NM Sasha beat me to it...but I'll rate it anyway and just wait for his as well... A- It was kinda a shock going from Brandon Boyd to Bob Dylan vocally. As great as Dylan is as a lyricist and a songwriter, the guy can simply not sing. I like Pearl Jam's cover of this song better than Dylan's original version because of that fact. With that said, the lyrics and spirit behind it are beautiful. A lot Dylan's views are inconsistent, but his stance as a pacifist has remained pretty constant. New Song: Waiting for Sasha...
Well, it's about forty-five minutes later and Sasha has logged off, so I'm just going to go ahead and recommend another song to keep the thread moving. New Song: Kings of Leon - Molly's Chambers Invalid Video Link I love these guys. They started at a young age (they were in HS when they wrote this song), so a lot of their early music is hard to listen to, but they've really matured their sound and have become one of the best throw-backs out there today. They do a lot of touring at big festivals like Big Day Out, Coachella, Bonarroo, and Voodoo Fest, so if you ever go to one of those, you may see them. They play a lot down here at local gigs too, since they're from here. Given their young age (collectively they're in their early 20's now), and the fact that they were only recently introduced to rock n' roll (they spent most of their time in HS touring around the south playing country music), they've got a lot of promise. I can't wait to see what direction they go in with their next album.
A You weren't kidding about them being a throwback band, that was awesome watching them. Love the clothes, hairstyle, and the music. Short song though, ending was good. Loved the little eruption with about 45 minutes left. I'll definitely be checking more of them out. YT
I'm glad you posted another video, because I didn't want to rate another Bob Dylan song. The man's an innovator, but I just can't stand his music. As such, I didn't want to rate it. I know there are a lot of people out there who connect to it in a way I'm unable to for whatever reason, and I'll objectively admit to that, but at the same time, I think he'd be better off just writing the songs and not singing them. emiT remmuS - A This song would have gotten an A+ from me, but the quality in that video wasn't all that great, and it was a pretty boring performance from an otherwise great on-stage band. The studio version is amazing though, and musically, I think this is where the Chilis began to peak. I know this song is about London, but whenever I hear it, I think about the NorCal coast. I have no idea why, but it's a mental image I've just always had and have never been able to shake. New Song: 311 - Beautiful Disaster Invalid Video Link S.A. Martinez (who does the turntables and the rap-style vocals) really kills a lot of their songs, but Aaron Wills (a.k.a. P-Nut) is one of the best bass players I've ever seen live. He went on some insane solos when I went to 311 day a year or two ago. He plays a Warwick too, which I've always thought to be heads and shoulders above all other basses.
A Growing up, like I told you, I always ignored them because honestly, I hated music that wasn't gangster rap. My best friend was a die hard 311 and nofx fan. I like what I've heard from 311 though, I downloaded some of their stuff and it's all good, so far. Incubus - Stellar Invalid Video Link That'll by my last Incubus song for awhile.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Incubus - Stellar</div> B A good throwback jam, I need to relisten to that whole album again. Do they have a Red Rocks DVD out or something as well? <div class="quote_poster">Quoting VC:</div><div class="quote_post">Incubus has one of the most unique, experimental sounds to their music of any band out there, and anyone who would refute that simply hasn't listened to Fungus Amongus and S.C.I.E.N.C.E. </div> Anyone who would say that simply hasn't listened to other music. Incubus is decent at most, but they are nowhere near unique, or experimental. Anyhoo... Eyvind Kang & Mike Patton - Marriage of Days Invalid Video Link
I'd say a B on my part. Sounds nice towards the end, but not exactly something i could listen to on a regular basis. Nice relaxing sound to it though. Have any of you guys heard Muse? Lead Singer/Guitarist Matt Bellamy is one of the best UK guitarists ever and he's not a bad pianist either. They're pretty badass live as well. Invalid Video Link
Muse are ok, their first album was nothing new, but was a great album none-the-less. Since then it has been all downhill. I'm more into diverse music for the most part, though some bands tend to break that barrier such as Sharko. That band is similar to Muse at times, only twice as talented with a more unique style and a much better bassist. Plus, they've been around a long time, that's why I wrote with Muse it was really nothing new when they came out. Muse are great live though, that's very true. * Forgot to mention that I wasn't rating the video, so anyone can do so if they please.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Anyone who would say that simply hasn't listened to other music. Incubus is decent at most, but they are nowhere near unique, or experimental.</div> Yet you're probably one of those people who thinks Mike Patton is unique.
And he's not how? The man's a vocal instrument plain and simple. I don't know of many people that do what he's done with his vocal abilities. I mean, which 90's pop icon do you see doing Italian swing tunes and rockin' the hell outta them?
<div class="quote_poster">Sasha Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">And he's not how? The man's a vocal instrument plain and simple. I don't know of many people that do what he's done with his vocal abilities. I mean, which 90's pop icon do you see doing Italian swing tunes and rockin' the hell outta them?</div> I wouldn't go as far as saying he's a 90's pop icon though. More like a one-hit wonder, and that one hit was basically a rip of Anthony Kiedis' vocal style.
