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Holo · 01-21-2004, 11:17 AM

What were you fave songs in your lifetime? I thought it'd be interesting to chronicle your musical tastes as you grew up and see how your interests have taken shape over the decades.

Please post your answers like below: a couple or more for each age period. You can just put artists if titles are not coming to you;

5-10 (70-early 80's)

Kiss-

It must have been funny to see a 6 year old singing "God of Thunder"

ELO-

Don't Bring me Down was my fave song of the Orchestra...and still is

Neil Diamond-

Sweet Caroline was a fave, as was Kentucky Woman

Pat Benatar-

Heartbreaker, a true 80's classic

Blondie-

My 45 (that was a small record like a CD single for some of you) of The Tide is High almost wore out playing it.

10-15 (82-87)

Michael Jackson-

Thriller, Billie Jean, And I breakdanced to Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

Bon Jovi-

Runaway, and the entire Slippery when Wet album.

Motley Crue-

Every Album.

I got into heavier music as I ht my teens.

Got my first Metallica album, Master of Puppets. Never heard of them before but I was hooked on first listen.

I also got into lots of death metal like Celtic Frost, Possessed, and of course Slayer.

At 15 I went thru a rap period and liked RUN DMC, Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy. I also got into gangsta rap and loved NWA and Eazy-E around the time I turned 16.

16-20 (88-92)

Went thru a pop period at 17.

The Cure-

I wore out my "Standing on a Beach" tape, but I had a couple others, including 3 Imaginary Boys.

Depeche Mode-

I played Some Great Reward, Music for the Masses, and Violator many many times.

At 18 I started "rediscovering" my other fave genre's and started buying metal again.

20-31 (92-now)

I got into Rap again in my early and mid 20's. I listened to a lot of Snoop Doggy Dogg, Tupac and Biggie for a while. My gf got me into country and celtic music at 25 and I learned to appreciate that genre.

I have few "dislikes" in terms of genre with the exception of opera music and reggae, which I can only tolerate for about an hour. My musical maturation is almost complete. I can enjoy Tori Amos and Cannibal Corpse in the same playlist. Most of todays' music is crap so I listen to a lot of "old skool" stuff. My eclectic tastes in music range far and wide across the decades, from Slayer to Eminem, Britney to Bathory, and Mudvayne to musicals.

what's your history?

forseti-6 · 01-21-2004, 11:22 AM

Under 10 (80s)
Michael Jackson
Beatles
Billy Joel
Bangles

Early teens (early 90s)
Boys 2 Men
Kris Kross (sp?!)
MC Hammer
Pearl Jam
Green Day
Dr Dre
Snoop Dogg

High school Years (mid to late 90s)
Smashing Pumpkins
Jimi Hendrix
Eric Clapton
Led Zeppelin
Phish
Stone Temple Pilots
Beatles

College Years (late 90s to 2002)
Phish
Grateful Dead
Allman Brothers
Joe Satriani
Eric Johnson
Bob Dylan

Current (2002 - present)
Nickel Creek
Tony Rice
Sarah McLachlan
Bob Dylan
Led Zeppelin
Avril Lavigne
Antonin Dvorak (classical)
Coldplay

mercury-hg · 01-21-2004, 01:23 PM

80's
Micheal Jackson
Ghost Busters Theme Song
Whatever was on the Mix station that my parents had on (i didn't care about music much when i was under 10)

Middle School
started with:
Weird Al
Ace of Base (ouch)
Counting Crows
Hootie and the Blowfish
then figured out what i really liked:
Collective Soul
Soundgarden
Stone Temple Pilots
Pearl Jam
Green Day
Nirvana
Tripping Daisy
Candlebox
Aerosmith

High School
Dave Matthews
Led Zeppelin
Metallica
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Jimi Hendrix
more STP, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, etc
Megadeth

College and post-College
everything from High School
Black Keys
Killswitch Engage
Shadows Fall
Opeth
In Flames
Allman Bros
Clapton
System of a Down

short version: a lot of rock n' roll

forseti-6 · 01-21-2004, 05:57 PM

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Originally posted by mercury-hg
Ace of Base (ouch)

I forgot about them! I think I actually had their tape. God knows what happened to it. You gotta admit, "the Sign" was a catchy tune

mercury-hg · 01-21-2004, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by forseti-6
I forgot about them! I think I actually had their tape. God knows what happened to it. You gotta admit, "the Sign" was a catchy tune

you're all too right. i was just watching TV and a Bally's commercial was using "The Sign." i even found myself enjoying it before i realized exactly what it was... then i still kinda enjoyed it.

