pinback
Okkervil River
Bright Eyes
Pavement

[IWasaCamera]

HAHA too far.
VU is pretty damn catchy. Granted, my perception may vary from OP's.

[bradnewman]

Also, try Jimmy Eat World.

id say its prety much a given that she already knew about those bands

[UnderMyDreams]

The Friday Night Boys - Off the Deep End.

[11:11]

Gatsby's American Dream
John Mayer
Forgive Durden
The Ataris

[ChelseaRiane]

The Spill Canvas

[thespearkid]

Stuff I don't like that you probably will:
The Matches
We the Kings
Forever the Sickest Kids
Metro Station

One of these things is not like the other...

[MADSTA]

...Lolwut?

Listen to the Matches I guess.
Listen to this guy.

[Chromefox]

One of these things is not like the other... The Matches is the only band on that list I have ever listened to previously.

[thespearkid]

The Matches is the only band on that list I have ever listened to previously.
The Matches aren't really catchy in the same way those bands are, although I've never heard a FTSK song so I can't really comment there.

[Chromefox]

The Matches aren't really catchy in the same way those bands are, although I've never heard a FTSK song so I can't really comment there. They have really quirky verses, but their choruses are solid hooks. That's why I recc'd them.

[thespearkid]

They have really quirky verses, but their choruses are solid hooks. That's why I recc'd them.
For the most part, agreed.

[narca9]

He listens to Go Radio, cut him some slack.

[narca9]

The Friday Night Boys - Off the Deep End.

I hope this is a joke.

But if it's not, at least listen to their EPs, they are far better then that album.

[UnderMyDreams]

I hope this is a joke.

But if it's not, at least listen to their EPs, they are far better then that album.

No... It kinda fits what she likes.

And I like the album, I really don't care what people here say haha

[faisal275]

love john mayer,
the atari's are great.
never got into forgive durden.
the spill canvas is good.
and to be totally honest,
i don't really like the friday night boys.

but thanks guys for all the reccomendations.

i think out of them all i really delved deep into valencia.

[boxingwithstars]

i also say The Matches
You, Me, and Everyone We Know
Brighten
House of Heroes
The Format/fun

[Fooey]

yellowcard
the starting line

[AlexDMK]

Silverstein
Boys Night Out
PlayRadioPlay

Check those out + tell me if you dig any, I'll give you some further recommendations from there.

[turncoat93]

argh

[Gina Godspeed]

The Morning Of :]

[faisal275]

The Morning Of :]

Dude this band is awesome!
Instant love, for real.

[fadedmemories]

New Found Glory
The Dangerous Summer
Midtown
Every Avenue
The Friday Night Boys

[dancelukedance]

You are 23 and listen to I Set My Friends On Fire?

Age doesnt matter.


Im not fond of fueled by ramen or decaydence bands, NO THANKS!

[Chromefox]

Age doesnt matter. You can't tell me it's okay for a 20 year old to listen to Raffi without being creepy.

[vivian_vitality]

Every Avenue
Farewell
The Morning Light

[meebo]

I'm just searching for new music because no matter how hard I search to find something I like, I fail miserably. So I was just wondering if any of you guys could make me any recommendations. I like lots of bands that make catchy music, and lots of the bands signed to Fueled By Ramen.

Screamo is good but I've had my fair share of it.
Also if there are any recommendations on good hip-hop/rap artists that would be much appreciated too.

I've supplied a list of a few of my favorite bands to kind of get you an idea of the style of music I like.

Mayday Parade
Go Radio
All Time Low
The Academy Is...
Cute Is What We Aim For
Cartel
This Providence
NeverShoutNever!
The Maine
Fall Out Boy
Panic At The Disco
I Set My Friends On Fire

Any recommendations will be looked into, as I'm desperate to fulfill my emo addiction.
Thanks.

meh. You might like my band. Not a shameless plug, haha...just saying! www.myspace.com/shorelinesmi

[theguy77]

Oh um. The Graduate.

Lolstole.

haha they're missing the "clever lyrics" part.

[Chromefox]

haha they're missing the "clever lyrics" part. So are the bands he cited. I see no problem here.

[theguy77]

So are the bands he cited. I see no problem here.

haha well im trying to get him on the right track so he knows what clever lyrics ACTUALLY are. and come on, everyone hates pete wentz now but man he had some biting one-liners back in the day, even if he was only "clever" in a shallow and straightforward sort of way.

not gonna even try to defend the rest of the bands on his list though haha. dude needs better music.

[Chromefox]

Yeah, I knew you were gonna bring up Fall Out Boy, and they're the only band I'm willing to take from beneath that blanket statement I made.

[doritoz]

Lifetime

[xxmannequin]

The Morning Light
Miniature Tigers
Ben Folds

Not really based on the bands you said you liked, but more on the criteria you gave.

[perfectstranger]

Many scene points for you. No sarcasm.

But really, honestly, if you guys really hate my taste in music then please recommend me some new stuff.
The Weakerthans, bro.

