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Title: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Joe Molotov on December 29, 2009, 09:02:47 PM
The Guilty Pleasure thread got me thinking, I don't really listen to a lot of music. When I do hear a song I like, I don't know whether I should be guilty about listening to it because I have no frame of reference of what should be classified as "good" or "bad" or "bad, but I like it anyway" None of my friends ever really talk about music, and Evilbore doesn't talk about music very much here, and I don't read magazines or watch shows that talk about music, so I don't really know what I should be listening to until people start posting their "Top Albums of 2009" lists, and then I realize that I've only even heard of one or album/artists mentioned. Should I just get a subscription to Pitchfork and listen to whatever they say, is that how this works?
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: CajoleJuice on December 29, 2009, 09:09:48 PM
Muse

 :teehee
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Van Cruncheon on December 29, 2009, 09:10:26 PM
matchbox 20

:teehee
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening t
Post by: TakingBackSunday on December 29, 2009, 09:10:36 PM
[youtube=560,345] 2emj7HXv6Ic[/youtube]

the definition of white dude music

spoiler (click to show/hide)
do I like it?  you'll never know :teehee
[close]
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Eric P on December 29, 2009, 09:11:33 PM
Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on December 29, 2009, 09:02:47 PM
and Evilbore doesn't talk about music very much here,

have you seen the last FM page?

that's probably for the absolute best
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Joe Molotov on December 29, 2009, 09:11:50 PM
Quote from: CajoleJuice on December 29, 2009, 09:09:48 PM
Muse

 :teehee

Muse is probably something I would listen to if left to my own devices, that's why I need help. :(
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 29, 2009, 09:13:01 PM
[youtube=560,345]9C5kBlctiMM[/youtube]
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: CajoleJuice on December 29, 2009, 09:15:58 PM
Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on December 29, 2009, 09:11:50 PM
Quote from: CajoleJuice on December 29, 2009, 09:09:48 PM
Muse

 :teehee

Muse is probably something I would listen to if left to my own devices, that's why I need help. :(

I still like most of their catalog. They've just gotten progressively worse. :'(
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening t
Post by: Barry Egan on December 29, 2009, 09:16:54 PM
as long as you listen to Radiohead and have a basic familiarity with the Beatles you'll "pass" as a boring white dude.  
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 29, 2009, 09:19:46 PM
don't forget Lil Wayne
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening t
Post by: Barry Egan on December 29, 2009, 09:23:07 PM
Owl City is pretty much the gayest music to ever find an audience.  "It's Raining Men" is less gay than Owl City.

edit: look at that album cover!  Jesus christ.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Joe Molotov on December 29, 2009, 09:23:50 PM
Quote from: Eric P on December 29, 2009, 09:11:33 PM
Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on December 29, 2009, 09:02:47 PM
and Evilbore doesn't talk about music very much here,

have you seen the last FM page?

that's probably for the absolute best

I see The Beatles and Nirvana are tied for #1 and Bing Crosby is #5.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 29, 2009, 09:25:17 PM
Quote from: Genghis Cohen on December 29, 2009, 09:20:52 PM
lil wayne is sooooo last year PD.

Gucci Mane is where it's at this year for white folk.

I guess I'm behind on my bro music  :yuck

spoiler (click to show/hide)
[youtube=560,345]4jBzu6JQhUA[/youtube]
 :teehee
[close]
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Eric P on December 29, 2009, 09:26:26 PM
Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on December 29, 2009, 09:23:50 PM
Quote from: Eric P on December 29, 2009, 09:11:33 PM
Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on December 29, 2009, 09:02:47 PM
and Evilbore doesn't talk about music very much here,

have you seen the last FM page?

that's probably for the absolute best

I see The Beatles and Nirvana are tied for #1 and Bing Crosby is #5.

and The XX.  that's a pretty safe choice too.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: drew on December 29, 2009, 09:27:17 PM
Quote from: Genghis Cohen on December 29, 2009, 09:20:52 PM
lil wayne is sooooo last year PD.

