Uplifting tunes
19 May 2004, 10:51 AM
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Uplifting tunes
I think I am starting to sound like my parents, but.....
What has happened to the music industry these days
Where are all the feel good tunes where you just have to turn up the volume to full?
With the exception of a few tunes such as OutKast's Hey ya! and the odd effort from Kylie
most stuff is just so bland and forgettable.
Only looking back to the thread on 80's party music reminded me just how many good tunes there used to be. Even the 60's 70' and 90's produced some excellent stuff, but lately? I haven't been inspired to buy an album for two years now
Maybe I am getting old, but I am only 32 FFS!
All IMHO of course, but it seems now they are more bothered in how pretty the artist is, rather than if they have any talent.
What has happened to the music industry these days
Where are all the feel good tunes where you just have to turn up the volume to full?
With the exception of a few tunes such as OutKast's Hey ya! and the odd effort from Kylie
most stuff is just so bland and forgettable.Only looking back to the thread on 80's party music reminded me just how many good tunes there used to be. Even the 60's 70' and 90's produced some excellent stuff, but lately? I haven't been inspired to buy an album for two years now
Maybe I am getting old, but I am only 32 FFS!
All IMHO of course, but it seems now they are more bothered in how pretty the artist is, rather than if they have any talent.
19 May 2004, 04:15 PM
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From the 80's electro and 90's dance/techno (other than a bit of grunge and britpop) I personally think its nice to see a lot more "bands" about than there have been for a long time, and not these manufacturer groups and boy groups etc 
Personally think theres some quite good stuff around at the mo
Personally think theres some quite good stuff around at the mo
19 May 2004, 04:21 PM
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Still some decent stuff out their, it dosent seem to be vogue at the mo' though, we still hav'nt rid ourselves of the remnants of Pop idol culture yet....... give it time.
19 May 2004, 04:22 PM
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Dont' think age really has anything to do with enjoying good music. My 12yr-old sister will happily admit some 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's tunes are far better than some of todays cr@p.
Youngsters generally only listed to what's available to them - that's usually the drivel TOTP dishes out every week.
I never really discovered quality music until 17/18 when older friends gave me some albums to listen to (Doors & The Who were the first for me).
I just try and do the same for my younger sister and brother at an early age. Hopefully they'll start realising another Westlife ballad was as **** as the last one.
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Youngsters generally only listed to what's available to them - that's usually the drivel TOTP dishes out every week.
I never really discovered quality music until 17/18 when older friends gave me some albums to listen to (Doors & The Who were the first for me).
I just try and do the same for my younger sister and brother at an early age. Hopefully they'll start realising another Westlife ballad was as **** as the last one.
Stefan
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19 May 2004, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by TelBoy
How bout something by The Smiths, perhaps?
Or Joy Division maybe?
Or Joy Division maybe?
Ian Browns stuff isn't bad either, then there is also the Stone Roses themselves. The Remixes album is excellent.
And of course, Happy Mondays. Kinky Afro
19 May 2004, 04:51 PM
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modern "popular" music is designed to do one thing. Make as much money as possible.
This is why it is the tired, generic trash (mostly imported american Hip Hop, the work of the devil himself) That it is.
If you want good music these days, you have to go to the underground to find it.
astraboy.
This is why it is the tired, generic trash (mostly imported american Hip Hop, the work of the devil himself) That it is.
If you want good music these days, you have to go to the underground to find it.
astraboy.
19 May 2004, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by XT
I'm 22 and I only listen to 70s-80s-very early 90s tunes. All my mates say that i listen to old rubbish music....
19 May 2004, 05:38 PM
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smiths great band, anyone see morrissey on jonathon woss last fri? strange guy but still turning out some great tunes!
Yep the music has gone down the pan along with identity and originality, that said theres still some good bands around, franz ferdinand and keane are doing it for me at the mo.
Gary
Yep the music has gone down the pan along with identity and originality, that said theres still some good bands around, franz ferdinand and keane are doing it for me at the mo.
