Just buy both Focus and Traced in Air.

I would say that you wouldn't regret it, but then again I think you said you're not a Death fan, so I don't know...

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Can someone suggest bands in the same realm of

Andrew Jackson Jihad

Neutral Milk Hotel

I've really been digging these lyrics from these guys, anyone have bands similar lyrically and musically?

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Check out The Olivia Tremor Control and The Apples in Stereo, those are the other 2 main Elephant 6 bands besides Neutral Milk Hotel. The Mountain Goats also have lo-fi/indie leanings, though they aren't quite as obsessed with Anne Frank. I'm not as familiar with Andrew Jackson Jihad, so someone else might have to help you on that.

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Neutral Milk Hotel

I've really been digging these lyrics from these guys, anyone have bands similar lyrically and musically?

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the mountain goats - tallahassee, get lonely, and all hail west texas
john vanderslice - mass suicide occult figurines
the microphones - the glow, pt 2
dragging an ox through water - the tropics of phenomenon
thanksgiving - cave days and moments

Thank you guys I will for sure check this stuff out

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Hell no! Traced in Air is incredible. And while I love Focus, it isn't nearly as good.

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LIES!!! All of it, LIESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

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LIES!!! All of it, LIESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

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Nah, he's right there. :p

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Cynic - Traced in Air
Katatonia- Dance of December Souls (for Death/Doom), Tonight's Decision (for goth)
Tool - Ænima

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Not Tonight's Decision! I have a giant boner for Katatonia, but that album just doesn't do it for me. Last Fair Deal Gone Down is easily their best, followed by Discouraged Ones.

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Hell no! Traced in Air is incredible. And while I love Focus, it isn't nearly as good.

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I agree! Focus is great, but Traced In Air is just on another level. It's... perfect.

i've recently DL'ed full discographies for the following bands:

Yo La Tengo (exclude "I Am Not Afraid Of You...")
Pulp
Blur (exclude Parkilife which i already had b4)
Nine Inch Nails
Slowdive
Lush


where do i begin with for these bands because sometimes it can be intimidating having so much music and no idea where to start.

I think I already told you, but.

The first 3 Pulp albums aren't good. They each contain a "few" good songs. You want to start with His N' Hers, then go in order from there. Different Class -> This Is Hardcore -> We Love Life.

For Blur, just go in order. All of their albums are good (except for The Great Escape IMO).

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I think I already told you, but.

The first 3 Pulp albums aren't good. They each contain a "few" good songs. You want to start with His N' Hers, then go in order from there. Different Class -> This Is Hardcore -> We Love Life.

For Blur, just go in order. All of their albums are good (except for The Great Escape IMO).

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yeah well i wanted to see other peoples opinions, and i think i might check out their first albums regardless

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i've recently DL'ed full discographies for the following bands:

Yo La Tengo (exclude "I Am Not Afraid Of You...")
Pulp
Blur (exclude Parkilife which i already had b4)
Nine Inch Nails
Slowdive
Lush


where do i begin with for these bands because sometimes it can be intimidating having so much music and no idea where to start.

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A few highlights for each band:

Yo La Tengo - I Can Hear the Heart Beating As One, May I Sing With Me
Blur - Leisure
NIN - Downward Spiral, Broken
Slowdive - Souvlaki
Lush - Spooky (one of the best shoegaze albums ever, IMO), Gala

Don't forget the other albums by the bands, though. Each of these bands has great albums that aren't necessarily the best starting point, so you should get around to listening to it all eventually (except maybe the last couple Blur albums... and everything NIN's done in the last 10 years)

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A few highlights for each band:

Yo La Tengo - I Can Hear the Heart Beating As One, May I Sing With Me
Blur - Leisure
NIN - Downward Spiral, Broken
Slowdive - Souvlaki
Lush - Spooky (one of the best shoegaze albums ever, IMO), Gala

Don't forget the other albums by the bands, though. Each of these bands has great albums that aren't necessarily the best starting point, so you should get around to listening to it all eventually (except maybe the last couple Blur albums... and everything NIN's done in the last 10 years)

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thanks! :)

also in the past 2 hours i've listened to Fakebook which was really poppy and catchy and And Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out which has been good so far

I'm really liking Jawbreaker's Dear You right now. What is the next album I should listen to after this and what bands are similar to them.

Is anyone familiar with a jazz fusion group called The Yellowjackets? I got a recommendation from my old music teacher, and like them quite a bit. Looking for stuff similar to them.

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I'm really liking Jawbreaker's Dear You right now. What is the next album I should listen to after this and what bands are similar to them.

