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Post by R Kid from Denmark on Jan 31, 2011 11:46:15 GMT -5
Hi there,
Let's make a definitive list of the modern, retro-sounding bands. Let me be honest; I'm not too fond of modern rock bands. I prefer the old stuff from the 50s, 60s and 70s. But there are definitely some amazing bands making music today, no doubt about it. Here are some of the bands that I dig.
Beady Eye
Kasabian
Jet
The Greenhornes
Proud Mary
Howard Eliott Payne
The Redwalls
Tame Impala
The Blue Van
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Post by putthisin ® on Jan 31, 2011 12:16:26 GMT -5
The Black Keys
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Post by R Kid from Denmark on Jan 31, 2011 12:25:20 GMT -5
Didn't they start doing rap rock? I may be wrong, but it that is the case, then I am NOT interested. I fucking hate rap/hip hop.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2011 12:29:16 GMT -5
Didn't they start doing rap rock? I may be wrong, but it that is the case, then I am NOT interested. I fucking hate rap/hip hop. You are wrong. |
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Post by putthisin ® on Jan 31, 2011 12:34:01 GMT -5
They're one of the most retro bands around
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Post by SunshineLullaby on Jan 31, 2011 16:00:47 GMT -5
Didn't they start doing rap rock? I may be wrong, but it that is the case, then I am NOT interested. I fucking hate rap/hip hop. You are wrong. I believe he's thinking of Blakroc. The Apples In Stereo are another pretty retro band, I suppose. |
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Post by songbirdsally on Jan 31, 2011 16:48:22 GMT -5
The Black Keys ablum 'Brother' is awesome!
If you have time, you might have to check out 'Broken Glass Heroes' as well. Verry 60's & Beatles-esque!
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Post by mimmihopps on Jan 31, 2011 17:06:00 GMT -5
The Moons. Great band with a very talented front man.
and The Drytones. They're not a "rock" band, but brilliant.
Saw them in a very old messy pub in London a couple of years ago, it was one of the best gigs I've ever seen.
and christian, I've seen The Black Keys 3 years ago and they're not a rap or hip-hop band. I wouldn't call Kasabian a retro-sounding band
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2011 20:01:31 GMT -5
I believe he's thinking of Blakroc. The Apples In Stereo are another pretty retro band, I suppose. I know he is. Blakroc aren't technically the Black Keys. |
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Post by Mr. Sifter on Jan 31, 2011 21:45:10 GMT -5
...you might have to check out 'Broken Glass Heroes' as well. Verry 60's & Beatles-esque! I first heard Broken Glass Heroes sometime this last summer, and I really liked what I heard. The two songs you linked and some of their live session stuff on youtube are very Beatles/Dylan/Beach Boys. But did they have to make it so damn hard to buy their album!? I've really tried to find a store, online and physical, that sells their album. But nothing... Another retro sounding artist is M-Ward, not really rock-sounding, more folk/blues/rock, but really awesome, a overlooked, often forgotten genius. I remember Noel in an radio interview talking about how he heard an album of his in a shop or something and thought it was fuckin' fantastic. And he's truly magical on that guitar. One of my absolute favorite artists. Solo:With the group Monsters of Folk: Their self titled album is truly one of the best this side of the 00's Solo: |
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Post by gdforever on Jan 31, 2011 23:41:56 GMT -5
^ M. Ward is amazing. I was turned onto him by Noel in that same interview that you mentioned.
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Post by mimmihopps on Feb 1, 2011 6:21:50 GMT -5
You can also say The Coral sound retro. They're definitely the legacy of The Beatles.
