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False Joe
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Doomguy
This is huh, wow...
I lit up once to Boris and it fucking blew my mind.
Drone sounds like the voice of Jesus when you're baked.
Drone sounds like the voice of Jesus when you're baked.
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Dude, two words. Justin Broadrick. Jesu is the best music to light up to ever. Period.
Lykathea Aflame, Devin Townsend, and Agalloch tie for 2nd place.
And Godflesh comes close. Also Justin Broadrick.
Lykathea Aflame, Devin Townsend, and Agalloch tie for 2nd place.
And Godflesh comes close. Also Justin Broadrick.
Doomguy
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Jesu are awesome. Their self-titled is definitely a grower on me.
At MDF, we must give it a spin with some Northern Lights to guide us through.
At MDF, we must give it a spin with some Northern Lights to guide us through.
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Badbird
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I think so too.I can see why they don't like newer prog rock but late 60s-early mid 70s prog rock is some of the best classic rock music out there.Too bad there are people out there that dislike Pink Floyd but most people who dislike them like my mom have bad taste in music in my opinion.
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How the hell is that even possible?
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Because their instrumental skill was actually pretty lackluster and their music often sounds very sterile and 'clinical' (not to mention Roger Waters' vocals can sound pretty lethargic and uninspired). They just happened to be great enough at songwriting and production that most people overlook that.
Doomguy
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This is turning into a new non-metal thread, but whatever.
Pink Floyd are always quite hit and miss for me. Dark Side of the Moon raped me sideways for a solid week, as did Wish You Were Here. However, they wouldn't go near my favorite artists.
Pink Floyd are always quite hit and miss for me. Dark Side of the Moon raped me sideways for a solid week, as did Wish You Were Here. However, they wouldn't go near my favorite artists.
False Joe
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I'll consider it for when I actually have money next year.
Finally found a source round here.
Einherjar86
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Everyone hold your goddamn horses.
I disagree that Floyd's instrumental ability is lackluster. Roger Waters is the least talented of the bunch, I'll agree with that; but as was said, his songwriting capabilities make up for that. Gilmour may not be the most technical guitar player, but he's conceived of some of the best guitar solos in music history, and his playing is far more tasteful than most guitarists (I'll take Gilmour over Page any day). Now, you have Nick Mason (drums) and Rick Wright (keys), who are two of the most talented instrumentalists in the business. Mason is a fucking powerhouse on drums (as illustrated on the Live in Pompeii set and other live shows) and Wright is a classically trained pianist; he can play classical, jazz, rock, you name it. He was, by far, the most talented member of that group, and his instrumental ability rivals most professional classical musicians.
Their early material is clearly inferior to their later material, but once you get to Meddle the entire catalogue just takes a massive leap. That's their golden age. Once you've learned to appreciate those records, then move to their early work, within which you will also come to find several little gems and truly astounding moments strewn throughout.
Pink Floyd is definitely not overrated. I've said before: it's fine if you don't like them, but no way in hell are they overrated.
EDIT: also, Grant, which vocals by Waters do you think sound uninspired? I find him to be one of the most interesting and emotional vocalists in the history of rock music. David Gilmour's vocals can often sound very lethargic, but I think that offers a nice contrast between the two singers (see the song "Not Now John" on the album The Final Cut; both vocalists take turns singing, and it creates a nice dual-personality effect). Gilmour sings the verses; Waters sings the pre-chorus and the softer, subdued parts, and the final verse.
EDIT 2: I totally thought this was the non-metal music thread.
I disagree that Floyd's instrumental ability is lackluster. Roger Waters is the least talented of the bunch, I'll agree with that; but as was said, his songwriting capabilities make up for that. Gilmour may not be the most technical guitar player, but he's conceived of some of the best guitar solos in music history, and his playing is far more tasteful than most guitarists (I'll take Gilmour over Page any day). Now, you have Nick Mason (drums) and Rick Wright (keys), who are two of the most talented instrumentalists in the business. Mason is a fucking powerhouse on drums (as illustrated on the Live in Pompeii set and other live shows) and Wright is a classically trained pianist; he can play classical, jazz, rock, you name it. He was, by far, the most talented member of that group, and his instrumental ability rivals most professional classical musicians.
Their early material is clearly inferior to their later material, but once you get to Meddle the entire catalogue just takes a massive leap. That's their golden age. Once you've learned to appreciate those records, then move to their early work, within which you will also come to find several little gems and truly astounding moments strewn throughout.
Pink Floyd is definitely not overrated. I've said before: it's fine if you don't like them, but no way in hell are they overrated.
EDIT: also, Grant, which vocals by Waters do you think sound uninspired? I find him to be one of the most interesting and emotional vocalists in the history of rock music. David Gilmour's vocals can often sound very lethargic, but I think that offers a nice contrast between the two singers (see the song "Not Now John" on the album The Final Cut; both vocalists take turns singing, and it creates a nice dual-personality effect). Gilmour sings the verses; Waters sings the pre-chorus and the softer, subdued parts, and the final verse.
EDIT 2: I totally thought this was the non-metal music thread.
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Both sound great while high.
Indeed he is. Live In Pompeii is a must watch for anyone that has their doubts on Floyd. Very innovative of them to play to the ruins of Pompeii to an audience of zero. And the musicianship is flawless.
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Their music is boring, mostly, only really two GREAT albums they did were Animals and Wish You Were Here.
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I'm pretty sure they're quite easily one of the most well-regarded bands in the history of music, and probably one of the bands with the most rabidly loyal fanbases. I know several people, for instance, even "die hard metallers," for whom Pink Floyd is far and away the best band ever.
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