Lesser Known Bands/Singers

[Nollaig]

Yellowcard, anybody?

 

"The whole world is watching with one blank stare

I can just sense this feeling of ill-repair

Like no ones heart is full enough

To keep away this fear

And no ones heart is strong enough to fix what happened here

 

Lead on to save me

Lead us all there

Find me some answers

Its time that you shared

Cant tell the difference between myth and man

Or what's necessary or where I should stand."

- Yellowcard: Words, Hands, Heart.

Edited March 31, 2009 by Nollaig

[lovelygirl18]

Yellowcard, anybody?

 

Yellowcard used to be big here in the US but kinda faded out and haven't put out anything recently

[Nollaig]

Their album 'Lights And Sounds' is immense.

[lovelygirl18]

Their album 'Lights And Sounds' is immense.

 

They had 5 albums here. That was their last album but Ocean Avenue was big here too

[Nollaig]

Oh I know they had several, I'm just saying I liked 'Lights And Sounds' best Ocean Avenue was the one that caught my attention but I didn't like the album.

[ArthurDent]

I'd list a few Israeli Bands here, but that wouldn't be fair

 

However, Our lady peace is not completely unknown, should, by all rights be a heck of a lot bigger worldwide. I'm talking about Coldplay size (and in my humble opinion - much better than Coldplay).

 

I really liked a Band called Whale, they were swedish and they had one hit more or less. I baought that Album (We care) and I found it great. Check them out.

[Mac]

I used to listen to Catherine Wheel a fair bit in the nineties, and I really liked the band Jellyfish, whom I had the fortune to meet whilst I was playing in LA in 1994. Which was nice...(I keep making Fast Show references today - it must be this cold I've got)...

[Peacefield]

Whatever happened to Hard-Fi? I used to listen to 'Stars of CCTV' all the time. Loved that track Gotta Reason...

[Lucybird]

They had a second album last year I think, don't think it was very successful though

[MissWhitlock]

I like Jack's Mannequin. Didn't like their latest album though, The Glass Passenger, I think they coulda done better than that. I really liked Everything In Transit though. And yeah, I recommend all the things Roxi recommended, they're all very good songs. I really liked Miss Delaney though and Holiday From Real they were real catchy.

[marcolferas]

very well known in latin america

but not so much in the english speaking world

the best band in spanish

soda stereo

check'em out

[Nollaig]

I think, regarding Jack's Mannequin's The Glass Passenger, that what was filler really was just filler. But songs like The Resolution, Lullaby, and Caves just made it amazing. I think Andrew's finally hit 'grown up' with it. I had a friend who said he wasn't that keen on the album, but that he thinks it was the right move for Andrew McMahon, and I agree.

[MissWhitlock]

Yeah, I agree, The Resolution and The Lullaby were definitely the highlights of the album but I don't know. The other songs were just...different. More darker, perhaps? I have no idea.

[Nollaig]

More adult.

 

 

[Smay]

Tallest Man on Earth is very good. A swedish singer/songwriter that has been called the new Bob Dylan many times (Although I don't agree with the comparison).

 

And anyone already familiar with Bon Iver? Skinny Love has turned into my favourite song!

[lopeanha]

I totally love

Xavier Rudd

Jonny Lang

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band

Robert Randolph & the Family Band

Joshua Kadison

Nobody knows any of them here, except that one song (Jesse) from Joshua Kadison but they wouldn't know who that is.

[Peacefield]

Lopeanha, I love Jonny Lang! He is originally from Fargo and has spent a LOT of time here in MN. I used to go see him in shows when they called him 'Kid Jonny Lang' . That's so great you like him! He has an excellent voice which I can never get tired of.

 

Smay, I recently discovered Bon Iver as well. I really like 'Skinny Love' and if you haven't heard 'Re: Stacks' I would look for it! I think that one's my fave so far . I really like the folk-y/acoustic-y stuff he does; he reminds me of Samuel Beam from Iron and Wine. Which is an excellent band if you like Bon Iver.

[future_perfect]

Jack's Mannequin. I believe Andrew McMahon calls it piano punk rock - it's pretty easy listening, kinda emo, but all about the pianos in sorta the same way Keane are. Andrew has a very distinctive style though.Amazing band. Wish they would play the UK.

 

Ahhhh one of my favourite bands! You know he's playing London soon? I think its in October??

[future_perfect]

One of my favourites is SR-71 - i don't think they ever did very well in the UK, one of their songs is in the film Loser.

 

And Apoptygma Berzerk - An EBM group from Norway.

[Nollaig]

Ahhhh one of my favourite bands! You know he's playing London soon? I think its in October??

 

I didn't, but I'm broke anyway.

[beef]

The king Blues

more kings

 

Less Than Jake -

downbeat

 

 

[spunge]

 

Sonic Boom Six [a little use of the f word]

 

 

..I may have got carried away

Edited August 7, 2009 by beef

[future_perfect]

The king blues are great i saw them support rise against in March.

I'm glad they are starting to get radio play as they deserve it!

[lopeanha]

Lopeanha, I love Jonny Lang! He is originally from Fargo and has spent a LOT of time here in MN. I used to go see him in shows when they called him 'Kid Jonny Lang' . That's so great you like him! He has an excellent voice which I can never get tired of.

 

Lucky you!! I would love to go to concert of his, but well, he won't come to germany...

[Adam]

I am a big fan of Famous. He is a Canadian rapper that is really talented.

[jewell]

Ok here we go...

 

They Might Be Giants

Jewel Kilcher

Barclay James Harvest

Yes

Ozric Tentacles

Clannad

Men from Earth

Dream Theatre

Rodrigo Y Gabriela

Macalmans

Runrig........

 

etc.

 

If any of you guys look these up be prepared: this list is eclectic and varied. Lets just say i'm a massive fan of music, not just a type of music. And i love to find bands out there that are just clever and fun, not just crowd pleasing. Although i do love the crowd pleasing type as well.