[boxingwithstars]

You can't tell me it's okay for a 20 year old to listen to Raffi without being creepy.

but The Wiggles are ok... right? :shrug:

[blink44xx]

wow. you guys are all fucking idiots. just shit on this guys life because he has an opinion about music that differs from yourself. cursive, motion city soundtrack and say anything suck, so fuck you. and dude, maybe check out rufio, deftones, team sleep, +44, before their eyes, box car racer, have heart, those are some of my favorites, and i think a pretty good variety. idk, just some ideas. also, I dont think you're a fucking tool like all these people because of the music you like. you choose to listen to that music because that music caught your ear. fucking christ people, lay off. and fueledbyfrobo, I'm ashamed to have an avatar similar to your own. you give blink-182 fans a bad name.

[faisal275]

wow. you guys are all fucking idiots. just shit on this guys life because he has an opinion about music that differs from yourself. cursive, motion city soundtrack and say anything suck, so fuck you. and dude, maybe check out rufio, deftones, team sleep, +44, before their eyes, box car racer, have heart, those are some of my favorites, and i think a pretty good variety. idk, just some ideas. also, I dont think you're a fucking tool like all these people because of the music you like. you choose to listen to that music because that music caught your ear. fucking christ people, lay off. and fueledbyfrobo, I'm ashamed to have an avatar similar to your own. you give blink-182 fans a bad name.

thank you! fuck man, i always get a bad rep for the kind of music i like but its not like i can help it. i'd rather be honest and say this is the kind of music i like instead of pretending to like music that doesn't really do anything for me. whether or not anyone agrees with what i like i don't really care, but if i'm not openly giving them shit for their likes and dislikes i don't see why they HAVE to give me shit. its just frustrating you know? its the kind of music i like. and thanks alot for the suggestions dude. seriously thanks alot man.

[blink44xx]

No problem at all man.

[schmalz]

Try....
Pinback
Okkervil River
Bright Eyes
Pavement

Pinback is so damn good.

[rockytopsw]

Relient k writes some of the most intelligent pop punk lyrics i've found. and needless to say blink 182 can often be clever...in a bit of a vulgar way. but if you try relient k try stuff off the mmhmm album or two lefts don't make a wrong but three do. the newer album is less clever, more mainstream

[UnderMyDreams]

Relient k writes some of the most intelligent pop punk lyrics i've found. and needless to say blink 182 can often be clever...in a bit of a vulgar way. but if you try relient k try stuff off the mmhmm album or two lefts don't make a wrong but three do. the newer album is less clever, more mainstream

Two lefts don't make a RIGHT, but three do.

[Alex!]

I'm just going to say you have a pretty awful taste in music. Maybe that's why you can't find anything you like? A good chunk of the bands you listed sound exactly the same.

[rockytopsw]

Two lefts don't make a RIGHT, but three do.

haha my bad sorry. lost my original copy of the cd and don't have it on the computer so i got a little mixed up. should have looked it up to make sure though...i feel kinda like an idiot now

[michelle182]

I second Relient K.

[jones]

There is an age limit for how old you can listen to them and not be a tool or mentally challenged.(that age is 10)

Anyways listen to Cursive, Motion City Soundtrack and Say Anything.

i recommend cursive as well, awesome.

[jones]

thank you! fuck man, i always get a bad rep for the kind of music i like but its not like i can help it. i'd rather be honest and say this is the kind of music i like instead of pretending to like music that doesn't really do anything for me. whether or not anyone agrees with what i like i don't really care, but if i'm not openly giving them shit for their likes and dislikes i don't see why they HAVE to give me shit. its just frustrating you know? its the kind of music i like. and thanks alot for the suggestions dude. seriously thanks alot man.

people are ruthless on here. doesn't help that neither you nor i have many posts in our history. ahhh well life goes on...

[maxvsmaradona]

wow. you guys are all fucking idiots. just shit on this guys life because he has an opinion about music that differs from yourself. cursive, motion city soundtrack and say anything suck, so fuck you. and dude, maybe check out rufio, deftones, team sleep, +44, before their eyes, box car racer, have heart, those are some of my favorites, and i think a pretty good variety. idk, just some ideas. also, I dont think you're a fucking tool like all these people because of the music you like. you choose to listen to that music because that music caught your ear. fucking christ people, lay off. and fueledbyfrobo, I'm ashamed to have an avatar similar to your own. you give blink-182 fans a bad name.

Wrong.
No clever lyrics or catchy hooks. good band, though

Listen to Ludo. You're Awful I Love You may be just what you need.

[cirerelleum]

I second the Ludo idea. theyre not my favorite, but they def fit into the list of bands you displayed.

[Sdodson]

http://www.fan2band.com/di/hellcat/hellcat/206649_3082_51_3924.jpg (http://www.fan2band.com/dl/hellcat/hellcat/206649_3082_51_3924)

[sweepthenation]

Stages and Stereos

I love them, and the lead singer is the brother of Jason Lancaster, the ex singer of Mayday Parade and now singer of Go Radio.

[SpyKi]

I third Relient K.

[CollectiveConfusion]

this is kind of an old rec, but go with the mad caddies.

[Broden Terry]

You might like Busted and Son Of Dork? :shrug:

[SpyKi]

You might like Busted and Son Of Dork? :shrug:

These.

[fimiani91]

Placebo
Animal Collective
Passion Pit
Why?
The Arctic Monkeys
Manchester Orchestra
old Modest Mouse
Of Montreal
The Cure