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Music Recommendations
#1
Music Recommendations
I've been feeling a bit dry when it comes to new music. I don't listen to the radio, so what I listen to comes from recommendations or stumbling upon something I like. I was wondering if you guys had anything good to recommend.

I like almost any kind of music except rap, or rather anything on the radio that is popular and thoughtless, meaning it's just about generating a pop icon rather than excellent music. I guess my favorite type of music is rock and techno. To give you an idea of what I like, I'll list the bands/artists where I have the biggest album collections:

Blue October
Cobra Starship
David Bowie
Ellegarden
Flogging Molly
Garbage
Groove Coverage
High and Mighty Color
Hooverphonic
The Killers
Korn
Lords of Acid
Marilyn Manson
No Doubt
Nobuo Uematsu
Orange Range
Pink Floyd
The Prodigy
Switchblade Symphony
VNV Nation
Within Temptation

That's only a small sample of my tastes, but maybe it will help you give an idea of what to recommend.
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#2
RE: Music Recommendations
If you enjoy Within Temptation, I definitely recommend Nightwish!

I'll go check out my library and list somemore recommendations soon! Smile
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#3
RE: Music Recommendations
I listened to some samples on iTunes of Nightwish, I like it. What album would you recommend I purchase?
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#4
RE: Music Recommendations
It's quite a hard decision to make that one. Haha..I enjoy almost all their songs from the various albums they have. I am really glad you like what you've heard so far! Big Grin

The current singer of Nightwish is actually a replacement. Her vocals are more pop-ish. The original singer of Nightwish (Tarja) has a more operatic vocal.

Therefore:

If you prefer the new Nightwish stuff, I'd recommend their latest "Dark Passion Play". My favourite track from them is "Amaranth". Very awesome song!

If you prefer the more operatic/metal style then I'd recommend "Century Child" and "Wishmaster".


I hope this helps!
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"Only the dead have seen the end of war..." - Plato
“Those who wish to base their morality literally on the Bible have either not read it or not understood it...” - Richard Dawkins
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#5
RE: Music Recommendations
Hmm...I kind of like both, their unique in their own way. I guess I'll start with the new and work my way backwards. I can't afford to buy all 3.
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#6
RE: Music Recommendations
That sounds good Smile When you get "Dark Passion Play", first song you gotta hear is "Amaranth"! My favourite!
The dark side awaits YOU...AngryAtheism
"Only the dead have seen the end of war..." - Plato
“Those who wish to base their morality literally on the Bible have either not read it or not understood it...” - Richard Dawkins
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#7
RE: Music Recommendations
I already listened to it. Adrian helped set me up with a spotify account so I can listen to stuff for free. Listening to some of the Nightwish music now to make sure I want it.

I definitely like Amaranth, the style reminds me of Within Temptation. Good stuff. Big Grin
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#8
RE: Music Recommendations
Big Grin So glad you enjoy it too! ^5!
The dark side awaits YOU...AngryAtheism
"Only the dead have seen the end of war..." - Plato
“Those who wish to base their morality literally on the Bible have either not read it or not understood it...” - Richard Dawkins
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#9
RE: Music Recommendations
Judging from your list, I'm sure you're already into these groups, but just in case:

Nine Inch Nails
A Perfect Circle
Tool
Opeth (Damnation in particular)

and a few favourites of mine that I think everyone might like:

TV On The Radio
Thom Yorke
Dirty Three
- Meatball
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#10
RE: Music Recommendations
My two favourite bands at the moment Are Orbital and Muse. I like Orbital the most by light years though, but Muse is my favourite rock by far.

Electronica/Techno/IDM, etc: Orbital.

Rock: Muse.

I would have a lot more suggestions, but my tastes have narrowed a lot lately, so I'm having trouble thinking of other stuff that I could suggest.

Perhaps you could also give the band Royksopp a try for Electronica/techno, their latest album was more poppy (ish) though.

EvF
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