Good Folk Music?

[Kurt Retenauer]

So, I recently got into folk. Any recommendations along the lines of Andrew Bird, Bon Iver, Monsters of Folk, Fleet Foxes?

[Brand-new-123]

Neva Dinova, Bradley Hathaway, Devendra Banhart, Eef Barzelay, Frontier Ruckus, The Mountain Goats, Northcote, Seabear, The Wooden Sky

[tommy's ghost]

The Mountain Goats. Listen to The Sunset Tree.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Is the [2] part of their name? Or, is that in reference to something else?

[Brand-new-123]

What?

[tommy's ghost]

Is the [2] part of their name? Or, is that in reference to something else?

Ignore that. Haha. I edited it. Seriously, though, listen to that album.

[xJesusFreakx]

I back the Bradley Hathaway rec really hard. A Mouth Full of Dust is my favorite album of last year. It's really stark and minimalist at times but also has some well executed crescendos. If you like the conversational, faith-based lyrics of mewithoutYou, his lyrics should also appeal to you.

Nick Drake's Pink Moon is great as well.

[Kurt Retenauer]

What?

The other guy posted "The Mountain Goats [2]," so I didn't know if that was part of their name. I now know it isn't, though.

[Kurt Retenauer]

I back the Bradley Hathaway rec really hard. A Mouth Full of Dust is my favorite album of last year. It's really stark and minimalist at times but also has some well executed crescendos. If you like the conversational, faith-based lyrics of mewithoutYou, his lyrics should also appeal to you.

Nick Drake's Pink Moon is great as well.

I'm still to give mwY a serious listen. Every time I try to, I get distracted.

[tommy's ghost]

I back the Bradley Hathaway rec really hard. A Mouth Full of Dust is my favorite album of last year. It's really stark and minimalist at times but also has some well executed crescendos. If you like the conversational, faith-based lyrics of mewithoutYou, his lyrics should also appeal to you.

Nick Drake's Pink Moon is great as well.

This is pretty essential.

[T-bag]

Falls asleep.

[Brand-new-123]

Falls asleep.
http://cdn0.knowyourmeme.com/i/26035/original/obvious_troll.jpg

[Kurt Retenauer]

Neva Dinova, Bradley Hathaway, Devendra Banhart, Eef Barzelay, Frontier Ruckus, The Mountain Goats, Northcote, Seabear, The Wooden Sky

Thanks man, made a sticky note to check them all out. I'm snowed in tonight, figured it'd be a good night for new music, haha.

[Brand-new-123]

Thanks man, made a sticky note to check them all out. I'm snowed in tonight, figured it'd be a good night for new music, haha.
No problem. Most of them are pretty different from the others so you should get at least some variety out of it.

[recall reality]

The Tallest Man On Earth

[Kurt Retenauer]

No problem. Most of them are pretty different from the others so you should get at least some variety out of it.

Yeah I was reading some of their bios on last.fm, they all seem very diverse.

[Kurt Retenauer]

The Tallest Man On Earth

I think I have an album by The Tallest Man On Earth actually. I think a friend gave it to me or something.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Really, really liking Bradley Hathaway thus far. Thanks a lot guys.

[briewer]

Bill Callahan, Iron & Wine, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Devendra Banhart, The Dodos.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Bill Callahan, Iron & Wine, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Devendra Banhart, The Dodos.

What's a good starting place for Iron & Wine? I could be wrong, but I think he has a ton of releases. Any particular albums to start on?

[Brand-new-123]

What's a good starting place for Iron & Wine? I could be wrong, but I think he has a ton of releases. Any particular albums to start on?


Our Endless Numbered Days

[T-bag]

http://cdn0.knowyourmeme.com/i/26035/original/obvious_troll.jpg

Oi Troll,can u grab me one of those beers while you are there?

[indietrash]

lots of free stuff for download: http://thatspunk.net/blog/category/cuddle-folkrock/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/category/folk-punk/

[Thriftstoresuit]

Okkervil River, Deer Tick, Devendra Banhart

[Kurt Retenauer]

lots of free stuff for download: http://thatspunk.net/blog/category/cuddle-folkrock/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/category/folk-punk/

This blog is sick. Thank you so much.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Also liking Devendra Banhart a lot too. Figured I'd give it a spin since three or four people have recommended it.