Derwood · 01-22-2004, 06:48 AM

4-8: ('79-'82)

Barry Manilow
Dolly Parton
Neil Diamond
The Sound of Music Soundtrack
John Denver

I basically would hear some album my parents had and then would listen to it like 10 times a day for a month, then move on to something else.

8-12: ('83-'87)

Culture Club
Michael Jackson
Tears for Fears
Prince
Bon Jovi

12-17 ('88-'92)

Pink Floyd
Guns N' Roses
Skid Row
Metallica
Ministry
Nirvana
Pearl Jam
Alice in Chains
Nine Inch Nails

18-22 ('92-'96)

Pink Floyd (still)
Reverend Horton Heat
Beastie Boys
Dead Can Dance
Beatles
REM
Prince
Cypress Hill
Dead Milkmen
Brian Setzer Orchestra
RATM

23-Present(almost 29) ('97-now)

Pink Floyd
Radiohead
Reverend Horton Heat
White Stripes
Johnny Cash
Dave Matthews
Metallica
Nashville Pussy
Neil Young
CSN
Beatles
GS!YBE
Sigur Ros

absorbentishe · 01-22-2004, 06:54 AM

5 - 12 (late 70's to early 80's)
I love the now called classic rock
Doors, Zepplin, Foreigner, etc.

In 82, I was introduced to Judas Priest and from there until 89, all I listened to was heavy stuff, Motley Crue, Iron Maiden. If it were heavy, then that's what I liked.

For a short period 89 - 90, I got into liking rap. Very short.

From like 90 until now, most of my liking is Alternative, whether heavy or light, if it's alternative, I love it. STP is my fave, I've got everything I can find from these guys.

In like 98, I really got into 80's stuff, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Devo, any thing 80's style, while still listening mainly to Alternative.

As for the last 2 years, I still listen to Alternative, but the line is not as clear as it used to be. But I've gotten into punk/ska also.

mercury-hg · 01-22-2004, 08:37 AM

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Originally posted by absorbentishe
From like 90 until now, most of my liking is Alternative, whether heavy or light, if it's alternative, I love it. STP is my fave, I've got everything I can find from these guys.

nice, another STP fan! they're probably my favorite band as well. versatile, memorable melodies, great musicianship,,, they were so underrated, though i think they're getting more respect now that they're finished

. PM me if you want to trade up some rare STP stuff.

evilbeefchan · 01-24-2004, 12:37 AM

Kindergarten-Elementary School
Oldies: The beatles, Elvis, Temptations, Supremes, etc
80's: Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Bowie, Billy Idol, etc.
Pop: Ace of Base, and everything else from the early 90's.

Elementary-High School
Alternative: Bush, Garbage, Oasis, Blind Melon
Rock: Green Day, Rammstein, Korn, Weezer, Foo Fighters, Reel Big Fish, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Aquabats, Ours

High School - Today
Heavy Metal: Skid Row, Van Halen, Malmsteen, Dream Theater, Motorhead, Metallica
J-Rock: Asian Kung Fu Generation, Pillows, Dir En Grey, Le en Arcie, X Japan
Everything else: Radiohead, Coldplay, Bjork, Audioslave, In-Grid, Fantastic Plastic Machine, PPK, Kylie Minogue, Michelle Branch, Andrew WK, Final Fantasy Music, Polysics, Otep, Rooney, Prodigy, Frank Zappa

wilbjammin · 01-24-2004, 02:51 AM

Abbreviated List... no need to take up too much space with this:

5-10
Soundtrack to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Everly Brothers
"I heard it through the grapevine" (no idea which version)
MC Hammer
Bel Biv Devoe
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II soundtrack

10-15
Boyz II Men - Coolie High Harmony
The Simpsons Sing the Blues
Guns 'N Roses
Nirvana - Nevermind
Soundgarden - Superunknown

15-18
HUM - You'd Prefer an Astronaut, Electra2000
Tool - Ænima, Undertow
Björk - Homogenic
Massive Attack - Mezzanine
Sneaker Pimps - Becoming X
Shiner - Lula Divinia
Castor - S/T, Tracking Sounds Alone

