What music have you listened to recently?

[mvd]

Yesterday, I listened to The Shins' Wincing The Night Away, Katharine McPhee's self-titled CD, and Melissa Chester's Honeybee. The Shins' new CD is at least almost as good as Chutes Too Narrow. I'll be buying Oh, Inverted World soon. I liked the ballads "Home" and "Ordinary World" from Kat - "Over It" and "Not Ur Girl" are my other faves. Kat's CD did not live up to my hopes, but it's worth buying for fans. Melissa Chester's Honeybee is one from last year that I highly recommend - some songs sound like Alanis, but in her own unique way.

Today, I heard samples from Lucinda William's upcoming West at her MySpace and All Music Guide, samples from Mary Chapin Carpenter's upcoming The Calling at All Music Guide, and samples from Maria Taylor's upcoming Lynn Teeter Flower at her MySpace. I'm a little worried about a sameness in Lucinda's new music that gets dull. "Are You Alright" sounds nice, as does "Words," but I thought some of the samples weren't up to her standards. Ken Barnes from USA Today said that this CD might equal Car Wheels's glory, but that's a very tall order. Mary Chapin sounds great as always, and I got a big crush on Maria after watching an interview with her - Maria's music also sounded good.

[underpants]

1. Skynyrd, Roger Miller, Oasis, Pixies, Gerry Rafferty, US3, Grant Lee Buffalo

pretty much just like yesterday

[Initech]

2. I've been getting into blues music lately

I bought the Buddy Guy box set "Cant Quit The Blues" over the weekend and have been listening to that practically non stop lately.

[redqueen]

3. Beatles, Wilco, Radiohead, Thom Yorke, Mogwai, Cocteau Twins, APC...

[stuntcat]

45. ooo the Twins

I listen to them just about every day still too.

[redqueen]

51. Nice and mellow...

and sexy. :)

[ghostsofgiants]

4. The Gorgeous.

http://www.myspace.com/thegorgeous

Hopefully going to see them tomorrow night or Friday.

[edbermac]

5. The Beatles White Album.

Number 9, number 9, number 9, number 9...

[mvd]

6. Always a good choice

:hi:

Haven't heard it in a while. That one might go on the next "what have you listened to" board..

[redqueen]

52. Was listening to disc 1 on the way in...

love love love that stuff.

Hah, I even tried to earworm people with "I Will" but it didn't take. x(

[deepthought42]

7. Cold, Breaking Benjamin, Lacuna Coil,

Evanesence, Disturbed, Hurt, oh what else....? I don't know. Been on a hard rock kick today. Tomorrow it'll be Enya and Loreena McKennitt. :headbang:

[taterguy]

8. Songs for Sixty Five Roses

It's an album of covers of NC music done by NC musicians. It's a benefit for cystic fibrosis research since the daughter of the legendary NC musician/producer John Plymale has that disease. Some of the performances are stunning, especially Eric Bachman's stark reworking of the shiny happy Let's Active song Every Word Means No.

[judaspriestess]

9. Judas Priest

:)

I had not listened to them in a while, I love you Robert Halford

[Marie26]

10. Algerian rai

I know, I'm weird. But really, it's great music!

[Blue Gardener]

11. Evanescence

Listening to it right now!

[WritingIsMyReligion]

12. Right now it's Duke, MASTERPIECES BY ELLINGTON.

"Sophisticated Lady"--one of my all-time Duke favorites, and 11:29 long to beat!

[YDogg]

13. "Remind Me" by Royksöpp.

[ganeshji]

21. I love them.

I like the song "Sparks" and "What Else is There" as well.

[redqueen]

54. Thank you!

I had not heard that before... thanks to youtube, I have now!

I love these threads. :)

[Broken_Hero]

14. I'm embarrassed to say

Superman Returns soundtrack, by John Ottman....


:yoiks:

[mvd]

15. Awww.. don't be embarrassed

Just enjoy. :hi:

[Broken_Hero]

20. I did enjoy....:)

the soundtrack is very good...I think a lot of the big band themes for movie soundtracks are rather good...

Some of my faves in that regard.

Gladiator

Jurassic Park

Last of the Mohicans

All three of the LOTR movie soundtracks

Dances with Wolves



I usually listen to those when I'm in a reading/studying/writing mode...helps the creative juices...:D

[mvd]

22. I actually like.. GASP.. the Titanic Soundtrack

The Hope Floats one is good, too, but the best in my collection is the soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou?

[Broken_Hero]

24. gasp

I got the Titanic snd track two, and two other soundtracks that spawned off the movie...and I do have Oh Brother Where Art Thou? Alison Krause, and Dan Timinsky(sp) were amazing...damn, the whole cd was great imo.

[mvd]

25. Ralph Stanley is a highlight, too

And there's a great version of "You Are My Sunshine" by Norman Blake. Really great roots/Americana.

[Broken_Hero]

26. yeah, so true...I was never a fan of that sorta of

music before...much like my views on jazz/blues, but the movie soundtrack had me sold...it just hit a certain, chord within me.

[mvd]

27. I only have a few soundtracks - but I had to get the O Brother one

These are my favorite genres:

1) Classic rock
2) Power pop, pop/rock, rock, folk, singer/songwriter, Motown
3) Modern rock, alternative
4) Classical, older R&B
5) Country, alt-country

Soundtracks wouldn't be close. I think any music fan can get something out of the O Brother soundtrack, though.

Good talking with you, petersond!

[Broken_Hero]

30. I do enjoy these talks...

What I need to do is get some jazz/blues, and try it out a bit more...I'm just of the bleh mind right now.

My main genre's

1. Heavy Metal...not death metal, screaming/growling like a mt. lion.

2. Classic Rock, aka Hendrix, Doors, Zeppelin

3. easy listening-Celine Dion, Sarah Mclachlan....