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get "unfun" next... as for other bands...

get up kids
hey mercedes
lifetime
and of course jets to brazil

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Is anyone familiar with a jazz fusion group called The Yellowjackets? I got a recommendation from my old music teacher, and like them quite a bit. Looking for stuff similar to them.

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you'd might as well just look at the recommendations we gave this morning for jazz fusion stuff... they're close enough. :)

Hey, what Blue Oyster Cult album(s) do you guys think would be best to start with?

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Hey, what Blue Oyster Cult album(s) do you guys think would be best to start with?

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Agents of Fortune or Tyranny and Mutation, but you could honestly start with any of their first 5 albums.

White Magic worth checking out?

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White Magic worth checking out?

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yes sir.

get "dark stars" and/or "through the sun door".

Can someone recommend an incredible album that is mainly upbeat, something to dance to, and something that doesn't take itself too seriously. Preferably British, but doesn't have to be. Similar to this if you've heard it.

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Can someone recommend an incredible album that is mainly upbeat, something to dance to, and something that doesn't take itself too seriously. Preferably British, but doesn't have to be. Similar to this if you've heard it.

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it's hard for me to say "incredible" since i'm not a fan of the 1990's, but here's a sort similar scottish album you may like...

we were promised jetpacks - these four walls
a sample tune... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ZhBAylbN4

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it's hard for me to say "incredible" since i'm not a fan of the 1990's, but here's a sort similar scottish album you may like...

we were promised jetpacks - these four walls
a sample tune... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ZhBAylbN4

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Well, Cookies isn't incredible, I just wanted a good album. Thanks for the quick reply, I'll get on this.

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Well, Cookies isn't incredible, I just wanted a good album. Thanks for the quick reply, I'll get on this.

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Just one album recommendation for now, but boy is it a good one:

Orange Juice - You Can't Hide Your Love Forever

Pretty much any upbeat indie pop will go with what you're looking for, though.

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Just one album recommendation for now, but boy is it a good one:

Orange Juice - You Can't Hide Your Love Forever

Pretty much any upbeat indie pop will go with what you're looking for, though.

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Thanks.

@ afterstasis: I can't say I enjoy your suggestion. It's not really what I'm looking for.

How does Transilvanian Hunger generally rank up with the rest of Darkthrone's albums?

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How does Transilvanian Hunger generally rank up with the rest of Darkthrone's albums?

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it's my favorite.
if you're more into punk you may like their more recent ones, death metal fans may prefer soulside journey, and some black metal fans swear by several of the albums surrounding TH's release.

Can I get something similar to the relaxing, acoustic guitar filled sound of Nick Drake. I've been listening to him a lot and I want more.

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How does Transilvanian Hunger generally rank up with the rest of Darkthrone's albums?

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It edges out A Blaze in the Northern Sky to be my favorite. Though their first album (Soulside Journey) is pretty good death metal, and their last few have taken a turn to crust punk.

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Can I get something similar to the relaxing, acoustic guitar filled sound of Nick Drake. I've been listening to him a lot and I want more.

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Have you ever checked out Fairport Convention? Unhalfbricking would probably be right up your alley.

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Can I get something similar to the relaxing, acoustic guitar filled sound of Nick Drake. I've been listening to him a lot and I want more.

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if you don't mind a little more psychedelia in the mix you can try donovan, vashti bunyan, tim buckley, karen dalton, the pentangle, bert jansch, and vetiver.

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Can I get something similar to the relaxing, acoustic guitar filled sound of Nick Drake. I've been listening to him a lot and I want more.

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Check out John Martyn and Tim Buckley for similar music from that time period. Even though I'm not a big fan of him, you might want to check out Iron & Wine also.

I asked this before, but I didn't get a response, so here it goes again.

What's the best starting point for the Red Krayola? They have a rather daunting discography, so I'm not quite sure where to start.

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I asked this before, but I didn't get a response, so here it goes again.

What's the best starting point for the Red Krayola? They have a rather daunting discography, so I'm not quite sure where to start.

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go in this order...

the parable of arable land, god bless the red krayola, and self-titled.

Where should I start for Sunn O)))

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Where should I start for Sunn O)))

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Power Metal recommendations please.

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Power Metal recommendations please.

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Blind Guardian (Nightfall in Middle-Earth is easily their most solid album)
Tad Morose (Modus Vivendi)
Jag Panzer (maybe Casting the Stones or Thane to the Throne)

and of course Manowar.

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Power Metal recommendations please.

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Demons & Wizards - Demons & Wizards
Helloween - Walls of Jericho
Hibria - Defying the Rules
Iron Savior - Iron Savior
Scanner - Hypertrace

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Power Metal recommendations please.

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Falconer

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Power Metal recommendations please.

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Iced Earth's Horror Show. Still their best.