Need Bands That Give Me Equal Parts Pleasure and Shame Listening To

[TJ Wells]

But there's a limit; that limit is bands like Lights, nevershoutnever!, Owl City, Cash Cash, etc. But maybe some current-gen pop-punk bands that, let's be honest, aren't anything remotely original or likely to last very long, but just write really, really catchy songs. Thanks.

[cshadows2887]

Fight me.

[tottivillarossi]

Demi Lovato

[TJ Wells]

Man this forum moves FAST.

[Chromefox]

See, you're cheating by omitting artists that are truly shameful.

[TJ Wells]

See, you're cheating by omitting artists that are truly shameful.
i want artists that make me feel roughly 50% joy, 50% shame when listening to them, not 100% shame.

[webgem89]

Lights Out Dancing
You Me and Everyone We Know

[Brand-new-123]

Why be ashamed of something that you enjoy?

[TJ Wells]

Why be ashamed of something that you enjoy?
you know that saying "hate the artist, not the art?" or something to that effect? i don't really hate the music as much as the people who make it.

[Scrandon]

you know that saying "hate the artist, not the art?" or something to that effect? i don't really hate the music as much as the people who make it.

mkay. why dont you just chill

[TJ Wells]

mkay. why dont you just chill
Didn't realize I was getting excited...

[TJ Wells]

The Cab worth it? I kinda liked the song I heard on The Real World.

[WhoSaidThat?]

The Higher?

[JordanBuell]

all time low?

[Bi11 Lumburgh]

there is definitely a few bands that i tend to enjoy, but keep secret from people, this list includes:

Cute is what we aim for
forever the sickest kids - I dug the first album, the new one not so much
maroon 5

and I don't know why, but I tend to kind of enjoy some good ole' cock rock, bands like daughtry, chevelle, nickelback, old disturbed, old linkin park, taproot, three days grace, trapt, 12 stones, 3 doors down - can't help it, and makes decent workout music

[A7XXX]

Avenged Sevenfold
Linkin Park
Pierce The Veil
One Republic
Jason Mraz

[Scrandon]

Avenged Sevenfold
Linkin Park
Pierce The Veil
One Republic
Jason Mraz

never seen Jason Mraz and A7X in the same list Lolol

[theguy77]

northbrook

hahaha, i can be honest. the album out is current-gen pop-punk that's more catchy than it is substantial.

[TJ Wells]

northbrook

hahaha, i can be honest. the album out is current-gen pop-punk that's more catchy than it is substantial.
You know, sometimes all you really want is a catchy hook.

It's like fried food or VH1 "reality."

[WhoSaidThat?]

Avenged Sevenfold
Linkin Park
Pierce The Veil
One Republic
Jason Mraz
Genuinely good music there.

[paramorekicks]

The Cab worth it? I kinda liked the song I heard on The Real World.
i'd recommend giving them a try

[paramorekicks]

i also second the forever the sickest kids recommendation

[SuchAPerson22]

Artist Vs. Poet is catchy and generic. But it's fun all the same.
Breathe Electric isn't bad either.
Umm... I'm usually full of generic pop, but that's what I got for now.

[JoeForPresident]

northbrook

hahaha, i can be honest. the album out is current-gen pop-punk that's more catchy than it is substantial.

i respect that you would admit that. does that mean that since you're aware of this, your next album is going to have more substance?

[UnderMyDreams]

Lights Out Dancing
You Me and Everyone We Know

Those guys are great.

[theguy77]

i respect that you would admit that. does that mean that since you're aware of this, your next album is going to have more substance?

in my opinion, yeah it's looking that way.

[Chromefox]

in my opinion, yeah it's looking that way. I second this.

[cshadows2887]

there is definitely a few bands that i tend to enjoy, but keep secret from people, this list includes:

Hate to break it to you, pal, but...secret's out.

northbrook

hahaha, i can be honest. the album out is current-gen pop-punk that's more catchy than it is substantial.

Shameless.

[fanberlinboy]

Lights Out Dancing
You Me and Everyone We Know
Great band. I still need to get their new ep...

[RifFir]

stefan jerzak foshooooooooo

[broaddplease]

Demi Lovato

Listening to her right now :)
No shame.

[JoeForPresident]

in my opinion, yeah it's looking that way.

awesome can't wait to hear it then

[xJesusFreakx]

Musical shame is lame.

[drunklove]

The Cab worth it? I kinda liked the song I heard on The Real World.

yes. i definitely recommend them.
they dont really have any songs that i would consider shameful for listening to. theyre really pop-punk, but they really do have legit lyrics and passion in their songs.

[SSLYBY]

Valencia, Mayday Parade, and The Dangerous Summer

I mean I'm not ashamed of any of those bands but they kind of go with what you're talking about I guess.

