The "Where do I start?" thread

[LemonMelon]

Re: Re: The "Where do I start?" thread

It really depends. Without knowing your preferences, Stupid Dream is probably the best suggestion. It brings together most aspects of all of their eras. It's progressive, but within the context of quite focused songwriting.

However, if you like Animals/WYWH Pink Floyd a whole lot, then The Sky Moves Sideways is probably the place to be. In Absentia is often considered to be their masterpiece, but perhaps not the place to start unless you're receptive to a heavier influence approaching metal; that influence is essentially absent pre-In Absentia (Stupid Dream came two albums before it).

Thanks, Ax. I'm familiarizing myself with In Absentia first because I've grown quite attached to Blackest Eyes and Gravity Eyelids, but I'll try to pick up the 2 CD reissue of Stupid Dream as soon as possible.

 

[Axver]

Re: Re: Re: The "Where do I start?" thread

Thanks, Ax. I'm familiarizing myself with In Absentia first because I've grown quite attached to Blackest Eyes and Gravity Eyelids, but I'll try to pick up the 2 CD reissue of Stupid Dream as soon as possible.

Ah, well, if you're digging Blackest Eyes and Gravity Eyelids, then the metal influence that is present to varying degrees on In Absentia, Deadwing, and Fear Of A Blank Planet shouldn't be a problem for you. I'd say that the only heavier songs are Wedding Nails (In Absentia), Orchidia (Futile EP, In Absentia era), and parts of Anesthetize (FOABP).

Personally, my favourite of those three albums is Deadwing, but In Absentia deserves its reputation and FOABP was my album of 2007 until Alcest released Souvenirs D'un Autre Monde.

 

[elevation2u]

Josh Ritter

 

[corianderstem]

The only Josh Ritter I have is The Animal Years, and it's really, really wonderful. I've heard really good things about his latest release as well, but haven't picked it up yet.

I don't know anything about his previous work - I would assume it's along the same lines as what I've heard. I really recommed The Animal Years.

 

[joyfulgirl]

For me, I'm getting into David Bowie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Dave Matthews Band. Thoughts?

DMB isn't very popular on this forum so I'd better jump in here and address it. I think "Crash" is always a good place to start with DMB. But I actually prefer his solo work than his stuff with the band, mostly because I'm not a big fan of the jam band sound in general. My favorite is Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Live at Luther College. It's just him and his guitar player in a wonderful acoustic set with some killer guitar-playin'. Just about everyone seems to like it. I also like "Some Devil," his solo record.

 

[powerhour24]

For Pearl Jam, to get their grunge roots, the height of their popularity, the essentials are Ten and Vitalogy, after that they become more esoteric, but for accessibility their self-titled is a go-to.

 

[powerhour24]

Somebody tell me about Travis.

 

[cobl04]

Don't know much about Travis, but they have a few good songs like Sing, Why Does it Always Rain on Me and there's one other one I'm forgetting...

 

[martha]

Tool?

 

[GibsonGirl]

The Who, Rolling Stones, Roger Waters, Bruce Sprinsgteen

The Pros And Cons Of Hitch Hiking
Amused To Death

 

[DaveC]

The Pros And Cons Of Hitch Hiking
Amused To Death

If you feel you need to pick up a Roger Waters album, get Flickering Flame, the greatest hits collection.

There's a lot of good stuff on the solo albums, but there's also a lot of pure shite too. Almost anything worth listening to is on Flickering Flame, so I recommend that instead.

And avoid Radio KAOS like the plague.

 

[GibsonGirl]

If you feel you need to pick up a Roger Waters album, get Flickering Flame, the greatest hits collection.

There's a lot of good stuff on the solo albums, but there's also a lot of pure shite too. Almost anything worth listening to is on Flickering Flame, so I recommend that instead.

And avoid Radio KAOS like the plague.

I disagree completely. Flickering Flame doesn't have Amused To Death, It's A Miracle, What God Wants Part III, What God Wants Part II, The Bravery Of Being Out Of Range, Go Fishing, Sexual Revolution, Pros & Cons Pt. 10, Arabs With Knives And West German Skies, Running Shoes...

I think Flickering Flame is a rubbish compilation, actually. It's good that Each Small Candle is on there, but other than that... I can't think of anything good to say about it. Let's not even talk about the cover of Knockin' On Heaven's Door.

 

[DaveC]

Amused To Death, It's A Miracle, What God Wants Part III, What God Wants Part II, The Bravery Of Being Out Of Range

And The Tide is Turning.

So he ought to get Flickering Flame, and then download these songs. There really is no need to go out and pay dozens of dollars for these albums.

