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scansinboy · 10-10-2003, 12:20 AM

Now I'm sure that every one of us goes out and purchases or otherwise obtains their music legally so here's my idea.

Reccomend a song from your collection that isn't necessicarily well known or hasn't yet been overexposed or killed by commercial radio... you get the idea. (No top 40 stuff, we can hear that crap by turning on the radio.) and a brief description of the song and/or why you like it.
And then we go out and *cough* legally *cough* obtain said song.
Simple enough? Good.

The Idea here is to get us all exposed to other artists and their songs that we otherwise might never have heard of. (Or uncommon B-sides of more popular artists, for that matter)
Feel free to post away your own recommendations. This is not intended to turn into "What's the wierdest, most 'out there' song you've got" thread. Just post what you like, that you think others may not be familar with.
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So to get this thing rolling here's the first recommendation:

"Your Call is Very Important To Us... Please Hold" by Sparks off the album "Lil Beethoven" -
An interesting concept, sort of symphonic, hypnotic, trance-ish, pulls you in with the first listen.

slimshaydee · 10-10-2003, 12:46 AM

Here's a song I really like
So Solid Crew - Broken Silence
stlye - r&b

Redlemon · 10-10-2003, 03:43 AM

Blue Man Group, album "The Complex". Very rhythmic, but with guest vocalists on about half the tracks to keep it from sounding too much the same.

BeatBox · 10-10-2003, 03:51 AM

This might be a bit obscure (but, that is the point I guess) because even here in Europe they only have cult followers:

Sigur Ros , the Album Ágeatis byrjun.

Nice for in the bedroom!

langer88 · 10-10-2003, 05:06 AM

i agree with beatbox, everyone should check out sigur ros. by the way beatbox, they are pretty big in north america, just touring on a few dates with bjork and being in the soundtrack to vanilla sky. Great music.

heres four:

modest mouse: dark center of the universe
perfect disguise
neutral milk hotel: two headed boy
oh comely

G5_Todd · 10-10-2003, 08:01 AM

goto www.daretosing.com and download the boxer by noonan!

its damn good

God of Thunder · 10-10-2003, 08:04 AM

My favorite cut on Bob Seger's "Live Bullet" is "Bo Diddley"

I don't believe a band has ever sounded better live than in that song. Find it if you can.

bigjule · 10-10-2003, 08:33 AM

Willy Porter: Angry Words

Pat McCurdy: anything you can find but "God" is his best

God of Thunder · 10-10-2003, 08:42 AM

Donnie Iris - "Ah! Leah!"

Really good classic rock deep cut.

powder · 10-10-2003, 10:40 AM

Trouble every day - Frank Zappa

monkeydriven · 10-10-2003, 10:44 AM

He War - Cat Power

mercury-hg · 10-10-2003, 11:24 AM

Shudder to Think - Hit Liquor
Tripping Daisy - Trip Along
Opeth - Bleak

scansinboy · 10-10-2003, 11:26 AM

Good suggestions so far everyone.

Da Vinci's Notebook - "Title Of The Song"

On the surface it sounds like any other typical boy band ballad, but pay attention to the words, and it becomes a complete mockery of said stereotypes.

supafly · 10-14-2003, 03:41 AM

DJ Tiesto - Traffic

Darth_Kettch · 10-14-2003, 04:29 AM

I recommend Dream Theater - A Change Seasons.
Absolutely awesome, lasts over 20 minutes, more musical extravaganza than you can shake a stick at.

John Petrucci = god on a guitar.

Dream Theater - The Glass Prison is also great, if you don't have the patience to listen for 20 minutes straight

high_way · 10-14-2003, 04:47 AM

reel big fish - beer

good ska punk song that heas an uppy tune, but if you listen to the words, there is a lot of heart ache in it

jwoody · 10-14-2003, 04:55 AM

All I need, by Air. Very mellow track perfect for late nights / early mornings.

No need to *cough* buy *cough* the album, just *cough* buy *cough* this track.

spectre · 10-14-2003, 05:58 AM

New World Order by Megadeth. It's a great song, and one of my favorites.

G5_Todd · 10-14-2003, 07:48 AM

next pick by me.......

Laid by James.....

good one

lions20 · 10-14-2003, 10:51 AM

queens of the stone age - you think i aint worth a dollar but I feel like a million bucks

black sabbath - national acrobat

Begora21 · 10-14-2003, 11:34 AM

"July, July" by the Decemberists...

mml · 10-14-2003, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by G5_Todd
next pick by me.......