4. Soft Rock-Bryan Adams, things like that...

5. Dance-I hate to admit it.

6. Country-Alison Krause and Union Station, Josh Turner....I do have a very soft spot for applachian picking society type cds.

[mvd]

33. Maybe I'll create a thread on people's main genres

What do you think?

[Broken_Hero]

34. maybe a poll

top genres'...see who wins out...it will be rough making the genres(can't make everyone happy)...but I think a poll might be worth a shot....:D

[mvd]

35. I've done that before - what do you think of a ranking system?

That would be more open.

[Broken_Hero]

36. Ranking system, what do you mean

I would think a poll would be good enough...by ranking, do you mean, eveyrone rank how they feel about particular genre's?

Like listing 9 genre's, and having people grade how the "feel" about each one?

[mvd]

37. No, I mean just put down your favorites, like I did

Maybe rank your favs 1-5.

[Broken_Hero]

38. That sounds good to me

sorry it took me so long to respond back....:hi:

[mvd]

59. Thanks

Done. :hi:

[Deja Q]

16. Freemasons' "Shakedown" album - modern music now has my respect again!!

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=131524338

A small sample...

[Manifestor_of_Light]

17. Nilsson

The Harry Nilsson Anthology, Personal Best, on BMG. Two discs, amazing obscure stuff on it. Even "Sail Away", the Randy Newman tune.

Joe Jackson, Live in New York, and the live double CD.

Teresa Stratas, The Unknown Kurt Weill, Nonesuch.

The Tallis Scholars and Anonymous Four, for soothing stuff.

David Bowie, Reality.

[redqueen]

56. I love Nilsson...

especially Without You.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

18. Miles Davis' "Bitches Brew" for the last couple of days.

[Left Is Write]

19. Mostly Dean Martin the last couple of days.

[dysfunctional press]

23. Flunk- Morning Star, Moose- High Ball Me!, and Spring- Tokyo Drifter...

i'm on a one-syllable band name kick right now.

[Dean Martin]

28. My most recent list

Mary J Blige The Breakthrough
Alicia Keys Unplugged
U2 How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb
Rolling Stones Anotherbiggerbang
Prince 3121
Essential Dean Martin
Frank Sinatra The Reprise Hits
Beyonce B'Day
John Lennon: Lennon Legend

[sundog]

29. van morrison

[idgiehkt]

31. right now I am listening to techno care of Spider Jerusalem

The one I am listening to right now that he sent me is The Crystal Method, "Trip Like I Do".

My favorite one so far that he sent me is this one:

Atom Bomb (by Fluke)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0WCZ_gdXEQ

this song is amazing!

[RetroLounge]

32. Evanescence, Snow Patrol, Franz Ferdinand

RL

[u4ic]

39. Abba

A friend and I just watched Muriel's Wedding tonight. :-)

[noonwitch]

40. The soundtrack to "Shrek 2"

I like the version of "I'm Holding Out For A Hero" better than the original. Jennifer Saunders has a much better voice than Bonnie Tyler.

[bbernardini]

41. Yesterday, Styx and The Flower Kings. Today, Devo and Me First and The Gimme Gimmes.

All "unofficial" live recordings.

[Lowell]

42. The Beat Farmers

Loud and Plowed. And then some Rev Wirtz topped off with some Horton Heat.

I especially like Beat Farmers Riverside and Gun Sale at Church.

[mark414]

43. HELMET

the thinking man's metal band

The Sword is also pretty fucking righteous rock music

[HughBeaumont]

46. Helmet is the band that THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of bands owe their careers to.

I still bow to that guy's chording. Strap it On remains one of my favorites to this day.

I don't know if they still exist, but check out 500 ft of Pipe if you like The Sword.

[stuntcat]

44. Antony & the Johnsons, José Gonzáles,

and someone just gave me the new Tracey Thorn.
oh and Scissor Sisters :blush: , and Amy Winehouse

[HughBeaumont]

47. Explosions in the Sky, Isis, Municipal Waste

Tossed with a little Dead Can Dance and old Testament.

But lately, I've been addicted to Rush's Signals.

[zingaro]

48. Zero 7, Enigma, Daft Punk, Delerium...I'm not very poppy.

[regularguy]

49. Aimee Mann, Regina Spektor, Pavement.... nt

[mvd]

50. Which Regina CD?

I only own Begin To Hope, but I love that CD - she is so quirky in an adorable way. I even got a little crush on her - not as big as my crush on Maria Taylor, but Regina's just so cute and talented.

[regularguy]

53. Begin to hope & Soviet Kitch

She's definitely an original. I find myself sort of mesmerized by both her voice and looks...a weird, alluring mix of cute and creepy....

[mvd]

58. The song "Edit" shows that creepy side a little

But never in an unpleasant way.

[stuntcat]

55. Aimee

:loveya:
I gave up a chance to see her a couple of years ago, quess I was just cheep, and now I'm sad thinking I won't get the chance again, but I hope

[GoneOffShore]

57. Serge Gainsbourg, Pink Martini,

Richard Thompson, Strauss waltzes, Abba

[Beausoleil]

60. Usual stuff for me

Mostly Americana, Alt-Country stuff:

Lucinda Williams
John Prine
Neko Case
Maria McKee
Gram Parsons
Steve Earle
Emmylou Harris (especially "All the Roadrunning" w/Mark Knopfler)
Todd Snider
Son Volt
Whiskeytown
The Flatlanders
Robert Earl Keen
Willie Nelson

A little Elvis Costello and Van Morrison

And some rockabilly:
Brian Setzer
Robert Gordon

Edited to add:
Richard (and Linda) Thompson