To people following the rock scene in the 90's, he was the ****. Rippin' Kiedis, please. Where's Kiedis now, and where's Patton now? Patton has reinvented musical styles and has put his place on every continent of the musical map while Kiedis' band's albums keep getting worse and worse. John's too much of a talent for that band as well. His solo stuff alone trumps just about everything the Chilis have done.
<div class="quote_poster">Sasha Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">To people following the rock scene in the 90's, he was the ****. Rippin' Kiedis, please. Where's Kiedis now, and where's Patton now? Patton has reinvented musical styles and has put his place on every continent of the musical map while Kiedis' band's albums keep getting worse and worse. John's too much of a talent for that band as well. His solo stuff alone trumps just about everything the Chilis have done.</div> I'm not comparing Kiedis and Patton. I know Patton >>> Kiedis as a vocalist, and even as a Chilis fan, I'll admit that. I'm one of the few RHCP die hards who likes Faith No More and Mr. Bungle, but the fact of the matter is that Patton only had one hit, and in that hit, he used a vocal style almost identical to that of Anthony Kiedis' at the time. I know what Patton went on to do, and I love his work, but the fact remains that his biggest hit was anything but 'unique.' As for Kiedis' progression, Kiedis simply couldn't sing back in the day. His vocal style was sort of just rapping, but on Californication and By The Way, albeit thanks to some studio tricks along the way, he actually sang, something he never really did before '99. So I don't get that whole point about "Where is Kiedis now?" He's got more fame, money, success, (not that any of that matters in music) and more importantly, his vocals are dramatically different. Agreed on John, but I wouldn't discount Flea. He's probably the best bassists alive (along with Les). Wooten's faster, but Flea writes better songs. He's more creative and more versatile. I'm honestly surprised you don't like Incubus. A lot of their songs I would think would be right up your alley, especially S.C.I.E.N.C.E.; "Calgone," in particular, has always reminded me of Mr. Bungle's "My Ass is on Fire."
<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I'm not comparing Kiedis and Patton. I know Patton >>> Kiedis as a vocalist, and even as a Chilis fan, I'll admit that. I'm one of the few RHCP die hards who likes Faith No More and Mr. Bungle, but the fact of the matter is that Patton only had one hit, and in that hit, he used a vocal style almost identical to that of Anthony Kiedis' at the time. I know what Patton went on to do, and I love his work, but the fact remains that his biggest hit was anything but 'unique.'</div> So, he wasn't unique with his one hit but he is this decade's prime boundary breaker when it comes to music and that makes him more unique over his whole career than anything Kiedis and company have ever tried to do. He's up there with the likes of Zach Hill, Yamantaka Eye, Merzbow, and even John Zorn. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting VC:</div><div class="quote_post">As for Kiedis' progression, Kiedis simply couldn't sing back in the day. His vocal style was sort of just rapping, but on Californication and By The Way, albeit thanks to some studio tricks along the way, he actually sang, something he never really did before '99. So I don't get that whole point about "Where is Kiedis now?" He's got more fame, money, success, (not that any of that matters in music) and more importantly, his vocals are dramatically different.</div> Kiedis found his niche, and he stuck to it. Sure, he might have changed it up in the latter part of the Chili's catalog, but Patton is way more prevalent and waaaaaaay more humble in a musical aspect than anything Kiedis attemps to do and be. Kiedis reminds me a lot of Billy Corgan, who can off himself for all I care. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting VC:</div><div class="quote_post">Agreed on John, but I wouldn't discount Flea. He's probably the best bassists alive (along with Les). Wooten's faster, but Flea writes better songs. He's more creative and more versatile.</div> There's also Scott Reeder, Billy Gould, Justin Chancellor, Ryan Martini, Trevor Dunn, Ian Varriale, Tony Levin, Geddy Lee, Byron Stroud, Jaco Pastorius, and Satomi Matsozaki that give them a solid run. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting vc:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm honestly surprised you don't like Incubus. A lot of their songs I would think would be right up your alley, especially S.C.I.E.N.C.E.; "Calgone," in particular, has always reminded me of Mr. Bungle's "My Ass is on Fire."</div> I like Incubus to a certain extent. Their newer stuff is just trash. Calgone reminds me a lot of Tool's Rosetta Stoned in a way. Good track.
<div class="quote_poster">The Walrus Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Muse - Our Time Is Running Out</div> A Muse are the shiz. Very good stripped down rock with some edge every now and then. Matt Bellamy has a good voice for a Brit as well. He's actually emotional, haha! Mine... The Flaming Lips - W.A.N.D. Invalid Video Link
<div class="quote_poster">Sasha Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">The Flaming Lips - W.A.N.D.</div> I'm actually a bit new to Flaming Lips, I just remember hearin about them goin on tour with RHCP and Gnarls Barkley. But idk I've just been liking them more and more lately. Not somethin you can nessecarily "jam" out too. But after a little while, you just find yourself tapping your foot and bobbin your head before you know it. Flaming Lips=A
