jaguar
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 14, 2008 at 01:35 AM UTC
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There are tons that I could name but I'll limit it to one.
Trespassers William
This is along the lines of Bearman's Elliott Smith post, of which I agree. Those who know them, love them, especially Anna Lynne Williams. Others seem to not even know they exist. Anna Lynne has probably the cleanest and most beautiful voice in modern Rock (in its broadest sense). Any kind of doctoring in the studio or effects only harm those gorgeous vocals. She sounds just as perfect live as recorded. On top of that, the whole band do their part to enhance the music as a whole. They aren't just her backup band.
For the newbies, check out their second album called Different Stars. Very accessible to the masses and just plain good listening.
Driveway
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 14, 2008 at 03:01 AM UTC
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Originally posted by mr. pretentious:
Originally posted by miss pretentious:
Originally posted by DriveWay:
David Bazan.
*sigh*
he makes utterly depressing music for utterly depressed people. its pretty in a 'going to go home and slit my wrists kind of way.'
I dunno. Have you heard "How I Remember?" It's a pretty rocking, kick-ass song.
He's a great story teller. I think Pedro The Lion was better as a whole than Bazan solo, but both are favorites of mine.
JonathanEH
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 14, 2008 at 04:30 AM UTC
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Richard Thompson
He has a decent following, but it doesn't make any sense to me that he isn't worshipped as a songwriter in the same league as Dylan/Neil/Springsteen, or worshipped as a guitarist in the same league as Clapton. Maybe he just isn't as digestible for the masses as they are.
taperkat
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 15, 2008 at 09:26 PM UTC
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Kathleen Edwards
The Frames / The Swell Season.
twangirl
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 15, 2008 at 10:04 PM UTC
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Alejandro Escovedo
kosmo
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 16, 2008 at 01:21 AM UTC
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Don Dixon and Marti Jones
Samantha
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 16, 2008 at 01:33 AM UTC
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Jolie Holland. People either love her or hate her, but I absolutely worship her and want to make everyone at least give her a chance. Can't stop listening to the new song on her myspace.
I'm even growing my hair out and trying to dye it like hers. (TOTAL FAN GIRL.)
brokensocscene
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 16, 2008 at 01:42 AM UTC
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she's definitely great…seen her a couple times in the bay area…looks like she moved to NYC..
she's still big in the Bay Area (she has a gig in October at Bimbos)…
Originally posted by Samantha:
Jolie Holland. People either love her or hate her, but I absolutely worship her and want to make everyone at least give her a chance. Can't stop listening to the new song on her myspace.
I'm even growing my hair out and trying to dye it like hers. (TOTAL FAN GIRL.)
Rhett Miller
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 16, 2008 at 02:15 AM UTC
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Are you going to grow out your armpit hair like her too?
I concur with this choice. Liked her since the release of Escondida in 2004ish.
Originally posted by Samantha:
Jolie Holland. People either love her or hate her, but I absolutely worship her and want to make everyone at least give her a chance. Can't stop listening to the new song on her myspace.
I'm even growing my hair out and trying to dye it like hers. (TOTAL FAN GIRL.)
slappy
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 18, 2008 at 04:39 AM UTC
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Beachwood Sparks
Sparklehorse
Can't make it a spark trifecta though, I've never liked Sparks. The singers vocal style annoys me.
DeathFromAbove1979
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 18, 2008 at 08:18 AM UTC
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Weezy
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 18, 2008 at 01:03 PM UTC
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Joel RL Phelps
Lisa Germano
Don Lennon
Ballboy
kosmo
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 18, 2008 at 01:16 PM UTC
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Originally posted by slappy:
Beachwood Sparks
I always preferred The Tyde…
tinygee
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 18, 2008 at 08:09 PM UTC
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David Garza
Samantha
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 19, 2008 at 07:38 AM UTC
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Originally posted by wanderlust j. marshmallow:
she's definitely great…seen her a couple times in the bay area…looks like she moved to NYC..
Which is heartbreaking, as I'm now considering moving to SF in the Spring. Totally missed ever seeing her live, crossing fingers for multiple accessible tour dates in support of her new album this Fall…one show won't be enough.
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
Are you going to grow out your armpit hair like her too?
I concur with this choice. Liked her since the release of Escondida in 2004ish.
I don't shave my armpits until absolutely necessary as a rule. I'm half hippie.
Escondida is one of my favourite albums of all time…absolute perfection, I listen to it at least once a week, usually every other day.
Rhett Miller
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 20, 2008 at 12:09 PM UTC
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Richmond Fontaine
SPARX
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 21, 2008 at 01:54 AM UTC
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All 2008 releases
Low Lows
Grand Archives
Blood on the Wall
Antietam
Crystal Castles
The Mai Shi
Monade
Sunset
Cheap Time
The Morning Benders
Blackstrap
Secret Shine
The Beep Seals
Soundpool
Derby
Whoite Denim
Jeruselum & the Star Baskets
Frightened Rabbit
Kites
Eat Skull
Cocoanut Groove
Nobunny\
Lemuria
Holy Fuck
In Ruin
The Quarter After
Hospitals
Nothing People
imrotten
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 21, 2008 at 02:17 AM UTC
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Jason Ringenberg
Chatham County Line
Del McCoury & The Boys
Dave Alvin & The Guilty Men
azaghal1981
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 21, 2008 at 03:01 AM UTC
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Sun City Girls.
The fact that the Bishops show in June was on the BC backstage and didn't sell out while the Toadies filled the mainstage on the same night is just sad.
SPARX
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Re: Artists that people should be appreciating more
August 21, 2008 at 04:20 AM UTC
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Originally posted by Dr. Anton Phibes:
Jason Ringenberg
Chatham County Line
Del McCoury & The Boys
Dave Alvin & The Guilty Men
I heard you made it to Delfest.