What's on your playlist?

[King Kong Matt]

On another board I frequent, there is a monthly thread started where people list the music that they most frequently listen to at work, in their car, on their iPod, etc. It's a great way to learn about new music, which is something that I am always up for.

Anyways, here goes my list (pretty much alt-rock only)

• The Silversun Pickups - OK. These guys are just 90's cool. They sound like they are out of the 90's and so they're comfortable, but at the same time, the sound is definitely unique.
• Boy Kill Boy - If you like The Killers or stellastar*, you should be all over these guys. Very similar sound.
• Landon Pigg - I got this thinking I would keep it as a guilty pleasure (see Daniel Powter infra), but I have to say that this is not nearly as bubblegum pop as I was anticipating. If David Gray or John Mayer were slightly more edgy, this is the kind of thing they probably would have done.
• Daniel Powter - So it's a guilty pleasure that I picked up from watching American Idol. So sue me.
• State Radio - I have to say that this is the least favorite of what I am listening to. It's alright but the whole reggae thing is a bit poseurish in my opinion.

Let me know what you are listening to and what you recommend!

 

[xiSkiGuy]

• The Avett Brothers - Bluegrass/Old Time Music with a rock flair. Their live show is amazing. I've been playing them non-stop for the last month.
• The Comas - Their last album has been out since '04, but I was just introduced. Kinda like Death Cab for Cutie.
• Panic! At the Disco - Haven't you people ever heard of closing a ******* door? No. It's much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality
• Tilly and the Wall - Interesting sound. Unusual percussion (tap dancing). Heard 'em on NPR.

 

[Cacia]

Lama Gyurme "Rain of Blessings" Tibetan monks

Corinne Baily Rae "Put Your records On"

Cassandra Wilson "belly of the Sun" lots of congas

Donovan Frankenreiter (Jack Johnson-ish)

Sublime "what I got"

John Cruz "Acoustic Soul" kava bar music

 

[King Kong Matt]

Panic! At the Disco - Haven't you people ever heard of closing a ******* door? No. It's much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality

What's the story with these guys?

 

[F UNit]

Over here in HK this is what gets me through rainy days at work (a typhoon is passing - and it sucks)


Against Me! - punk/folk awesomeness

Micah P. Hinson - an amazing young country dude with an intense voice

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - American girl is just too good a song

The Lawrence Arms - Chicago's finest punk band, my favourite band in the world

 

[F UNit]

i agree about Panic at the disco... blech...

 

[mrjimboalaska]

Cd's in the van at the moment....

ZZ top - One foot in the Blues
Eagles - Hell freezes over
BB King - Dueces Wild
Led Zepplin - Live from London (Bootleg)
Steve Miller Band - Greatist Hits

and for my wife.....

Tim McGraw - Live like you were dying...

New enough for ya all???........

 

[King Kong Matt]

Donovan Frankenreiter (Jack Johnson-ish)

See...this is what I am talking about. Jack Johnson just got moved off my latest playlist, but I am a huge fan. I will definitely check this guy out if he sounds like JJ.

 

[xiSkiGuy]

What's the story with these guys?

I'm not real sure. Kinda like Fall Out Boy. But more imaginative. Definitely more lyrical. Good album. Electronica/Bubble Gum Pop/Punk twist. Check it out.

 

[xiSkiGuy]

I will definitely check this guy out if he sounds like JJ.

Agreed.