molemaster43 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I honestly do not see why it matters whether or not someone calls themselves rock when they are really pop. I mean, shouldn't it be about just enjoying the music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I just don't like indie music. I also hate how real talent is being replaced by computers (see dubstep, rap, and most pop artists). Bands like Rush (who still sounds great live even though the guys are 60), Evanescence (whose lead singer is one of the last women whose natural voice is the one heard on the albums and concerts), aren't as popular as the artists who really have no talent at all. You can't really call bands like RUSH and Evanescence "unpopular" when they already have a relatively large fanbase and still get airplay on radio stations. Sure they're not as popular with todays teens so you're not gonna hear either band on a top 40s station (unless they play older top 40s hits), but you can't say they're unpopular. Nothing wrong with moving "talent" to computers. There are plenty of talented electronic artists out there that pump out great music. They're just using a different medium from regular instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I just don't like indie music. I also hate how real talent is being replaced by computers (see dubstep, rap, and most pop artists). Bands like Rush (who still sounds great live even though the guys are 60), Evanescence (whose lead singer is one of the last women whose natural voice is the one heard on the albums and concerts), aren't as popular as the artists who really have no talent at all. You can't really call bands like RUSH and Evanescence "unpopular" when they already have a relatively large fanbase and still get airplay on radio stations. Sure they're not as popular with todays teens so you're not gonna hear either band on a top 40s station (unless they play older top 40s hits), but you can't say they're unpopular. Nothing wrong with moving "talent" to computers. There are plenty of talented electronic artists out there that pump out great music. They're just using a different medium from regular instruments. That's just 2 bands. Shinedown, Halestorm, Saliva, Alter Bridge Thousand Foot Krutch, And RED are some of the best rock bands out there but almost nobody's heard of them because of the musical trends. The great bands aren't getting the recognition or fanbase they deserve and it's saddening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemaster43 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 The problem with Shinedown is that I heard a live version of "Second Chance" and it sounded pretty bad. Maybe it was because there wasn't any energy on the chorus, but I don't know. And I wouldn't say no one has heard of Shinedown. "Second Chance" achieved mainstream success on both rock radio and the mainstream radio. So, yeah, rock musicians use stuff like that. I mean, "Come Sail Away" by Styx prominently features the synthesizer and it sounds great. Also, on a somewhat unrelated note, I believe that country musicians and classical musicians deserve the most credit. Country musicians sounds amazing live and amazing in studio with nearly no change, if any at all. Classical musicians do not use electric instruments in any way, which is what makes them, in my opinion, more TALENTED than rock musicians, but not necessarily better sounding, IMO. It all depends on what you enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thousand Foot Krutch is the least known of the bands I listed, but IMO they are the best. I've seen their live DVD, they sound almost exactly the same live as they do in the studio. Their music has an awesome beat and almost every song makes you want to move, they combine a little bit of rapping really well, and they have some of the most positive messages of any rock band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArundelHigh Coasters Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Most older indie rock from the 80's don't use techno, and have much more history than Evanescence. Don't get me wrong, I used to love Evanescence in 06. Going Under was the first song I ever downloaded on my I-Pod. I really liked their fallen album, and I still like metal. It's nice to listen to some music that doesn't scream 24/7, or get all heavy. I also just recently found this new song which has an instrumental : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 There are plenty of bands out there that are talented musically, but don't have much recognition. That's just how things are. No matter how much recognition a band recieves, there will always be other bands that are more popular, regardless of talent (unless they're the most popular band in the land). In the end, it doesn't matter what instruments you use, it matters how you use them. Like I said, there are plenty of VERY talented electronic composers out there. There are people that can produce better music in Mario Paint than people with actual instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArundelHigh Coasters Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 There are plenty of bands out there that are talented musically, but don't have much recognition. That's just how things are. No matter how much recognition a band recieves, there will always be other bands that are more popular, regardless of talent (unless they're the most popular band in the land). In the end, it doesn't matter what instruments you use, it matters how you use them. Like I said, there are plenty of VERY talented electronic composers out there. There are people that can produce better music in Mario Paint than people with actual instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 All you people that like Evanescence should check out the bands they ripped off/were "inspired" by: The Gathering After Forever Within Temptation Lacuna Coil and many other European bands, including some current ones (Epica, Delain, Ameranthe). dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 There are plenty of bands out there that are talented musically, but don't have much recognition. That's just how things are. No matter how much recognition a band recieves, there will always be other bands that are more popular, regardless of talent (unless they're the most popular band in the land). In the end, it doesn't matter what instruments you use, it matters how you use them. Like I said, there are plenty of VERY talented electronic composers out there. There are people that can produce better music in Mario Paint than people with actual instruments. There's some bands that use synthesizers that I like. Within Temptation's newest album uses some synthesizer and it