What kind of music should I, a boring 20-something white guy, be listening to?

[Joe Molotov]

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?

[CajoleJuice]

Muse

 

[Van Cruncheon]

matchbox 20

[TakingBackSunday]

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the definition of white dude music

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do I like it?  you'll never know

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[Eric P]

and Evilbore doesn't talk about music very much here,

have you seen the last FM page?

that's probably for the absolute best

[Joe Molotov]

Muse

 

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

[Phoenix Dark]

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[CajoleJuice]

Muse

 

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. :'(

[Barry Egan]

as long as you listen to Radiohead and have a basic familiarity with the Beatles you'll "pass" as a boring white dude.  

[Phoenix Dark]

don't forget Lil Wayne

[Barry Egan]

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.

[Joe Molotov]

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.

[Phoenix Dark]

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  

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[Eric P]

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.

[drew]

lil wayne is sooooo last year PD.

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

i was gonna say that

[demi]

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.

[Eric P]

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[Flannel Boy]

I'll have you lot know that chicks dig Owl City.

[archie4208]

www.pitchfork.com

Make sure you DON'T listen to anything on that site.

[Phoenix Dark]

Ok, name some bands you DO like, Molotov

[OptimoPeach]

From that Gucci Mane video:

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Damn, see this is why god cursed him with those crusty ass lips.

[Joe Molotov]

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.

[Joe Molotov]

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!

[demi]

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

[demi]

You should be more concerned about that small dick of yours, Joe.

[Powerslave]

Iron Maiden of course. Brave New World is a great album, especially the title track.

[Joe Molotov]

You should be more concerned about that small dick of yours, Joe.

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

[Powerslave]

SMH SMD it just hit me Powerslave. POWERSLAVE.

Uhh what? You mean to tell me you just realized the origin of my username or...?

[Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich]

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

[Powerslave]

That has to be it.

btw, that's a pretty rare song you chose to post here.

[demi]

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.

[Robo]

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.

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[ch1nchilla]

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.

piracy!

[Joe Molotov]

I'm currently downloading the AV Club's Top 25 Albums of 2009.

Now Listening To: Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion

[archie4208]

Now Listening To: Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion

My condolences.

[Joe Molotov]

It kinda sounds like listening to music underwater.

[archie4208]

It really isn't music.  It is just noise that hipsters wank to or something.  If you want some REAL HARD ROCK I would suggest Mastodon and/or Baroness. 

[Don Flamenco]

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. 

[Joe Molotov]

I see. *takes notes*

[Powerslave]

I'm currently downloading the AV Club's Top 25 Albums of 2009.

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.

[Powerslave]

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[Joe Molotov]

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.

[demi]

Check PM, Joe.

[MCD]

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[Don Flamenco]

MCD is so uguu~

[Powerslave]

But the album I recommended you wasn't "80's Rock".

[Joe Molotov]

Thanks, demi. I'll check it out.

[ToxicAdam]

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

[Brehvolution]

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. 

[Phoenix Dark]

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.

[Robo]

  animal collective

[Moran]

Listen to Pulp from His 'N' Hers onward.

[Tauntaun]

Don't be a pussy:

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[tiesto]

Tensnake's Resident Advisor podcast:
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

[Brehvolution]

Don't be a pussy:

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[fistfulofmetal]

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[Eric P]

http://icoulddietomorrow.blogspot.com/

http://deathcoreis-still-sexy.blogspot.com/

[Donono]

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[Tauntaun]

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Also,

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[Powerslave]

also

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