Laid by James.....

good one

Almost anything by James is great, but Laid is probably the best one to reccomend.

Tough to narrow it down to just one song, but "Starfish" by Sister Hazel is simply one of my favorite songs.

h2ogo69 · 10-14-2003, 01:25 PM

bes - spectrata and sky (momento)

otnorot · 10-14-2003, 02:23 PM

I recommend to all of you who like good rock to check out the Tragically Hip.

For something mellow, check out The Tragically Hip - Grace, Too

For something a little more rockin, check out The Tragically Hip - Poets

Nobody has a sound like they do, and the singer, Gord Downie, is makes some of the best lyrics I've ever heard.

I guess you could their music is more "mature", which is true, but as long as you like good music, you should enjoy them.

Esoteric · 10-14-2003, 06:08 PM

Cannibal Ox - Raspberry Fields or RJD2 - Ghostwriter

more fire · 10-14-2003, 06:48 PM

bad company - more fire

spectre · 10-14-2003, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lions20
black sabbath - national acrobat

Good choice. That song rocks.

Gortexfogg · 10-15-2003, 06:39 AM

You Angel You - Bob Dylan

Exellent lyrics and music. It's just an all around great song to listen to.

djtestudo · 10-15-2003, 07:23 AM

John Walker's Blues by Steve Earle

Whenever someone plays this song, an ultrapatriot has a stroke.

JohnnyRock · 10-15-2003, 07:26 AM

Anything from 2 Skinnee J's [May they RIP!]

Esoteric · 10-15-2003, 11:07 AM

Hieroglyphics - You Never Knew

Spektr · 10-15-2003, 05:42 PM

BT - Ima

Skifter2 · 10-16-2003, 12:02 AM

Talk Talk - I Believe In You

costello · 10-16-2003, 01:53 AM

The Slackers - Wasted Days

please everyone check out this band. they played a show last night here in phoenix and it was the best show i have been to of any genre (been to over 100 the past 4 years). its good ska music, but is hugely influenced by reggae and rocksteady. they've been around 12 years and are out of new york. the talent they have is just astounding. excellent music to drive to, relax to, anything to.

zenmaster10665 · 10-16-2003, 01:58 AM

If you can find it:

John Mayer - Tori

Averett · 10-16-2003, 05:57 AM

I love that song, zenmaster

Finger Eleven - One Thing

Or

Headstones - Blond and Blue

Spektr · 10-16-2003, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by zenmaster10665
If you can find it:

John Mayer - Tori

That song is actually called Victoria, which might make finding it easier. It's a great song

laxman18 · 10-18-2003, 09:40 AM

Masturbating The War God- Nile

good stuff, but they stole a riff from Kashmir

IC3 · 10-18-2003, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by more fire
bad company - more fire

For those that think this is Bad Company the rock group..It is not.

One of my fav DJ's though.

Almost every album i own is underground..But I will name a few tracks.

100 Bars - Canibus
The Wolf - Jedi Mind Tricks
Fallen Angel - Jedi Mind Tricks
What's Golden - Jurassic 5
Spartibus - Canibus
HipHop - Dead Prez
Terminal 2 - Ram Trilogy
SpaceHopper - Bad Company (DJ)
Son Of Nitrous - Bad Company (DJ)
Colonies - Bad Company (DJ)
The Lizard - J Majik
Eye For a Eye - Mobb Deep
Something Out There - Ray Kieth

That's enough

scansinboy · 10-18-2003, 03:11 PM

"The Drinking Song" by Moxy Früvous

About a friend who dies from alcohol poisioning.
Melancholy undertones mixed with longful reminiscing.

A good, standing and swaying, and singing along with your drunk buddies at closing time song

10-10-2003, 12:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
scansinboy Insane Location: Milwaukee	Recommend a song... Now I'm sure that every one of us goes out and purchases or otherwise obtains their music legally so here's my idea. Reccomend a song from your collection that isn't necessicarily well known or hasn't yet been overexposed or killed by commercial radio... you get the idea. (No top 40 stuff, we can hear that crap by turning on the radio.) and a brief description of the song and/or why you like it. And then we go out and cough legally cough obtain said song. Simple enough? Good. The Idea here is to get us all exposed to other artists and their songs that we otherwise might never have heard of. (Or uncommon B-sides of more popular artists, for that matter) Feel free to post away your own recommendations. This is not intended to turn into "What's the wierdest, most 'out there' song you've got" thread. Just post what you like, that you think others may not be familar with. --------------------- So to get this thing rolling here's the first recommendation: "Your Call is Very Important To Us... Please Hold" by Sparks off the album "Lil Beethoven" - An interesting concept, sort of symphonic, hypnotic, trance-ish, pulls you in with the first listen. __________________ Don't blame me... I voted for Kodos! Last edited by scansinboy; 10-10-2003 at 01:01 AM..

