The Recommendation Thread

[chipdip18]

Couldn't pull it up in the search, and i wanted a few starting album rec's:

Marvin Gaye
Aretha Franklin
Al Green

[TheFaceOfZach]

Uh...there is a board here for all types of recommendations...

[chipdip18]

Which is rarely used.

[El_Jeffe]

marvin gaye - what's going on, here my dear, in our lifetime
aretha franklin - i never loved a man the way i love you, lady soul, aretha now
al green - lay it down, let's stay together, call me, i'm still in love with you


also, i only saw it the other day in my "who quoted me", where you asked me for soul reccs haha, sorry about the delay! even though i can clearly see how awesome your avatar is... definitely get more curtis albums! some of these might also fit the bill:

any of the big 4 you're missing from stevie wonder: talking book, innervisions, fulfillingness' first finale, songs in the key of life
earth wind & fire - all'n'all
mavis staples - we'll never turn back
beres hammond - love from a distance
dusty springfield - dusty in memphis
sam cooke - ain't that good news, night beat
hollie smith - long player
otis redding - otis blue, complete & unbelievable: the otis redding dictionary of soul
the whispers - the whispers, love for love, headlights
ray charles - modern sounds in country & western music, the genius sings the blues, the genius of ray charles, what'd i say
the temptations - sky's the limit, all directions, masterpiece, 1990
breakwater - breakwater
tracy chapman - tracy chapman
free life - free life
the blackbyrds - city life, flying start
anthony hamilton - ain't nobody worryin'
robert randolph & the family band - colourblind

[SanePsychotic]

marvin gaye - what's going on, here my dear, in our lifetime
aretha franklin - i never loved a man the way i love you, lady soul, aretha now
al green - lay it down, let's stay together, call me, i'm still in love with you


also, i only saw it the other day in my "who quoted me", where you asked me for soul reccs haha, sorry about the delay! even though i can clearly see how awesome your avatar is... definitely get more curtis albums! some of these might also fit the bill:

any of the big 4 you're missing from stevie wonder: talking book, innervisions, fulfillingness' first finale, songs in the key of life
earth wind & fire - all'n'all
mavis staples - we'll never turn back
beres hammond - love from a distance
dusty springfield - dusty in memphis
sam cooke - ain't that good news, night beat
hollie smith - long player
otis redding - otis blue, complete & unbelievable: the otis redding dictionary of soul
the whispers - the whispers, love for love, headlights
ray charles - modern sounds in country & western music, the genius sings the blues, the genius of ray charles, what'd i say
the temptations - sky's the limit, all directions, masterpiece, 1990
breakwater - breakwater
tracy chapman - tracy chapman
free life - free life
the blackbyrds - city life, flying start
anthony hamilton - ain't nobody worryin'
robert randolph & the family band - colourblind

Out of everyone on AP, I get the most out of your recommendations.

[chipdip18]

Craig does wonders for this site.


Also, anybody have any recs along the lines of Rodrigo Y Gabriela?

[Jumpoff]

I'm looking for bands similiar to Propagandhi, but Today's Empire era Propagandhi NOT skatepunk propagandhi. Please no Wilhelm Scream/BigWig/Good Riddance.

Also, looking for very noisy bands like A Place To Bury Strangers.

[dubtown]

Check out The Used. Their new album, ARTWORK, is going to be amazing. So is their new video (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individua l&VideoID=61130701).

[Cuddleworthy]

Also, looking for very noisy bands like A Place To Bury Strangers.

times new viking
abe vigoda
blank dogs
japandroids
eat skull
japanther

[myplanforescape]

Also, looking for very noisy bands like A Place To Bury Strangers.

You might like Glifted

[Mikey Radigan]

I'm looking for super good pop-punk. Please don't recommend All Time Low or Set Your Goals.

[Jumpoff]

I'm looking for super good pop-punk. Please don't recommend All Time Low or Set Your Goals.