sounds amazing for a "pop" metal style. I like their older gothic stuff like their album The Heart of Everything much better though. And ^, Within Temptation and Epica are really good, Amaranthe and Lacuna Coil are decent. Epica is the only band out there where I can tolerate the growling, which I usually hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Did anyone get Rush's album last year, Clockwork Angels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I didn't get it but I've heard every song on it. It's amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterKings908 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I bought it, and it is indeed amazing. Just wish I was able to go to their concert when they came through town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Roller77 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Same here, Rush is my favorite group! But if you missed seeing them play live, don't worry, they're releasing another live CD/DVD in the Fall. I think it's from the show they did in November of last year. Edited January 21, 2013 by Mr.Roller77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Cool, Clockwork Angels is the first album of theirs I have bought aside from a £3 best of from my local supermarket, so now I am working backwards through their discography! Not too keen on Vapor Trails though, it's a little too rough and ready! They are on tour in the UK in may, so I am hoping to get to a show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaEliot Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I love Mika. Love the songs he wrote. Lyrics are great. Grace Kelly (excerpts): I guess I'm a little bit shy Why don't you like me? Why don't you like me without making me try? I try to be like Grace Kelly But all her looks were too sad So I tried a little Freddie I've gone identity mad! Should I bend over? Should I look older just to be put on your shelf? Say what you want to satisfy yourself, hey! But you only want what everybody else Says you should want, you should want Lonely Alcoholic (excerpts): you're a lonely alcoholic with a tendency to wine well you speak it and you drink it and bore us all the time say you drink out of your sorrow for you've got no one to love but tell me who could cuddle up to a lonely alcoholic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 My favorite band, Red, released their 4th album, Release The Panic, earlier today. Honestly it's a disappointment. Anthony and Randy Armstrong said it was going to be their heaviest yet, and it is, but they changed their style. I was optimistic that it would be for the better, but it isn't as good as their older albums. Maybe it's the fact that they got a new producer than they had for the last 3, or maybe it was just some experimenting, or both. The most disappointing thing is the fact that they got rid of the string orchestra they had for their earlier albums and replaced it with electronic stuff. But don't think I'm bashing the album, because I do like it, it's just my least favorite from them. I'd probably give it a 6.5 or 7 out of 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Maybe not the most musically talented fellows, but one of my favorite bands(maybe even becoming my favorite band) is Masked Intruder... and I am probably the only person on TPR who knows about them... at least one of the few. Anyway they are a "modern" pop punk band taking ques from some great bands like The Ergs, Screeching Weasel, and The Queers. Anyway I am posting this here because they were signed today by Fatrecords... aka Fat Mike from NOFX's label featuring some of the best in punk rock. Please please please give these guys a listen... they are TONS OF FUN and smiling and air guitar/finger drumming are 100% guaranteed. Check em out here... not the entire album or anything but 25 to life and Heart Shaped Guitar are on here and in my opinion they are the two best songs on the album. maskedintruder.bandcamp.com/album/masked-intruder Give em a listen and remember... support local music/your scene! PUNK WILL NEVER DIE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aLFREd_25 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Check em out here... not the entire album or anything but 25 to life and Heart Shaped Guitar are on here and in my opinion they are the two best songs on the album. maskedintruder.bandcamp.com/album/masked-intruder Give em a listen and remember... support local music/your scene. I'll give them a listen for sure. It's been a long while since I have listened to some good punk rock music. Oi Polloi, Antischism, Aus-Rotten, and Toy Dolls; all really good 80's punk that I used to love. I even liked some punk from the 90's; Leftover Crack, and even some Anti-Flag. You just brought back a flood of memories. I may have evolved my punk rock taste, but you're right, Punk NEVER dies. Now a days, I find myself listening to much softer music. I'm listening to The Avett Brothers, Famous Flower of Manhattan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArundelHigh Coasters Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I found this kind of old song I really like, it's called "Kids," and it's by MGMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewheeled999 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 ^^^ I dig it! Though I'd expect it to have a bit more oomph given the power of the instruments, the singer's not bad, and it comes together pretty well. I'm sure I've brought these guys up in this thread before, but I think you'd like Cobra Skulls. They're punk as well, but with a more political/rebellious edge and a more traditionally punk singer. All their albums are on Spotify, but here's one of my favorite songs of theirs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zuK2GSOZx4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArundelHigh Coasters Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 This is one of the few scream-o/ heavy metal songs I actually still like. I love the meaning of the song, and the heavy metal. It's called "Revolution" by Attack! Attack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 ^^ LOVE IT! AWESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no_brain_er Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Here's a summer jam to start your spring with: The Fritz, by Cruiser! His EP is free on his bandcamp page, and it's the perfect thing to listen to during summer, or even if you just want to feel like it's summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePasswordIsPie Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Do the Harlem Shake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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