If you like u2...

[Norse]

I know no band out there could be like U2. But I wanted to broaded my tastes a tad (if only to appricate how good U2 is again). So any suggestions?

 

[financeguy]

The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Stone Roses, Paul Weller, The Jam, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Stone Roses, Depeche Mode, Radiohead, Nirvana.

Need I go on?

 

[Norse]

Maybe I should add explain why too so this does not become "your favorite artist after u2" thread.

 

[starsgoblue]

Check out Bang And A Clatter in Lemonade Stand...

 

[Macfistowannabe]

I know no band out there could be like U2. But I wanted to broaded my tastes a tad (if only to appricate how good U2 is again). So any suggestions?

Semisonic, Pearl Jam, Barenaked Ladies, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, and Weezer are up there in my non-U2 faves.

 

[Do Miss America]

Re: Re: If you like u2...

Barenaked Ladies, Bryan Adams

Out of all the great Canadian acts you had to choose those two?

 

[discothequeLP]

The Killers

 

[Axver]

The Killers

Good joke, mate- oh wait, you're serious?

 

[Yahweh]

Unfortunatly even though I like other bands there is only one band I love and that one is U2...guess it has to do with the emotion and the constant outpouring of excellent music.

 

[quadcaster]

i agree with financeguy, definetly nirvana!

 

[Neenie]

Unfortunatly even though I like other bands there is only one band I love and that one is U2...guess it has to do with the emotion and the constant outpouring of excellent music.

Same here, I've given up on listening and trying out other bands. Only U2 does it for me..

 

[D'oh!]

OASIS!

of their albums buy Definetely Maybe and STanding on the shoulder of giants first and if you like what you hear, get Heathen Chemistry and Whats the story (morning glory)?.....

and watch out for the new single in May, 'Lyla', and the new album, its gonna be HUUUUUUUUGGGGE!

 

[Aardvark747]

Pink Floyd - 'Division Bell' / 'Final Cut' / 'The Wall' and if you havent heard it yet - 'DSOTM'

 

[Nerfherder]

Man, the possibilities are endless! LOL.

My personal favorites (aside from U2, the ultimate for me): The Police, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Beatles, David Bowie, Queen, Led Zeppelin, No Doubt...

 

[ZeroDude]

The Stone Roses, The Who, Johnny Cash,Coldplay, Jesus and The Mary Chain, Joy Division, The Cure, Kasabian, The Happy Mondays, The Waterboys, Television, The Velvet Underground,The Chemical Brothers, Tupac, Run DMC, Saul Williams, Jeff Buckley,

The Kinks,Thin Lizzy,Nas,Suede,The Boomtown Rats, The Bravery,CCR,Damien Rice, The Delays, The Divine Comedy,The Doors, The Flaming Lips,Guns and Roses,Madness, Keane,Queen, The Stranglers, The Undertones

The La's, The Grateful Dead, Jamiroquai, Orbital,Moony Suzuki,The Stills, Supergrass, The Super Furry Animals, T Rex, Tom Petty, Travis, The Verve, Muse, Crowded House, The Libertines

Hendrix,The Manic Street Preachers, The Clash,Interpol,
The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, The Ramones, The Pixies, Radiohead, The Frames, The Smiths, RedHotChilliPeppers, XTC, REM, Led Zeppelin, Pulp, Oasis, The Rolling Stones

 

[ZeroDude]

^
Booya

 

[Popmartijn]

Same here, I've given up on listening and trying out other bands. Only U2 does it for me..

That is sad I think, considering the many great artists that are making music.

So indeed, check out the Just The Bang And The Clatter forum (which is a subforum of Lemonade Stand and where I think this thread belongs) and broaden those horizons.

BTW, artists that need a mention also include Elvis Costello and Urban Dance Squad.



Marty

 

[Neenie]

That is sad I think, considering the many great artists that are making music.

Why...just because other bands nowadays don't have the same effect on me as U2? I find most of the stuff on the radio these days bland and boring, that’s why I listen to U2. I do have cd's other than just U2 such as Inxs and New order - Back in the days when super groups were around. Radiohead, Limp biscuit, coldplay don't do it for me (except for clocks). I'll stick with U2 thanks, unless a better group comes along

 

[Laura M]

Why...just because other bands nowadays don't have the same effect on me as U2? I find most of the stuff on the radio these days bland and boring, that’s why I listen to U2. I do have cd's other than just U2 such as Inxs and New order - Back in the days when super groups were around. Radiohead, Limp biscuit, coldplay don't do it for me (except for clocks). I'll stick with U2 thanks, unless a better group comes along

I agree with what Marty is saying.

