The Beginner's Guide to...

music_phantom13 · 07-06-2009, 09:17 AM

I know I'm a failure and I sorta disappeared for a few weeks... but I've got the Pixies one and the Grateful Dead comps done on my home pc and they will be up tonight. I promise. And they will be worth checking out if you have any interest in the bands.

siamesedream · 07-09-2009, 12:39 AM

I'm thinking of doing a few that i haven't seen done yet, but alot of them are bands that I'm assuming people are familiar enough with...if anyone wants any of these in particular first let me know - I'll probably end up doing most of them anyway just for fun though.

Beginner guide to:

Smashing Pumpkins (my favorite band, so this would span all albums and b-sides and be a large, maybe 2 disc definitive compilation)
Catherine Wheel
Guided By Voices (I saw one done from just the early days, but this would be a career spanning mix for those interested)
Bad Religion
Hum
The Smiths
Morrissey
Radiohead
Oasis
Thursday
Weezer
Thrice (most people write them off as a simple "scene" band, but their music in recent years actually ranges from electronic masterpieces and piano ballads to folky acoustic tracks and Deftones-esque heavy rockers. This would be a great introduction to a criminally overlooked band)

Essential Genre mixes:

Shoegaze (for those interested in seeing what it's all about, this would be a "best-of" of the genre, old bands to current bands)
Emo (no not the slit your wrists Hawthorne Heights ****, but the REAL deal - the 1980s/1990s stuff that began in DC with Rites of Spring and had a 2nd wave in the 90s with bands like Sunny Day Real Estate)

So you wanna hear the REAL stuff?
Ever wonder why people are so into a band, but you've only heard their radio hits? These would be mixes of deep cuts to show you why.

Nirvana
Aerosmith
Green Day

Piss Me Off · 07-09-2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by siamesedream

Emo (no not the slit your wrists Hawthorne Heights ****, but the REAL deal - the 1980s/1990s stuff that began in DC with Rites of Spring and had a 2nd wave in the 90s with bands like Sunny Day Real Estate)

Go for it, i've always neglected emo which is bizarre considering the rest of my taste.

NSW · 07-09-2009, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siamesedream

I'm thinking of doing a few that i haven't seen done yet, but alot of them are bands that I'm assuming people are familiar enough with...if anyone wants any of these in particular first let me know - I'll probably end up doing most of them anyway just for fun though.

Beginner guide to:

Radiohead

Yes, someone please do a Radiohead comp. I came to this thread today specifically looking for one and was shocked no one had made a comp already. I've only heard The Bends (great album BTW) but want to know what all the fuss is about...

siamesedream · 07-09-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piss Me Off

Go for it, i've always neglected emo which is bizarre considering the rest of my taste.

k, i'll work on it...might take some time though as i don't have alot of it on my computer already. what is your taste in music mainly?

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Originally Posted by nonsubmissivewife

Yes, someone please do a Radiohead comp. I came to this thread today specifically looking for one and was shocked no one had made a comp already. I've only heard The Bends (great album BTW) but want to know what all the fuss is about...

If you've heard (and enjoy) The Bends, it should give you a good idea of what the fuss is about. Great album indeed. It's OK Computer that's the real kicker though in my view. Kid A is also fantastic and another popular favorite. I'll work on making a good mix of stuff from all albums, but Radiohead's definitely a band where people tend to have all sorts of varying opinions on what's "essential"

Fender · 07-10-2009, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siamesedream

I'm thinking of doing a few that i haven't seen done yet, but alot of them are bands that I'm assuming people are familiar enough with...if anyone wants any of these in particular first let me know - I'll probably end up doing most of them anyway just for fun though.

Beginner guide to:

Smashing Pumpkins (my favorite band, so this would span all albums and b-sides and be a large, maybe 2 disc definitive compilation)
Catherine Wheel
Guided By Voices (I saw one done from just the early days, but this would be a career spanning mix for those interested)
Bad Religion
Hum
The Smiths
Morrissey
Radiohead
Oasis
Thursday
Weezer
Thrice (most people write them off as a simple "scene" band, but their music in recent years actually ranges from electronic masterpieces and piano ballads to folky acoustic tracks and Deftones-esque heavy rockers. This would be a great introduction to a criminally overlooked band)

Essential Genre mixes:

Shoegaze (for those interested in seeing what it's all about, this would be a "best-of" of the genre, old bands to current bands)
Emo (no not the slit your wrists Hawthorne Heights ****, but the REAL deal - the 1980s/1990s stuff that began in DC with Rites of Spring and had a 2nd wave in the 90s with bands like Sunny Day Real Estate)

So you wanna hear the REAL stuff?
Ever wonder why people are so into a band, but you've only heard their radio hits? These would be mixes of deep cuts to show you why.

Nirvana
Aerosmith
Green Day

I would be interested in a Smashing Pumpkins beginner guide. I have heard some of their stuff, however you seem extremely knowledgable on them so I'm interested in what would be on there.