[indietrash]

cool that you like it. :) there are forums and irc and whatever at http://www.thatspunk.net - so if you have questions/suggestions for more music (folk or not) to put there, let me know. :)

[EvilZeppelin]

The Decemberists.

[cshadows2887]

What's a good starting place for Iron & Wine? I could be wrong, but I think he has a ton of releases. Any particular albums to start on?

Woman King EP

Also:
Damien Rice
Ray Lamontagne's Trouble
Brandi Carlile
Tim's spot on about Pink Moon.
Bob Dylan (duh)

And if you're down for really traditonal folk, Peter, Paul and Mary are pretty damn good. Not for everyone though.

[inthemidst]

Iron & Wine, Elliot Smith, Sufjan Stevens, The New Amsterdams, Jon Foreman, Nick Drake (as mentioned above). That's all I can think of at the top of my head.

[bard]

you definitely need to check out The Elected. both albums 'me first' and 'sun, sun, sun' are some of my all time favorites.

[cshadows2887]

Iron & Wine, Elliot Smith, Sufjan Stevens, The New Amsterdams, Jon Foreman, Nick Drake (as mentioned above). That's all I can think of at the top of my head.

How did I forget The New Amsterdams? At the Foot of My Rival is goddamn amazing.

[Neo Cassady]

AA Bondy
Great Lake Swimmers
Justin Vernon's other stuff (Hazeltons)
Leonard Cohen


BIG +1 for The Tallest Man on Earth

[IntoTheSun]

Also liking Devendra Banhart a lot too. Figured I'd give it a spin since three or four people have recommended it.

Yay! He's great. Listen to Joanna Newsom.

[xJesusFreakx]

Since you're from Pittsburgh, I'll go ahead and also recommend my friends' band, Call of the Mild. They're a pretty solid folk rock band, though I'm probably rather biased. Maybe you'll dig them.

http://www.myspace.com/callofthemildband

[oddwithoutend]

hm Devendra Banhart has caught on a lot harder than Phil Elverum.

Listen to The Microphones, man.

[IntoTheSun]

hm Devendra Banhart has caught on a lot harder than Phil Elverum.

Listen to The Microphones, man.

Ha, I was mentioning The Moon yesterday the entire time in the Brand New thread because people wouldn't get off my back about how I didn't love Bon Iver. So I ended up just saying "The Moon is a better song." It felt good.

[oddwithoutend]

Ha, I was mentioning The Moon yesterday the entire time in the Brand New thread because people wouldn't get off my back about how I didn't love Bon Iver. So I ended up just saying "The Moon is a better song." It felt good.
It's true. It doesn't even matter which song you were comparing it to.

[IntoTheSun]

It's true. It doesn't even matter which song you were comparing it to.

It's my favorite song for a good reason :-)

[oddwithoutend]

Oh gosh.

[IntoTheSun]

What?! It really is the most beautiful song I've ever heard. I can't even begin to describe how I feel about it...

[Chromefox]

We weren't upset, we were just quite surprised!

[IntoTheSun]

:-d

[murrich]

Joanna Newsom (maybe? I don't know genres)
Joan Baez
Woody Guthrie
William Elliot Whitmore
Will Oldham (Palace Music, Palace Brothers, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy)

[oddwithoutend]

What?! It really is the most beautiful song I've ever heard. I can't even begin to describe how I feel about it...
haha Don't "What?!" me. It pretty much is the best it gets.
BbpSkTPr1g0

[notdeadyet]

Nick Drake (I'm currently in love with Five Leaves Left), Bob Dylan (duh. I recommend Blood On the Tracks or Bob Dylan, his first album, to start), The Dear Hunter, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, City and Colour.. That's all I got for now :)

[IntoTheSun]

haha Don't "What?!" me. It pretty much is the best it gets.
BbpSkTPr1g0

Wow, I can't multiquote anymore (joanna newsom is folk, I'm pretty sure). Anyway, fell asleep to the album last night, it was great. I also got Heartland yesterday...I've been listening and absorbing it.