[bradsonemanband]

But there's a limit; that limit is bands like Lights, nevershoutnever!, Owl City, Cash Cash, etc. But maybe some current-gen pop-punk bands that, let's be honest, aren't anything remotely original or likely to last very long, but just write really, really catchy songs. Thanks.

check out my band, The Glass Gentlemen. we're catchy!
you can stream or download our whole album here:
www.theglassgentlemen.bandcamp.com

[TJ Wells]

Valencia, Mayday Parade, and The Dangerous Summer

I mean I'm not ashamed of any of those bands but they kind of go with what you're talking about I guess.
If you ask me Valencia are one of the most talented bands, in any genre, making music today. NO reason to be ashamed of listening to them.

[SSLYBY]

If you ask me Valencia are one of the most talented bands, in any genre, making music today. NO reason to be ashamed of listening to them.

I love them to death too, and I definitely rec them all the time. But it's nothing new.

[TJ Wells]

I love them to death too, and I definitely rec them all the time. But it's nothing new.
again, disagree. but to each their own.

[Simulcast]

Limp Bizkit.

[rollerman4221]

First CIWWAF album

[Star Slight]

Limp Bizkit.

You beat me


I get embarrassed when I listen to Motown Classics or Diana Ross, but they're phenomenal

[cshadows2887]

You beat me


I get embarrassed when I listen to Motown Classics or Diana Ross, but they're phenomenal

Motown embarasses you? God there's something wrong with this world.

[alliegator16]

Sing It Loud?

And I'd rec The Cab, too :)

[NateFoundGlory]

and I don't know why, but I tend to kind of enjoy some good ole' cock rock, bands like daughtry, chevelle, nickelback, old disturbed, old linkin park, taproot, three days grace, trapt, 12 stones, 3 doors down - can't help it, and makes decent workout music

I hate the fact that poor Chevelle and Taproot get coupled into the "cock rock/stupid mainstream radio metal" genre so easily...

I have a strong love for alternative-piano rock like OneRepublic (only Dreaming Out Loud), the Fray, and recently the Script. I know there's more, but I can't think of it at the moment.

[Star Slight]

Motown embarasses you? God there's something wrong with this world.

If I'm walking to class, I think it'd be a little weird for someone to catch me listening to "You Can't Hurry Love" or "Heat Wave"...mostly because a lot people have never heard those songs.

I mean it doesn't stop me from listening to the music, its just something that some of my friends would probably make fun of me for listening to.

[_s_h_a_n_n_o_n_]

give we the kings a try
they have a bunch of catchy songs

[A7XXX]

Genuinely good music there.
Agreed. And they have huge following outside of AP.net so you don't have to feel ashamed when listening to them.

[squared82]

I just downloaded The Heyday's album. I've only listened through a few times, so I can't really tell if the lyrics have much substance. It's really good feel good pop though. Think early Format + Sherwood.

[cshadows2887]

If I'm walking to class, I think it'd be a little weird for someone to catch me listening to "You Can't Hurry Love" or "Heat Wave"...mostly because a lot people have never heard those songs.

I mean it doesn't stop me from listening to the music, its just something that some of my friends would probably make fun of me for listening to.

Fuck anyone who would make fun of you for The Supremes. I'll fight them.

[Crazyforkillua]

Rocket to the Moon

[Lemmi!]

Fight Fair
Every Avenue
The Friday Night Boys
The Maine

[inthemidst]

We The Kings. Everyone I know hates them, but there's something about their first album that reels me in. Especially the song "Check Yes Juliet".

[inthemidst]

Plus, Sherwood has really catchy songs, but I'm less ashamed for liking them, mainly because of their creative songwriting abilities.

[tfieldz]

house of heroes, even though they won't give you shame listening to them

[WeLoveRadio]

But there's a limit; that limit is bands like Lights, nevershoutnever!, Owl City, Cash Cash, etc. But maybe some current-gen pop-punk bands that, let's be honest, aren't anything remotely original or likely to last very long, but just write really, really catchy songs. Thanks.

hey, try checking out my band We Love Radio. Pop Punk from Long Island.
Let me know what you think. http://www.myspace.com/weloveradio

[SLoT]

Yanni.
Good music, but it's fucking Yanni.

[swallowURpride]

Anarbor
The Friday Night Boys
The Ready Set

[Allister29698]

www.myspace.com/callitanight #5 top song on idobi radio, scope em out

[11:11]

Every Avenue
The Summer Set
The Cab
The Audition

Those four are good and catchy.

[SuchAPerson22]

If I'm walking to class, I think it'd be a little weird for someone to catch me listening to "You Can't Hurry Love" or "Heat Wave"...mostly because a lot people have never heard those songs.

I mean it doesn't stop me from listening to the music, its just something that some of my friends would probably make fun of me for listening to.
I honestly walk around school singing "You Can't Hurry Love." I honestly don't know why, though... I'm not a die-hard Motown listener or anything... It just pops in my head and out my mouth sometimes. :)
Anyway... Just thought I'd share that haha