Gucci Mane is where it's at this year for white folk.

i was gonna say that
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: demi on December 29, 2009, 09:29:57 PM
Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on December 29, 2009, 09:02:47 PM
The Guilty Pleasure thread got me thinking, I don't really listen to a lot of music. When I do hear a song I like, I don't know whether I should be guilty about listening to it because I have no frame of reference of what should be classified as "good" or "bad" or "bad, but I like it anyway" None of my friends ever really talk about music, and Evilbore doesn't talk about music very much here, and I don't read magazines or watch shows that talk about music, so I don't really know what I should be listening to until people start posting their "Top Albums of 2009" lists, and then I realize that I've only even heard of one or album/artists mentioned. Should I just get a subscription to Pitchfork and listen to whatever they say, is that how this works?

Just listen to whatever you like. You fucking distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Eric P on December 29, 2009, 09:30:14 PM

[youtube=560,345]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxxmZhvkHa8[/youtube]
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Flannel Boy on December 29, 2009, 09:31:30 PM
Quote from: Green Man on December 29, 2009, 09:30:37 PM
I'll have you lot know that chicks dig Owl City.

(http://accipiter.hawk-conservancy.org/images/Little%20Owl%20chicks.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: archie4208 on December 29, 2009, 09:32:29 PM
www.pitchfork.com

Make sure you DON'T listen to anything on that site. :teehee
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 29, 2009, 09:36:10 PM
Ok, name some bands you DO like, Molotov
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: OptimoPeach on December 29, 2009, 09:37:38 PM
From that Gucci Mane video:
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Damn, see this is why god cursed him with those crusty ass lips.
:rofl
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Joe Molotov on December 29, 2009, 09:39:19 PM
Quote from: demi on December 29, 2009, 09:29:57 PM
Just listen to whatever you like. You fucking distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.

That's what I've been doing, but so far 80's hair metal has left my life unfulfilled.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Joe Molotov on December 29, 2009, 09:44:26 PM
Quote from: Phoenix Dark on December 29, 2009, 09:36:10 PM
Ok, name some bands you DO like, Molotov

I pretty much only listen to 70's and 80's rock music. I haven't listened to modern music since I was in high school. The last new album I bought was Kid A, that's been a decade!
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: demi on December 29, 2009, 09:46:11 PM
Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on December 29, 2009, 09:39:19 PM
Quote from: demi on December 29, 2009, 09:29:57 PM
Just listen to whatever you like. You fucking distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.

That's what I've been doing, but so far 80's hair metal has left my life unfulfilled.

http://www.pandora.com/

Have fun
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: demi on December 29, 2009, 09:48:32 PM
You should be more concerned about that small dick of yours, Joe.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Powerslave on December 29, 2009, 09:48:46 PM
Iron Maiden of course. Brave New World is a great album, especially the title track.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Joe Molotov on December 29, 2009, 09:52:37 PM
Quote from: demi on December 29, 2009, 09:48:32 PM
You should be more concerned about that small dick of yours, Joe.

I'm trying to focus on areas I can improve.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Powerslave on December 29, 2009, 10:02:12 PM
Quote from: Edge™ of Kosma on December 29, 2009, 09:56:40 PM
SMH SMD it just hit me Powerslave. POWERSLAVE.

Uhh what? You mean to tell me you just realized the origin of my username or...?
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening t
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on December 29, 2009, 10:02:35 PM
Quote from: My F*cking Grandpa on December 29, 2009, 09:16:54 PM
as long as you listen to Radiohead and have a basic familiarity with the Beatles you'll "pass" as a boring white dude.  

shit, nailed it :lol
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Powerslave on December 29, 2009, 10:15:22 PM
That has to be it.

btw, that's a pretty rare song you chose to post here.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: demi on December 29, 2009, 10:24:06 PM
Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on December 29, 2009, 09:52:37 PM
Quote from: demi on December 29, 2009, 09:48:32 PM
You should be more concerned about that small dick of yours, Joe.

I'm trying to focus on areas I can improve.