BTown · 07-12-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siamesedream

I'm thinking of doing a few that i haven't seen done yet, but alot of them are bands that I'm assuming people are familiar enough with...if anyone wants any of these in particular first let me know - I'll probably end up doing most of them anyway just for fun though.

Beginner guide to:

Smashing Pumpkins (my favorite band, so this would span all albums and b-sides and be a large, maybe 2 disc definitive compilation)
Catherine Wheel
Guided By Voices (I saw one done from just the early days, but this would be a career spanning mix for those interested)
Bad Religion
Hum

Please do a hum guide, I have there most popular track "Stars" and I really like it and If there other songs are similar I could see myslef getting into them.

siamesedream · 07-12-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTown787

Please do a hum guide, I have there most popular track "Stars" and I really like it and If there other songs are similar I could see myslef getting into them.

If you like that song, you'd probably like the other stuff. I'll work on that one too

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Originally Posted by gunnels

Thanks <3

youre welcome!

gunnels · 07-10-2009, 01:59 AM

Either a Thrice or a Morrissey comp would earn a stupendious amount of cool points.

LoathsomePete · 07-11-2009, 06:12 PM

The Beginner's Guide To Indie Hip Hop

I know most people on this forum are pretty well verse with the independent hip hop circuit, but this is just something to open people up to a few more artists. Also I was kind of bored and decided to do one, so I hope you enjoy.

01. "Alphabet Aerobics" - Blackalicious

The song that got me into hip hop. I remember I had a friend of mine pick me up from work, we got baked in his car and he threw this song on in an attempt to open me up to hip hop and well... it worked. Before I heard this I had the popular misconception that all hip hop was misogynistic music that glorified violence and consumerism. Boy was I ever wrong...

02. "She Says..." - The Blend

More of a rock based song, but out of all The Blend's songs, I felt this one is probably their strongest. It brings to light just how much more you can get out of your music if the emcee can both sing and rap.

03. "Digital Cafe ft. Viveca" - Audible Mainframe

I've been pushing these guys for awhile, and for good reason... they're fucking good. This is probably one of the most relaxing songs I've ever heard in my life, with a great song structure and delivery.

04. "Remember His Name" - Jurassic 5

The best thing about hip hop is that it's a story telling genre, much like country music. Jurassic 5 were one of the first indie groups I got into and for good reason, they know how to tell stories while making great laid back beats that the West Coast is known for.

05. "America Loves Gangsters" - CunninLynguists

CunninLynguists are quite possibly my favourite hip hop group, so trying to choose a song that represents their best attributes can be tough. I think this one does the best job because it has a great beat, and shows the skill of all three of it's members, Deacon The Villian, Natti, and Kno.

06. "Angel Eyes" - Sadistik

Newcomer to the underground hip hop scene, but this kid has got some serious talent. When I first heard him I thought he was just another Eminem clone, but then I started listening to him with headphones on and could hear the passion in his voice and lyrics. Just try and listen to this song and tell me he's not talented.

07. "Comes And Goes" - Sweatshop Union

Yep, I had to throw in a Canadian group, if not to prove to people that Canada can create some pretty good rappers, but to share this incredibly catchy and well written song. Probably one of the best beats and hooks I've ever heard, this song is easily in my top ten.

08. "None Shall Pass" - Aesop Rock

I was conflicted with what song to choose, at first I was leaning towards "9-5er's Anthem" because it was my first Aesop Rock song that, ironically, I heard as I was walking to my dead end job. I decided to choose "None Shall Pass" though because it's one of the few songs in which Aesop Rock actually flows with the beat. Incredibly catchy and inspiring, it is one of his best.

09. "What's Hardcore" - K'Naan

The first K'Naan song I ever heard and man does it ever pack a punch. For people not familiar with this artist, he's a Somalian hip hop artist who lived there during the Somali Civil War, after his father fled to New York, continually sending money back. His mother filed for an Exit Visa, and as luck would have it, they managed to leave Somalia on the last commercial flight out of the country before the government of Mohamed Siad Barre fell. Living in Somalia during the civil war gave K'Naan a first hand few at the horrors of war and the desperation in people. While living in New York City and finally Canada, he saw the commercial rappers talking about living in their ghettos and the pride some of them took in the violence that follows, and decided to answer back with "What's Hardcore". Seriously pay attention to the lyrics on this one.

10. "You Never Know Ft. Jean Grae" - Immortal Technique

No indie hip hop compilation is complete without at least one Immortal Technique song. I decided to choose one of his less angry and conspiracy based songs on a more personal one. This is one emotional song taking a more realistic and beautiful look at what love really is, easily his best work.

I hope you enjoy this little mix, if anything strikes your fancy and you want to hear the rest of the album just let me know and I'll see what I can do about giving you a hook up.

Enjoy!