I think Flickering Flame is a rubbish compilation, actually. It's good that Each Small Candle is on there, but other than that... I can't think of anything good to say about it. Let's not even talk about the cover of Knockin' On Heaven's Door. [/B]

Yeah, that cover is god-awful. So is Lost Boys Calling. He could have picked a better tracklisting, I agree. But as far as solo Rog goes, there's really not much (other than the above songs) that's worth listening to, much less pay good money for. It's not worth picking up three albums for the sake of the half-dozen songs that aren't on FF.

 

[GibsonGirl]

And The Tide is Turning.

So he ought to get Flickering Flame, and then download these songs. There really is no need to go out and pay dozens of dollars for these albums.

Yeah, that cover is god-awful. So is Lost Boys Calling. He could have picked a better tracklisting, I agree. But as far as solo Rog goes, there's really not much (other than the above songs) that's worth listening to, much less pay good money for. It's not worth picking up three albums for the sake of the half-dozen songs that aren't on FF.

The Tide is Turning is on Flickering Flame.

And I dunno. I love Amused To Death and Pros & Cons, so I think they're well worth the money. I'm actually trying to track down a gold disc of the former. Nothing quite compares to blasting ATD on a good set of speakers. The Q-Sound engineering is amazing. I say you should always give an album a chance if you haven't heard it before. Just because you personally don't think it's worth buying any of Roger's solo albums doesn't mean to say COBL_04 will feel the same way. If I had started out on Flickering Flame, I actually think I would have been turned off from the idea of purchasing any more of the man's music, as Flickering Flame's not a good representation of his work at all.

 

[DaveC]

The Tide is Turning is on Flickering Flame.

And I dunno. I love Amused To Death and Pros & Cons, so I think they're well worth the money. I'm actually trying to track down a gold disc of the former. Nothing quite compares to blasting ATD on a good set of speakers. The Q-Sound engineering is amazing. I say you should always give an album a chance if you haven't heard it before. Just because you personally don't think it's worth buying any of Roger's solo albums doesn't mean to say COBL_04 will feel the same way. If I had started out on Flickering Flame, I actually think I would have been turned off from the idea of purchasing any more of the man's music, as Flickering Flame's not a good representation of his work at all.

All good points, but I think you're a little biased.

 

[GibsonGirl]

All good points, but I think you're a little biased.

Because I'm a fan? In that case, everyone's biased in this thread, Dave.

 

[DaveC]

Also a good point

 

[MrBrau1]

Tool?

Ænima

song and album.

volume is required. tinny little pc speakers won't do.

 

[Cute Irish Bono]

Joy Division, where do I start? I have always been a New Order fan.

 

[Jack In The Box]

"Closer" was the introducing Joy Division album for me, I think it works very well for that matter

 

[LemonMelon]

Yeah, either Unknown Pleasures or Closer should do the job.

 

[Saracene]

Somebody tell me about Travis.

Personally I'd recommend their Best Of collection since I don't find their albums terribly consistent. If you're after albums, I'd say that The Man Who is their strongest effort.

 

[martha]

Ænima

song and album.

volume is required. tinny little pc speakers won't do.

I have three foot high Klipsch speakers on my stereo in the living room.

(off to Amazon)

 

[Cute Irish Bono]

Yeah, either Unknown Pleasures or Closer should do the job.

I just now got 3 songs from Unknown Pleasures and "Love Will Tear You Apart " on i-Tunes. I feel Joy Divsion satisfied right now. Thanks, guys. I must say "She's Lost Control" is an amazing song. I can relate. I loose control! lol!

 

[LemonMelon]

I just now got 3 songs from Unknown Pleasures and "Love Will Tear You Apart " on i-Tunes. I feel Joy Divsion satisfied right now. Thanks, guys. I must say "She's Lost Control" is an amazing song. I can relate. I loose control! lol!

Disorder

 

[Cute Irish Bono]

I have that one too. And the final one I have is "The Day of the Lords."

 

[U2inUtah]

Radiohead?

I only have 'In Rainbows' cause it was free.

The only other song I know is Creep.

 

[Jack In The Box]

it depends... I thing for RH it must be a progressive process, I mean, start with the fists albums and you know the rest

Although you started with the last album, lol

 

[FitzChivalry]

I do really need to investigate some new music, well, at least new to me.

Bands I've heard about and always wanted to check out, but never have: Placebo, The New Pornographers, Sunny Day Real Estate, Mutemath . . . . I guess that's good for starters . . . .

. . . . oh, yeah, and this Explosions In The Sky band that I'm always seeing references to.

 

[The Sad Punk]

Placebo's self titled album is my favourite.