The Makings of a Good Band

HuskyInDenial · 10-06-2009, 09:15 AM

What is it, for you, that makes you fall in love with a band? What makes that band stand out against the endless motley wall of music we hear everyday?

For me, I look for something interesting, something that's strange and stands out to me. It's often the vocals or lyrical structure, like Pixies or Busdriver.

I also find that things that take a while to get used to turn out to be the best. It took me a long time to appreciate Radiohead, but one day it just kind of hit me, and there was a light. That light is a great, warm, fulfilling feeling.

I look for originality. It doesn't have to be totally different; that's almost impossible these days. But I like people who aren't absolute clones.

I also like a bit of dissonance, harsh sounds, even if it's subtle like Enon's Natural Disasters.

I like a band that's willing to evolve. I don't want to hear the same thing album after album. Incubus has done this over the years, and so certainly has Radiohead.

How about you?

10-06-2009, 09:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
HuskyInDenial Groupie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Posts: 10	The Makings of a Good Band What is it, for you, that makes you fall in love with a band? What makes that band stand out against the endless motley wall of music we hear everyday? For me, I look for something interesting, something that's strange and stands out to me. It's often the vocals or lyrical structure, like Pixies or Busdriver. I also find that things that take a while to get used to turn out to be the best. It took me a long time to appreciate Radiohead, but one day it just kind of hit me, and there was a light. That light is a great, warm, fulfilling feeling. I look for originality. It doesn't have to be totally different; that's almost impossible these days. But I like people who aren't absolute clones. I also like a bit of dissonance, harsh sounds, even if it's subtle like Enon's Natural Disasters. I like a band that's willing to evolve. I don't want to hear the same thing album after album. Incubus has done this over the years, and so certainly has Radiohead. How about you? __________________ [and the little ones chewed on the bones]