Uhh most of these are pretty obvious, but

Descendents (if you don't know this one already then shame on you.)
The Ergs!
Dillinger Four
Off With Their Heads (specifically the Hospitals EP)
Broadway Calls (listen to their self titled)
The Menzingers
The Steinways (not the best, but kind of fun.)

And though these aren't my favorite kind of Pop-punk, I started listening to these guys recently and they might be your thing:

Osker - Idle Will Kill
Audio Karate - Lady Melody

[Rawrr]

times new viking
abe vigoda
eat skull

All three backed, all three also put on a great show when I saw them.
Blank Dogs are pretty meh.

[Mikey Radigan]

Uhh most of these are pretty obvious, but

Descendents (if you don't know this one already then shame on you.)
The Ergs!
Dillinger Four
Off With Their Heads (specifically the Hospitals EP)
Broadway Calls (listen to their self titled)
The Menzingers
The Steinways (not the best, but kind of fun.)

And though these aren't my favorite kind of Pop-punk, I started listening to these guys recently and they might be your thing:

Osker - Idle Will Kill
Audio Karate - Lady Melody

Thank you, I've listened and love most of those bands, I just started listening to Broadway Calls, pretty good. As for the Descendents I've heard a handful of songs, but don't have any complete albums. Any recommendations?

[Jumpoff]

Thank you, I've listened and love most of those bands, I just started listening to Broadway Calls, pretty good. As for the Descendents I've heard a handful of songs, but don't have any complete albums. Any recommendations?

Thats nto good man. Descendents are the best pop punk band. Haha. Check out Milo Goes To College, Everything Sucks, ALL, and Cool To Be You in that order. Everything Sucks is probably their most accessible, but Milo is their best. I havent listened to Enjoy or I Don't Want to Grow Up though so I can't speak ont hose.

[Mikey Radigan]

Thats nto good man. Descendents are the best pop punk band. Haha. Check out Milo Goes To College, Everything Sucks, ALL, and Cool To Be You in that order. Everything Sucks is probably their most accessible, but Milo is their best. I havent listened to Enjoy or I Don't Want to Grow Up though so I can't speak ont hose.

Ok, I plan on doing that.

[El_Jeffe]

Also, anybody have any recs along the lines of Rodrigo Y Gabriela?

not familiar with them other than they're a (/an acoustic) guitar duo? other great worldly guitar players:

ernest ranglin - in search of the lost riddim
the man who many attribute to inventing ska & defining reggae. his roots are in classical guitar with a strong swing (& now swing/ska) taste. one of my absolute favourites

paco de lucia - la fabulosa guitarra de paco de lucía
guitar virtuoso god from spain - been setting the fretboard on fire since the late 50's. his influence is unparalleled in the flamenco genre

franco - originalite
his sound is something along the lines of rapid acoustic guitar floating over cuban beats & native african sounds. very fast paced guitar player, once hailed as perhaps the best in the world

ali farka toure with ry cooder - talking timbuktu
often hailed as the greatest blues album ever, from one of the best guitarists ever. he fuses western blues with traditional malian influence. highly emotional, one hell of a musical journey

[MADSTA]

Which album would y'all rec I start with for The Smiths?

[Jumpoff]

Which album would y'all rec I start with for The Smiths?

The Queen is Dead probably.

[El_Jeffe]

what he said^

that's my favourite anyway, & probably a great album to start with

[chipdip18]

not familiar with them other than they're a (/an acoustic) guitar duo? other great worldly guitar players:

ernest ranglin - in search of the lost riddim
the man who many attribute to inventing ska & defining reggae. his roots are in classical guitar with a strong swing (& now swing/ska) taste. one of my absolute favourites

paco de lucia - la fabulosa guitarra de paco de lucía
guitar virtuoso god from spain - been setting the fretboard on fire since the late 50's. his influence is unparalleled in the flamenco genre

franco - originalite
his sound is something along the lines of rapid acoustic guitar floating over cuban beats & native african sounds. very fast paced guitar player, once hailed as perhaps the best in the world

ali farka toure with ry cooder - talking timbuktu
often hailed as the greatest blues album ever, from one of the best guitarists ever. he fuses western blues with traditional malian influence. highly emotional, one hell of a musical journey

And thanks once again Craig. I'm still cracking that soul rec's list.