18-present (22)
Lift to Experience - The Texas-JerUSAlem Crossroads
Shiner - Starless
Goldie - Timeless
The Moon and the Melodies (Cocteau Twins + Harold Budd)
Tricky - Maxinquaye
Violet Indiana - Roulette
Miles Davis - Sketches of Spain
Failure - Fantastic Planet
Modest Mouse - The Moon and Antarctica

01-21-2004, 11:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Holo A Real American	Favorite music throughout your life What were you fave songs in your lifetime? I thought it'd be interesting to chronicle your musical tastes as you grew up and see how your interests have taken shape over the decades. Please post your answers like below: a couple or more for each age period. You can just put artists if titles are not coming to you; 5-10 (70-early 80's) Kiss- It must have been funny to see a 6 year old singing "God of Thunder" ELO- Don't Bring me Down was my fave song of the Orchestra...and still is Neil Diamond- Sweet Caroline was a fave, as was Kentucky Woman Pat Benatar- Heartbreaker, a true 80's classic Blondie- My 45 (that was a small record like a CD single for some of you) of The Tide is High almost wore out playing it. 10-15 (82-87) Michael Jackson- Thriller, Billie Jean, And I breakdanced to Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Bon Jovi- Runaway, and the entire Slippery when Wet album. Motley Crue- Every Album. I got into heavier music as I ht my teens. Got my first Metallica album, Master of Puppets. Never heard of them before but I was hooked on first listen. I also got into lots of death metal like Celtic Frost, Possessed, and of course Slayer. At 15 I went thru a rap period and liked RUN DMC, Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy. I also got into gangsta rap and loved NWA and Eazy-E around the time I turned 16. 16-20 (88-92) Went thru a pop period at 17. The Cure- I wore out my "Standing on a Beach" tape, but I had a couple others, including 3 Imaginary Boys. Depeche Mode- I played Some Great Reward, Music for the Masses, and Violator many many times. At 18 I started "rediscovering" my other fave genre's and started buying metal again. 20-31 (92-now) I got into Rap again in my early and mid 20's. I listened to a lot of Snoop Doggy Dogg, Tupac and Biggie for a while. My gf got me into country and celtic music at 25 and I learned to appreciate that genre. I have few "dislikes" in terms of genre with the exception of opera music and reggae, which I can only tolerate for about an hour. My musical maturation is almost complete. I can enjoy Tori Amos and Cannibal Corpse in the same playlist. Most of todays' music is crap so I listen to a lot of "old skool" stuff. My eclectic tastes in music range far and wide across the decades, from Slayer to Eminem, Britney to Bathory, and Mudvayne to musicals. what's your history? __________________ I happen to like the words "fuck", "cock", "pussy", "tits", "cunt", "twat", "shit" and even "bitch". As long as I am not using them to describe you, don't go telling me whether or not I can/should use them...that is, if you want me to continue refraining from using them to describe you. ~Prince

01-21-2004, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
forseti-6 Existentialist Location: New York City	Under 10 (80s) Michael Jackson Beatles Billy Joel Bangles Early teens (early 90s) Boys 2 Men Kris Kross (sp?!) MC Hammer Pearl Jam Green Day Dr Dre Snoop Dogg High school Years (mid to late 90s) Smashing Pumpkins Jimi Hendrix Eric Clapton Led Zeppelin Phish Stone Temple Pilots Beatles College Years (late 90s to 2002) Phish Grateful Dead Allman Brothers Joe Satriani Eric Johnson Bob Dylan Current (2002 - present) Nickel Creek Tony Rice Sarah McLachlan Bob Dylan Led Zeppelin Avril Lavigne Antonin Dvorak (classical) Coldplay __________________ "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss

01-22-2004, 06:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	4-8: ('79-'82) Barry Manilow Dolly Parton Neil Diamond The Sound of Music Soundtrack John Denver I basically would hear some album my parents had and then would listen to it like 10 times a day for a month, then move on to something else. 8-12: ('83-'87) Culture Club Michael Jackson Tears for Fears Prince Bon Jovi 12-17 ('88-'92) Pink Floyd Guns N' Roses Skid Row Metallica Ministry Nirvana Pearl Jam Alice in Chains Nine Inch Nails 18-22 ('92-'96) Pink Floyd (still) Reverend Horton Heat Beastie Boys Dead Can Dance Beatles REM Prince Cypress Hill Dead Milkmen Brian Setzer Orchestra RATM 23-Present(almost 29) ('97-now) Pink Floyd Radiohead Reverend Horton Heat White Stripes Johnny Cash Dave Matthews Metallica Nashville Pussy Neil Young CSN Beatles GS!YBE Sigur Ros __________________ "You can't shoot a country until it becomes a democracy." - Willravel