[apresnuledeluge]

Neva Dinova, Bradley Hathaway, Devendra Banhart, Eef Barzelay, Frontier Ruckus, The Mountain Goats, Northcote, Seabear, The Wooden Sky

Yes. Both are so underrated.

[mike l]

River City Extension.

[TopperHarley]

Pour some whiskey and listen to William Elliott Whitmore

[xJesusFreakx]

We weren't upset, we were just quite surprised!

No, I was upset.

I still am.

[BryterJonah]

What's a good starting place for Iron & Wine? I could be wrong, but I think he has a ton of releases. Any particular albums to start on?

Why do people always ask these sort of questions?

Just download a fucking album from someone and stop so being god damn pussy about it.

:snoopy:

[IntoTheSun]

No, I was upset.

I still am.

Well you know what, Tim? SCREW YOUUU

[notdeadyet]

Why do people always ask these sort of questions?

Just download a fucking album from someone and stop so being god damn pussy about it.

:snoopy:


Because it's hard to know what's awesome and what isn't in a genre you're not familiar with...?

[BryterJonah]

Because it's hard to know what's awesome and what isn't in a genre you're not familiar with...?

It's folk, not the disco Elder Scrolls. Fucking grow a pair and go all in with that shit.

:snoopy:

[xJesusFreakx]

Why do people always ask these sort of questions?

Just download a fucking album from someone and stop so being god damn pussy about it.

:snoopy:

Some artists have inconsistent discographies, so choosing a mediocre album could turn off someone who'd enjoy their better material. Also, there's always the matter of albums that are arguably the artist's best but not the most welcoming for someone who isn't used to the genre.

Well you know what, Tim? SCREW YOUUU

Wait YOU DON'T LIKE BON IVER WHAT THE CRAP.

[BryterJonah]

Some artists have inconsistent discographies, so choosing a mediocre album could turn off someone who'd enjoy their better material. Also, there's always the matter of albums that are arguably the artist's best but not the most welcoming for someone who isn't used to the genre.


A minor price to pay considering that you were't being pussy about it.

:snoopy:

[notdeadyet]

It's folk, not the disco Elder Scrolls. Fucking grow a pair and go all in with that shit.

:snoopy:


bahaha true, true... Guess its harder for some? Whatever, it's fun to get recs for artists

[xJesusFreakx]

A minor price to pay considering that you were't being pussy about it.

:snoopy:

There's a monumental difference between "being pussy about it" and approaching recommendations in a practical manner.

:yawn:

[BryterJonah]

There's a monumental difference between "being pussy about it" and approaching recommendations in a practical manner.

Yeah? An sides from they both pussy, not much tho. Sheeeeeiit.

:snoopy:

[kearn1tm]

A lot of the obvious one's are covered, so here goes a few unmentioned:

Fionn Regan
Castanets
Kath Bloom
Six Organs of Admittance
Marrisa Nadler
Jason Molina/Songs: Ohia
Kate Walsh
Vashti Bunyan
Jack Rose
Vetiver
16 Horsepower/Woven Hand

[kearn1tm]

Neva Dinova, Bradley Hathaway, Devendra Banhart, Eef Barzelay, Frontier Ruckus, The Mountain Goats, Northcote, Seabear, The Wooden Sky

Clearly, Frontier Ruckus is getting big now that people outside of Michigan are beginning to jock them. That's awesome.

[StreetSpirit76]

I realize that by "folk" you probably mean something akin to Iron & Wine or Bon Iver, but if you get the chance and want to try something a bit different, I recommend:

Townes Van Zandt (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rtNH9ZuTPA)- Possibly the greatest songwriter to ever live, and if you don't believe me just ask Bob Dylan, Steve Earle or any of the several other major American songwriters he's influenced and made huge fans out of. Even Devendra Banhart, who I know a few members here dig, cites him as a large influence. He's on a level above nearly everyone to come before or since.

Guy Clark (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBa5gapHGGo)- Another brilliant, yet relatively unknown Texas songwriter. He's not quite on par with the man above, but he's close.