10-10-2003, 03:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	Blue Man Group, album "The Complex". Very rhythmic, but with guest vocalists on about half the tracks to keep it from sounding too much the same. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

10-10-2003, 03:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
BeatBox Upright Location: Western Europe	This might be a bit obscure (but, that is the point I guess) because even here in Europe they only have cult followers: Sigur Ros , the Album Ágeatis byrjun. Nice for in the bedroom! __________________ Buggrit

10-10-2003, 08:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
G5_Todd Junkie Location: Reichstag	goto www.daretosing.com and download the boxer by noonan! its damn good __________________ "....and when you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." -General Franks

10-10-2003, 08:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
God of Thunder Talk nerdy to me Location: Flint, MI	My favorite cut on Bob Seger's "Live Bullet" is "Bo Diddley" I don't believe a band has ever sounded better live than in that song. Find it if you can. __________________ I reject your reality, and substitute my own -- Adam Savage

10-10-2003, 12:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
slimshaydee If you've read this, PM me and say so Location: Sitting on my ass, and you?	Here's a song I really like So Solid Crew - Broken Silence stlye - r&b

10-10-2003, 05:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
langer88 Upright	i agree with beatbox, everyone should check out sigur ros. by the way beatbox, they are pretty big in north america, just touring on a few dates with bjork and being in the soundtrack to vanilla sky. Great music. heres four: modest mouse: dark center of the universe perfect disguise neutral milk hotel: two headed boy oh comely

10-10-2003, 08:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
bigjule Upright	Willy Porter: Angry Words Pat McCurdy: anything you can find but "God" is his best

10-10-2003, 08:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
God of Thunder Talk nerdy to me Location: Flint, MI	Donnie Iris - "Ah! Leah!" Really good classic rock deep cut. __________________ I reject your reality, and substitute my own -- Adam Savage

10-10-2003, 10:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
powder Loser Location: ski town	Trouble every day - Frank Zappa

10-10-2003, 10:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
monkeydriven Addict Location: Boston	He War - Cat Power __________________ you think i got my eyes closed but i've been lookin' at you the whole f&ckin' time... ------------------------------------------------ Posting from the home of the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox

10-10-2003, 11:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
mercury-hg Psycho Location: U of MD	Shudder to Think - Hit Liquor Tripping Daisy - Trip Along Opeth - Bleak

10-10-2003, 11:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
scansinboy Insane Location: Milwaukee	Good suggestions so far everyone. Da Vinci's Notebook - "Title Of The Song" On the surface it sounds like any other typical boy band ballad, but pay attention to the words, and it becomes a complete mockery of said stereotypes. __________________ Don't blame me... I voted for Kodos! Last edited by scansinboy; 10-10-2003 at 11:28 AM..

10-14-2003, 03:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
supafly Psycho Location: Rotterdam	DJ Tiesto - Traffic __________________ Thumbs up

10-14-2003, 04:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
Darth_Kettch Insane Location: Norway	I recommend Dream Theater - A Change Seasons. Absolutely awesome, lasts over 20 minutes, more musical extravaganza than you can shake a stick at. John Petrucci = god on a guitar. Dream Theater - The Glass Prison is also great, if you don't have the patience to listen for 20 minutes straight

10-14-2003, 06:08 PM	#25 (permalink)
Esoteric Tired Location: Florida	Cannibal Ox - Raspberry Fields or RJD2 - Ghostwriter __________________ From a head full of pressure rests the senses that I clutch Made a date with Divinity, but she wouldn't let me fuck I got touched by a hazy shaded, God help me change Caught a rush on the floor from the life in my veins

10-15-2003, 07:23 AM	#29 (permalink)
djtestudo Baltimoron Location: Beeeeeautiful Bel Air, MD	John Walker's Blues by Steve Earle Whenever someone plays this song, an ultrapatriot has a stroke. __________________ "Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen." --Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun

10-14-2003, 04:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
high_way Addict Location: Australia	reel big fish - beer good ska punk song that heas an uppy tune, but if you listen to the words, there is a lot of heart ache in it __________________ A stranger is just a friend you havent met yet. Impostor of the imposturous

10-14-2003, 04:55 AM	#17 (permalink)
jwoody Shackle Me Not Location: Newcastle - England.	All I need, by Air. Very mellow track perfect for late nights / early mornings. No need to cough buy cough the album, just cough buy cough this track. __________________ .