You're so honest. That's why I would have sex with you. I can appreciate that.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Robo on December 29, 2009, 10:48:06 PM
Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on December 29, 2009, 09:44:26 PM
Quote from: Phoenix Dark on December 29, 2009, 09:36:10 PM
Ok, name some bands you DO like, Molotov

I pretty much only listen to 70's and 80's rock music. I haven't listened to modern music since I was in high school. The last new album I bought was Kid A, that's been a decade!

Ain't nothin' wrong with that.

[youtube=560,345]ZLsl0hzNBWY[/youtube]

[youtube=560,345]uciyYTZ2B38[/youtube]

[youtube=560,345]YiNHe7BUqhc[/youtube]
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening t
Post by: ch1nchilla on December 29, 2009, 10:55:35 PM
Not exactly the same case as you, but I used to exclusively listen to rap until a certain someone invited me to Oink and then to what.cd when Oink was shut down. Both of these sites have expanded my taste immensely (the top 100 charts alone as well as the "similar to" vectors or whatever help). I probably know less about music than most people on this board, but those sites have helped.

:usacry :rock piracy! :rock :usacry
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Joe Molotov on December 29, 2009, 11:57:28 PM
I'm currently downloading the AV Club's Top 25 Albums of 2009. :rock

Now Listening To: Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: archie4208 on December 29, 2009, 11:59:14 PM
Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on December 29, 2009, 11:57:28 PM
Now Listening To: Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion

My condolences. :(
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Joe Molotov on December 30, 2009, 12:01:46 AM
It kinda sounds like listening to music underwater.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: archie4208 on December 30, 2009, 12:03:55 AM
It really isn't music.  It is just noise that hipsters wank to or something.  If you want some :rock REAL HARD ROCK :rock I would suggest Mastodon and/or Baroness. 
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening t
Post by: Don Flamenco on December 30, 2009, 12:10:55 AM
If the phrases "synth-driven," "pop aesthetic," "indie-pop," "songsters," "melodic pop," "melodic indie," "synth hook," "dance-fi," "twee," "swirling pop," "indie-fi," etc. are in the band's description, just run away. 
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Joe Molotov on December 30, 2009, 12:11:44 AM
I see. *takes notes*
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Powerslave on December 30, 2009, 12:11:54 AM
Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on December 29, 2009, 11:57:28 PM
I'm currently downloading the AV Club's Top 25 Albums of 2009. :rock

Now Listening To: Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion

I knew this thread was rhetorical. Why bother making a thread asking for advice when you're eventually just gonna do whatever you wanna do.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Powerslave on December 30, 2009, 12:12:18 AM
?
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Joe Molotov on December 30, 2009, 12:16:18 AM
Nobody was recommending anything, except Iron Maiden and I already said I listened to 80's rock. When Archie recommended Mastodon, I started downloading their latest album right then.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: demi on December 30, 2009, 12:16:57 AM
Check PM, Joe.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: MCD on December 30, 2009, 12:19:28 AM
[youtube=560,345]d8w76a5pM88[/youtube]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8w76a5pM88
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening t
Post by: Don Flamenco on December 30, 2009, 12:20:37 AM
MCD is so uguu~
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Powerslave on December 30, 2009, 12:36:32 AM
But the album I recommended you wasn't "80's Rock".
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Joe Molotov on December 30, 2009, 01:00:57 AM
Thanks, demi. I'll check it out.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: ToxicAdam on December 30, 2009, 01:23:55 AM
I think Pandora or Grooveshark is your best bet. Type in some shit you like, then hit autoplay and just start tagging stuff that you like.

I found artists like Cold War Kids and Amos Lee that way.

http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/song/Supply+And+Amp+Demand/23809360

http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/song/I+Ve+Seen+Enough/20993662
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Brehvolution on December 30, 2009, 01:38:33 AM
Same with last.fm on the sexbox. Type in a band and have a computer generate what you are supposed to want to listen too.  :-*
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 30, 2009, 04:32:35 AM
Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on December 30, 2009, 12:01:46 AM
It kinda sounds like listening to music underwater.

