truth on hold Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) Someone asked me this and it was funny, so obviously Metallica the others weren't even close. They have one heck of a body of work, love the heavily distorted guitars, super tight rhythms and killer production. I think what's most under appreciated is their abolity to turn a story into a song (for whom the bell tolls, one, creeping death). Some of the distant 2nd would be led zeppelin as a staple of rock and metal, early van halen (sorry Hagar not welcome), Megadeth (Dave mustaine super talented) and GnR. Also went thru a rap period listened to a lot of early JZ and Biggie. Loved it while driving but dont have car anymore Be interested what others have to say. Edited July 31, 2012 by Joe_the_6_pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Genesis, The Beatles, ELP, Yes, Chicago, The Dead....all time.... lately? The Walkmen Someone asked me this and it was funny, so obviously Metallica the others weren't even close. They have one heck of a body of work, love the heavily distorted guitars, super tight rhythms and killer production. I think what's most under appreciated is their abolity to turn a story into a song (for whom the bell tolls, one, creeping death). Some of the distant 2nd would be led zeppelin as a staple of rock and metal, early van halen (sorry Hagar not welcome), Megadeth (Dave mustaine super talented) and GnR. Also went thru a rap period listened to a lot of early JZ and Biggie. Loved it while driving but dont have car anymore Be interested what others have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 If artists count, too, then Garth Brooks, George Strait, Johnny Cash, or Willie Nelson. If just bands, the Who, Linkin Park, 30STM, Little Texas, Pop Evil, and Angels and Airwaves. Female artist, Martina McBride. Group, Dixie Chicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 If artists count, too, then Garth Brooks, George Strait, Johnny Cash, or Willie Nelson. If just bands, the Who, Linkin Park, 30STM, Little Texas, Pop Evil, and Angels and Airwaves. Female artist, Martina McBride. Group, Dixie Chicks. You unpatriotic BASTARD! Def Leppard, Metallica, Tantric when I was in my late teens to early 20's. Lately Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Allison Kraus and Union Station. I still get the smattering of Metallica, Disturbed, Godsmack, GNR, Queensryche, Def Leppard, Dream Theatre, Iron Maiden,etc when I am at work or the gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Over the course of my life, Simon and Garfunkel. Over the course of my adult life, Queen. Over the course of the last year, Warren Zevon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Dream Theater, Shadow Gallery, Fates Warning, Ayreon. Lately been listening to Seether and Sixx A.M., a little more mainstream than I usually do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 As of late... Gregory Alan Isakov, Melody Gardot, and The Kinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Gotta be the Dead.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Dream Theater, Genesis, The Beatles, Porcupine Tree, Yes, ELP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 The past 40 years - The Allman Brothers The past few years - The Allman Brothers, The Dead, Umphrey's McGee, moe. I actually prefer a genre so I'll load up my favorite band in Pandora and see what it comes up with. I've been digging the Ry Cooder station lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 If we're talking recently, the band I've listened to most is GnR. I finally found headphones that made my GnR Live album sound absolutely amazing...speakers never quite got me there for some reason...might be the way it was recorded, I dunno. But my Grado PS500 headphones and Meier Audio amp allow this album to really shine. The artist I listen to most is Amos Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optometric Insight Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Beatles, linkin park, simon & garfunkel, and Bon Jovi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) The Rolling Stones, The Gaslight Anthem, Queen, Warren Zevon, Passenger, Barenaked Ladies, the artists involved with N.W.A. Edit: just looked at my iTunes top 25 most played and must add Springsteen as a result. Edited July 31, 2012 by LeviF91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) My pick for iconic Metallic song is "For Whom the Bell Tolls", Hemingway's Spanish civil war novel. Demonstrates their signature heavy and tight sound, skill at turning a story/novel into a song, and creative touches with the distorted bass solo intro (R.I.P. Cliff Burton.) Overall captures the chill and absurdity of war, highlighted with the reference to the book where where 5 men on a hill hold off a bunch of faschist troops until they're bombed by planes. In the book the soldiers had questioned the meaning and purpose of defending that hill. Make his fight on the hill in the early day Constant chill deep inside Shouting gun, on they run through the endless grey On the fight, for they are right, yes, by who's to say? For a hill men would kill, why? They do not know Stiffened wounds test there their pride Men of five, still alive through the raging glow Gone insane from the pain that they surely know For whom the bell tolls Edited July 31, 2012 by Joe_the_6_pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrojanitor Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Guided By Voices is number one by a mile Throw in Husker Du, Pontiac Brothers, Yo La Tengo, Black Flag, The Cramps and Minutemen. Someone asked me this and it was funny, so obviously Metallica the others weren't even close. They have one heck of a body of work, love the heavily distorted guitars, super tight rhythms and killer production. I think what's most under appreciated is their abolity to turn a story into a song (for whom the bell tolls, one, creeping death). Some of the distant 2nd would be led zeppelin as a staple of rock and metal, early van halen (sorry Hagar not welcome), Megadeth (Dave mustaine super talented) and GnR. Also went thru a rap period listened to a lot of early JZ and Biggie. Loved it while driving but dont have car anymore Be interested what others have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 My pick for iconic Metallic song is "For Whom the Bell Tolls", Hemingway's Spanish civil war novel. Demonstrates their signature heavy and tight sound, skill at turning a story/novel into a song, and creative touches with the distorted bass solo intro (R.I.P. Cliff Burton.) Overall captures the chill and absurdity of war, highlighted with the reference to the book where where 5 men on a hill hold off a bunch of faschist troops until they're bombed by planes. In the book the soldiers had questioned the meaning and purpose of defending that hill. Make his fight on the hill in the early day Constant chill deep inside Shouting gun, on they run through the endless grey On the fight, for they are right, yes, by who's to say? For a hill men would kill, why? They do not know Stiffened wounds test there their pride Men of five, still alive through the raging glow Gone insane from the pain that they surely know For whom the bell tolls youtube.com/watch?v=bg92QpjRcJk +1X10^100 James Hetfield and Co. have produced a collection of lyrics that rivals any band in history, IMO of course. GREATEST. BAND. EVER. I've listened to Metallica far and away more than any other. Pink Floyd,Janes Addiction, Alice In Chains, and AC/DC round out my top five most listened too. I've been pretty into Primus lately though - Psychadellic-Heavy Metal-Funk-with a touch of Blues here and there, and hilarious lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Lately, mostly CNN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 All time its Jane's Addiction given that I started listening to them in 1988 and they've maintained a spot in my play list ever since. In the past decade it's easily Dream Theater as Jane's last few offerings are lacking and DT keeps pumping out fantastic music (and my 8 year old's favorite band is DT and when I ask what he wants to listen to his answer is usually DT.) I'm surprised at how many DT fans are on this forum - nice to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 All time its Jane's Addiction given that I started listening to them in 1988 and they've maintained a spot in my play list ever since. In the past decade it's easily Dream Theater as Jane's last few offerings are lacking and DT keeps pumping out fantastic music (and my 8 year old's favorite band is DT and when I ask what he wants to listen to his answer is usually DT.) I'm surprised at how many DT fans are on this forum - nice to see. I've been a DT fan since I&W came out. That said, I think they peaked with Scenes from a Memory and I haven't been quite as enthralled with their albums since then. I haven't listened to any songs from the newest album (aside from the one that was nominated for a Grammy, and while I thought it was ok, I didn't think it was great). That said, they still have a ton of great albums that I love listening to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Over the course of my life, Simon and Garfunkel. You had mean parent Sage. Mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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