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07-09-2009, 12:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
siamesedream Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 51	I'm thinking of doing a few that i haven't seen done yet, but alot of them are bands that I'm assuming people are familiar enough with...if anyone wants any of these in particular first let me know - I'll probably end up doing most of them anyway just for fun though. *Beginner guide to:* Smashing Pumpkins (my favorite band, so this would span all albums and b-sides and be a large, maybe 2 disc definitive compilation) Catherine Wheel Guided By Voices (I saw one done from just the early days, but this would be a career spanning mix for those interested) Bad Religion Hum The Smiths Morrissey Radiohead Oasis Thursday Weezer Thrice (most people write them off as a simple "scene" band, but their music in recent years actually ranges from electronic masterpieces and piano ballads to folky acoustic tracks and Deftones-esque heavy rockers. This would be a great introduction to a criminally overlooked band) Essential Genre mixes: Shoegaze (for those interested in seeing what it's all about, this would be a "best-of" of the genre, old bands to current bands) Emo (no not the slit your wrists Hawthorne Heights **, but the REAL deal - the 1980s/1990s stuff that began in DC with Rites of Spring and had a 2nd wave in the 90s with bands like Sunny Day Real Estate) So you wanna hear the REAL stuff?** Ever wonder why people are so into a band, but you've only heard their radio hits? These would be mixes of deep cuts to show you why. Nirvana Aerosmith Green Day __________________

07-11-2009, 06:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	The Beginner's Guide To Indie Hip Hop I know most people on this forum are pretty well verse with the independent hip hop circuit, but this is just something to open people up to a few more artists. Also I was kind of bored and decided to do one, so I hope you enjoy. 01. "Alphabet Aerobics" - Blackalicious The song that got me into hip hop. I remember I had a friend of mine pick me up from work, we got baked in his car and he threw this song on in an attempt to open me up to hip hop and well... it worked. Before I heard this I had the popular misconception that all hip hop was misogynistic music that glorified violence and consumerism. Boy was I ever wrong... 02. "She Says..." - The Blend More of a rock based song, but out of all The Blend's songs, I felt this one is probably their strongest. It brings to light just how much more you can get out of your music if the emcee can both sing and rap. 03. "Digital Cafe ft. Viveca" - Audible Mainframe I've been pushing these guys for awhile, and for good reason... they're fucking good. This is probably one of the most relaxing songs I've ever heard in my life, with a great song structure and delivery. 04. "Remember His Name" - Jurassic 5 The best thing about hip hop is that it's a story telling genre, much like country music. Jurassic 5 were one of the first indie groups I got into and for good reason, they know how to tell stories while making great laid back beats that the West Coast is known for. 05. "America Loves Gangsters" - CunninLynguists CunninLynguists are quite possibly my favourite hip hop group, so trying to choose a song that represents their best attributes can be tough. I think this one does the best job because it has a great beat, and shows the skill of all three of it's members, Deacon The Villian, Natti, and Kno. 06. "Angel Eyes" - Sadistik Newcomer to the underground hip hop scene, but this kid has got some serious talent. When I first heard him I thought he was just another Eminem clone, but then I started listening to him with headphones on and could hear the passion in his voice and lyrics. Just try and listen to this song and tell me he's not talented. 07. "Comes And Goes" - Sweatshop Union Yep, I had to throw in a Canadian group, if not to prove to people that Canada can create some pretty good rappers, but to share this incredibly catchy and well written song. Probably one of the best beats and hooks I've ever heard, this song is easily in my top ten. 08. "None Shall Pass" - Aesop Rock I was conflicted with what song to choose, at first I was leaning towards "9-5er's Anthem" because it was my first Aesop Rock song that, ironically, I heard as I was walking to my dead end job. I decided to choose "None Shall Pass" though because it's one of the few songs in which Aesop Rock actually flows with the beat. Incredibly catchy and inspiring, it is one of his best. 09. "What's Hardcore" - K'Naan The first K'Naan song I ever heard and man does it ever pack a punch. For people not familiar with this artist, he's a Somalian hip hop artist who lived there during the Somali Civil War, after his father fled to New York, continually sending money back. His mother filed for an Exit Visa, and as luck would have it, they managed to leave Somalia on the last commercial flight out of the country before the government of Mohamed Siad Barre fell. Living in Somalia during the civil war gave K'Naan a first hand few at the horrors of war and the desperation in people. While living in New York City and finally Canada, he saw the commercial rappers talking about living in their ghettos and the pride some of them took in the violence that follows, and decided to answer back with "What's Hardcore". Seriously pay attention to the lyrics on this one. 10. "You Never Know Ft. Jean Grae" - Immortal Technique No indie hip hop compilation is complete without at least one Immortal Technique song. I decided to choose one of his less angry and conspiracy based songs on a more personal one. This is one emotional song taking a more realistic and beautiful look at what love really is, easily his best work. I hope you enjoy this little mix, if anything strikes your fancy and you want to hear the rest of the album just let me know and I'll see what I can do about giving you a hook up. Enjoy! Download __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

07-06-2009, 09:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
music_phantom13 Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 942	I know I'm a failure and I sorta disappeared for a few weeks... but I've got the Pixies one and the Grateful Dead comps done on my home pc and they will be up tonight. I promise. And they will be worth checking out if you have any interest in the bands.