There are much better bands than Limp Bizkit and Coldplay but you probably won't find them if you only listen to a popular music station that churns out the same garbage day after day. Maybe it's a silly suggestion, but, have you ever thought that bands who aren't releasing songs nowadays or who have broken up still have great songs and that you can still listen to them? People have given some great suggestions in this thread and there are some real passionate and enthusiastic music lovers on this site who are always recommending new albums/ bands to check out.

 

[Norse]

Sorry I had no idea where to put this.

 

[indra]

I agree with what Marty is saying.

There are much better bands than Limp Bizkit and Coldplay but you probably won't find them if you only listen to a popular music station that churns out the same garbage day after day. Maybe it's a silly suggestion, but, have you ever thought that bands who aren't releasing songs nowadays or who have broken up still have great songs and that you can still listen to them? People have given some great suggestions in this thread and there are some real passionate and enthusiastic music lovers on this site who are always recommending new albums/ bands to check out.

I agree. Radio sucks, and if that is what you use to base your opinion of "music these days" you get what you deserve -- crappy music. If you're willing to dig a bit deeper there are many wonderful bands releasing terrific music. All it takes is the willingness to search and listen.

 

[unosdostres14]

Ya gotta listen to Keane.

 

[JOFO]

Ya gotta listen to Keane.

they were much better when they were named "Radiohead".

 

[saltwaterkiss26]

Man, the possibilities are endless! LOL.

My personal favorites (aside from U2, the ultimate for me): The Police, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Beatles, David Bowie, Queen, Led Zeppelin...

and Bad Company and Bruce Springsteen and the Doors and Eric Clapton and them folk.

 

[u2popmofo]

they were much better when they were named "Radiohead".

Seriously, that is one of the worst comparisons I've ever seen.... I have never heard a single one of either of their songs that sounds remotely alike.

 

[HeartlandGirl]

The whole "Band X was better when they were called Band Y" thing is pretty stupid and played out. All bands have their influences, and there's not much new under the sun.

Gotta agree with mofo, though. How on earth Keane and Radiohead sound alike, I'll never know. I own albums by both. Keane doesn't even have a guitar player.

Kudos to those who are searching out new music. There's so much wonderful stuff out there. I, of course, recommend a little band named Placebo.

 

[Jack In The Box]

Seriously, that is one of the worst comparisons I've ever seen.... I have never heard a single one of either of their songs that sounds remotely alike.

light Radiohead version? no, wait, that's Coldplay

and I agree with Marty, indra and Lara... but well, if someone don't want to expand music horizons there is nothing to do

 

[MrBrau1]

The Stone Roses, The Who, Johnny Cash,Coldplay, Jesus and The Mary Chain, Joy Division, The Cure, Kasabian, The Happy Mondays, The Waterboys, Television, The Velvet Underground,The Chemical Brothers, Tupac, Run DMC, Saul Williams, Jeff Buckley,

The Kinks,Thin Lizzy,Nas,Suede,The Boomtown Rats, The Bravery,CCR,Damien Rice, The Delays, The Divine Comedy,The Doors, The Flaming Lips,Guns and Roses,Madness, Keane,Queen, The Stranglers, The Undertones

The La's, The Grateful Dead, Jamiroquai, Orbital,Moony Suzuki,The Stills, Supergrass, The Super Furry Animals, T Rex, Tom Petty, Travis, The Verve, Muse, Crowded House, The Libertines

Hendrix,The Manic Street Preachers, The Clash,Interpol,
The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, The Ramones, The Pixies, Radiohead, The Frames, The Smiths, RedHotChilliPeppers, XTC, REM, Led Zeppelin, Pulp, Oasis, The Rolling Stones

You have excellent taste. I love 90% of that stuff.

 

[learn2kneel]

death cab for cutie, the beatles, sunny day real estate, copeland, postal service, sleeping at last, jimmy eat world, mae, rilo kiley, bright eyes, led zeppelin, the who, muse, the killers, david bowie, bob dylan, the clash, rolling stones, weezer, ben folds, cheap trick, coldplay, collective soul, goo goo dolls, dave matthews band, the shins, the good life, further seems forever, oasis, rem, snow patrol, something corporate, beach boys, simon and garfunkle, appleseed cast, third eye blind, the cure

 

[Zoomerang96]

there's so many shitty bands named here, i think you'd be better off emailing me, and a select few others if you really want good answers.

bryan adams? semisonic?

are you people for real?