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19 May 2004, 05:42 PM
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I'mm 22, and I can't listen to any of this new dance, r&b, hip hop and the like. I can't even bring myslef to listen to most UK bands full stop. American bands only for me (and pretty obscure ones at that)...Matchbox Twenty, Lifehouse, The Goo Goo Dolls, Maroon 5, Sister Hazel, The New Left, Third Eye Blind, Hootie and the Blowfish, American Hi-Fi etc...
If anyone wants to listen to the most uplifting song of all time, try semi-charmed life by third eye blind...that's a real summer tune (albeit 1996)
anything without a meaning or a decent tune goes out the window in my books!
If anyone wants to listen to the most uplifting song of all time, try semi-charmed life by third eye blind...that's a real summer tune (albeit 1996)
anything without a meaning or a decent tune goes out the window in my books!
19 May 2004, 05:52 PM
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I'd not call Matchbox 20 or Maroon 5 obscure, but then I am in North America, so it might be different.
I don't mind the odd bit of R&B, Hip Hop and Rap (ahh, "Fear of a black planet" now there was a great album)
There are a few tunes that do get me going, current one is Junior,Seniors "Move your feet" apart from the vid being mental, the song is just boppy. Blur's Song 2 does it as well. But I am a strange wee fella
I don't mind the odd bit of R&B, Hip Hop and Rap (ahh, "Fear of a black planet" now there was a great album)
There are a few tunes that do get me going, current one is Junior,Seniors "Move your feet" apart from the vid being mental, the song is just boppy. Blur's Song 2 does it as well. But I am a strange wee fella
19 May 2004, 05:57 PM
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In north america they're definitely not obscure, but they are pretty much unheard of over here (despite selling out wembly and the birmingham NEC on their last tour...with maroon 5 supporting)
19 May 2004, 06:12 PM
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Depends on your scene. There's been a good stream of Rock/Metal albums for a long time from the early 80s until present day.
I suppose if pop stuff is your scene then yes, it's certainly got worse. I'll stick to my (not quite so commercial sold out) rock thanks
I suppose if pop stuff is your scene then yes, it's certainly got worse. I'll stick to my (not quite so commercial sold out) rock thanks
20 May 2004, 08:40 AM
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Glad to see it is not just me then.
Some top artists and tunes have been mentioned, not all uplifting, but classics all the same.
Did hear one top tune though on the drive in to work, kosheen - all in my head. My ears are still ringing now
20 May 2004, 09:49 AM
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Was really into the house seen in the first half of the 90's. Also American garage, not that pap UK stuff.
Masters at work were one of my favourites, got quite a bit of their stuff on vinyl. 'When you touch me' feat India is superb
Masters at work were one of my favourites, got quite a bit of their stuff on vinyl. 'When you touch me' feat India is superb
20 May 2004, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Ringpeas
Was really into the house seen in the first half of the 90's. Also American garage, not that pap UK stuff.
Masters at work were one of my favourites, got quite a bit of their stuff on vinyl. 'When you touch me' feat India is superb
Masters at work were one of my favourites, got quite a bit of their stuff on vinyl. 'When you touch me' feat India is superb
20 May 2004, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by STi wanna Subaru
Done some class tunes. To be in Love and Backfired to name a couple.
20 May 2004, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Ringpeas
Yes, 'To be in love' is an all time classic.
20 May 2004, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ScoobyJawa
Matchbox 20
Used to listen to the origonal Matchbox when I was little
Rockabilly rebels anyone? <hangs head in shame>
20 May 2004, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Ringpeas
Not heard of them.
Used to listen to the origonal Matchbox when I was little
Rockabilly rebels anyone? <hangs head in shame>
Used to listen to the origonal Matchbox when I was little
Rockabilly rebels anyone? <hangs head in shame>
and the drummer (paul doucette) is married to moon-unit zappa (franks daughter)
god I'm sad!