Try the band Chevelle. Especially there new cd Vena Sera, if you want emotion and telling a story they will be great for you. And they will certainly be loud/hard enough for you.
edit: i misread you like softer music more
Instead (you might still like Chevelle) try John Frusciante's solo music. Theres a good 10 albums or so.
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That is Shadows Collide With People, and has some of the best soothing singing guitar playing youl ever hear. Everyone i know whos listened to it has LOVED it.
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And for some different music, maybe some Hootie and The Blowfish, Peter Tosh, or Bob Marley? That always gets me in a good mood.