Gillian Welch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dey-K1OcjVQ) - Drawing influence from everyone from The Stanley Brothers to Neil Young, this woman stands toe to toe with anyone else around right now, male or female.

Uncle Tupelo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppiol9oetOk) - March 16-20, 1992. One of the greatest alt-country bands of all time, and I cite this record specifically because unlike the rest of their work it showcases the band completely stripped down and playing a mix of originals and traditional folk tunes. This is where Wilco and Son Volt originate, from Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar respectively, and in my mind neither have surpassed it.

Richmond Fontaine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg6gnThobnk) - The Fitzgerald. Another stripped down affair from an otherwise full-fledged alt-country act, and it's likewise incredible. One of my favorite albums of the 00's.

Bruce Springsteen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-LIEr43_wk)- Nebraska. It's relatively well known and respected around these parts at this point, but worth mentioning nonetheless if you haven't heard it. The Boss shows that even without the backing of the magnificent E Street Band he's still, well, The Boss, and an excellent storyteller to boot.

This is likely not at all what you're looking for, but if you enjoy what you hear and want more stuff like it, just give me a shout.

[xJesusFreakx]

Yeah? An sides from they both pussy, not much tho. Sheeeeeiit.

:snoopy:

Is this a sentence?

:eyebrow:

[kearn1tm]

I never really though of Gillian Welch as Folk, but she's damn good, so I second that rec. On that vein, Jolie Holland as well.

[yellowhouse]

The Tallest Man On Earth
Fire On Fire
Nick Drake
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
The Dodos
Owen
Good Old War
Horse Feathers
Defiance, Ohio
Pygmy Lush
Lightspeed Champion
Andrew Jackson Jihad
The Mountain Goats
Akron/Family
Iron & Wine

[pennie]

William Fitzsimmons. My main man

[Brand-new-123]

Clearly, Frontier Ruckus is getting big now that people outside of Michigan are beginning to jock them. That's awesome.
I found out about them through the thread you made on here and was blown away. The Orion Songbook is such a solid album.

[kearn1tm]

I found out about them through the thread you made on here and was blown away. The Orion Songbook is such a solid album.

Dude, that's awesome. Good to hear.

[Brand-new-123]

Dude, that's awesome. Good to hear.
Yeah, you usually recommend some pretty good music, so I always give it a chance.

[briewer]

Yeah? An sides from they both pussy, not much tho. Sheeeeeiit.

:snoopy:
Stop with the goddamn Snoopy.

[Chromefox]

No, I was upset.

I still am. Okay, be butthurt.

[Augustine1128]

Good Old War ... is kind of folky. Amazing harmonies and overall songwriting. Not sure if anyone has said that yet!

[bradnewman]

Iron and Wine
Bonnie Prince Billy
Nick Drake
Akron/Family
Phosphorescent
Bowerbirds

[bradnewman]

dont listent o good old war or the elected and definitely not Great lake swimmers

[xJesusFreakx]

Okay, be butthurt.

"Come on skinny love just last the year
Pour a little salt we were never here
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Staring at the sink of blood and crushed veneer"

[jnkbondtrader]

neil young with crazy horse

[StreetSpirit76]

I never really though of Gillian Welch as Folk, but she's damn good, so I second that rec. On that vein, Jolie Holland as well.
She's sort of hard to classify genre-wise (she and Rawlings refer to themselves as being "American Primitive"), but there's definitely elements of traditional folk in there. Whether or not it's what the OP wants I'm not so sure, probably not. She's incredible regardless though.
neil young with crazy horse
I'm a big Neil fan, but wouldn't something like Comes A Time or Harvest fit the criteria better? His stuff with Crazy Horse is largely rock-oriented.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Why do people always ask these sort of questions?

Just download a fucking album from someone and stop so being god damn pussy about it.

:snoopy:

What does being "pussy" have to do with questioning someone of what songs they prefer over others?

[Kurt Retenauer]

dont listent o good old war or the elected and definitely not Great lake swimmers

I've listened to Good Old War for over a year now and think they're great. Much more poppy-folk, very in lieu of Simon and Garfunkel.