10-14-2003, 05:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	New World Order by Megadeth. It's a great song, and one of my favorites. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

10-14-2003, 07:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
G5_Todd Junkie Location: Reichstag	next pick by me....... Laid by James..... good one __________________ "....and when you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." -General Franks

10-14-2003, 10:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
lions20 Insane	queens of the stone age - you think i aint worth a dollar but I feel like a million bucks black sabbath - national acrobat

10-14-2003, 11:34 AM	#21 (permalink)
Begora21 Insane	"July, July" by the Decemberists...

10-14-2003, 01:25 PM	#23 (permalink)
h2ogo69 Banned	bes - spectrata and sky (momento)

10-14-2003, 02:23 PM	#24 (permalink)
otnorot Tilted Location: Toronto CANADA	I recommend to all of you who like good rock to check out the Tragically Hip. For something mellow, check out The Tragically Hip - Grace, Too For something a little more rockin, check out The Tragically Hip - Poets Nobody has a sound like they do, and the singer, Gord Downie, is makes some of the best lyrics I've ever heard. I guess you could their music is more "mature", which is true, but as long as you like good music, you should enjoy them. __________________ Your imagination's having puppies.

10-14-2003, 06:48 PM	#26 (permalink)
more fire Psycho Location: London	bad company - more fire

10-15-2003, 06:39 AM	#28 (permalink)
Gortexfogg I and I Location: Stillwater, OK	You Angel You - Bob Dylan Exellent lyrics and music. It's just an all around great song to listen to.

10-15-2003, 07:26 AM	#30 (permalink)
JohnnyRock Addict Location: Taxachussetts	Anything from 2 Skinnee J's [May they RIP!] __________________ Not only do I not know the answer...I don't even know what the question is!!!

10-15-2003, 11:07 AM	#31 (permalink)
Esoteric Tired Location: Florida	Hieroglyphics - You Never Knew __________________ From a head full of pressure rests the senses that I clutch Made a date with Divinity, but she wouldn't let me fuck I got touched by a hazy shaded, God help me change Caught a rush on the floor from the life in my veins

10-15-2003, 05:42 PM	#32 (permalink)
Spektr Copacetic Location: Nati	BT - Ima

10-16-2003, 12:02 AM	#33 (permalink)
Skifter2 Tilted	Talk Talk - I Believe In You

10-16-2003, 01:53 AM	#34 (permalink)
costello Insane Location: Tucson	The Slackers - Wasted Days please everyone check out this band. they played a show last night here in phoenix and it was the best show i have been to of any genre (been to over 100 the past 4 years). its good ska music, but is hugely influenced by reggae and rocksteady. they've been around 12 years and are out of new york. the talent they have is just astounding. excellent music to drive to, relax to, anything to. __________________ "They don't even know what it is to be a fan. Y'know? To truly love some silly little piece of music, or some band, so much that it hurts." -Almost Famous

10-16-2003, 01:58 AM	#35 (permalink)
zenmaster10665 Bokonist Location: Location, Location, Location...	If you can find it: John Mayer - Tori __________________ "Beware of the man who works hard to learn something, learns it, and finds himself no wiser than before. He is full of murderous resentment of people who are ignorant without having come by their ignorance the hard way." -Kurt Vonnegut

10-16-2003, 05:57 AM	#36 (permalink)
Averett Is In Love Location: I'm workin' on it	I love that song, zenmaster Finger Eleven - One Thing Or Headstones - Blond and Blue __________________ Absence is to love what wind is to fire. It extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.

10-18-2003, 09:40 AM	#38 (permalink)
laxman18 Tilted	Masturbating The War God- Nile good stuff, but they stole a riff from Kashmir

10-18-2003, 03:11 PM	#40 (permalink)
scansinboy Insane Location: Milwaukee	"The Drinking Song" by Moxy Früvous About a friend who dies from alcohol poisioning. Melancholy undertones mixed with longful reminiscing. A good, standing and swaying, and singing along with your drunk buddies at closing time song __________________ Don't blame me... I voted for Kodos!