Author Topic: The official music suggestion thread (Read 931 times)

Himu · « **on:** March 06, 2008, 12:43:27 AM »

Need music suggestions? Pop in here!

I have been taking my Zune everywhere with me lately and I'm almost always listening to something. I want to branch out in the black music genres that aren't hip hop.

Eric P! I need yer help, bro!

I made a thread at gaf a while back for music suggestions but all they did was do that stupid list bullshit. I asked SPECIFICALLY for the bare essentials, you know, the stuff you NEED to listen to? Like you wouldn't suggest Gil Scott-Heron to someone interested in soul/r&b right off the bat. If you were wise you'd suggest The Temptations, or Stevie Wonder, or Marvin Gaye. You know...the ESSENTIALS. I'm tired of being a hip hop connoisseur. I want more music!!!

Anyways, I want to branch out and experience more reggae, r&b, and pop.

I'm not too knowledgeable on reggae although I love it. These are the guys I'm familiar with, mostly introduced to me through Grand Theft Auto series:

Scientist
King Tubby
Bob Marley
Black Harmony
Dennis Brown
UB40

I'd love to have more reggae on my Zune.

R&B, I'm familiar with of course, as R&B is essentially black people's country music except...you know...good.

These are my favorite essential R&B artists, but if I'm missing some suggest some please as long as it is good. It doesn't matter what kind of R&B, classic or modern.

Gil Scott-Heron
The Jackson 5
Stevie Wonder
Diana Ross
New Edition
Marvine Gaye
Erykah Badu
Lauryn Hill
The Temptations
New Edition
Usher
Tyrese
TLC
Boyz II Men
EnVogue
Da brat
Dru Hill

Whew that's enough for now.

Pop is another genre I'd be interested in experiencing more. Like, I love specifically 1960's era pop. I am a big fan of Burt Bacharach. The Look of Love is a fucking amazing song. This doesn't have to be exclusively 1960's pop, and no I do not mean rock either so don't go in here suggesting that shitty Beatles claptrap. I guess I'm fond 1960's - 1990's pop in general. It's the one genre where I know the song, but I just don't know the artist and I honestly don't know shit about this genre or where to start. Some bare essentials would be wonderful.

Rman · « **Reply #1 on:** March 06, 2008, 12:46:19 AM »

P.M. Dawn is pretty awesome. The fit in the R/B and pop category.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2008, 12:51:37 AM »

whiteman have you listened to any Dvorák yet?

Himu · « **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2008, 12:59:21 AM »

omgggg Patty Labelle!

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #4 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:25:17 AM »

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Mandark · « **Reply #5 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:55:35 AM »

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One Block Radius.

Eric P · « **Reply #6 on:** March 06, 2008, 08:30:30 AM »

i can't help you out with the reggea or dub because neither of those genres really interest me.

i can however upload some Roots Rock/Ska, and it's really different from the ska you'd hear associated with the third wave (aka 90s ska).

you may also want to check out Go-Go. It's a genre which comes from DC that doesn't get much play outside the beltway.

http://www.gogoradio.com/

etiolate · « **Reply #7 on:** March 06, 2008, 08:53:17 AM »

avett brothers
dawn landes

do a shoegaze retro:
slowdive
cranes

lordmaji · « **Reply #8 on:** March 06, 2008, 09:03:33 AM »

KC and the Sunshine Band.
Sly and the Family Stone.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #9 on:** March 06, 2008, 09:08:23 AM »

Kate Bush
Hooverphonic
Zero 7
Le Spa Sonique
Enigma

P.M. Dawn rocks even if the vocalist sounds like hes going to pass out from exhaustion

lordmaji · « **Reply #10 on:** March 06, 2008, 09:37:13 AM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on March 06, 2008, 09:08:23 AM

Kate Bush
Hooverphonic
Zero 7
Le Spa Sonique
Enigma

P.M. Dawn rocks even if the vocalist sounds like hes going to pass out from exhaustion

Himu · « **Reply #11 on:** March 07, 2008, 02:21:26 PM »

So I take it no one has knowledge on r&b.

btw what's the best Michael Jackson albums? I'm flying home today and want to know what to put on my Zune. I already have Thriller and Bad on there.

Powerslave · « **Reply #12 on:** March 07, 2008, 02:22:54 PM »

Metal.

Eric P · « **Reply #13 on:** March 07, 2008, 02:26:43 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 07, 2008, 02:21:26 PM

So I take it no one has knowledge on r&b.

btw what's the best Michael Jackson albums? I'm flying home today and want to know what to put on my Zune. I already have Thriller and Bad on there.

OFF THE WALL

anyone who says different is wrong

and get some sharon jones and the dap kings and anything from staxx and you'll be set

Himu · « **Reply #14 on:** March 07, 2008, 03:01:11 PM »

What's the best Santana album

Powerslave · « **Reply #15 on:** March 07, 2008, 03:02:33 PM »

The Number of the Beast

Himu · « **Reply #16 on:** March 07, 2008, 03:05:58 PM »

Okay powerslave. Suggest me ONE metal album and I'll dl it.

Powerslave · « **Reply #17 on:** March 07, 2008, 03:08:04 PM »

Brave New World

Robo · « **Reply #18 on:** March 07, 2008, 03:15:13 PM »

I'm not terribly familiar with the genre, but it struck me that your reggae list is missing Peter Tosh, Augustus Pablo, Burning Spear, and The Congos, all of whom are essential reggae roots/dub musicians. These guys should be in everyone's library, regardless of specific taste.

chiller · « **Reply #19 on:** March 07, 2008, 09:27:13 PM »

Is TV On The Radio black enough for your musical taste?
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edit: If the first video doesn't work than go to it's youtube link.

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Author Topic: The official music suggestion thread (Read 931 times)