i guess it's been a couple of years since this place was regularly contributed to. In the time that's passed, we've all probably had quite a few new musical/band discoveries that we haven't discussed here.
So list your top 3 or 5 (or however many you want).
For me:
1. The Dear Hunter.
Had a couple of their albums (Act 1 and 2) years ago and only gave them a brief listen before shelving them. When Act 4 came out, I heard a lot of good reviews so gave it a listen. I loved it (still do). Then Act 5 came out a year later and I went into full on Deer Hunter obsession mode. I went back and listened to all the Act albums repeatedly, as well as the brilliant Colour Spectrum EP series and the underrated Migrant album. Love them so much that they are firmly in my top tier bands of all time. Really hard to define their style as their songs are all so diverse. There's prof elements, metal elements, indie rock, hard rock, singer song writer vibes, luscious harmonies, and recurring themes and motifs within each album and within the 5 Act storyline. The melodies that this band creates are so spine tingly beautiful, it's hard to put into words. Start with Act 4 and 5 and then move back to Act 1, 2 and 3. This is how I did it and how I suggested it be done to a few friends who have also gotten into them.
2. Billy Joel
Seriously, where dafuq have I been living?! Of course I knew all of his hits (and there are at least 20 of them), but I had never deep dived into his albums. Absolute genius in pop song writing. The Stranger, Turnstiles, 52 Street, Glass Houses and An Innocent Man are just perfect albums from start to finish. Honestly (no pun intended), how had I not heard Angry Young Man until recently? Shame on me. That is a prog rock pop masterpiece!
3. Jellyfish
Power pop band from the early 90's who only put out 2 albums, but they are amazing. Brilliant song writing with melodies and harmonies to die for. Part Weezer, part Queen, part Beach Boys. I recently got my band mate into them and his comments were "it's like Jack White fronting Split Enz playing Ben Folds songs". Pretty apt. Catchy and hooky as hell. Here's 2 songs:
4. Inglorious
I reckon most of you here would like this band. They are a modern Whitesnake/Purple sound. Singer has incredible chops. Saw them open for the winery dogs in London and was hooked from the first song. They also did a cover of Rainbows "I Surrender" which killed and sealed the deal for me. They only have one album to date with a second due in May. Check out 2 songs below:
Actually one more... this is a new song. Very riffy and Whitesnake-ish
So list your top 3 or 5 (or however many you want).
For me:
1. The Dear Hunter.
Had a couple of their albums (Act 1 and 2) years ago and only gave them a brief listen before shelving them. When Act 4 came out, I heard a lot of good reviews so gave it a listen. I loved it (still do). Then Act 5 came out a year later and I went into full on Deer Hunter obsession mode. I went back and listened to all the Act albums repeatedly, as well as the brilliant Colour Spectrum EP series and the underrated Migrant album. Love them so much that they are firmly in my top tier bands of all time. Really hard to define their style as their songs are all so diverse. There's prof elements, metal elements, indie rock, hard rock, singer song writer vibes, luscious harmonies, and recurring themes and motifs within each album and within the 5 Act storyline. The melodies that this band creates are so spine tingly beautiful, it's hard to put into words. Start with Act 4 and 5 and then move back to Act 1, 2 and 3. This is how I did it and how I suggested it be done to a few friends who have also gotten into them.
2. Billy Joel
Seriously, where dafuq have I been living?! Of course I knew all of his hits (and there are at least 20 of them), but I had never deep dived into his albums. Absolute genius in pop song writing. The Stranger, Turnstiles, 52 Street, Glass Houses and An Innocent Man are just perfect albums from start to finish. Honestly (no pun intended), how had I not heard Angry Young Man until recently? Shame on me. That is a prog rock pop masterpiece!
3. Jellyfish
Power pop band from the early 90's who only put out 2 albums, but they are amazing. Brilliant song writing with melodies and harmonies to die for. Part Weezer, part Queen, part Beach Boys. I recently got my band mate into them and his comments were "it's like Jack White fronting Split Enz playing Ben Folds songs". Pretty apt. Catchy and hooky as hell. Here's 2 songs:
4. Inglorious
I reckon most of you here would like this band. They are a modern Whitesnake/Purple sound. Singer has incredible chops. Saw them open for the winery dogs in London and was hooked from the first song. They also did a cover of Rainbows "I Surrender" which killed and sealed the deal for me. They only have one album to date with a second due in May. Check out 2 songs below:
Actually one more... this is a new song. Very riffy and Whitesnake-ish