Blurry, a wall of incomprehensible boring sound? I've tried listening to that album many times and can barely get past the first few songs. My Girls, which I guess is supposed to be their "big" song, is completely forgettable. I figured I'd at least be able to listen to them and say "hm, there were some cool sounds here and there" but there truly aren't.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Robo on December 30, 2009, 04:55:42 AM
 :bow animal collective :bow2
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening t
Post by: Moran on December 30, 2009, 05:20:49 AM
Listen to Pulp from His 'N' Hers onward.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Tauntaun on December 30, 2009, 09:56:12 AM
Don't be a pussy:

[youtube=560,345]D5Hv0tsvpyU[/youtube]

[youtube=560,345]SwypN3YI4m0[/youtube]
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: tiesto on December 30, 2009, 11:37:57 AM
Tensnake's Resident Advisor podcast:
http://ra2.residentadvisor.net/audio/RA187_091228_Tensnake-residentadvisor.net.mp3 (http://ra2.residentadvisor.net/audio/RA187_091228_Tensnake-residentadvisor.net.mp3)

The Revenge - Beats In Space mix:
http://soundcloud.com/the-revenge/the-revenge-beats-in-space-mix (http://soundcloud.com/the-revenge/the-revenge-beats-in-space-mix)
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Brehvolution on December 30, 2009, 11:54:12 AM
Quote from: Tauntaun on December 30, 2009, 09:56:12 AM
Don't be a pussy:

[youtube=560,345]D5Hv0tsvpyU[youtube]

[youtube=560,345]SwypN3YI4m0[youtube]
:rock :hump
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: fistfulofmetal on December 30, 2009, 12:58:24 PM
[youtube=560,345]JAagedeKdcQ[/youtube]
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Eric P on December 30, 2009, 06:01:22 PM


http://icoulddietomorrow.blogspot.com/

http://deathcoreis-still-sexy.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Donono on December 30, 2009, 08:59:57 PM
[youtube=560,345]ogj-4ZaDzEA[/youtube]
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Tauntaun on December 30, 2009, 09:44:06 PM
Quote from: fistfulofmetal on December 30, 2009, 12:58:24 PM
[youtube=560,345]JAagedeKdcQ[/youtube]

:rock

Also,

[youtube=560,345]w50P5UDdLh4[/youtube]
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Powerslave on December 31, 2009, 07:27:12 AM
also

[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns-fQRnm9sk[/youtube]

Awesome awesome song. It deals with religion and suffering in life.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: EmCeeGrammar on December 31, 2009, 08:05:05 AM
Eh, I don't like to make finding music into work.  If I hear a song I like somewhere I look up the band and sample some of their other stuff and will buy their album.  I'm pretty open to most/any genres, so I usually have no problem asking coworkers asking what they listen to and following up on that.  I hope you're not just doing this so you can be a part of music discussions. 

Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Robo on December 31, 2009, 11:18:23 AM
Who said it was work?  Pandora, Last.fm and ilk make finding new *good* music as easy as can possibly be.  It almost feels like cheating.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Mupepe on December 31, 2009, 11:47:21 AM
Quote from: Professor Prole on December 29, 2009, 09:10:26 PM
matchbox 20

:teehee
yes, yes and yes.

really though.  like whatever you like.  who gives a shit?  it's your taste.  It all really depends on how serious you want to take music.
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening t
Post by: BlueTsunami on December 31, 2009, 01:18:48 PM
Girl Talk :teehee

But I'm super gay and listen to lots of Dreampop. Guitar --> Reverb =  :heartbeat

Quote from: Powerslave on December 31, 2009, 07:27:12 AM
also

[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns-fQRnm9sk[/youtube]

Awesome awesome song. It deals with religion and suffering in life.

Yes :rock

Iron Maiden is timeless
Title: Re: What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?
Post by: Powerslave on December 31, 2009, 01:36:01 PM
:bow BlueTsunami :bow2