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Post by SunshineLullaby on Feb 1, 2011 7:22:37 GMT -5
I believe he's thinking of Blakroc. The Apples In Stereo are another pretty retro band, I suppose. I know he is. Blakroc aren't technically the Black Keys. Yeah, I know. I would have to agree with whoever initially suggested the Keys as a band to check out. Brothers has a lot of good songs on it (definite 'meh' songs on it, but a lot of it is very good). |
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Post by songbirdsally on Feb 1, 2011 9:19:46 GMT -5
...you might have to check out 'Broken Glass Heroes' as well. Verry 60's & Beatles-esque! I first heard Broken Glass Heroes sometime this last summer, and I really liked what I heard. The two songs you linked and some of their live session stuff on youtube are very Beatles/Dylan/Beach Boys. But did they have to make it so damn hard to buy their album!? I've really tried to find a store, online and physical, that sells their album. But nothing... I have got the album  It's BRILLIANT! AND I've seen them live! They are really really good! Got my album singed as well  If you want it, just PM me your emailadress and I'll send you the songs! |
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Post by songbirdsally on Feb 1, 2011 9:22:55 GMT -5
You can also say The Coral sound retro. They're definitely the legacy of The Beatles. I really like The Coral! Has anyone got their latest acoustic CD? I've heard some acoustic performances on YouTube, they were really good! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2011 9:26:03 GMT -5
I know he is. Blakroc aren't technically the Black Keys. Yeah, I know. I would have to agree with whoever initially suggested the Keys as a band to check out. Brothers has a lot of good songs on it (definite 'meh' songs on it, but a lot of it is very good). Brothers is good, but it's definitely one of their weaker albums. Rubber Factory and Attack & Release are my two favorites. |
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Post by Frank Lee Vulgar on Feb 1, 2011 9:29:23 GMT -5
Foxboro Hot Tubs. I know Green Day's reputation around here is bad, but FHT (one of Billie Joe Armstrongs side projects) have some really good songs. Very Kinks-y. And thanks songbirdsally, the Broken Glass Heroes are great. |
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Post by SunshineLullaby on Feb 1, 2011 9:38:50 GMT -5
Yeah, I know. I would have to agree with whoever initially suggested the Keys as a band to check out. Brothers has a lot of good songs on it (definite 'meh' songs on it, but a lot of it is very good). Brothers is good, but it's definitely one of their weaker albums. Rubber Factory and Attack & Release are my two favorites. I feel like Brothers was just too long. Long albums are fine if you have the material, but I don't think they had 15 good enough to make the cut. Hell, tracks 13-15 almost seem like superfluous bonus tracks: the real song to close the album is clearly I'm Not The One, in my opinion. Compare that to Attack & Release, which is what? Ten songs? 35 minutes? And there's not a weak track on there. |
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Post by Bring It On Dan on Feb 1, 2011 11:54:24 GMT -5
Twisted Wheel.
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Post by His Royal Noelness on Feb 1, 2011 14:52:18 GMT -5
Hard Times - The Parlor Mob
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Post by SunshineLullaby on Feb 1, 2011 14:56:17 GMT -5
Oh, and if you like psychedelic pop stuff (more ornate, bigger arrangements) you need to check out Jellyfish. They only released two albums in the early '90s, but each one is a lost classic. Absolutely amazing songwriting, fantastic arrangements, and perfect harmonies. Can't say enough good about them. They got a lot of Beatles meets Queen comparisons, but they're definitely much more than that.
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Post by mimmihopps on Feb 1, 2011 16:05:42 GMT -5
Totally forgotten about them, lol. Can't imagine that I've seen them supporting Oasis 2 years ago. |
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Post by mimmihopps on Feb 4, 2011 4:06:03 GMT -5
Totally forgotten about them...
Mando Diao
I was listening to "Bring 'em In" yesterday. Haven't listened to it for ages.
Was great and still great album with mixture of RnR and Motown.
Sadly I don't like their latest albums much.
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Post by letsmakebelieve on Feb 4, 2011 6:27:17 GMT -5
Oh, and if you like psychedelic pop stuff (more ornate, bigger arrangements) you need to check out Jellyfish. They only released two albums in the early '90s, but each one is a lost classic. Absolutely amazing songwriting, fantastic arrangements, and perfect harmonies. Can't say enough good about them. They got a lot of Beatles meets Queen comparisons, but they're definitely much more than that. I own both Jellyfish albums! I remember hearing "The King Is Half Undressed" from their 1st album on the radio. I was on my way to the bank on a work-related errand and I just had to have the CD that day. Great pop song! And "Russian Hill" is a quiet classic from their 2nd album. Back when alternative music was authentic and hearing songs like that was fun... :-) |
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Post by SunshineLullaby on Feb 4, 2011 8:29:30 GMT -5
^ Absolutely, Jellyfish were so amazing. Not a weak track on either album, in my opinion.
And I'd have to second Mando Diao, but I have to recommend Ode To Ochrasy and Hurricane Bar over Bring 'Em In. In my opinion, the band's history can be summed up like this: their songwriting got progressively better over the first three albums, they made a mediocre album (Never Seen The Light Of Day), then they made another mediocre album (Give Me Fire).
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