[kearn1tm]

I've listened to Good Old War for over a year now and think they're great. Much more poppy-folk, very in lieu of Simon and Garfunkel.

In lieu of?

[Kurt Retenauer]

In lieu of?

Simon and Garfunkel have been inactive for a good number of years, as far as writing is concerned. They fill the pop/folk void for me. Not that they "fill the shoes" so to speak, but they make music that's remotely similar to S&G.

[Brand-new-123]

"in lieu of" usually means that you choose something instead of something else.

[Kurt Retenauer]

"in lieu of" usually means that you choose something instead of something else.

Right. I choose to listen to Good Old War instead of Simon and Garfunkel at times, because, the songs are very similar/reminiscent of S&G, and I've been hearing S&G songs for my 19 years of life, so it's nice to break away from the classics for a, at least what I consider to be a newer Simon and Garfunkel-esque band.

[Brand-new-123]

Right. I choose to listen to Good Old War instead of Simon and Garfunkel at times, because, the songs are very similar/reminiscent of S&G, and I've been hearing S&G songs for my 19 years of life, so it's nice to break away from the classics for a, at least what I consider to be a newer Simon and Garfunkel-esque band.
Oh, ok gotcha. I thought you were trying to say something totally different. My bad.

[xJesusFreakx]

Oh, now it makes sense. Kind of.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Oh, ok gotcha. I thought you were trying to say something totally different. My bad.

It was the "very" that I threw in there by accident that made it seem like I wanted to say "very reminiscent of," but instead said "very in lieu of." I meant to say "I listen to Good Old War in lieu of Simon and Garfunkel because I love S&G but have beat the majority of their discography to death, so it's nice to hear something that sounds similar, but are new songs.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Oh, now it makes sense. Kind of.

Taylor Swift announces that her third album will be a folk album, in honor of Kurt Retenauer's recent delve into folk music.

[xJesusFreakx]

Taylor Swift announces that her third album will be a folk album, in honor of Kurt Retenauer's recent delve into folk music.

I'd be down with that, assuming (of course) that it's folk that's based very much so in catchy hooks.

[Kurt Retenauer]

"Fables" by The Dodos reminds me of an Oasis song, so loosely, but I couldn't help but think of Oasis when I heard it. I'm not sure why.

[Kurt Retenauer]

I'd be down with that, assuming (of course) that it's folk that's based very much so in catchy hooks.

...sending email to manager now.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Also, whoever mentioned City and Colour, I had his material but completely forgot about it until now. A friend gave it to me, and I just never checked it out until now, and I really like it a lot.

[BryterJonah]

What does being "pussy" have to do with questioning someone of what songs they prefer over others?

I didn't mean to offend you, just many people in general.


:snoopy:

[kearn1tm]

Simon and Garfunkel have been inactive for a good number of years, as far as writing is concerned. They fill the pop/folk void for me. Not that they "fill the shoes" so to speak, but they make music that's remotely similar to S&G.

Okay. It was just odd phrasing, considering there have been many pop acts to play crossover Folk since Simon and Garfunkle. I thought you meant "in the vein of" or "spirit of" and misused the phrase. Still, I wouldn't necessarily say Good Old War takes the place of Simon and Garfunkle, especially in the face of so many imitators that are much closer to the sound who've been around for years.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Okay. It was just odd phrasing, considering there have been many pop acts to play crossover Folk since Simon and Garfunkle. I thought you meant "in the vein of" or "spirit of" and misused the phrase. Still, I wouldn't necessarily say Good Old War takes the place of Simon and Garfunkle, especially in the face of so many imitators that are much closer to the sound who've been around for years.

Yeah, it was awkward wording. Like I said in another post somewhere on here, I don't think they take the place, but of the (rather minimal) knowledge of folk and folk/pop that I do have, Good Old War satiates my desires for a Simon and Garfunkle sound. I'm sure there's something better/closer sounding, but as of now, it's unbeknownst to me.

[Kurt Retenauer]

I didn't mean to offend you, just many people in general.


:snoopy:

None taken, and I do know what you mean. A lot of people are lazy and don't want to sift through song after song, but, with artists that generally have over 60-70 songs recorded, it's a bit overwhelming, especially when you're fairly new to the genre.