01-24-2004, 12:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
evilbeefchan Addict Location: Alhambra, CA	<b>Kindergarten-Elementary School</b> Oldies: The beatles, Elvis, Temptations, Supremes, etc 80's: Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Bowie, Billy Idol, etc. Pop: Ace of Base, and everything else from the early 90's. <b>Elementary-High School</b> Alternative: Bush, Garbage, Oasis, Blind Melon Rock: Green Day, Rammstein, Korn, Weezer, Foo Fighters, Reel Big Fish, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Aquabats, Ours <b>High School - Today</b> Heavy Metal: Skid Row, Van Halen, Malmsteen, Dream Theater, Motorhead, Metallica J-Rock: Asian Kung Fu Generation, Pillows, Dir En Grey, Le en Arcie, X Japan Everything else: Radiohead, Coldplay, Bjork, Audioslave, In-Grid, Fantastic Plastic Machine, PPK, Kylie Minogue, Michelle Branch, Andrew WK, Final Fantasy Music, Polysics, Otep, Rooney, Prodigy, Frank Zappa Last edited by evilbeefchan; 01-24-2004 at 12:41 AM..

01-24-2004, 02:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
wilbjammin * * *	Abbreviated List... no need to take up too much space with this: 5-10 Soundtrack to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Everly Brothers "I heard it through the grapevine" (no idea which version) MC Hammer Bel Biv Devoe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II soundtrack 10-15 Boyz II Men - Coolie High Harmony The Simpsons Sing the Blues Guns 'N Roses Nirvana - Nevermind Soundgarden - Superunknown 15-18 HUM - You'd Prefer an Astronaut, Electra2000 Tool - Ænima, Undertow Björk - Homogenic Massive Attack - Mezzanine Sneaker Pimps - Becoming X Shiner - Lula Divinia Castor - S/T, Tracking Sounds Alone 18-present (22) Lift to Experience - The Texas-JerUSAlem Crossroads Shiner - Starless Goldie - Timeless The Moon and the Melodies (Cocteau Twins + Harold Budd) Tricky - Maxinquaye Violet Indiana - Roulette Miles Davis - Sketches of Spain Failure - Fantastic Planet Modest Mouse - The Moon and Antarctica __________________ Innominate.

01-21-2004, 01:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
mercury-hg Psycho Location: U of MD	80's Micheal Jackson Ghost Busters Theme Song Whatever was on the Mix station that my parents had on (i didn't care about music much when i was under 10) Middle School started with: Weird Al Ace of Base (ouch) Counting Crows Hootie and the Blowfish then figured out what i really liked: Collective Soul Soundgarden Stone Temple Pilots Pearl Jam Green Day Nirvana Tripping Daisy Candlebox Aerosmith High School Dave Matthews Led Zeppelin Metallica Stevie Ray Vaughan Jimi Hendrix more STP, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, etc Megadeth College and post-College everything from High School Black Keys Killswitch Engage Shadows Fall Opeth In Flames Allman Bros Clapton System of a Down short version: a lot of rock n' roll

01-22-2004, 06:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
absorbentishe Boy am I horny today Location: T O L E D O, Toledo!!	5 - 12 (late 70's to early 80's) I love the now called classic rock Doors, Zepplin, Foreigner, etc. In 82, I was introduced to Judas Priest and from there until 89, all I listened to was heavy stuff, Motley Crue, Iron Maiden. If it were heavy, then that's what I liked. For a short period 89 - 90, I got into liking rap. Very short. From like 90 until now, most of my liking is Alternative, whether heavy or light, if it's alternative, I love it. STP is my fave, I've got everything I can find from these guys. In like 98, I really got into 80's stuff, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Devo, any thing 80's style, while still listening mainly to Alternative. As for the last 2 years, I still listen to Alternative, but the line is not as clear as it used to be. But I've gotten into punk/ska also.