[Colorblind!]

Thank you, I've listened and love most of those bands, I just started listening to Broadway Calls, pretty good. As for the Descendents I've heard a handful of songs, but don't have any complete albums. Any recommendations?

If you haven't listened yet, check out Dear Landlord. The new album Dream Homes slays.
Also, don't know if this is your thing but listen to Latterman.

[Jumpoff]

If you haven't listened yet, check out Dear Landlord. The new album Dream Homes slays.
Also, don't know if this is your thing but listen to Latterman.

Backed on both counts.

[Colorblind!]

Backed on both counts.

Yay, did something right. ;-)

[Rawrr]

I really want a volume of traditional spirituals for whatever reason, I mean, I've found a couple, but I want more.

[FullCollaspe]

Anything similar to Minus The Bear?

[Jumpoff]

Anything similar to Minus The Bear?

Check out American Football and This Town Needs Guns. They might be what you're looking for..

[FullCollaspe]

Check out American Football and This Town Needs Guns. They might be what you're looking for..


Thanks a lot

[Mikey Radigan]

If you haven't listened yet, check out Dear Landlord. The new album Dream Homes slays.
Also, don't know if this is your thing but listen to Latterman.

I like Dear Landlord and I LOVE Latterman, one of my favorite bands.

[liar23]

anything similar to Peter Bjorn and John?

[Cuddleworthy]

All three backed, all three also put on a great show when I saw them.
Blank Dogs are pretty meh.

Do you not like Japandroids? I think they're really good at what they do.

[envytheliving]

What album should I start with for Death Cab for Cutie?

[chipdip18]

What album should I start with for Death Cab for Cutie?

Narrow Stairs or Something About Airplanes i would say.

[Rawrr]

Do you not like Japandroids? I think they're really good at what they do.
They're alright, I just like the other three a lot more I think.

[Jumpoff]

What album should I start with for Death Cab for Cutie?

Plans or Transatlanticism. The Photo Album isn't bad either.

I'd honestly say stay away from Narrow Stairs.

[Cuddleworthy]

Anything similar to Minus The Bear?

Sharks Keep Moving

[hitormiss92]

Have anything for a Broadway Calls fan, or anything remotely close to Take This To Your Grave?

[Jumpoff]

Have anything for a Broadway Calls fan, or anything remotely close to Take This To Your Grave?

The Menzingers
Tigers Jaw

[Troggy]

Also, anybody have any recs along the lines of Rodrigo Y Gabriela?

Good idea, I love those guys.

not familiar with them other than they're a (/an acoustic) guitar duo? other great worldly guitar players:

ernest ranglin - in search of the lost riddim
the man who many attribute to inventing ska & defining reggae. his roots are in classical guitar with a strong swing (& now swing/ska) taste. one of my absolute favourites

paco de lucia - la fabulosa guitarra de paco de lucía
guitar virtuoso god from spain - been setting the fretboard on fire since the late 50's. his influence is unparalleled in the flamenco genre

franco - originalite
his sound is something along the lines of rapid acoustic guitar floating over cuban beats & native african sounds. very fast paced guitar player, once hailed as perhaps the best in the world

ali farka toure with ry cooder - talking timbuktu
often hailed as the greatest blues album ever, from one of the best guitarists ever. he fuses western blues with traditional malian influence. highly emotional, one hell of a musical journey

Thanks dude, sounds like some interesting stuff. I'll have to hit some of that up and see if I like it.

Plans or Transatlanticism. The Photo Album isn't bad either.

I'd honestly say stay away from Narrow Stairs.

This. DCFC really has one very good album, and everything else is different shades of disappointing.

[Klatzke]

What album should I start with for Death Cab for Cutie?
I'd say Trans

[bradnewman]

Im looking for some good noise rock...ive listened to no age, liars, and sonic youth..is their anything else out their i should know about...?