[nonamesleft]

The Tallest Man On Earth

Agreed.

[nonamesleft]

Also, whoever mentioned City and Colour, I had his material but completely forgot about it until now. A friend gave it to me, and I just never checked it out until now, and I really like it a lot.

So good, right! He's really good live, too.

[Kurt Retenauer]

So good, right! He's really good live, too.

Yeah, his voice is just phenomenal. I like that it's a folksy guitar/vibe, but the vocals are between traditional acoustic and folk music. I don't know, it's weird, the vocals aren't overly folk, yet the music is. It's a nice blend.

[nonamesleft]

Yeah, his voice is just phenomenal. I like that it's a folksy guitar/vibe, but the vocals are between traditional acoustic and folk music. I don't know, it's weird, the vocals aren't overly folk, yet the music is. It's a nice blend.

Are you into his band, Alexisonfire at all?

[BryterJonah]

hE0ODrmaiFE
:snoopy:

[Kurt Retenauer]

Are you into his band, Alexisonfire at all?

I used to be, but have since lost interest. No particular reason; just stopped listening, I guess haha.

[bang.bang.BANG!]

don't know if this counts but city and colour (bring me your love)

[YourVeryOwn]

The Avett Brothers

Casey Hurt

[angela__]

mumford and sons

[LGFUAD21]

i would recommend Frank Turner to everyone here, Generally a bit more upbeat than most artists that have been listed. He's from the uk and started playing folk when his hardcore band Million Dead split but i hear hes finally getting some recognition in america atm. Definately start with "sleep is for the week" or "love and ire" they are his best two albums. Very smart (went to eaton on scholarship) and funny. the lyrics are brilliant if you listen carefully, not poetic but witty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfGLzDQ7e-k

[cshadows2887]

Yeah, it was awkward wording. Like I said in another post somewhere on here, I don't think they take the place, but of the (rather minimal) knowledge of folk and folk/pop that I do have, Good Old War satiates my desires for a Simon and Garfunkle sound. I'm sure there's something better/closer sounding, but as of now, it's unbeknownst to me.

Dude nothing can replace S&G. Or for that matter, really just G. Garfunkel is the one with the golden voice.


i would recommend Frank Turner to everyone here, Generally a bit more upbeat than most artists that have been listed. He's from the uk and started playing folk when his hardcore band Million Dead split but i hear hes finally getting some recognition in america atm. Definately start with "sleep is for the week" or "love and ire" they are his best two albums. Very smart (went to eaton on scholarship) and funny. the lyrics are brilliant if you listen carefully, not poetic but witty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfGLzDQ7e-k

I keep meaning to check him out. I think he did a split with Jonah Matranga, who's one of my fav artists.

[A Jaggy Snake]

i would recommend Frank Turner to everyone here, Generally a bit more upbeat than most artists that have been listed. He's from the uk and started playing folk when his hardcore band Million Dead split but i hear hes finally getting some recognition in america atm. Definately start with "sleep is for the week" or "love and ire" they are his best two albums. Very smart (went to eaton on scholarship) and funny. the lyrics are brilliant if you listen carefully, not poetic but witty.

[/URL]

You cannot go wrong with Frank Turner but Sleep Is For The Week is probably your best bet. I'd also reccomend Kate Rusby, Willy Mason, and although he's not strictly folk, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.

[URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnl2XCuPlc8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfGLzDQ7e-k)

[Joseff]

Johnny Flynn - A Larum.
Laura Marling - Alas, I Cannot Swim
Bombadil - A Buzz, A Buzz
Jay Jay Pistolet - Happy Birthday You
Cherbourg - both of their EPs
Mumford & Songs - EPs > album

[IWasaCamera]

I guess folk didn't exist until this decade.

[cshadows2887]

I guess folk didn't exist until this decade.

A few people have dropped Nick Drake...

Edit: Though in reality, 85% of this stuff recommended in this thread isn't folk. Just acoustic.

[Formatfun]

I agree with The Mountain Goats. They're great.