[chipdip18]

Im looking for some good noise rock...ive listened to no age, liars, and sonic youth..is their anything else out their i should know about...?

Something along the lines of Sonic Youth would be sick. Hit me up too.

[myplanforescape]

Im looking for some good noise rock...ive listened to no age, liars, and sonic youth..is their anything else out their i should know about...?

Ed Kemper Trio (http://www.myspace.com/edkempertrio) and Lightning Bolt (http://www.myspace.com/laserbeast) maybe?

[envytheliving]

Narrow Stairs or Something About Airplanes i would say.

Plans or Transatlanticism. The Photo Album isn't bad either.

I'd honestly say stay away from Narrow Stairs.

I'd say Trans

Thanks. I think I'll start with Transatlanticism. I think I'll check out Narrow Stairs after that, because I've heard a few songs from that album and I liked them.

[Jumpoff]

Thanks. I think I'll start with Transatlanticism. I think I'll check out Narrow Stairs after that, because I've heard a few songs from that album and I liked them.

Narrow Stairs is alright, it has some really good tracks, but it also has some really shitty tracks... I would take Plans and Transatlanticism over it any day. Only reason I really listen to photo album at all is because styrofoam plates is my favorite death cab song, haha

[envytheliving]

Narrow Stairs is alright, it has some really good tracks, but it also has some really shitty tracks... I would take Plans and Transatlanticism over it any day. Only reason I really listen to photo album at all is because styrofoam plates is my favorite death cab song, haha

Oh. Maybe I've just heard the good ones. I'll check it out anyway.

And I'll have to check out that song sometime.

[chipdip18]

not familiar with them other than they're a (/an acoustic) guitar duo? other great worldly guitar players:

ernest ranglin - in search of the lost riddim
the man who many attribute to inventing ska & defining reggae. his roots are in classical guitar with a strong swing (& now swing/ska) taste. one of my absolute favourites

paco de lucia - la fabulosa guitarra de paco de lucía
guitar virtuoso god from spain - been setting the fretboard on fire since the late 50's. his influence is unparalleled in the flamenco genre

franco - originalite
his sound is something along the lines of rapid acoustic guitar floating over cuban beats & native african sounds. very fast paced guitar player, once hailed as perhaps the best in the world

ali farka toure with ry cooder - talking timbuktu
often hailed as the greatest blues album ever, from one of the best guitarists ever. he fuses western blues with traditional malian influence. highly emotional, one hell of a musical journey

If you could help me find any of these, i'd appreciate it. They're hard to find.

edit: I did find Ernest Ranglin though.

[Jumpoff]

times new viking
abe vigoda
blank dogs
japandroids
eat skull
japanther

Looked up all of these except Japanther, since I already know Japanther aren't what I'm looking for... and hated all of them haha. Only one I felt that was remotely good was Japandroids, but even then it was kind of skippable... thanks anyway man, but none of them are anything like A Place to Bury Strangers.

[Cuddleworthy]

Looked up all of these except Japanther, since I already know Japanther aren't what I'm looking for... and hated all of them haha. Only one I felt that was remotely good was Japandroids, but even then it was kind of skippable... thanks anyway man, but none of them are anything like A Place to Bury Strangers.

strange. what didn't you like about them?

[Jumpoff]

strange. what didn't you like about them?

Just kind of bored me for some reason :shrug:

A Place to Bury Strangers is really just a noisier Jesus and Mary Chain... none of those gave me that vibe. And the vocals on some of them were absolutely terrible.

[imagination]

bands like the gaslight anthem?

[Jumpoff]

bands like the gaslight anthem?

You might like The Riot Before

[SwiftSilentDead]

What's the best Drive-By Truckers album to start with?

[Klatzke]

Bumping this. Can someone rec me something in the vein of Wintersleep/The Antlers?

[StreetSpirit76]

bands like the gaslight anthem?
If you're still looking, check out Lucero. Specifically their newest. (1372 Overton Park )

What's the best Drive-By Truckers album to start with?
I'd go for The Dirty South.