[wesgemm08]

Neil Young has only been mentioned once? Nice work ap.net

[oddwithoutend]

Neil Young has only been mentioned once? Nice work ap.net
Doesn't everyone know Neil Young? Seems slightly unnecessary to recommend an artist of his level of fame.

[robotscantlove]

lLJf9qJHR3E

[notdeadyet]

Also, whoever mentioned City and Colour, I had his material but completely forgot about it until now. A friend gave it to me, and I just never checked it out until now, and I really like it a lot.

awesome! Yeah my friend just turned me onto City and Colour, thought I would mention it :) Glad you like it

[Kurt Retenauer]

Doesn't everyone know Neil Young? Seems slightly unnecessary to recommend an artist of his level of fame.
Yeah, exactly. When I made this I was getting more at lesser known acts. Thankfully, and as expected, AP did more than deliver, haha. I've got so many artists I've gotta check out now.

[bandrewes]

mOoozDl7Vhk

not really sure if you can call it folk but its amazing

[imagination]

great thread, posting to check out later

[T-bag]

I would recommend,Marduk's New album. Very melodic folk with pop overtones,but keeping that cute black metal edge.

[tommy's ghost]

hm Devendra Banhart has caught on a lot harder than Phil Elverum.

Listen to The Microphones, man.

After seeing the name bandied about so often and disregarding them for the most part, I finally listened to The Microphones. I'm so glad I did.

[80/20 Records]

You can't go wrong with some of the classic folk rock of the era...The Byrds, Bob Dylan, etc.

[oddwithoutend]

After seeing the name bandied about so often and disregarding them for the most part, I finally listened to The Microphones. I'm so glad I did.
ha I'll be sure to be more subtle with my future recommendations. Glad you're enjoying him, man.

[tommy's ghost]

ha I'll be sure to be more subtle with my future recommendations. Glad you're enjoying him, man.

Haha. Hey, he's definitely worthy of rec-spamming. I'm about to dive into Mount Eerie.

[oddwithoutend]

I'm about to dive into Mount Eerie.
See you on the other side, pal.

[IntoTheSun]

ha I'll be sure to be more subtle with my future recommendations. Glad you're enjoying him, man.

Lies.

[oddwithoutend]

Lies.
Maybe I'll jock Tyondai Braxton this year. Hard to believe I've only been into The Microphones for a year.

[IntoTheSun]

Maybe I'll jock Tyondai Braxton this year. Hard to believe I've only been into The Microphones for a year.

He's the guy from Battles, yeah?

I'm loving that band more and more every day.

[xJesusFreakx]

ha I'll be sure to be more subtle with my future recommendations. Glad you're enjoying him, man.

No, never! That would be so boring. I love your Phil Elverum obsession.

[oddwithoutend]

He's the guy from Battles, yeah?
Yes, ma'am. However, his solo material predates Battles and is just as good.
I'm loving that band more and more every day.
Sweet.

[IntoTheSun]

Yes, ma'am. However, his solo material predates Battles and is just as good.

Sweet.

Just looked him up on itunes. Sounds great, but I only found his 2009 release. I guess I'll get that one first!

[oddwithoutend]

No, never! That would be so boring. I love your Phil Elverum obsession.
So do I, Tim. So do I.

[oddwithoutend]

Just looked him up on itunes. Sounds great, but I only found his 2009 release. I guess I'll get that one first!
Can't go wrong with Central Market. My album of the year.

[inthemidst]

How did I forget The New Amsterdams? At the Foot of My Rival is goddamn amazing.

Yeah, I agree. That's my favorite album of theirs.

[IWasaCamera]

Though in reality, 85% of this stuff recommended in this thread isn't folk. Just acoustic.
Didn't Justin Vernon invent folk in his father's cabin? Pretty sure beards first surfaced in 2007 too.

[cshadows2887]

Didn't Justin Vernon invent folk in his father's cabin?

He may as well have, man. He may as well have.

[IWasaCamera]

He may as well have, man. He may as well have.
So he didn't? Well...fuck.

[cshadows2887]

So he didn't? Well...fuck.

Bit of trivia: beards were, in fact, invented by these gentlemen:

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